Dead Birds

folk music for all

Dead Birds is Chicago songwriter Erica Johnson's meditation on memory and movement. Rooted in folk traditions, these songs carry the weight of places passed and people who've left their mark. The music is an untying of the infinite knot: reflections on loss, hope, and what remains.Dead Birds’ first full-length release, Here We Are, is a memento of relationships and a social commentary while taking a walk through the woods at dusk. Driven by hope but willing to wrestle with doubt, this collection of songs invites both to the table.

photo by Mariah Crabb Photography

listen

Here are some demos recorded at home, just me and some friends. Only available here!Spitfire, Come Back Around, and Church:

concerts

2026
Feburary 27-28 - Williamsport, PA - Winter Wind Down Fest2025July 17 - St. Louis, MO - moshmellow
July 18 - South Bend, IN - the well
July 19 - Caledonia, MI - caledonia family tavern
July 20 - Otsego, MI - house show
July 21 - Alanson, MI - house show
July 25 - Madison, WI - house show
July 26, 2025 - Chicago, IL - that purple housePlease follow us on Instagram for show announcements.Email [email protected] for booking requests.

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