Andrew Bird 10/14/16 College St. Music Hall

Quirky indie phenom Bird has been at his craft since the late nineties. Obtuse lyrics, with a distinctive voice backed by a standard guitar, bass, and drums. Bird plays guitar, violin (plucked,bowed, and looped), and even some xylophone. His regular releases are pop, folk, or rock. The violin is such an expressive instrument, he could also lean classical or jazz. There have been several radio-friendly "hits" over the years, including a duet with Fiona Apple. Good light show and sound for a pretty packed house of beards and trucker hats. Closed the show with a couple of almost bluegrass numbers showcasing acoustic instruments and close vocal harmony.