Recently, Chicago’s uber-savvy multi-instrumentalist, Andrew Bird, offered a possible peek of his follow up to 2009′s Noble Beast during a gig at Brooklyn’s Prospect Park (via 24B). Titled “Give It Away”, the sparse piece sparkles with tiny aural fireworks that trademark Bird’s creativity and execution. As he gently sways and comforts with his vocals, Bird also guides us with each pluck, pull, and strum of his violin. If anything, it’s a great indication of what’s to come.

Until the new album surfaces, you can catch Andrew Bird on tour and cross your fingers for another new gem. Judging from our recent write up of Bird’s Ann Arbor gig this past weekend, you’ll see a fair share of new material.

Andrew Bird 2011 Tour Dates:
06/24 – Bondville, VT @ Wanderlust Vermont
08/05 – Regina, CA @ Regina Folk Festival
08/07 – Edmonton, CA @ Edmonton Folk Festival
08/09 – Arvada, CO @ Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities
08/10 – Boulder, CO @ Chautauqua Auditorium
10/12 – Rochester, NY @ Harro East Ballroom
10/13 – Troy, NY @ Troy Savings Bank Hall
10/14 – Concord, NH @ Chubb Theatre @ Capital Center for the Arts
10/15 – Skowhegan, ME @ Skowhegan Opera House
10/17 – Poughkeepsie, NY @ Bardavon 1869 Opera House
10/18 – Binghamton, NY @ Osterhout Concert Theater @ Anderson Center for the Performing Arts
10/20 – Northampton, MA @ Calvin Theatre
10/21 – Tarrytown, NY @ Tarrytown Music Hall
10/22 – Wilmington, DE @ Grand Opera House