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Sidney Bird

Singer/Songwriter

Sidney Bird is a southwestern darling making a name for herself in Brooklyn. Born and raised in Arizona, Bird holds her own in the scene of western pop artists like Kacey Musgraves and Leon Bridges. A true crossover act, Bird feels a strong creative impulse when home in Arizona, writing all of her songs there before fleshing them out with producers in Brooklyn. “I grew up listening to Barenaked Ladies, Norah Jones, Joni Mitchell,” says Bird. “Then became obsessed with Katy Perry, Britney Spears––all the popstars.” Bird’s background in comedy and musical theater fuels a deep love for world-building and storytelling: “Sometimes I feel like I’m playing characters through my music, using them as a vehicle to express honest and genuine feelings.” Her 2020 debut album “Bad Timing,” featuring singles like “Kisses” and “Wild,” has garnered over 2.5 million streams on Spotify to date. In 2021, Bird followed up with her EP “Big Heart.” With a wealth of music ready for release and a dedicated community of listeners, Bird is well-positioned to make 2022 her year. She is releasing her new album, “Snowbird” in 2023 and hitting the road for a small tour to Boston, NYC, LA, and Phoenix in November 2022.

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Events featuring Sidney Bird
Events featuring Sidney Bird