Andrew Bird December 17, 2009

Amongst the other instruments he plays, singer/songwriter Andrew Bird is a concert-trained violinist who reveres the jazz masters, but does not imitate them. He explores various styles but will not noodle. Too modern to be classic, too classic to be modern, he produces a tight, early swing sound with saucy lyrics. In support of his latest effort 'Noble Beast,' Andrew Bird will perform an intimate solo concert to conclude his 2009 work year, built around the concept of "Gezelligheid." Gezelligheid is a Dutch term that can only be approximately translated into English using the word "coziness," a term that fails to fully describe the more intensely warm, amicable and joyous atmosphere the word expresses in its native language. For these unusual first-time events, Bird will play solo, concentrating mainly on instrumental violin pieces. Bird will also eschew a typical P.A. for these performances, instead utilizing more of his signature giant horns to amplify his violin playing. Ambient light sources will be used in place of traditional overhead lighting.