Rachel Chaiya Blumberg (born February 10, 1969)[1] is an American musician, artist, and filmmaker, best known for her tenure as the drummer for the indie rock band The Decemberists.

[3] Blumberg has recorded with Providence, RI band The Low Anthem and performed with Califone, Death Vessel, and Honeybunch.

[4] In addition to drums and singing, she plays ukulele, banjo, accordion, piano, and other various stringed, electronic or percussion instruments.

[4] Blumberg makes music videos using stop motion animation and a variety of other techniques including painting, collage, and puppetry.

Notable musicians who own her work include Gillian Welch, Jonathan Richman, Matthew Caws of Nada Surf, Jenny Conlee of The Decemberists, and Laura Veirs.