Tue 10 Apr – Andrew Bird, Laura Marling
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Read the Bastard!
Andrew Bird
Vogue, Vancouver BC April 10
By Alan Ranta
Playing himself on with some ambient glockenspiel, Chicago-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird started his show with a subdued bang, looping and flashing a little of his immeasurable fiddle prowess before bringing out the rest of his touring band. There is no doubt that Bird is skilled enough to handle an entire set with just a violin, a few pedals and his sweet, honest voice. As skilled as his backing band were, all three appearing to be capable multi-instrumentalists, the star of the show was indeed the star of the show.
Yet, for all his abilities, Bird had such a casual air about him, engaging the crowd on a shuffling "aw, shucks" level. He made quirky, droll comments here and there…
http://exclaim.ca/images/andrew6.jpg
Read the Bastard!
Andrew Bird
Vogue, Vancouver BC April 10
By Alan Ranta
Playing himself on with some ambient glockenspiel, Chicago-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird started his show with a subdued bang, looping and flashing a little of his immeasurable fiddle prowess before bringing out the rest of his touring band. There is no doubt that Bird is skilled enough to handle an entire set with just a violin, a few pedals and his sweet, honest voice. As skilled as his backing band were, all three appearing to be capable multi-instrumentalists, the star of the show was indeed the star of the show.
Yet, for all his abilities, Bird had such a casual air about him, engaging the crowd on a shuffling "aw, shucks" level. He made quirky, droll comments here and there…
