Andrew Bird and Hands of Glory 7/8/14 Central Park Summerstage

I didn't get the memo that said hip indie acts that play for free on the CP Summerstage attract throngs of like-minded hipsters. In doing the math, seeing the entry line extend through mid-town should not have been a surprise. The good news is that finding a spot that is within listening (but not viewing) distance is easy. We found a bench and listened to Andrew Bird and band. AB's following has snowballed over time. Quirky lyrics, whistling, oddball brand of Americana has steadily grown steam over time. His original band, Bowl of Fire, has been replaced by the Hands of Glory. HOG sported Tift Merritt on vocals that added a nice flair to ABs eccentricity. While the throng got the cramped view, we enjoyed the sounds and the fireflies in Central Park on this nice summer evening.