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OSU Brings the Strings
April 30, 2021
The next installment of Oregon State University’s American Strings series will feature musicians Andrew Bird and Jimbo Mathus at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12.
The event is free to view, but registration is required. To register and receive a link to view online, visit https://beav.es/3wp.
The webcast American Strings series, hosted by OSU’s Director of Popular Music and Performance Bob Santelli in the College of Liberal Arts, comprises conversations and music by successful artists from a variety of genres.
Acclaimed musician, songwriter and composer Andrew Bird has released 16 records and performed around the world, including at Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House. He has also presented a TED Talk and made his acting debut in the FX show “Fargo” during its fourth season in 2020. His 2019 album, “My Finest Work Yet,” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Folk Album.
Andrew Bird s latest album,
Hark!, is full of holiday music but when the Grammy-nominated musician was asked if he d ever attended an office Christmas party, his immediate answer was, I m glad to say, I haven t been to any.
NPR s Ophira Eisenberg spoke to Bird as part of
Ask Me Another s Mandatory Fun Virtual Office Holiday Party episode. Bird eventually did recall an early gig performing at an architects office: I don t miss those days of getting those sideways glances like, Oh look at that chair. Oh, it s a musician.
Bird has been performing his signature whistle and violin loops for nearly a quarter of a century. His first big gig was working at a Renaissance fair. Self-styled in a puffy shirt, drawstring pants, and a pair of Vans sneakers he spray painted black, I had free reign, I d go and play with the hurdy-gurdy guy and the dulcimer guy and they thought this guy s enjoying his job too much. His eagerness landed him at the privy line, entertaining people w
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Andrew Bird s latest album, Hark!, is full of holiday music â but when the Grammy-nominated musician was asked if he d ever attended an office Christmas party, his immediate answer was, I m glad to say, I haven t been to any.
NPR s Ophira Eisenberg spoke to Bird as part of Ask Me Another s Mandatory Fun Virtual Office Holiday Party episode. Bird eventually did recall an early gig performing at an architects office: I don t miss those days of getting those sideways glances like, Oh look at that chair. Oh, it s a musician.
Bird has been performing his signature whistle and violin loops for nearly a quarter of a century. His first big gig was working at a Renaissance fair. Self-styled in a puffy shirt, drawstring pants, and a pair of Vans sneakers he spray painted black, I had free reign, I d go and play with the hurdy-gurdy guy and the dulcimer guy and they thought this guy s enjoying his job too much. His eagerness landed him at the privy line, entertaining peo
Today s Song of the Day is Christmas in April from Andrew Bird s new holiday record,
Hark!, out now.
Related Stories Live Virtual Session: Andrew Bird celebrates the silver linings of being at home Andrew Bird is at home making music and spending time with his family, and he is celebrating the silver linings in the midst of tour cancellations and the general pause on the music industry. From his home in Los Angeles, Bird connects with The Current s Sean McPherson for a live virtual session. Watch Andrew Bird in concert at the Palace Theatre Watch Andrew Bird perform a full concert recorded live at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minnesota. Touring in support of My Finest Work Yet, Bird and his band bring a provocative blend of rock, jazz, and Americana to life in a show that features all the songs from the album, delightful dips into Bird s back catalog, and a string of beguiling covers in the encore.