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Birds of Chicago | |
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| Origin | Chicago, IL |
| Genres | Folk, Americana |
| Years active | 2012–2021 (on hiatus) |
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| Website | birdsofchicago |
Birds of Chicago is an Americana/folk band founded in March 2012 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The band is led by husband and wife, JT Nero and Allison Russell. Russell is formerly of the Canadian roots act Po' Girl.[1] The duo-fronted band refers to their music as "secular gospel".[2]
Nero, a Midwesterner with strong family ties to Chicago, Illinois, has made the Windy City his home since 2002. Russell grew up in Montreal and has lived with Nero in Chicago since 2009.[3] In 2014, Russell gave birth to their first daughter and hit the road with her four weeks later.[4]
- ^ "Review: Birds Of Chicago, 'Real Midnight'". NPR. February 11, 2016. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
- ^ "News On Birds of Chicago". Listening Through The Lens. November 9, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
- ^ "Birds of Chicago a family thing, on and off stage". Chicago Tribune. October 23, 2014. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
- ^ "Birds of Chicago a family thing, on and off stage". Chicago Tribune. October 23, 2014. Retrieved February 16, 2018.