The Decemberists

[RodimusPrime]

This is the band that would make my festival if they turned up in the line-up next week. I've annoyingly missed them for a variety of reasons every time they've played in the UK, they've got a cracking new album out and they just generally rule. Frustratingly, they've been stuck on 'SR' in the rumours list here for months.

So, does anyone know what the source of the original rumour was, and whether there's any hope of them confirming at this point? According to their website, they have a gap between US dates on 20 June and 17 July, but that doesn't necessarily mean a lot - they could just be on holiday. Sorry if I should be able to find this out by the way - I've done a search and just come up with people who, like me, would really like them to play.

Cheers!

[robith]

You'll find out on Monday son.

P.S Their new album is guff

[Petewasbristol]

You'll find out on Monday son.

P.S Their new album is guff

[ukslim]

I think the new album's going to be a grower. Some of it's magnificent. But I've got a lot of affection for them banked up

Shame you missed their previous gigs Rodimus. Every time they visit now, it's bigger venues. Nottingham Rescue Rooms for Picaresque was lovely and intimate.

I wonder what they'll do at a festival. The current tour involves playing The Hazards of Love all the way through (then a break, I think, then old favourites). That wouldn't work on a festival main stage. If they were feeling generous, one on the main stage, one on the acoustic? Or a Colin Meloy Sings set.

We can pray.

Off to badger @colinmeloy on Twitter.

[helen_peters24@hotmail.com]

I hope they are on!! Never seen them live but reckon they would be great!

[duckygirl33]

I've seen them 5 times in a variety of venues, and they are always great fun. Really hope they play!

[fantomas]

I have no idea, but I'd like them to play been meaning to see them for ages! If not, I hear they're probably coming over to europe later in the year.

[ukslim]

Well, they're a strong rumour...

They have a busy tour schedule in the US, but lookee:

06/20/2009 Walker Art Center Minneapolis, MN

... conspicuous gap ...

07/17/2009 Marymoor Park Redmond, WA

Looks like a festivals-of-the-world gap to me.

After that it looks busy til mid August. They have to bring Hazards Live to Europe though, right?

[chloesaurus]

I've seen them once before, would love to see them at Glastonbury