Andrew Bird, he of the dizzying violin loops and whistles worthy of a songbird, is set to calibrate the emotional barometer of your indie experience. A master of sonic storytelling, Bird bends notes into narratives, carving out a niche for himself on the blurred lines of indie, jazz, and folk. Expect a night of unchecked lyricism, swooping strings, and enigmatic melodies that'll make you question the essentiality of music genres. His performances are cerebral and visceral—like reading a dog-eared novel or getting caught in an unexpected downpour. Not catching this set is like refusing a front-row seat at the orchestra of life, and who in their right indie-loving mind would do that?