Punch Brothers, Watchhouse & Sarah Jarosz cover Richard Thompson’s ‘How Will I Ever Be Simple Again’

First stop on the American Acoustic tour at the Kettlehouse Ampitheater in Bonner, MT July 27, 2022

[@jaiji]

The problem appears to me to be more some weird judgment of Thile going on in the comments. What’s the issue exactly? He didn’t take any mandolin solos - allowed the other mandolinist space. He sang well, he played supportive mandolin. Huh? What’s the Thile bashing all about? He’s one of the best musicians of his generation. As a mandolinist he’s peerless. As a musician playing with other musicians I always find him gracious, respectful and humble.

[@59markr]

In Australia we call this the Tall Poppy Syndrome. Gotta cut brilliant people back down to size. Chris is a natural leader. Perhaps that is counter to the culture of acoustic Americana but essential to advance the craft. His Live From Here platform catalysed the entire genre. He’s a genius, which I guess makes him a target in today’s world.

[@nathandaniel4253]

Some peeps can’t fathom humbleness and pure creativity coexisiting

[@nathandaniel4253]

Natural leaders always draw the heat, and he’s great at giving space for the song to breathe deeply

[@dans.3155]

I'm no musician but I do believe ALL the people up there are very talented. I have not been able to see the American Acoustic tour live - but have been following it on youtube and appreciate all the videos people have put up. My observation on Chris (who is very talented) which has been the case in many of the videos, is I feel that he insists on being the center of attention - even when he is not soloing. He tends to take the how do I say "the dramtaics" a little to far. The body gesturing is distracting at times.

[@timbruer7318]

Wonderful

[@jjj1951]

Skip this and go to the source with Richard Thompson.

[@capiii9266]

Ya, what's up with Thile? I mean who wudda thunk?

[@nathandaniel4253]

😂

[@james4948]

A problem with the Punch Brothers in general might if fact be Thile's ego..........

[@brian326]

This is supposed to be a collaborative number? Thile needs to get over himself!👎

[@editorjuno]

Yeah, that six-figure MacArthur "genius grant" he received must have gone to his head. 🤯

[@nathandaniel4253]

Jealousy ain’t cute 😢

[@dans.3155]

It's that d @mn Macarthur "genius grant"