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Andrew Bird to tour, let Noble Beast out of cage
Whistling violin virtuoso, loop-master and songsmith Andrew Bird has confirmed that Noble Beast, his upcoming follow-up to the much-beloved Armchair Apocrypha, will be released Jan. 27, 2009 on Fat Possum Records.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWilliamsburg's Barack Rock to feature Andrew Bird, Eugene Mirman, more
If American voters valued musical taste as much as political prestige, Barack Obama would win a landslide presidential victory this November. On that note, Andrew Bird, The Fiery Furnaces, Guster and others (including some "special secret musical guests") will play at the Barack Rock fundraiser tomorrow at Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg to help Obama and VP nominee Joe Biden on their way to the White House.... read more
Found in: Concerts, News, Local:NYCDianogah: Qhnnnl
Something new (again) from an old favoriteYou really can rely on Dianogah. Besides the obvious sturdiness of the bass-bass-drums lineup and an established tradition of pushing the envelope of post-rock, the very fact that the band will pull something new out of its formidable hat every time out has become more or less an expectation. This time around, on fourth full-length Qhnnnl, it’s a newfound attitude towards the heavily layered, melodic drive that’s defined the band for the bulk of its 13-year career. Dianogah’s usual propensity towards oscillating rhythms and challenging composition has given way to playful experimentation with vocals... read more
Found in: Local:ChicagoLive Review: Andrew Bird @ Pritzker Pavilion 9/3
[Above: Bird and his flock in a video projection onstage at Pritzker.]Don’t be fooled by the violin: The mild-mannered Andrew Bird is actually a badass superhero, capable of launching NASA missions from his loop pedal. Looking like Peter Sellers in The Pink Panther and sounding like his namesake avian counterparts, the diminutive multi-instrumentalist captivated a rapt crowd at Chicago’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion on Sept. 3.... read more
Found in: Local:ChicagoOutside Lands 2008 - Day 3
Above: Little BrotherPhotos taken at Outside Lands 2008 by April Brimer... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsAndrew Bird teases fans with October mini-tour
Fans hoping to catch a glimpse of indie rocker Andrew Bird... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWilco announces summer tour plans
Summer has a way of feeling light, as if you can float along aimlessly as you please like a feather in the wind, or maybe a hummingbird. And there are few more pleasant soundtracks to summer than the soothing melancholies of Jeff Tweedy and Wilco.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAndrew Bird, Suzanne Vega blog for New York Times
Perhaps the finest part of listening to Andrew Bird is pondering exactly how he got those words to fit together in that way and on top of such whistling. But buckle up, dear reader, because the confounding melodies and mysteries of Andrew Bird have finally been explained! Or at least an attempt has been made, and by Bird himself. Turns out, he really is on a whole different level than everyone else. We have The New York Times’ new blog, Measure for Measure, to thank for this insight. The blog, Bird’s entry marking its beginning, will give four master songwriters... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAndrew Bird - "Imitosis"
Click above to watch "Imitosis" from Andrew Bird's new album Armchair Apocrypha out now on Fat Possum Records.... read more
Found in: Video of the DayAndrew Bird - Quick Hit from ACL
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