Birds of Chicago
Birds of Chicago

Birds of Chicago

USACountry, Americana/Alt Country
40,251 monthly listeners
  • 15.8K followers
  • 1.7K subscribers
  • 10.9K followers
  • 171 followers
  • 708 fans

Birds of Chicago's Top Spotify Songs

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Artist Name
Now / Sunlight
4.2K streams
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Superlover
3.3K streams
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Artist Name
American Flowers
3.2K streams
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Artist Name
Barley
2.9K streams
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Artist Name
Color of Love
884 streams
4.2K
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Birds of Chicago's YouTube Videos

56.5K
Views
Birds of Chicago - The Moonglow/The Tapeworm
Youtube
56.5K views
Oct 07, 2012
35.8K
Views
Birds of Chicago - Real Midnight (Official Audio)
Youtube
35.8K views
Feb 10, 2016
32.8K
Views
Birds of Chicago - Kinderspel (child's game)
Youtube
32.8K views
May 03, 2016

Birds of Chicago's Top Spotify Playlists in the past 3 Months

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Southern Gothic
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The Morning Spring 2023 Playlist
by Spotify
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Roots of Change
by Spotify
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Western AF ( Official Playlist )
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Rhiannon Giddens Radio
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Events61 Events

Oct
02-04
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
United States
USA
, San FranciscoN/A N/A
Past
Aug
13-16
Philadelphia Folk Festival
United States
USA
, SchwenksvilleN/A N/A
Past
Jul
25
Birds of Chicago at San Juan Community Theatre
United States
USA
, Friday Harbor0 - 500 Hall
Past
Jul
24-26
Hillside Festival
Canada
CAN
, GuelphN/A N/A
Past
Jul
23-26
Calgary Folk Music Festival
Canada
CAN
, CalgaryN/A N/A
Past

Birds of Chicago's Past Events61 Events

  • Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival

    Sierra Ferrell, Steve Earle, The War and Treaty, Bonnie Raitt, Boz Scaggs, Emmylou Harris, Shakey Graves, Rhiannon Giddens, Ashley Monroe, Yola, Fantastic Negrito, Robert Earl Keen, Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller, Amythyst Kiah, Chuck Prophet, John Doe, Tim O'Brien, Alison Brown, Tré Burt, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Jim Lauderdale, Los Coast, Birds of Chicago, Stuart Duncan, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Carrie Rodriguez, Laurie Lewis, Francesco Turrisi, Jon Langford, Sally Timms, Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert, Doobie Decibel System, Nina Gerber
    USA, San Francisco
    Huge
  • Philadelphia Folk Festival festival

    Sierra Ferrell, Los Lobos, John Prine, Joan Baez, Shakey Graves, Allen Stone, Rhiannon Giddens, Molly Tuttle, Aoife O'Donovan, Robert Earl Keen, The Milk Carton Kids, Josh Ritter, Steve Forbert, The Lone Bellow, Woody Guthrie, Richard Thompson, Devon Gilfillian, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Gangstagrass, Lisa O'Neill, Benjamin Gibbard, AHI, Mick Flannery, Amythyst Kiah, Abigail Lapell, Talisk, Courtney Marie Andrews, Chris Smither, Adia Victoria, Daoiri Farrell, Katherine Priddy, Bruce Sudano, Steve Gunn, Teddy Thompson, Tom Rush, We Banjo 3, Natalie MacMaster, Yasmin Williams, The Suitcase Junket, Susan O'Neill, Birds of Chicago, Moxie, Kíla, Rachael Sage, Watkins Family Hour, Téada, Alfa Rococo, Jedd Hughes, Ivan Neville, Folk Uke, The Henry Girls, Melissa Ouimet, Zoe Boekbinder, Piper Landon, The Small Glories, Shirley Gnome, Kuf Knotz, Al Lewis, GoldenOak, Mariel Buckley, Alanna Royale, Susan Werner, Last Chance, Shane Hennessy, YANIZA, The Ocelots, Celeigh Cardinal, Irish Mythen, NAVA, Liam Ó Maonlaí, James Keelaghan, Quote the Raven, Eric Bazilian, Don Brownrigg, Andy Hedges, Terri Hendrix, Francesco Turrisi, Sarah King, deer scout, Sarah MacDougall, Branjae, The Paisley Fields, Laura Lizcano, Erin Fox, Angela Saini, Grace Morrison, The Young Folk, Jennah Barry, Jacob Tovar, Tret Fure, Matt Nakoa, Jesse Gimbel, Colebrook Road, Corner Boy, Donnell Leahy, Jackson Pines, Emily Drinker, Kim So Ra, Taarka, Carson, The Whispering Tree, Marie-Clo, The Honey Badgers, Andrea Nardello, Avi Wisnia, Jesse Aycock, Janice Jo Lee, Slow Moving Clouds, Kora Feder, Christine Elise, Fox and Branch, April Mae & The June Bugs, Bobtown, Originaire, The River Drivers, Valentina Sounds, Peter Lehndorff, Jack Pine and the Fire, Earth Radio, Katherine Rondeau, Nick Nace, Hotsy Totsy, The Front Porch Band
    USA, Schwenksville
    Medium
  • Birds of Chicago at San Juan Community Theatre

