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Andrew Bird
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Chicago singer/songwriter/violinist Andrew Bird updates the traditions of small-group swing, German leider, and New Orleans jazz, mixing gypsy, folk, and rock elements into his distinctive style. Bird's projects include his group the Bowl of Fire (which also includes drummer Kevin O'Donnell, bassist Josh Hirsch, and guitarist Colin Bunn) and performing as an auxiliary member of the Squirrel Nut Zippers; in turn, the Zippers' Katharine Whalen and James Mathus appeared on the Bowl of Fire albums Thrills and Oh! the Grandeur. Bird has also recorded with artists like Pinetop Seven and Lil' Ed Williams, teaches music at the Old Town School of Folk Music, and performed on the score and soundtrack from the 1999 Tim Robbins film The Cradle Will Rock. His third album, 2001's The Swimming Hour, surprisingly found the Bowl of Fire turning to pop music, and with excellent results. As bandmembers remained active in their various other projects, the band continued and work on a follow-up began in 2002. To tide fans over, Bird self-released a limited-edition EP, Fingerlings, which documented live performances of some old and new songs by the band and solo. Early 2003 brought the release of another LP, Weather Systems, on the independent Grimsey label. Bird debuted on Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe imprint in 2005 with Andrew Bird & the Mysterious Production of Eggs. He switched to Fat Possum for 2007's Armchair Apocrypha and 2009's Noble Beast, both of which were ambitious and eclectic albums even by Bird's standards. ~ Heather Phares, All Music GuideMore

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Nov 19th, 3:24am
i can't remember exactly the date when i discovered your sound, but i do know there was a definite Before and After. Pre-Bird Post-Bird. Love it love it. I missed your show in my home state of michigan but heard it was truly something to remember. saw you at bonnaroo 09, though. fantastic work.
Nov 16th, 5:22am
I just started listening to you...and I am officially HOOKED!
Nov 1st, 1:49pm
I saw you at the electric factory last week, and DANG you were marvelous. I really look forward to seeing you again. amazing talent
Oct 13th, 6:06am
grrreat show tonight. st vincent was amazing as well
Sep 16th, 6:17am
I really enjoy your composition and arrangement, a lot of eastern flavors! Measuring Cup is one of my faves.
Sep 1st, 8:21pm
happy, drifty, dreamy. how much would it cost to get you to come and sing me to sleep? sigh.
May 11th, 1:55am
I love you!
Apr 14th, 2:43am
I saw you at the civic opera house you sounded fantastic in that venue and your violin seemed healthy and beautiful, and I LOVED to see your bowl of fire friend nora o'conner
Apr 7th, 3:37am
Saw your show in Toronto on April 3rd. Amazing. Too bad we couldn't dance, it's hard to sit still to your music. Awesome job :)