Video: The Decemberists on Letterman - 11/28/06

I came across Beirut's recent performance of 'A Sunday Smile' on Letterman 2 weeks ago, I decided to take a wander back through the archives of what YouTube had to offer for Letterman performances. Why Letterman? Well, he's not as funny as he used to be, but for sure as a east coaster originally I've always preferred him over the big chin schlub (to quote the late. great Bill Hicks). Plus, he's got decent taste in musicians for a late night host... Here we go with Beirut's aforementioned performance of [...]

That's the opening strains of The Decemberists' "The Crane Wife 3!" I knew it sounded familiar. Sadly they have no video, so enjoy this performance of "O Valencia" on Letterman. —eh

Artist : The Decemberists DVD : A Practical Handbook Release Date : March 20, 2007 Website : http://www.decemberists.com/ Label : Kill Rock Stars Free Downloads : The Soldiering Life, The Engine Driver Rating : 6.9 Kill Rock Stars has released a well produced DVD featuring none other than the sea mariners that are more commonly known as the Decemberists. Yes Colin Meloy [...]

The Decemberists Play Letterman, Get Put On Notice By Colbert It's been a busy week for The Decemberists as fresh off Colin Meloy's recent sickness they made their Late Show debut with "O Valencia!" before being lambasted by Stephen Colbert for allegedly stealing his green screen idea. This, in reference to the band's recently announced "Re-Animate the Decemberists" contest, in which they performed in front of a green screen for the video to "O Valencia!" and are asking tech-saavy fans to provide the rest of the [...]

The Decemberists performing 'O Valencia' on Letterman The Decemberists vs. Stephen Colbert : "Stephen Colbert's Second Green Screen Challenge" Previously on Villains Always Blink : the Decemberists Fall Tour Dates