Legendary artist and writer (and onetime Chicago mayoral candidate) Cynthia Plaster Caster passed away in April after a lengthy illness, but Gossip Wolf isn’t done mourning. Future generations of local musicians and fans won’t get to bask in the splendor of her warm, glowing personality—thankfully her famous plaster casts of the private parts of musicians […]
Tag: Andrew Bird
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Get your nuts together
Upcoming events and distractions from our listings coordinator
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Andrew Bird resumes his cozy Gezelligheid church shows with bittersweet holiday cheer
Winter can be a stressful time, especially around the holidays, but Andrew Bird’s annual string of hometown shows at Fourth Presbyterian Church, which he’s christened “Gezelligheid” after the Dutch word for conviviality or coziness, have the potential to temporarily melt away seasonal anxieties. The multi-instrumentalist and songwriter has played in many settings throughout his illustrious […]
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There’s a bicycling snowman in a marching band on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local artist Jay Ryan.
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A cozy evening at the Church of Andrew Bird
Photographer Ben Bowen captured Andrew Bird’s Wednesday-night Gezelligheid performance, whose warmth and beauty could’ve lit up even a less spectacular space.
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Joe Biden’s American Promise Tour, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
Andrew Bird at Fourth Presbyterian Church, and more goings-on about town the week of December 11-14.
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Andrew Bird brings friendship and fellowship to a five-night stint in his former hometown
During his own migration season—roughly every Yuletide season—Los Angeles resident Andrew Bird brings his whistling songs and violin back to the city where he first took flight. He always seems to shine for the hometown crowd, and his four-night residency at downtown’s beautiful Fourth Presbyterian Church provides a large number of local fans the chance […]
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The monarchs fly high for Andrew Bird on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local artist Jay Ryan.
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Children’s musician Laura Doherty on her amp in an Altoids tin
Current musical obsessions of producer Rich Rankin, children’s musician Laura Doherty, and Reader bowling captain Kevin Warwick
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Gossip Wolf: Kid Sister dishes about her imminent mixtape
Kid Sister dishes about her imminent mixtape, Decade Studio takes over the Soma space, and more.
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Artist on Artist: Andrew Bird talks to Brett and Rennie Sparks of the Handsome Family
Andrew Bird talks to Brett and Rennie Sparks of the Handsome Family.
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Naked talent at National Pastime Theater
The fifth annual Naked July offers performance in the buff.
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Wilco and Andrew Bird last night: Now I know you’ll be listening
Wilco and Andrew Bird at the Fifth Third Bank Ballpark
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Shows to see: El-P and Killer Mike, Stagnant Pools, Andrew Bird, and more
A weekend’s worth of classic rock, indie rock, and classical indie hip-hop