When I was sworn into the position of Music Editor here at the Mercury—yeah sort of like this—I promised to cover all Decemberists related news, all the time. No matter what.

My motto?
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers this writer from the swift completion of their appointed rounds Decemberists coverage.

Ye ‘Ole Pitchingfork is reporting that Decemberists frontman Colin Meloy will be releasing a live—and solo—record via Kill Rock Stars. Entitled Colin Meloy Sings Live!, the CD (and fancy gatefold double LP) will feature Meloy performing songs from the Decemberists, his long-forgotten debut band, Tarkio, plus some covers as well. It hits the streets April 8th.

The Decemberists are also making up their mysteriously canceled Portland shows early next week. Good to see the band has curbed that nasty huffing habit that forced them to cancel all those shows.

That shit is dangerous.