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The Decemberists make Knoxville debut at the Tennessee Theatre
Who: The Decemberists
When: Wednesday, April 4, 8 p.m.
Where: Tennessee Theatre
How: Tickets are $25, plus applicable services fees, on sale Friday, February 2 at 10 a.m. at the Tennessee Theatre box office, all Tickets Unlimited outles, by phone at 656-4444 or online at TennesseeTheatre.com.
KNOXVILLE A.C. Entertainment is honored to present The Decemberists in intimate theatre performance at the historic Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, April 4 at 8 p.m.
One of the more inspiring success stories in today's popular music scene is a group doing all the right things: exploring uncharted combinations of modern and ancient instrumentation, engaging its listeners' minds with carefully crafted lyrics and maintaining its artistic integrity upon signing to a major label.
We speak of Capitol Records' recording artists The Decemberists, who are touring in support of their critically acclaimed 2006 release, The Crane
Wife.
The Decemberists have done some amazing work in the world of indie/folk and fusion rock over the years--blending hyper-literate lyrics about Irish
folklore, life on the sea, Japanese legends and more with beautifully nuanced instrumentation. Their newest release The Crane Wife (2006) may be their
strongest effort yet. Mournful dirges like "Shankhill Butchers" recall to mind a more brutal and austere time, as does the title track "The Crane Wife."
Many of the songs detail murder, heartbreak and loss, but a vibrant warmth towards life and the rich fabric that holds it together make up much of The
Decemberists' musical tone.
Surviving the rigors of low-budget touring, even the theft of all their instruments days before a show in Hollywood in 2005, The Decemberists have come out swinging with a rabidly growing fan base. They've been the talk of countless magazine articles and even made an appearance on Comedy Central's The Colbert Report to challenge the comedian to a highly-touted guitar battle. The future looks bright for Colin Meloy and Co., and it's hard to think of a better place to
see them than the historic Tennessee Theatre on April 4.
-A.C. Entertainment