the decemberists

Announcement: Sasquatch! Festival

Scott Bernstein February 7, 2011 No Comments

The Sasquatch! Festival will return to The Gorge in George, WA over Memorial Day Weekend boasting a lineup jammed packed with indie faves who are on major labels such as Wilco, the Flaming Lips (performing The Soft Bulletin plus more), Modest Mouse, Death Cab For Cutie, Chromeo, The Decemberists and the Foo Fighters.

Four-day all-inclusive passes are currently available for $285.

[via Pitchfork]

READ ON for the full initial lineup…

BG: Newport Folk & Jazz Go Non-Profit

Jeffrey Greenblatt January 27, 2011 No Comments

Earlier this week, organizers of the famed Newport Jazz and Folk festivals announced that they would be returning to their roots to once again become non-profit events. The granddaddy of

Vid: The Decemberists – Down By The Water

Jeffrey Greenblatt November 22, 2010 No Comments

With their foray into the world of rock operas now past them, literary-folk-prog act The Decemberists will return to a simpler sound with their next studio effort – The King Is Dead. The album, due out early next year, finds the Portland-based act joined by folkie Gillian Welch on seven tracks as well as REM guitarist Peter Buck for three.

Last week, The Decemberists stopped by Conan to perform the album’s first single, Down By The Water, with Welch. READ ON…

Tour Dates: Strange Design To Recreate Arrowhead Ranch Phish Shows

Jeffrey Greenblatt November 16, 2010 3 Comments

On July 20 and 21 of 1991, Phish played a two-day stand at Arrowhead Ranch in Parksville, NY, which was part of a short tour where the band was joined

BG: Another Bowery In Brooklyn

Jeffrey Greenblatt May 6, 2010 1 Comment

Bowery Presents has easily cemented themselves as the premiere concert promoter in the New York City area, booking shows in their fullly-owned and operated venues as well as places like

Tour Dates: Roger & Me

Jeffrey Greenblatt August 4, 2009 1 Comment

In an effort to keep his vocal pipes in top working condition between tours with The Who, the band’s charismatic front man, Roger Daltrey, will head out for 29 city

Last Week’s Sauce: May 17th – 23rd

DaveO May 27, 2009 1 Comment

Last Week’s Sauce is a recurring column featuring recordings of shows that took place the previous week. Thanks to ScottT for this week’s photo.

Last Week's Sauce

Artist & Title: The Decemberists – The Wanting Comes In Waves / Repaid
Date & Venue: 2009-05-20 – Fox Theatre, Oakland CA
Taper & Show Download: Mike Vernal

The Decemberists are out on tour and playing their new album Hazards Of Love in its entirety. This track is, of course, off of that album. They are in the middle of a tour and they play tonight in Kansas City.

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READ ON for more entries from the likes of Mogwai and Railroad Earth…