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”—listen/purchase here. “Olympians” is taken from Bird’s critically acclaimed new album, My Finest Work Yet, out now on Loma Vista Recordings—listen here.
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.
ANDREW BIRD LIVE
August 11
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Fort Collins, CO
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Bohemian Nights
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August 17
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Los Angeles, CA
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KCRW Summer Night
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September 13
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Roxian Theatre‡
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September 14
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Washington, DC
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The Anthem‡
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September 16
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Philadelphia, PA
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The Fillmore‡
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September 17
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Brooklyn, NY
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Kings Theatre‡
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September 18
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Brooklyn, NY
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Brooklyn Steel‡
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September 20
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North Adams, MA
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FreshGrass Music Festival
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September 21
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Boston, MA
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Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion**
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September 23
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Toronto, ON
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Danforth Music Hall
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September 24
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Cleveland, OH
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Masonic Auditorium
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September 25
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Detroit, MI
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Masonic Temple Theatre
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September 26
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Milwaukee, WI
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Riverside Theater
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September 27
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St. Paul, MN
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Palace Theatre
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October 17
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Vancouver, BC
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Vogue Theatre††
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October 18
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Portland, OR
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Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall††
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October 19
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Seattle, WA
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Paramount Theatre††
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October 21
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Davis, CA
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Mondavi Center††
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October 22
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Oakland, CA
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Fox Theater††
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October 24
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San Diego, CA
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House of Blues§
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October 26
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Phoenix, AZ
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The Van Buren§
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*—with Madison Cunningham
‡—with Chicano Batman
**—Co-headline with Calexico and Iron & Wine
††—with Meshell Ndegeocello
‡‡—with Hiss Golden Messenger
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