Andrew Bird

Prolific Illinois singer-songwriter

Andrew Bird has taken a curious, zig-zag route to his current singer-songwriting semi-success, like a bow across the strings of his favourite violin. From string prodigy to swing-band affiliate, eccentric groupleader to eclectic one-man-band, he’s finally found a place to call home in a unique stylistic hinterland taking in folk, classical bits, electronic beats and a seemingly magpie-like appreciation of the finest male frontmen of modern times...