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Andrew Bird (born July 11, 1973) is an American musician. He was born in Lake Bluff, Illinois and resides in the Chicago area. Bird is a singer-songwriter, a violinist and, since 2004, a guitarist. He is also an accomplished whistler.

His early work, which echoed gypsy jazz and traditional folk, has led into his current sound, which mixes rock with more broad compositions. His years of solo song-craft have now enabled him to produce a sound that is uniquely his own.

Trained by the Suzuki method from a young age and a graduate of Illinois’ Northwestern University, Bird released his first solo album, Music of Hair, in 1996. Vastly different from his later releases, this first album showcases his violin skills and pays tribute to his fascination with both American and European folk traditions, as well as jazz and blues.

His initial commercial exposure was in collaborative work with the band Squirrel Nut Zippers. He was quickly lumped in with the swing craze that swept the United States music industry in the mid ’90s; this is an affiliation that he is still working to shed.

Taking on the role of band leader in 1997 with Andrew Bird’s Bowl of Fire, he released the album Thrills. This was followed by Oh! The Grandeur in 1998. Both albums were heavily influenced by traditional folk, pre-war jazz and swing, with Bird relying on the violin as his primary musical instrument.

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wahai_riz wrote:
yesterday morning

This man is so talented it's not even funny. [2]

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wahai_riz wrote:
yesterday morning

alright spambot kaytleah22

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Younghappy wrote:
Tuesday afternoon

I have it, check you messages ;)

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That_Scientist wrote:
Tuesday afternoon

gosh, does anyone has the Giant of Illinois daytrotter version for me? My iPod broke down and it's not online for download anymore :/ How much I love(d) that song

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asherdrk wrote:
Tuesday morning

this guy rules wow love andrew bird hes my favorite

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Felipetorre wrote:
Saturday evening

artista competente

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llamagesicht wrote:
Saturday evening

Well, isn't he fantastic!

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Younghappy wrote:
Friday afternoon

I'd say MPoE marks his defining sound if you like.

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RottenFlowers wrote:
7 days ago

Have you heard of Fox In Dangerland?

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ProctorDoctor wrote:
7 days ago

You mixed the two up, Niftium. AA is mostly comprised of generic indie rock, whereas MPoE is one of the more unique albums to come out in the past decade.

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PsychicDinosaur wrote:
8 days ago

This man is so talented it's not even funny.

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Niftium wrote:
9 days ago

MPoE is over-rated, but good. AA is where it's at.

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Mockingbirdsing wrote:
10 days ago

I think this should be his new picture. http://www.last.fm/music/Andrew+Bird/+images/39402477

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Lahiri wrote:
10 days ago

Please listen here!! http://www.last.fm/music/And+This+Again ;-)

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sawaawawa wrote:
10 days ago

I saw him at Wanderlust Festival in Tahoe earlier this year; amongst the forest, river and clouds - perfect set!!!!!! <3

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omgitjesus wrote:
11 days ago

what an amazing band. so very impressed.

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gillkz wrote:
11 days ago

in love. <3

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Younghappy wrote:
11 days ago

Sweetmatter yes!!!! I heard him play it live at Edinburgh, he did this great harmonised whistle hook as part of the background structure, the only thing this version is missing but otherwise fantastic :D

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That_Scientist wrote:
11 days ago

http://rapidshare dot com/files/323537101/passarinhosabailar_aovivo.rar.html

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That_Scientist wrote:
11 days ago

iTunes thing leaked (>http://[spam] I didn't post it. Damn it's brilliant. Sweetmatter is up in the run for best song ever.

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Jan 1 Andrew Bird HiFi Bar and Ballroom, Melbourne, Australia
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Jan 3 Andrew Bird Opera House, Sydney, Australia
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Jan 6 Sunset Sounds Riverstage, Botanical Gardens, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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