The Decemberists
The Decemberists are an American indie rock band from Portland, Oregon, formed in 2000. 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).
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
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| Members | Colin Meloy Chris Funk Jenny Conlee Nate Query John Moen |
| Past members | Jesse Emerson Ezra Holbrook Rachel Blumberg Petra Haden |
| Website | Decemberists.com |
The band has released eight studio albums, to date, with their lyrics often focusing on historical incidents and folklore. Audience participation is a part of their live performances, 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 their album, The King Is Dead, was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 54th Grammy Awards.