First/Last - The Bird Hour

"Birdadelic Rock based in the Pittsburgh Bird Basin. Fear no deviants love thy mother."

The Bird Hour is a psychedelic alt-country band from Pittsburgh who will be performing tonight (Wed. 2/28) at The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls on the Ceramic Animal and Zeve bill I've been highlighting the last few days. Expect to hear songs from their latest excellent EP Birds Fly South. I want to thank Rowdy Kanarek (Guitar/Piano/Vocals) for taking the time to participate in this edition of First/Last.

The first album you ever bought?
Stadium Arcadium.

Your last album bought?
A Love Supreme by Coltrane.

Favorite album of all time?
Grace by Jeff Buckley.

Least favorite/most disappointing album?
Too many to pick from! Any modern pop or country.

First concert attended?
Eric Clapton, lol.

Last concert?
Kamasi Washington.

Favorite concert ever?
Hiatus Kaiyote.

Least favorite concert?
Bruce Springsteen (I was young and it bored me).

Favorite thoughts, experiences about Pittsburgh?

I love the trees, the hills, the people, and Aiello’s most of all.

Thanks, Rowdy. So I guess I am taking a trip over to Squirrel Hill this weekend to try out that pizza... ?