Andrew Bird

Born in 1973 in Chicago, Illinois, Andrew Bird is a pop–violinist, singer, and songwriter known for his impressive fusion of classical, indie rock, folk and pop music. After graduation from college with a degree in violin in 1996, Bird began his professional career with his release of the album Music of Hair, which showcased his violin skills and folky influences. For the next fourteen years, Andrew Bird was the bandleader for Bowl of Fire who released three studio albums, all which received ratings of at least 4 out of 5 stars on Allmusic.

In 2003, Andrew Bird began his solo career which is where he established the current sound he is well known for today. Bird has released seven studio albums since embarking on his solo career, five of which received at least 4 out of 5 stars on Allmusic, and four of which reached the Top 100 on Billboard’s Chart. In addition to his album success, Andrew Bird has performed at major musical festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo, as well as on national television for the Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Andrew Bird shows are generally mellow but full of impressive musicianship and unique in the range of genres he transcends. Tickets to Andrew Bird concerts can be fairly expensive but not too difficult to find.