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Arvel Bird - Celtic Indian Fiddler from Nashville, TN

Will travel up to 3000 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 2 Reviews
  • 2 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2005
  • 1 Award or Badge
  • Starting at $1,000 per event

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"Braveheart Meets Last of the Mohicans . . . at Woodstock" is a colorful description of this award-winning Celtic Indian Arvel Bird's live performances.  With his violin, fiddle, Native flutes and Irish whistles, Bird weaves a powerful tapestry of music and stories. He performs nearly 160 shows a year at a variety of venues from music festivals to concert halls where the audience gets a glimpse into his Native American heart and Scottish soul. Classically trained as a violinist, Arvel Bird's compositions and performances encompass an extraordinary love of diversity—from traditional Celtic tunes and bluegrass standards to his original Native American and Celtic rock orchestrations. In his youth, Bird's first private violin teacher in Salt Lake City, UT encouraged him to play from his soul. Prophetically, she said, “Arvel, no one will remember if you're the best or the fastest, but they will remember your passion.” Bird attended Arizona State University on music scholarship later transferring to Champagne/ Urbana, IL where he studied classical violin with renowned Hungarian violinist and teacher, Paul Rolland at the University of Illinois. Bird credits Mr. Rolland with perfecting his performance technique. As he worked to develop his own music style and a large and loyal following, Bird went wherever the music called him, which led him away from classical and towards Bluegrass, Appalachian, Folk and Celtic. During his years in the Midwest, Bird won the Indiana State Fiddle Contest four times while still perfecting a variety of musical styles. Bird returned to Arizona in 1986 and hired by Glen Campbell to tour worldwide for the next six years. In 1991, he continued to tour with Campbell and moved to Nashville, TN, later adding tours with Loretta Lynn, Tom T. Hall, Ray Price, Louise Mandrell, Clay Walker, and others. Once he began composing and recording his own music, the result was a fusion of both his Scottish (Clan Kennedy) and Native American (Southern Paiute) roots that are uniquely his own and intricately woven throughout his songs. Bird has released 23 CDs, two EPs and two DVDs, earning him numerous music awards. One of his most cherished is for his classical recording, Tribal Music Suite: Journey of a Paiute, a Celtic and Native American concerto, that earned him Best Instrumental Album and Best Producer/Engineer (with Grammy-winning producer Tom Wasinger and Nashville engineer Chas Williams) at the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. Other awards include Artist of the Year as voted by peers and fans as well as numerous Best Instrumentals.   His continuously evolving music is delighting audiences worldwide. One of his recent albums of note is Titanic Centennial: Commemorative Special Edition, is an orchestral Celtic tribute to the passengers, crew and musicians aboard the Titanic, released in 2012 and distributed in several countries including Ireland, Australia, Canada and the United States. During his 13 years in Nashville, Bird built a master recording studio, to help him launch his own independent record label, Singing Wolf Records, to support most of his future recordings. Initially this gave him his own haven to write and record his own music and later to record hundreds of songs and album projects for songwriters and independent artists all over the world. While enjoying the life of concerts and festivals, Bird is also active in community outreach projects for local school assemblies, community centers, and social clubs where he facilitates a variety of music and spiritual workshops and performances at retirement centers, nursing homes and more. Although based in Nashville, TN, Bird is permanently on the road, connecting with audiences the old-fashioned way. . . live. This is where Arvel's emotionally driven performances thrive, igniting concert venues, symphony halls, festivals and more, leaving his audiences inspired, transfixed and transformed. Updated 7/2014 As a solo / duo or with up to 5 band members, Arvel is one of the most dynamic and spellbinding performing concept artists on tour today. Pay Range reflects from Solo to Full Band Ensemble.

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Avg 5.0 | 2 Reviews

Review by Becky D.

Community EventReviewed on July 14, 2014From Salida, CO

Arvel is such an awesome person and performer. His music is powerful, riveting. There were about 40 people who attended my house concert and I am still getting calls and emails about how much they enjoyed his performance and sincerely hope he will come back. Part of Arvel's appeal is that he is so personable and he is so happy to have other local folks who play an instrument join him for a song or two. His music, his energy, touches people on a deep level. One minute you have goosebumps, tears, the next you'll be up dancing a jig. He is absolutely amazing. He and Kim are always welcome in my home and community.

Review by Teresa S.

