Diving into a new band is full of its own challenges,  and with a fan base as big as the Lumineers, the expectations of being a fan are definitely raised each year.

The Lumineers fan base has grown tremendously over the last few years.  Their talent has finally gotten the recognition it deserves as the fan base spreads across the world.

The Lumineers have been a growing phenomenon since 2005.The lead singer and founder Wesley Shultz, the second founder/ percussionist Jerimiah Friates, pianist Stelth Ulvang, the strings played by Lauren Jacobson, and their bass player Byron Isaacs. All together creating the perfect combination of talent. 

 They are an American alternative folk band. Five years ago people only knew who the Lumineers were if I said, “they sing Ophelia and Ho Hey.”  

Things have changed since then and chances are, the average person knows exactly who they are.

  A true Lumineers fan not only knows every word to every song but the meanings and emotion behind them. It’s easier than it sounds.

Here is what to expect when navigating at a Lumineers concert:

The average Lumineers concert is filled with 20,000 true fans. The fans fill the lawn and seats at every single show. Everyone tries their best to sneak to the front and get as close as possible to the lively stage. 

The crowd at a Lumineers concert is nothing but pure happiness; every single person with a beaming smile plastered on their face. It’s like a campfire sing-along under the stars but with thousands of strangers. 

You either spend the whole concert with your eyes closed simply taking in the music and the lyrics because that’s how good they are… but with that approach you miss the breathtaking performance. 

The other half of the crowd spends the entirety of the concert with their feet never touching the ground, their mouths never closing, and walking out with no voice left. (I fall into that category)

The honor of getting to hear the music live is an unbelievable experience on its own but there are some things that make it just a little extra special. 

The band keeps every person there engaged the whole time, running through the crowd, jumping on and off of the piano, climbing the walls, shooting confetti, and stopping to really talk and interact with the fans. 

I have been to multiple Lumineers concerts and I can confidently say I have never left without shedding a tear. The music has a long lasting effect on everyone touching everyone so deeply whether it’s happy or sad, they know how to relate to everyone in so many different ways.