The word from a reader is that last night's Decemberists show at D.C.'s 9:30 Club was "incredible, unrelenting, and bombastic," words that the band would undoubtedly meet with satisfied smiles. Stream it at NPR. And if you're in town for CMJ and want a bloody mary, a taco, and some Meloy, head to Pianos for a free, semi-secret Colin show ...