Community EventReviewed on July 3, 2014From Byers, CO

I have seen Arvel in concert many times, and I greatly enjoy his music and storytelling. Having him perform a concert in my home for close personal friends was an incredible experience. All my guests enjoyed themselves, and many remarked on his incredible talent. A truly wonderful experience. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a Celtic performer. No one will be disappointed!

Arvel Bird - Celtic Indian:

Teresa, thank you for the booking. We sure had a great time! Your hospitality was very much appreciated and the pot luck was a nice touch which provided extra time to visit with your interesting friends. We hope to see you all again next time we're through - Arvel

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  • John Roy Will Not Be Found | Arvel Bird
  • Silver Spear Medley | Traditional
  • Causeway | Daithi Rua
  • P Stands For Paddy | Traditional
  • Rockness Monster | Arvel Bird
  • Quest for Discovery | Arvel Bird
  • Distant Shore | Arvel Bird
  • Fire and Coal | Arvel Bird
  • Trip to Sligo Medley | Traditional
  • Sleepy Maggie Medley | Traditional
  • Star of the County Down | Traditional
  • Star of Munster | Traditional
  • Celtic Pow Wow | Arvel Bird
  • Turtle | Arvel Bird
  • Bear | Arvel Bird
  • Horse | Arvel Bird
  • Red Tail Hawk | Arvel Bird
  • Wolf | Arvel Bird
  • Eagle | Arvel Bird
  • Puma | Arvel Bird
  • Badger Boogie | Arvel Bird
  • Coyote Caper | Arvel Bird
  • Dolphin Dances | Arvel Bird
  • Great Blue Heron | Arvel Bird
  • Red River Jig | Traditional
  • Waltz Quadrille | Traditional
  • Reel of Eight | Traditional
  • Bisbee Miner | Arvel Bird
  • Raven Warrior | Arvel Bird
  • Caribou Reel | Arvel Bird
  • Whiskey Before Breakfast | Arvel Bird
  • Ashokan Farewell | Jay Unger
  • Orange Blossom Special | Ervin T Rouse
  • Devil Went Down to Georgia | Charlie Daniels
  • Seminole Wind | John Anderson
  • Before You Came | Jesse Colin Young
  • Listen to the Mockingbird | Richard Milburn
  • Cheyenne | Bill Monroe
  • Cherokee Shuffle | Kinky Friedman
  • Cochise Stronghold | Arvel Bird
  • Cherokee Maiden | Bob Will
  • Lost Indian | Arvel Bird
  • Dine Bi Keyah | Arvel Bird
  • Birth and Tribal Life | Arvel Bird
  • Slavery and Conscription | Arvel Bird
  • Homesick and Lonely | Arvel Bird
  • Healing Waters of Love | Arvel Bird
  • Common Ground | Arvel Bird
  • Celtic Connection | Arvel Bird
  • Journey Home | Arvel Bird
  • Ride Indian Ride | Arvel Bird
  • Cool Down | Arvel Bird
  • Lighthorse | Arvel Bird
  • Like the Wind | Arvel Bird
  • Fine Vintage | Arvel Bird
  • Dark Horse | Arvel Bird
  • Sunset Blues | Arvel Bird
  • For Our Children | Arvel Bird
  • Desert Rose | Arvel Bird
  • Hundred in the Hand | Arvel Bird

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Past Events

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Sun10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
September 13, 2014 • Yankee Peddler
Sat10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
September 1, 2014 • Shinnecock Nation Festival Grounds
Mon3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Southampton, NY
August 31, 2014 • Shinnecock Nation Festival Grounds
Sun3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Southampton, NY
August 30, 2014 • Shinnecock Nation Festival Grounds
Sat3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Southampton, NY
August 29, 2014 • Shinnecock Nation Festival Grounds
Fri3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Southampton, NY
August 17, 2014 • Museum of Indian Culture
Sun9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Allentown, PA
August 16, 2014 • Museum of Indian Culture
Sat9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Allentown, PA
August 10, 2014 • Rock Rattle & Drum Native Festival
Sun10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Adams, MA
August 9, 2014 • Rock Rattle & Drum Native Festival
Sat10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Adams, MA
July 27, 2014 • Wolf Creek Native Festival
Sun9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Bland, VA
July 26, 2014 • Wolf Creek Native Festival
Sat9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Bland, VA

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