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Photos: Chris Thile steps out solo at Pantages Theatre

by Tony Nelson

January 20, 2026

Chris Thile performing at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
Chris Thile performing at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Tony Nelson for MPR

The mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile, of Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers fame, put on a solo “An Evening With” show in Minneapolis on Sunday, Jan. 18. The set featured a mix of originals, covers, and songs from his bands.

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Chris Thile performing at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
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Chris Thile performing at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
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Chris Thile performing at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
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Photos: Chris Thile steps out solo at Pantages Theatre