The Decemberists at the Greek Theatre

MUSIC

On “The Hazards of Love,” the 2009 album from the Decemberists, frontman Colin Meloy and his merry band of Pacific Northwest hucksters created a medieval rock opera. The band’s latest album, “The King Is Dead,” takes the opposite tack, exploring Americana, a much more simple, rustic format. The right players are on the record with Meloy — R.E.M.’s Peter Buck contributes guitar and mandolin, and Gillian Welch provides vocals that go a long way in establishing some measure of restraint here. Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Fri. $32.50-$42.50. greektheatrela.com.