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Colin Meloy (of the Decemberists) Benefits the Liberty Tree Foundation
Benefit: Liberty Tree Foundation for the Democratic Revolution.
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Like democracy? What about the Decemberists? Perhaps just the letter "D," in general? If your answer to at least two of the questions was a "yes," celebrate the joy of alliteration by clearing your schedule this Wednesday, April 23, to come check out Colin Meloy at the Barrymore. Meloy, currently on hiatus from his troupe and touring across the nation in support of his first solo album, "Colin Meloy Sings Live!," released earlier this month. Meloy is joined by the non-threatening singer-songwriter Laura Gibson for the show, which is also serving as a fundraiser for the Madison-based non-profit Liberty Tree Foundation for the Democratic Revolution.
Meloy has been filling venues and garnering glowing reviews throughout the spring with his deeply personal and nuanced sound. Recent shows in Boston and Toronto have turned the spotlight on Meloy's gift of storytelling through music, which has taken on an added, perhaps slightly softer, dimension with becoming a father (to a son named Hank with girlfriend Carson Ellis) little more than two years ago.
"... It's a cliche, the songwriter having a baby and then writing these weepy saccharine ballads about how wonderful it is to be a father," Meloy told The Hook earlier this month. "I actually found I was writing more darkly and more violently in some way. I used to sing him a battery of songs every night. Recently, for whatever reason, he doesn't like to be sung to and likes stories to be told to him, so I've been making something up. Of course, he's a really easy audience; he's kind of a pushover."
Liberty Tree, a "new organization with old roots," is rooted in the belief that "American revolution is a long tradition whose greatest promise is democracy," and provides support to pro-democracy campaigns through policy research, publications, legal assistance, consultative services, and the convening of pro-democracy organizers. The organization is currently gearing up for a number of events educating and providing networking opportunities for activists and advocates, including June's Democracy Day conference and a community organizing retreat, as just two examples.
Tickets for the show, beginning at 7:30 PM on Wednesday at the Barrymore, are still available for $20 from the venue at 241-8864 or online.
- Joe Erbentraut, True Endeavors Communications and Public Relations Intern
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