Three reasons to see Andrew Bird tonight at the Fourth Presbyterian Church…

1. I was at the first of these “Gazellegheid” shows on Monday, and while that in and of itself is not a reason for you to go, let me give you a quick recap: Bird limped onto the stage at 8:01 (foot injury), took a seat on a stool, and played an hour and a half of gorgeous music, much of it instrumental and written for, or played for the first time, at these shows (a very rearranged version of “Nomenclature” was the only song I actually recognized).

And he used natural amplification through those big horns of his, and, oh, the church’s huge gorgeous stained-glass window served as a backdrop for the whole thing. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance, folks. Don’t hate yourself for missing it, and then having to hear people rave about it for years to come.

2. You know how, sometimes, people cover Bob Dylan better than Bob Dylan plays Bob Dylan? Add Bird to that list, with this beautiful rendition of “Hey Sister,” played at the show on Monday, and hopefully, played again tonight.

3. The show is sold out, but if Monday’s show and Craiglist’s information is any indication, tickets should be very easy to come by. People were literally giving them away prior to the show Monday. So get yourself a ticket, and get your mind blown.