The Decemberists

Colin Meloy, lead singer of The Decemberists, was born in Helena, Montana. His sister is Maile Meloy, an author who is often published in The New Yorker.

Colin Meloy from The Decemberists attended the University of Montana before moving to Portland to form the band. He graduated from the creative writing program in 1998.

In 2007, The Decemberists had the rare chance to play a handful of tour dates with a full orchestra. They performed at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles (their first time at the venue) with the help of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.