Arvel Bird
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Arvel Bird: Born in Idaho, Arvel was raised in Utah and Arizona where he began his 11 years of classical violin training. He attended Arizona State University on a music scholarship, later transferring to University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana. There he began to compose and improvise, learning to play bluegrass, Celtic, folk, country and old-time music. Arvel's mix-blood heritage of Southern Paiute and Scottish ancestry is now the inspiration for his own unique style of music.

For 11 years Arvel enjoyed touring with Glen Campbell, Clay Walker, Louise Mandrell, Tom T. Hall, Ray Price, Loretta Lynn and others. Now as a recording artist, Arvel tours internationally to a growing legion of fans. He is undoubtedly the best-known Native American violinist touring today. Arvel has shared the stage with other big names in mainstream music such as the Gatlin Brothers, Shenandoah, and Highway 101 and Native American music including R. Carlos Nakai, Jim Boyd, Micki Free and Brule.

This award-winning violinist has released ten CDs and one DVD since 2002. Four of the CDs have been nominated in several categories for the coveted Native American Music Awards and the Indian Summer Music Awards.

His enthusiasm for the tradition of Native American fiddling and Native American spirituality radiates from each note and spoken word. In addition to his inspired violin solos, Arvel has incorporated Native flute, rattle and chants into his already eclectic musical experience - from classical to country and bluegrass to jazz - making him a truly versatile and interesting performer. This versatility shines throughout many compositions as he easily transitions from violin to flute to fiddle.

Drawing on his mixed heritage, Arvel uses lively Celtic fiddle tunes to honor his Scottish ancestry, creating a truly multi-cultural experience for all audiences. As a sought-after collaborator, Arvel has recorded with Joseph Firecrow, Jeff Ball, and Irene Bedard and Deni, "Ananeah" with Grammy nominees William Eaton, Mary Redhouse and Will Clipman and an as yet unnamed collaboration with Grammy nominee and New Age Pianist, Peter Kater.

As a popular entertainer, Arvel also has been featured at a multitude of top events including Gathering of Nations, Miss Indian World, Schemitzun, Red Earth, Midway Lake Music Festival (Canada), Chasco Fiesta and many more. Arvel Bird is signed to Singing Wolf Records.
 

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