He is a writer, writer of fictions. He is the heart that you call home. He is Colin Meloy, front man for The Decemberists who wrapped up his solo tour this past Saturday with a sold out show at the Birchmere Music Hall in Alexandria. Tables filled up early with a diverse age range and variations on the dark-rimmed glasses typically worn by Colin, while others sat cross-legged in front of the stage like children awaiting their bedtime story. At 7:30 the lights dimmed creating the perfect “chill” atmosphere for the acoustic opening performance, but if Laura Viers had remained on stage brooding for much longer, we may have fallen asleep and missed Colin’s set altogether.