In September, multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird and actor/comedian/musician John C. Reilly offered up a performance together at The Ainsworth in Nashville, TN as part of AmericanaFest.
With Bird on fiddle, Reilly on guitar, and Alan Hampton on upright bass, the trio worked through a soulful, bluegrass-infused rendition of The Carter Family classic, “When The World’s On Fire”. The live rendition started out with a beautiful twangy fiddle solo from Bird before he handles the vocal lead, backed by vocal harmonies provided by Reilly and Hampton. Although Reilly may be most recognizable from his work in feature film comedies including Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Step Brothers, and Walk Hard, it’s a special treat to see him immersed in Nashville’s thriving live music scene.
Watch pro-shot video of Andrew Bird, John C. Reilly, and Alan Hampton performing “When The World’s On Fire” below:
Andrew Bird ft. John C. Reilly & Alan Hampton – “When The World’s On Fire”
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Next up for Andrew Bird is a performance at Vancouver, BC’s Vogue Theatre on October 17th. For a full list of his upcoming tour dates, ticketing, and more information, head to Andrew Bird’s website.