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Andrew Bird is an internationally acclaimed, Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, whistler, and songwriter who picked up his first violin at the age of four and spent his formative years soaking up classical repertoire completely by ear. Since beginning his recording career in 1997, Bird has released 17 albums and performed extensively across the globe. He has recorded with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, appeared as "Dr. Stringz" on Jack's Big Music Show, and headlined concerts at Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and festivals worldwide.
Bird performed as the Whistling Caruso in Disney's The Muppets movie, scored the FX series Baskets, and collaborated with inventor Ian Schneller on Sonic Arboretum, an installation that exhibited at New York's Guggenheim Museum, Boston's ICA, and the MCA Chicago. Bird has been a featured TED Talks presenter, a New Yorker Festival guest, and an op-ed contributor for the New York Times.
More recently, Bird released a series of site-specific improvisational short films and recordings called Echolocations, recorded in remote and acoustically interesting spaces: a Utah canyon, an abandoned seaside bunker, the middle of the Los Angeles River, and a reverberant stone-covered aqueduct in Lisbon. Additionally, Bird hosts an ongoing series of live-streamed performances called Live from the Great Room, putting the creative process on display for fans as he collaborates and converses with friends in a candid, intimate setting.
Shortly after receiving his 2020 Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album, with My Finest Work Yet, Andrew Bird made his professional acting debut in the cast of Fargo's fourth installment, which concluded on FX in November 2020 and is currently streaming via Hulu. In March 2021, Bird released his latest project, These 13, an album entirely co-written and recorded with his longtime friend and former Squirrel Nut Zippers collaborator, Jimbo Mathus. Captured live to tape, just the two of them playing and singing from opposite sides of a microphone, These 13 marked the first set of new music that Bird and Mathus created together in more than 20 years.
This show was unlike anything I've been to. Andrew opened the show by saying "I'm going to resist the urge to entertain...and just play" It was a rare treat to see such a talent just do for all of us what he probably does at home with his friends. The church setting was lovely; the acoustics were awesome and the whole experience had a mellow yet sublime feel.
The music was to die for however even though the cathedral was a pleasurable setting it was not only difficult to see him it was virtually impossible to understand what he was saying because of the reverberation.
I came to the show unsure of how well Andrew Bird and St. Vincent would do. They are some of my favorite musicians, but the tickets were a bit more pricy than the some other shows. I was wondering if I had spent "too much" for the concert. I was absolutely blown away from how well they did. My mind exploded when I heard them!
This was probably the best show I have seen. Andrew Bird and his band were tighter than I have ever seen them. The setlist was amazing. We had a great vantage point. The electri factory is a pretty nice room. It was a little hard to find for an out-of-towner, but well worth it. Catch this tour before its over!
Andrew Bird and St. Vincent were awesome!! I never heard of them before the concert, but I sure wont ever forget them.. Anyone looking for something new should listen to these two incredible bands! The set was different and so innovative! I can't wait till they come back!! COME BACK SOON!!!
This was probably one of the best shows I've ever been to. There's almost no words to describe the performance. It was beautiful, wonderful!; his whistling, singing, and violin playing soothed my soul. The opening band was amazing too. I want to go back and do a replay!
I had pretty high expectations for this show because I had heard what an amazing performer Andrew Bird is. And Andrew Bird totally delievered. I was blown away by his whistling. It is like an instrument in itself. And the way that he records and loops sounds and instruments and plays them back as background is truly incredible. Andrew Bird is so talented, and that fact is so much more evident when you watch and listen to him live. Not only does he have an amazing voice, but he can play practically every instrument. The show winded down with St. Vincent coming back out and performing with Andrew Bird. They really jam well together and overall it was an unforgetable experience. Definitely one of the best shows I have ever been to.
St Vincent blew my mind and Andrew Bird tore the roof off. Their duets were incredible. never forget it
Phenomenal performance. This is the third time I've seen him and it was certainly the best. The man is in his prime.
Andrew Bird has given us music to live for. His performance stands out as one of the best shows yet to be seen and heard by us. He exudes such talent on stage. He is a brilliant man, exploding with scenic lyrics and palatable melodies. We find it difficult to describe the intense respect for this man and his music. Brainstorm loves Andrew Bird.
Andrew Bird is an incredible artist so I expected a lot from him live and he did not disappoint! I love how original he is and the way he changes around the songs. He's so real and is musical talents are breathtaking. There were tears in my eyes when he whistled. It was amazing. The duets with St. Vincent were gorgeous. If anyone is ever debating whether to go see Andrew Bird live, go! I can't even complete a good review about because there are not enough positive adjectives to describe how wonderful the whole experience was.
Awesome performance with St. Vincent! Performance wasn't overdone either.
Andrew Bird is an amazing performer! His show was very passionate, and speckled with interesting and quirky dialoge. His set ran smoothly, with a great balance of upbeat, louder songs and quieter more thoughtful/acoustic ones. Bird is so unique because of his wonderful whistling abilities, and the way he recorded his whistling and/or violin, and then looped it and played over that was mesmerizing. I enjoyed the way he included the opening act, St. Vincent, by bringing them onstage to play all together. Do most bands do that? The duet with the lead was beautiful, too. My boyfriend and I REALLY enjoyed the show. Only problem for us was the time of night- at 8 PM on a Sunday (instead of a Saturday). After the show, we didn't get back up to Scranton, PA, until 1:30 AM. We were tired driving and it was tough to get up for work Monday!
This was a great show, awesome music, great sound quality, overall very entertaining performance.
If you like layered music with lots of great energy you'll enjoy this show. this guy is very talented.
Great show! The opening act was St. Vincent, not bad, but her performance felt a little long for an opener. I was wanting to get to some Andrew Bird! However, It was a lot of fun to see both bands jamming together. Great show.
I've seen Andrew Bird in concert about four times this year. He is never a disappointment. His show at the Electric Factory on October 25th was as wonderful as expected. He played a nice mix of old and new songs. The opening act St. Vincent was also good. They played a few songs with Andrew Bird and his band and those worked very well. A nice treat was a duet between Bird and the lead singer for St. Vincent of her song Marry Me where Bird played violin. Bird also performed a new song that was stellar. Anonanimal was also wonderful. On the tour one of the bandmates had been playing the saxophone to accompany Bird. Early on, the saxophone seemed to drown out Bird's voice. But, at this show it blended perfectly. My favorite part was an instrumental interlude where Andrew Bird got all salsa-licious. One of the roadies came out and danced like mad while playing the tambourine. While the music was hot, I admit that the unexpected dance routine sealed the deal for me. Those narrow hips were hipnotic! He even had this seventies porn star mustache.
Andrew Bird is one of the greatest live performers if only for the fact that he basically constructs each song he plays on stage as he goes. With the looping, different instruments, whistling and singing, he makes an original version of each of his songs. This is the second time I've seen him in concert and I've been blown away both times. My one complaint was that he was slightly guitar heavy last night (i prefer more violin!) but generally amazing. Martin Dosh and the other guys are also a great compliment to him. The version of "marry me" he did in the encore was awesome and sweet and Happy Birthday Song was so different than studio that I didn't recognize it until he started singing. Awesome.
Wonderfully talented! I loved every thing, the whistling, the singing, his master of the violin.
Andrew Bird can serenade me with his whistle & violin any night. Absolutely Awesome. St. Vincent was just as amazing.
