You know you’re getting old when your favorite bands start performing with the symphony. That said, this was a fantastic show.

My only regret about the picture is that Jenny Conlee got cut out and her enthusiasm was one of the best parts of the show. #decemberists #pdx #concert #oregonsymphony

On stage at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, the Decemberists perform with the Oregon Symphony. Lead singer Colin Meloy, wearing a blue suit, sits at the very edge of the stage under a bright white spotlight, holding a microphone and gesturing with one hand toward the audience. Behind him, the orchestra fills the stage, with rows of string players, brass, and percussion lit in deep blue. The band’s instruments—a piano, upright bass, drum set, and guitars—are arranged across the front. The ornate theater interior glows with soft blue light, highlighting its carved details and gold accents. Audience members are visible in the foreground, watching attentively.
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