From May 6, 2005

The Decemberists Live!

Hear The Decemberists in concert from Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club with an opening performance by Rebecca Gates. This concert originally Web cast live on NPR.org May 6.

Listen to The Decemberists

Listen to the opening act, Rebecca Gates


Advisory: This is a recording of a live, unedited concert. Some of the language might not be suitable for all audiences.

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The Decemberists' lead singer Colin Meloy performing at the 9:30 Club. Photo by Brendan Banaszak.

History and Theatrics

From Portland, The Decemberists are known for their whimsical story songs and clever lyrics steeped in history. The band's name comes the Decembrists Russian revolutionaries who led an unsuccessful uprising against the czar in 1825.

View a photo gallery of The Decemberists' performance at the 9:30 Club.

Set List The Infanta
The Legionnaire's Lament
Song for Myla Goldberg
We Both Go Down Together
The Bagman's Gambit
The Sporting Life
From My Own True Love (Lost at Sea)
Sixteen Military Wives
Wuthering Heights
The Engine Driver
Los Angeles, I'm Yours
The Chimbley Sweep
California One/Youth and Beauty Brigade

Encore
Of Angels and Angles
The Mariner's Revenge Song

Opening act, singer/songwriter Rebecca Gates performs at the 9:30 Club. Photo by Brendan Banaszak.

Opening Act: Rebecca Gates

Rebecca Gates got her start in the Portland rock group The Spinanes in 1991. Gates later relocated to Chicago where she was involved with the city's underground music scene, working with artists like John McEntire of The Sea and Cake, and Brian Deck of Califone. Gates' debut solo release was Ruby Series in 2001.

View a photo gallery of Rebecca Gates' performance at the 9:30 Club.

This 2004 EP from The Decemberists was featured on All Songs Considered episode 59.

The Decemberists

CD: The Tain
Song: (excerpt)
Label: Acuarela

Listen to Excerpt from The Tain

The Decemberists latest CD Picaresque was featured on All Songs Considered episode 78.

The Decemberists

CD: Picaresque
Song: "The Infanta"
Label: Kill Rock Stars

Listen to "The Infanta"

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