Decemberists Explode In January

In a recent mailing list message, The Decemberists spelled out what exactly to expect from their camp in '06. First and foremost, Colin Meloy will head out solo-style with a series of dates in January. Available at said shows will be a limited edition EP, Colin Meloy Sings Trad. Arr. Shirley Collins, which features Mr. Meloy covering Shirley Collins (an important member of the 50's and 60's British folk movement). Lastly, Kill Rock Stars will finally get around to releasing those Tarkio recordings on January 24th as a two-disc set titled Ominbus. And, in light of their recent jump to the majors, KRC will still be utitlized to release a Decemberists DVD and possible live album from the upcoming January solo tour. The forthcoming Capitol Records debut won't be in the cards until late 2006 or early 2007. Sweet Jesus.

Colin Meloy Solo Dates
1/18 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox
1/19 - Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theatre
1/20 - San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
1/21 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey
1/23 - Chicago, IL @ Park West
1/25 - Boston, MA @ Paradise
1/26 - New York, NY @ Town Hall
1/27 - Philadelphia, PA @ TLA
1/28 - Alexandria, VA @ Birchmere

Colin Meloy - Colin Meloy Sings Trad. Arr. Shirley Collins
1. Dance to Your Daddy
2. Barbara Allen
3. Charlie
4. Cherry Tree Carol
5. Just as the Tide Was Flowing
6. Turpin Hero

Tarkio - Omnibus (Disc 1)
1. Keeping Me Awake
2. Caroline Avenue
3. Neapolitan Bridesmaid
4. Save Yourself
5. Better Half
6. Eva Luna
7. Kickaround
8. If I Had More Time
9. Sister Nebraska
10. Helena Won't Get Stoned
11. Your Own Kind
12. Candle
13. Standing Still

Tarkio - Omnibus (Disc 2)
1. Devil's Elbow
2. Weight of the World
3. My Mother Was a Chinese Trapeze Artist
4. Mountains of Mourne
5. Tristan and Iseult
6. Never Will Marry
7. This Rollercoaster Ride
8. Following Camden Down
9. Slow Down
10. Annabelle Leigh
11. Carrie
12. Am I Not Right?
13. Mess of Me
14. Goodbye Girl

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