Drumming Bird & BAERD

Tuesday, 10.8.24

Charleston Pour House

Deck Stage

5pm doors /6pm show

$12 advance /$15 day of show

Drumming Bird is the main vehicle of singer-songwriter Austin Sawyer. The 24-year-old has been writing and performing music as Drumming Bird for over 8 years, meticulously crafting a sound that lies somewhere between the youthful noise of indie rock and the poignant working-class introspection of Americana. Drumming Bird’s latest chapter is defined by Nashville’s once-renowned culture of honest songwriting and steel guitars, and the clamor of DIY home studios that litter the city today.

The growth of Drumming Bird’s burgeoning fanbase has been catalyzed by national TV placements, including Showtime’s hit show, Shameless, high-octane live performances at some of the Southeast's flagship clubs and a June 2022 solo tour, supporting Daniel Nunnelee on 23 shows nationwide.

“American Spirits” was released on May 19th, and reached a wide new audience with its timely and pointed lyricism. It has quickly established Sawyer as a songwriter’s songwriter, earning praise from the likes of Katie Pruitt, Manchester Orchestra, and Lori Mckenna. It also scored him second place finishes in Unsigned Only’s 2022 Songwriting Contest and American Songwriter’s 2022 Song Contest. The following single “Electric Cowboy” premiered in late July and landed on Spotify’s editorial playlists: Fresh Finds, Fresh Finds: Rock, and Grade A.

These singles culminated into a 5 song EP, American Spirits, released December 8th, 2022 via AWAL.

BAERD is an indie-folk artist/producer hailing from Nashville, TN. Often described as dynamic, ethereal, and contemplative, BAERD’s music dives deeply into many relatable themes all with the hope of connecting the audience more deeply with themselves. Influenced by many great artists such as The Beatles, Punch Brothers, The Carter Family, and Milton Nascimento. BAERD grabs the audience with his powerful voice, intricate guitar playing, and spellbinding lyrics sprouting from his drug filled teenage years into his mediation and introspective filled present, BAERD aims to wrestle with the darkness in order to unearth the light.

* Show is for all ages. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Attendees under 21 will be subject to a $5 surcharge. The surcharge must be paid in cash at the door on the day of the event.

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