The Decemberists In advance of the release of As It Ever Was, So It Shall Be Again in June, The Decemberists bring their Peaceable Kingdom tour to UPAC in Kingston. The band blends folk, rock, and storytelling into a distinctive musical tapestry. With Colin Meloy's vocals leading the charge, their songs often feature intricate instrumentals, including accordions, mandolins, and various string instruments. Lyrically, they delve into historical narratives, fantastical themes, and literary references, creating vivid and imaginative storytelling. Their music ranges from upbeat, foot-stomping anthems to melancholic ballads, evoking a sense of nostalgia and whimsy.
Wanda Sykes: Please & Thank You Tour Wanda Sykes is coming off an amazing multi-year run. After being nominated for an Emmy for her performance as Moms Mabley in “The Marvelous Mrs. Masiel” in 2020 the veteran stand-up performer received two Primetime Emmy nods in 2023 for her Netflix special “Wanda Sykes: I’m An Entertainer.” Her sharp wit, keen observational humor, and fearless approach to addressing social and political issues has led Entertainment Weekly to dub her one the “25 Funniest People in America.”
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue New Orleans native Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews was raised in the city’s vibrant Treme neighborhood and has taken the deep music of his hometown around the world, working with some of the biggest names in jazz, funk, rock, hip hop, and pop. An exuberant bandleader since the age of six as well as an actor, producer, and philanthropist, the trombonist blows through our region this month on his torrid “Shorty Gras” tour. The Soul Rebels open.