The Decemberists at State Theatre
Sunday, February 6, 2011 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
State Theatre • 7:00pm
Added to calendar on Nov 16
The Decemberists
From Portland, Oregon
First Twin Cities show since since October 9, 2009 • Sixth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since April 9, 2005
From last.fm:
The Decemberists are a folk rock band which formed in 2000 in Portland, Oregon, United States. The band currently consists of Colin Meloy (vocals, guitar), Chris Funk (guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, pedal steel guitar), Jenny Conlee (organ, piano, accordion), Nate Query (electric bass, acoustic bass, cello) and John Moen (drums). Notable former members include Rachel Blumberg (drums, vocals) and Jesse Emerson (bass). The band's most recent album, The King Is Dead was released on 17 January 2011. Read more about The Decemberists on Last.fm.
Mountain Man
From St Paul
First show since since July 20, 2010 • First State Theatre show
From last.fm:
There are two artists called Mountain Man: 1) A folk trio from Bennington, Vermont. Streaming tracks: http://mountainman.bandcamp.com Become a fan at: http://www.facebook.com/mountainmansquint 2) A hardcore band from Massachusetts featuring members of I Rise and Last Lights. They have a Self Titled demo, two full lengths: One and Grief with new songs on the way. Streaming tracks: http://www.myspace.com/mountainmanhc Become a fan at: http://www.facebook.com/mountainmanhc Read more about Mountain Man on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Nov 27
Sara Watkins
From California
First Twin Cities show since since October 29, 2008 • First State Theatre show
From last.fm:
Sara Watkins, (born June 8, 1981) is a fiddler, vocalist, and songwriter, and is one third of the contemporary bluegrass/folk band Nickel Creek. Watkins first gained recognition as a founding member of the Grammy Award–winning, platinum-selling trio Nickel Creek. When not on the road or in the studio, Watkins has guest-starred as fiddler and/or harmony vocalist on albums by Béla Fleck, the Chieftains, Ray LaMontagne, Ben Lee, Dan Wilson, Richard Thompson, and Alex Woodward, among others. Read more about Sara Watkins on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Feb 1