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The Lumineers at Masquerade Music Park in Atlanta

Playing their first Atlanta show at Eddie’s Attic and graduating to a soldout show at the Masquerade’s outdoor music park is a step in the right direction for the Lumineers, if I do say so myself. The Colorado based band makes Americana music more accessible to people, taking out the filler feel good narratives of classic Americana and focusing more on power ballads.

Upon their arrival onstage, hundreds of cell phones were whipped out and flashes fluttered across the crowd in waves. The band took this activity for one song and then instructed everyone to put away their phones since they “wouldn’t get a good picture anyway.” For the first time in my concert history, there weren’t hands stretching to get a shot or lights flashing in my face. It was a moment of connection between the band and audience, allowing an even greater appreciation of the music without distractions or annoyances.

The Lumineers bring a familial aspect to their music that I’ve never experienced with any other artist. Something about the peppy chords and honest lyrics feels like home. The band opened their arms and brought us into their small family, even joining the crowd in song to celebrate bass player Ben Wahamaki’s birthday.

The music created reactions that ranged from the crowd dancing as one swelling mass to a calm, emotional silence. The tenderest moment of the night came with Wesley Schultz standing solo on the stage during “Slow It Down,” bringing everything down to the basics. This performance highlighted the entire intent of the Lumineers. They take the most complicated ideas and leave you with the simple. They may not play intricate melodies, but they hit at the very heart of human nature- people love, they have their hearts broken, and in the end everything will turn out fine.


Photo Courtesy: Taylor Chicoine


Photo Courtesy: Taylor Chicoine


Photo Courtesy: Taylor Chicoine

Main photo courtesy: Taylor Chicoine

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