The Decemberists Cancel

Nov 04, 02:04 PM

Current Headlines: Shows by the indie-pop band The Decemberists scheduled for Nov. 18 and 19 at the Riverside Theater have been canceled because of an illness in the group, theater management announced.

All remaining dates on the musicians' "The Long & Short of It" tour also have been canceled.

A statement on the band's Web site Friday afternoon said: "One of our band members has been ill for a while, but we thought all would be well in time for these tour dates. After a couple shows, though, it has become clear that the illness is much worse than we had initially realized. We need to return home so our friend can mend."

Ticket refunds are available at the point of purchase. For more information, call the theater at (414) 286-3205.

The Portland, Ore., band played a sold-out show at the Pabst Theater in April.

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