The Decemberists
The Decemberists tour dates: 36 concerts in 3 countries
About The Decemberists
The Decemberists are an American indie rock band from Portland, Oregon. The band consists of Colin Meloy (lead vocals, guitar, principal songwriter), Chris Funk (guitar, multi-instrumentalist), Jenny Conlee (piano, keyboards, accordion), Nate Query (bass), and John Moen (drums).
Their debut EP, 5 Songs, was self-released in 2001. Their eighth and latest full-length album I'll Be Your Girl was released on March 16, 2018, by Capitol Records, and is the band's fifth record with the label.
In addition to their lyrics, which often focus on historical incidents and/or folklore, the Decemberists are also well known for their eclectic live shows. Audience participation is a part of each performance, typically during encores. The band stages whimsical reenactments of sea battles and other centuries-old events, typically of regional interest, or acts out songs with members of the crowd.
In 2011, the track "Down by the Water" from the album The King Is Dead was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 54th Grammy Awards.
The band has released 9 studio albums:
- Castaways and Cutouts (2002)
- Her Majesty the Decemberists (2003)
- Picaresque (2005)
- The Crane Wife (2006)
- The Hazards of Love (2009)
- The King Is Dead (2011)
- What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World (2015)
- The Queen of Hearts (2017)
- I'll Be Your Girl (2018)
