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Madison’s Own Pale Young Gentlemen to Open

Indie-pop phenomenon Andrew Bird will bring his eclectic style to Overture Hall at Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State Street, on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 8 pm as the featured performance of the second annual Forward Music Festival.

Chicago-based Bird is a multi-instrumentalist, lyricist, and whistler. He woos both the young at heart and old souls by adding depth and grace to folk rock.  The New York Times notes, “Mr. Bird spins existential doubts into elegant confections,” singing quirky melodies about falling planes, ancient empires, and dancing bears.

Forward Music Festival shattered expectations in 2008 when its inaugural effort brought over 2000 fans to see more than 70 bands, including Neko Case, Killdozer, Dan Deacon, Monotonix, Detroit Cobras, Dillinger Four and Bob Mould.

In keeping with Forward Music Festival’s mission to showcase local acts alongside Midwestern based national talent, Madison band Pale Young Gentlemen will make their Overture Hall debut supporting Andrew Bird.

Tickets for the Andrew Bird show will be available for $25 and $35 at the Overture Center ticket office, by phone at 608.258.4141 or online at overturecenter.com beginning at 10 am on July 11, 2009.  Andrew Bird ticket buyers will also be able to purchase a pass for the rest of Forward Music Festival for an additional $10.