Chris Thile lets us in on a little Irish saying, told to him by his ex-father-in-law: “Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” Should we expect that the following documentary will be a dubious account of progressive bluegrass band Punch Brothers? It’s a peculiar way to start things off (especially for a meat-and-potatoes band documentary -- this isn’t “F For Fake”), suggesting that what’s to come may not exactly be the straight story, but at least will be an enjoyable one. “How To Grow A Band” does prove to be entertaining even if you’re not already aware of musician Thile’s various exploits, though in its effort to “tell a good story” without the pesky thing called truth (in this case a feel-good story of a band experimenting and coming out on a top), it often overlooks any legitimate tension brewing in the band.
- 4/12/2012
- by Christopher Bell
- The Playlist
Navigating and maintaining a career in music is a perilous journey, one where paying your dues doesn't always lead to a big break. But for 26-year-old Chris Thile, he's already reached some pretty big career highs, nabbing a couple of Grammys for both his solo work and his efforts with the platinum-selling Nickel Creek. But in a move that surprised fans in 2006, Nickel Creek went on indefinite hiatus forcing Thile to reasses and in many ways, start over from scratch.
What happens from there is chronicled in the upcoming documentary, "How To Grow A Band," from director Mark Meatto. The film follows Thile as he begins anew with bold plans to write a 45-minute elegy to a failed relationship to be played by a bluegrass quintent, and eventually, the birth and formation of his next group, Punch Brothers. Whether you're a fan or not, this exclusive trailer for "How To Grow A Band...
What happens from there is chronicled in the upcoming documentary, "How To Grow A Band," from director Mark Meatto. The film follows Thile as he begins anew with bold plans to write a 45-minute elegy to a failed relationship to be played by a bluegrass quintent, and eventually, the birth and formation of his next group, Punch Brothers. Whether you're a fan or not, this exclusive trailer for "How To Grow A Band...
- 3/22/2012
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
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