Colin Meloy, Spring Awakening team in musical talks
Last week, we told you about the Decemberists' new album Hazards of Love and its past life as a would-be musical. We also mentioned that frontman Colin Meloy was "still working with" some producers on "another project” for the stage, and while we didn't expect to hear much else about it for a while, well, we have. ... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsDecemberists' Colin Meloy talks Hazards of Love
In the wake of last week's maddeningly brief announcement that recording had wrapped and mixing commenced on the Decemberists' upcoming fifth release... read more
Found in: Music, NewsColin Meloy Sings Live!
“Tonight I’m gonna play you the worst song I ever wrote,” Colin Meloy announces before launching into... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsCatching Up With... Colin Meloy
As soon as I hit the button, I knew I’d done something horribly wrong. I’d just spent 20 minutes speaking on the phone with Colin Meloy about his latest projects: A live album (Colin Meloy Sings Live!), a limited-edition Sam Cooke covers EP and an upcoming solo tour... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesColin Meloy Sings Live!, tours solo, covers Sam Cooke
After a hectic 2007 filled with touring, more touring, rooftop parties and mystery illness, surely no one would begrudge members of The Decemberists a little time off for some R&R, right? Right. But from the looks of it, frontman Colin Meloy is fully rejecting your would-be empathy. Instead, he’s rolling out three new solo endeavors, coming soon to a mid-sized venue and/or music-listening contraption near you. On April 7, Meloy will kick off his second solo acoustic U.S. tour in the fine city of Austin, Texas, wrapping up a month later with a homecoming show in Portland. April 8 will... read more
Found in: Music, NewsColin Meloy Plays Solo Living Room Concert
Decemberists frontman Colin Meloy will perform an intimate solo concert Friday, October 6, 2006 at 7:30 PM in a Portland, Oregon home. The show, which comes only three days after the release of The Decemberists' new album, The Crane Wife, will benefit the Oregon League of Conservation Voters which works to elect pro-environment candidates to office in Oregon. Tickets will cost $75 which includes refreshments prepared by Stephen from The Decemberists' "The Apology Song" and seating will be very limited. http://www.stereogum.com/archives/003447.html... read more
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