    Birds of Chicago
    San Juan Community Theatre
    USA, Friday Harbor
    Hall0 - 500
  • Hillside Festival festival

    Haviah Mighty, Alex Cuba, Donovan Woods, Owen Pallett, William Prince, Neon Dreams, Buffy Sainte-Marie, AHI, Elaquent, KAIA KATER, P'tit Belliveau, Elliott Brood, The Deep Dark Woods, Julian Taylor, Cartel Madras, Birds of Chicago, Skydiggers, Terra Lightfoot, Socalled, Skye Wallace, LADAMA, Digging Roots, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, Leonard Sumner, Celeigh Cardinal, Tragedy Ann, Ami Dang, Nicolette & The Nobodies, Andrew Craig, Leela Gilday, Sam Polley and The Old Tomorrows, Cots, TRP.P, Bonnie Trash, James Gordon, René Lussier, Joni NehRita, Rufus John, Nick Zubeck, Preetam Sengupta, Andrew McPherson, Samson Wrote, Paul Langlois, Alaina Sampson, Alanna Gurr, The Kramdens, Kitzl, Hellion Ton, The Hazy Maidens, Laurel Tubman
    CAN, Guelph
    Medium
  • Calgary Folk Music Festival festival

    Patrick Watson, Lucy Dacus, Corb Lund, William Prince, Xênia França, Moontricks, Bobby Bazini, Amythyst Kiah, Lakou Mizik, Birds of Chicago, Lightning Dust, Sebastian Gaskin, Copperhead, Angelique Francis, Jr. Gone Wild
    CAN, Calgary
    Medium

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Mipso

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Mipso
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More about Birds of Chicago

Overview of Americana/Alt Country musician Birds of Chicago

The American musical group Birds of Chicago has been making waves in the Americana/alt country and country music scenes. Their sound is defined by poetic lyrics and heartfelt harmonies that capture the essence of American roots music. Birds of Chicago have amassed a devoted following of fans because to their distinctive fusion of folk, country, and rock, which is at once nostalgic and modern.

Birds of Chicago, led by the husband and wife team of JT Nero and Allison Russell, injects new life into the alt-country scene. Their songs, which cover themes of love, sorrow, and the human condition, are unabashedly honest and intensely emotive. Their live shows are especially compelling due to the band's dynamic chemistry and contagious enthusiasm that permeate the venue. For those who appreciate traditional American music with a contemporary touch, Birds of Chicago is a must-listen.

What are the most popular songs for Americana/Alt Country musician Birds of Chicago?

American country and Americana/Alt country band Birds of Chicago hails from the country. Their best songs include "American Flowers", "Barley", "Cannonball", "Superlover", "Real Midnight", "Dim Star of the Palisades", "Now/Sunlight", "Baton Rouge", "Travelers", and "Roll Away".

Heartfelt song "American Flowers" displays the lyrics' unfiltered emotion while showcasing the band's distinctive harmonies. The more uplifting song "Barley" depicts the tale of a farmer's commitment to his hard work with his crop. A lyrical ballad called "Cannonball" showcases the band's distinctive fusion of Country and Americana/Alt Country.

