As they promised when they announced their new album was a rock opera, The Decemberists have announced that they will play Hazards of Love in its entirety at this year's SXSW. The show takes place at NPR's music showcase at Stubb's on March 18 (six days before the album comes out), and will feature guest appearances from Lavendar Diamond's Becky Stark and Shara Worden from My Brightest Diamond. No word on whether or not Jim James of My Morning Jacket and Robyn Hitchcock, who also sing on the album, will be in attendance. [NME]
I'll be at this show. Mostly because Ladyhawke is also playing, but I may stick around for The Decemberisits.