Sean Watkins

Sean Watkins
Sean Watkins playing with Fiction Family, at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City.
Sean Watkins playing with Fiction Family, at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City.
Background information
Birth nameSean Charles Watkins
Born (1977-02-18) February 18, 1977 (age 47)
OriginVista, California, U.S.
GenresProgressive bluegrass, folk, country
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, piano, mandolin, ukulele, bouzouki
Years active1989–present
LabelsATO Records
Sugar Hill Records
Websiteseanwatkins.com

Sean Charles Watkins[1] (born February 18, 1977) is an American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. He is a member of the contemporary folk band Nickel Creek, the duo Fiction Family and the supergroup Works Progress Administration. He is the brother of Sara Watkins.