The appealing song "Superlover" has a strong beat and a catchy chorus. A chilling song called "Real Midnight" demonstrates the band's talent for using music to express emotion. A stripped-down, acoustic song called "Dim Star of the Palisades" displays the group's vocal harmonies and unadulterated skill.

A happy, uplifting song that honors life's simple pleasures is "Now/Sunlight". The bluesy, melancholy song "Baton Rouge" depicts the tale of a man who looks for love all the wrong places. Powerful song "Travelers" captures the band's wanderlust and nomadic attitude. A introspective ballad called "Roll Away" demonstrates the band's capacity to convey a narrative through music.

Overall, the skilled band Birds of Chicago combines aspects of Country and Americana/Alt Country to produce a distinctive sound that is both raw and emotive. Their best songs demonstrate their capacity to powerfully evoke emotion and tell a story through music.

What are the latest songs and music albums for Americana/Alt Country musician Birds of Chicago?

The Americana/Alt Country band Birds of Chicago has been actively releasing new music over the last few years. Their 2018 album "Love in Wartime" has songs that highlight their distinctive fusion of folk, soul, and rock influences. The album is a meditation on love in difficult times and the situation of the world. The album features a variety of emotions and sounds that will appeal to both devoted and casual listeners, from the cheerful "Roll Away" to the depressing "Try."

The group has also put out a number of songs in the recent past. The 2018 songs "Superlover" and "Never Go Back" both highlight the group's distinctive sound and lead singer Allison Russell's deep voice. Additionally, the group (2017) re-released "American Flowers," a song that first debuted on its corresponding album. Anais Mitchell, another Americana musician, lends her vocals as a guest in this fresh rendition.

The critically praised Birds of Chicago album "Real Midnight" from 2016 helped the group become one of the most intriguing Americana bands. The band keeps faithful to their roots while experimenting and pushing boundaries with their most recent recordings. The band's recent singles including "Love in Wartime" are absolutely worth checking out for fans of Americana, folk, and soul music.

Which are the most important music performances and festival appearances for Americana/Alt Country musician Birds of Chicago?

Throughout their musical careers, Birds of Chicago has made a number of noteworthy appearances at concerts and festivals. The group has performed at a variety of festivals, such as Cambridge Folk Festival, Bourbon And Beyond, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, and 30A Songwriters Festival. A standout performance of theirs took place at the 2017 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival in San Francisco. They entertained the crowd with their distinctive sound and vocal harmonies throughout their performance with numerous other well-known Americana performers.

The band Birds of Chicago has also had the chance to play at some of the best venues in both the US and Europe. The TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht, the Netherlands; Center Stage Theater in Atlanta; Night & Day Cafe in Manchester; The Rio Theatre in Vancouver; and City Winery NYC in New York City are some of these locations. One of their most memorable performances took place at the City Winery in New York City, where they played their popular song "Remember Wild Horses" for an enthused crowd.

Over the course of their career, Birds of Chicago have also appeared at a number of theaters and festivals in addition to these. The group's live performances, which highlight their distinctive fusion of country, Americana, and folk music, have earned them a solid reputation. Additionally, they have developed a loyal fan following that supports them throughout their musical journey. Overall, Birds of Chicago has enjoyed a fruitful career, and people all across the world continue to be moved and entranced by its music.

Which are the most important collaborations with other musicians for Americana/Alt Country musician Birds of Chicago?

The most prominent collaborations between Birds of Chicago and other musicians include "American Flowers," "Superlover," "Now / Sunlight," "Baton Rouge," and "Travelers," all of which feature Allison Russell.

Russell's soulful vocals nicely complement Birds of Chicago's folk-influenced sound in "American Flowers," resulting in a stunning and moving song. The song honors individuals who have worked for equality and justice while highlighting the hardships of underrepresented people.

The song "Superlover," which combines Russell's powerful vocals with Birds of Chicago's distinctive harmonies, is another example of a successful partnership. The song stands out on the CD thanks to its appealing melody and energetic speed.

Overall, Allison Russell's efforts with Birds of Chicago have produced some of their most enduring songs. A very exceptional musical experience has been produced by the band's distinctive sound combined with Russell's strong vocals.