Pitchfork

That Barack Obama's on a bit of a roll lately, huh? With primary wins left and right over the last week and support from all around the indie rock world, the senator from Illinois has picked up a little more hometown support on his quest to become the Democratic nominee for the presidency from fellow Chicagoan Andrew Bird.

Bird and his pals in Dianogah, who joined him on last year's Daytrotter session, will rock an Obama benefit at Chicago's Hideout on February 28. Both acts will perform separately and together.

The suggested minimum contribution for tickets may be $100, but you can't put a price on picking a president, can you? Besides, all ticket buyers will receive a limited edition handscreen poster by Chicago artist Kathleen Judge available this night and this night only.

As for Andrew, he's got a couple other tour dates scheduled right now, including that stop at the MusicNOW festival in Cleveland Cincinnati! DOH! 

Andrew Bird:

02-28 Chicago, IL - Hideout *
04-05 Cincinnati, OH - Memorial Hall ^
04-26 London, England - Indigo2

* with Dianogah
^ with Grizzly Bear