The Decemberists
Keynote Speaker: Folk-Influenced Indie-Pop Band Based Around the Songwriting of Colin Meloy
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The Decemberists Biography
Led by Montana native Colin Meloy, the Decemberists craft theatrical, hyper-literate pop songs that draw heavily from late-'60s British folk acts like Fairport Convention and Pentangle and the early-'80s college rock grandeur of the Waterboys and R.E.M. The band's initial lineup also included drummer Ezra Holbrook, bassist Nate Query, keyboardist/accordionist Jenny Conlee, and multi-instrumentalist Chris Funk. Frontman Meloy had previously devoted some time to an alternative country group before breaking off to pursue his craft as a singer/songwriter in the city of Portland, a move that eventually led to the Decemberists' formation. Drawing influence from his degree in creative writing, he began fashioning a hybrid of literate lyrics and wide-ranging pop music, touching upon everything from Sandy Denny to Morrissey in the process.
Before Hush Records released the band's debut album in 2002, the Decemberists baited their initial fans with a five-track EP. Their full-length debut, "Castaways and Cutouts," was re-released that same year on the Kill Rock Stars label, and the band began to accumulate a serious fan base. After adding organist and keyboardist Rachel Blumberg to the group, in 2003 the Decemberists released "Her Majesty," another fine collection of theatrical indie pop with pastoral sensibilities that further cemented their growing reputation. One year later, a five-part epic EP entitled "The Tain" -- based on the eighth century Irish poem of the same name -- appeared, followed by the full-length "Picaresque" in 2005.
The group, which at this point consisted of Meloy, Conlee, Query, Funk, and drummer John Moen, made the move to the major leagues by signing with Capitol Records in advance of 2006's "The Crane Wife," which managed to hit No. 35 on the Billboard 200. The album also grabbed the attention of comedian/actor Stephen Colbert, who challenged Funk to a guitar solo competition during a live taping of his show "The Colbert Report." For their next project, the Decemberists tackled one of Meloy's most ambitious ideas to date: an honest to God rock opera. The "Hazards of Love" appeared in 2009, featuring a fantasy-filled story line as well as cameos from My Morning Jacket's Jim James, Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark, and My Brightest Diamond's Shara Worden.
In January 2011, the band unexpectedly topped the charts with "The King Is Dead," a concise and rustic country-pop collection that featured guest appearances by Peter Buck and Gillian Welch, and followed it up later that year with the outtakes EP "Long Live the King." With touring completed for "The King Is Dead," the band went on hiatus, but still released the double live album "We All Raise Our Voices to the Air" in 2012. Two years later, in early 2014, the Decemberists released their seventh studio album, "What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World."
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The Decemberists is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music and Celebrity. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. The Decemberists generally travels from Portland, OR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Counting Crows, Jason Mraz and Pink. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling The Decemberists for an upcoming event.
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The Decemberists are in the very early stages of crafting the follow-up to 2011's " The King Is Dead." "By the end of the year we'll have something recorded," says ...
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How do I book The Decemberists to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book The Decemberists for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for The Decemberists, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire The Decemberists, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does The Decemberists speak about?
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Where does The Decemberists travel from?
The Decemberists generally travels from Portland, OR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for The Decemberists?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like The Decemberists for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book The Decemberists for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host The Decemberists or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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