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Andrew Bird was big, but he's about to be huge.

February 8, 2009
Andrew Bird is perhaps the most famous indie violin rocker in the scene today. That's not exactly saying much since it's pretty much a two man race between him and the guy from Final Fantasy. But fame aside, what Andrew Bird really is is really good. Talk about an imaginative artist. Bird does this interesting thing where he plucks and bows his violin, then immediately samples the results, layering sounds with guitars, whistles, glockenspiels and, of course, vocals.

It is this clever twisting of an instrument thought of as "classical" into something decidedly "modern" that has garnered Bird many fans (including members of My Morning Jacket and Magnetic Fields), and even more articles of praise (the NY Times said Bird's recent album, The Mysterious Production of Eggs had, "Arcade Fire's orchestral-rock charm, but without the big production and the angst"). Bird's just released album is called "Noble Beast" and it quiet possibly will make this Chicagoan a superstar. If you're in the mood for something new, check out Andrew Bird.

BUY TICKETS TO SEE ANDREW BIRD AT THE ORPHEUM THEATRE!


Andrew Bird plays the Orpheum Theatre, on Wednesday, February 18th.

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