The Decemberists to play debut album in full at first show in three years

Colin Meloy and co, The Decemberists are set to play the first show in all of three years at a benefit show in Portland.

The charity concert will take place on 30 May at Portland’s Crystal Ballroom to raise funds for Victory Academy, an autism school.

“Victory Academy is an important place, a positive educational environment for kids on the autism spectrum,” Meloy says in a statement. “he Decemberists are proud and excited to do their part in raising money for their capital campaign to build a new school building.”

The band will be performing their debut album Castaways and Cutouts in full at the gig.