Add this sadness to the ever-growing list of canceled shows…

The Decemberists have canceled their upcoming Portland (Dec 5,6, & 7 at the Crystal Ballroom) and Seattle (Dec 8 & 9 at the Moore Theater) Long and Short of It Tour dates.  Reschedule dates are not available at this time.   Refunds are available at point of purchase.   Official statement from The Decemberists below.

From The Decemberists

With much regret The Decemberists have canceled the remainder of "The Long and Short of It" tour.

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.

It saddens us to disappoint our fans. We hope everybody understands it is only because of an extreme situation that we had to cancel a tour we've all been excited about doing since the idea was originally hatched.

Our deepest apologies but at this time no plans are being made to reschedule the dates. Ticket holders should seek refunds at point of purchase.

Poor Chona is going to be devastated! Here's sending well-wishes to all the Decemberists for a speedy recovery…