Andrew Bird
You may have heard more Andrew Bird than you possibly realize. I first discovered him via some stunning atmospheric violin additions he had performanced for the Kristin Hersh record, The Grotto. However, the man gets around, and has also worked with Neko Case and the Handsome Family to name just a few.
Primarily a violinist in many respects, although, very much a multi-instrumentalist, his solo albums as Bowl of Fire may not be what you would ever expect, incorporating country roots, bluegrass, hints of jazz, latin rhythms, and murderous glimpses of lyrical darkness. Live, expect him to flip between fiddles, guitars, delay pedals and whatever other tool is close at hand to build up layers of sound and tell his tales.
Current album/EP, Weather Systems is just now being released in Europe via Fargo Records, after an initial US release last summer. Look out for the CD in stores, and also a tour with Clem Snide featuring three Dutch dates.
Website: http://www.bowloffire.com/
MP3: Lull
Steven McCarron
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