Colin Meloy, frontman of the Decemberists, has an album coming out on April 8. Colin Meloy Sings Live comes from his 2006 solo tour.
On that tour, and on the album, Colin reveals his respect for Shirley Collins. Who? Read this rather good interview with her in the Guardian to find out.
Now, here’s the live solo version of one of my favorite Decemberist songs:
I saw him last night at the Henry Fonda, aka Music Box. Laura Gibson opened up for him. He played an amazing set; he sipped his red wine & got the audience riled up. He was sensational; played O Valencia, Los Angeles (of course). He played an encore, and it was nice and long, ended with Mariner’s Revenge. The crowd was really into it, because he’s an amazing artist…I didn’t want the encore to end…