Andrew Bird Confirms Role in FX's FARGO
By: Kaitlin Milligan Jul. 18, 2019
Internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Andrew Bird is confirming today his new role as "Thurman Smutney" in FX's critically-acclaimed, Emmy® Award-winning limited series Fargo. The character, written specifically for Bird, will appear in the show's highly anticipated fourth installment starring Chris Rock. Fargo is produced by MGM Television and FX Productions.
Of his new role, Andrew says, "I'm flattered and excited to be asked to be in the cast ofFargo. I'm a fan of the show and its smart writing, inspired casting and great acting."
Bird is also debuting "We Are Olympians" today, featuring the namesake single, "Olympians," alongside two new versions of the song, including a rendition with Madison Cunninghamcalled "The Gotholympians". "Olympians" is taken from Bird's critically acclaimed new album, My Finest Work Yet, out now on Loma Vista Recordings.
Due to Fargo's production schedule slated to begin this fall, Bird will be cancelling the October 28-November 2 dates of his NORTH AMERICA tour-see below for a full list of current dates. The My Finest Work Yet tour finds Bird joined by a variety of guests including Meshell Ndegeocello, Hiss Golden Messenger, Chicano Batman, Madison Cunningham, Tift Merritt, and a co-headline date in Boston with Calexico and Iron & Wine.
My Finest Work Yet was produced by Paul Butler and recorded live to tape at Barefoot Studiosin Los Angeles, CA. Single "Bloodless" set the tone of the project for Bird, he explains, "I'm interested in the idea that our enemies are what makes us whole." The lyrics are direct and risk-taking, cutting to the quick of what's happening in our world. Meanwhile, piano plays a strong role on these songs and most of the melodies are tinged with a gospel-jazz-60s soul. Bird was joined on the album by Tyler Chester on piano and organs, Madison Cunningham on vocals,Alan Hampton on bass, Blake Mills on guitar, Ted Poor on drums, plus Abraham Rounds on drums and Mike Viola on guitar on "Archipelago."
ANDREW BIRD LIVE
August 11
Fort Collins, CO
Bohemian Nights
August 17
Los Angeles, CA
KCRW Summer Night
September 13
Pittsburgh, PA
Roxian Theatre‡
September 14
Washington, DC
The Anthem‡
September 16
Philadelphia, PA
The Fillmore‡
September 17
Brooklyn, NY
Kings Theatre‡
September 18
Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Steel‡
September 20
North Adams, MA
FreshGrass Music Festival
September 21
Boston, MA
Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion**
September 23
Toronto, ON
Danforth Music Hall
September 24
Cleveland, OH
Masonic Auditorium
September 25
Detroit, MI
Masonic Temple Theatre
September 26
Milwaukee, WI
Riverside Theater
September 27
St. Paul, MN
Palace Theatre
October 17
Vancouver, BC
Vogue Theatre††
October 18
Portland, OR
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall††
October 19
Seattle, WA
Paramount Theatre††
October 21
Davis, CA
Mondavi Center††
October 22
Oakland, CA
Fox Theater††
October 24
San Diego, CA
House of Blues§
October 26
Phoenix, AZ
The Van Buren§
*-with Madison Cunningham
‡-with Chicano Batman
**-Co-headline with Calexico and Iron & Wine
††-with Meshell Ndegeocello
‡‡-with Hiss Golden Messenger
Photo Credit: Andrew Bird by Amanda Demme
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