Birdie Bourdeaux

Jazz

NYC

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About

As a child growing up in the backwoods of Tennessee, Birdie Bourdeaux was uncontrollably drawn to song-writing by some cosmic force, which she says, was summoning her to give life to the melodies that haunted the hills and valleys of her small town. After years of experimentation, her music has evolved into a bizarre and arresting sound that effortlessly transports the listener to the swamps of the Louisiana Bayou or a smoke-filled speak easy in 1940's Manhattan. Drawing lyrical inspiration from her love of gothic literature and magical realism, Birdie Bourdeaux has created music that is not only intense, but eerily simple. From an enchanting cover of Conner Oberst's Lover I don't have to Love, to her own catchy horn arrangements on Hold On, Birdie Bourdeaux steers away from the modern pop craze. Her music pays homage to the likes of Billie Holiday and Tom Waits...and to a simpler time, when music was made on front porches over a bottle of whiskey or in cole mines to pass the time. It is a throwback to pre-rock blues, jazz and cabaret; using household objects, howling winds, harmonicas, sticks, and a handmade Bedouin tambourine to create an atmospheric and phantasmic world of sensory sound.

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Ubiq, May 26, 2009:

Hey Birdie. Hallo from Sheffield. Just been listening to your tunes while i've been waking up to the day...perfect. I want to drink black coffee and smoke cigarettes to your music. If you find yourself over here and needing a band to play with, look us up (we're versatile) Have a good day. Peace. Unome

selfish vulcano, May 13, 2008:

i'm impressed! simple, direct, suggestive....brava!

josiebaby1985, Mar 27, 2008:

you're almost too good of a singer. Continue on your journey as a musician!

eric hurtgen, Feb 27, 2008:

very nice. i like the tiny keyboard thing.

Zen Skin Sound Lab, Jan 26, 2008:

Ahhhhhhhhhh!

What pipes!

Please, let me arrange a tune for you!!!!

Brad Sample, Jan 15, 2008:

Where might I be able to buy 'Trousers'? Oh, and if you ever do
need a band I would love to play for you. And I'm sure I could
find a couple other gents who would love to as well.

Thanks

Brad