I first saw Andrew Bird play in the 7th Street Entry about 9 years ago. From what I remember I was actually a lot more interested in seeing Jimmy Sutton, who was playing bass for him at the time, than actually seeing Andrew Bird. Since then I’ve seen him play a handful of times, both with a band and solo and every time I end up with the same conclusion. Half of the songs he plays are amazingly good and the other half I can’t stand. I skipped his show here in LA last month, but this song was recorded on the same tour up in Portland at the Crystal Ballroom.
[audio: http://thesoundofindie.com/archive/2007/20070605/AB-Heretics.mp3|titles=Heretics (Live)|artists=Andrew Bird]
Download: Andrew Bird – Heretics (Live)
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