Andrew Birds newest project, Echolocations: Canyon, is a collection of ambient recordings made in the Coyote Gulch canyons of Utah.The album is part of a series of short films and recordings by Andrew that will document site specific compositions in exceptional national and urban environments, according to his site.The first video from the...

By Alex WoodOver the last few years, Andrew Bird has continually moved toward a more traditional, folk-oriented sound. His most recent touring band, The Hands Of Glory, reflects this change, perfectly relaying Birds vision through mature, full-band arrangements.Birds date at The Chicago Theater marked his first return home since December, and the artist was...

I should admit upfront that Im a big Handsome Family fan and an even bigger Andrew Bird fan.Bird announcing Things Are Really Great Here, Sort Of, a Handsome Family covers album with his current touring band, The Hands Of Glory, was only good news to me, but for more reason than my fandom.Bird...

Our newest contributor, Alex Wood, has been delivering some wonderful coverage for the site lately. He was lucky to attend two of four nights of Andrew Bird's run at Chicago's Fourth Presbyterian Church.The two shows had similar flow, but offered much contrast. Check out his very thoughtful take on:Night Two, December 10th, 2013Night...

Words / Photos: Alex WoodDespite sharing a similar setlist to the previous nights show, Andrew Birds third Gezelligheid date at the Fourth Presbyterian proved to be another unique experience in his cozy concert series.The set began with Bird performing Pulaski At Night tracks Hover and Ethio Invention, the performer carefully combining swooping legato violin loops...

Words / Photos: Alex WoodDuring his second night in Chicago, Andrew Bird referred to this years Gezelligheid series at Fourth Presbyterian Church as the fourth annual, before acknowledging skipping a year somewhere in there.Regardless, the church shows have become a staple for Bird fans, a tradition celebrating the Chicagoans musical gift.And always just in...

The 2012 Bakers Dozen by @WeirScrewedAll in all, 2012 was a pretty decent year in music. Some new acts burst onto the scene and some veteran artists returned with new offerings. This list of thirteen albums represents some of what I have been listening to and enjoying this year. By no means is this list all-inclusive, it...

Here is a summary of the most popular content on The Barn Presents over the last year. These don't include the Furthur and Phish Rotation (or Announcement) Infographics which actually were more popular than any of these. I chose not to include them as they are continually updated.10. Wilco held its Chicago area summer...

I'm a big fan of Andrew Bird but don't think there's enough about him on the site, especially since he's homegrown Chicago talent.I stumbled upon this recording of his opening set for Wilco at the Kane County Cougars Ballpark this past summer and think it's a great live complement to his recently released Hands...

Updated this post with a stream and audio download from the XRT radio broadcast.WilcoFifth Third BallparkGeneva, ILJuly 8th, 2012Dawned On Me, War on War, I Might, I Am Trying To Break Your Heart, Box Full Of Letters, Handshake Drugs, Spiders (Kidsmoke), Impossible Germany, Born Alone, Laminated Cat, Side With The Seeds, Say You Miss...