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Andrew Bird explores cozy spaces on late-year outing

Singer/songwriter Andrew Bird will follow his current tour, which winds down next week, with a late-year run of solo shows, including several in intimate venues that will feature Bird concentrating mainly on violin pieces.

Featured Photos: Andrew Bird, the Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA - July 11, 2009

The music of Andrew Bird has been described as baroque pop, folk rock and Indie rock. But whatever genre you want to call it, there's no doubt the Chicago native is decidedly creative.

Andrew Bird maps fall US trek behind 'Beast'

Currently out canvassing the West Coast behind his latest album, "Noble Beat," singer/songwriter Andrew Bird has lined up a second headlining tour this fall.

Featured Photos: Bonnaroo Festival 2009 - Day 4, Manchester, TN - June 14, 2009

Sunday (6/14) marked the final installment of the four-day Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, TN. The reported 80,000-plus crowd no doubt embodied the famous Mae West line: "Too much of a good thing is wonderful."

Andrew Bird continues 'Noble' US run

Following an in-progress European tour, Andrew Bird has planned a modest late-spring/early summer US outing in support of his January release, "Noble Beast."

Jane's Addiction, Depeche Mode, Tool head up Lollapalooza

Jane's Addiction, Depeche Mode, Tool, The Killers, Beastie Boys, Lou Reed and Kings of Leon have all signed on for this summer's annual Lollapalooza festival, which is set to take place Aug. 7-9 at Chicago's Grant Park.

Andrew Bird prepares to hatch 'Beast' on road trip

Singer/songwriter Andrew Bird will support his forthcoming new album, "Noble Beast," with a headlining tour over the first two weeks of 2009.

Blogging Outside Lands, Day 3: Jackie Greene, Wilco, Jack Johnson, more

The sun shined at last on Golden Gate Park and Outside Lands, and on a laid-back crowd that tossed frisbees, caught some rays, and generally just soaked up the festival's final (and by far mellowest) day with a sort of gratitude.

Live Review: Austin City Limits Festival in Austin, TX

The sixth annual Austin City Limits Festival was graced with sunny skies and bearable heat throughout the massive three-day event in downtown Austin. Tens of thousands flocked to Zilker Park despite the rash of cancellations, including no-shows by Amy Winehouse, Rodrigo y Gabriela and, most surprisingly, Saturday night (9/15) headliners The White Stripes.

Andrew Bird plots fall shows from 'Armchair'

Singer/songwriter Andrew Bird jumps back on the road this fall for another round of dates supporting his most recent album, this spring's "Armchair Apocrypha."