The Lumineers Light Up Fenway Park

On the second and last night of their sold-out residency at the legendary Fenway Park, folk-rock duo The Lumineers delivered an unforgettable show. The group stopped by Boston as part of the Automatic World Tour, promoting their newest album Automatic. Fans in flower crowns and flowy white skirts floated onto the field to find their seats.

At 7:00 pm, St. Vincent made her anticipated return to Boston after having to drop out of the Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds bill after falling ill in April. She joined this tour for one night only, making her performance extra special. She strutted out in an all-black outfit complete with mesh gloves and dove into her punchy tracks. Her raspy vocals reverberated around the stadium during songs like "Pay Your Way In Pain" and "Los Ageless." Jerky hand movements and cheeky smiles built tension and showcased her edgy indie-rock to a new audience.

Soon after, large light-up screens were unveiled, and the song "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC played—a pleasantly surprising walk-out song that set the epic tone for the night. Founding members Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites emerged in a crisp red suit and braids, and a white shirt with suspenders, respectively. They dove into the track "Same Old Song" as fans raised their cups and sang along. A stage thrust extended onto the field, and the band wasted no time before walking out to get closer to their fans. Fraites frequently smiled and pointed at fans, acknowledging their passion and soaking up the moment. They infused humor into their set, offering a 'toast to assholes' before playing the song "Asshole." They declared that this was their biggest Boston crowd, and across the two nights, the largest crowd of their careers.

A slew of instruments lined the stage as the band delivered sharp musicality. Violinist Lauren Jacobson brought their beloved brand of lively folk music to life, and Stelth Ulvang added playfulness through the accordion, as well as moments when he stepped onto the deck of his keyboard to clap along to the beat. Their passion spilled through each note as the set went on. Songs like "Ho Hey" and "Ophelia" took fans back to the beginning and reminded them why The Lumineers became a household name. The light-up wristbands each fan wore transformed the stadium to a starry sky as Schultz's twangy voice serenaded the audience. Toward the end of the show, the band has been playing a surprise cover. Schultz performed a touching tribute to his late brother, Sam. They played "This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)" by the Talking Heads, a song his brother asked him to perform at his wedding. The dedication reminded everyone to hold their loved ones close, live life to the fullest, and tell their family and friends how much they love them.

The Lumineers weaved a heartfelt and vibrant show for fans of all ages. They crafted a setlist that effortlessly spanned fan favorites and deep cuts. Even in a stadium of over 35,000 fans, each concertgoer felt an intimate connection with the band as if they were singing directly to them. Make sure to catch The Lumineers live before the Automatic World Tour ends in October. Buy tickets here.