The radical roots revival of recent times is showing no sign of abating, and Australian audiences are about to meet some new friends in the form of Denver folk outfit The Lumineers.
They may have only come to global attention this year with the release of their acclaimed self- titled debut album and its smash single, ‘Ho Hey’, which with over 13 million YouTube views has topped both the Billboard Rock and Alternative charts in the States, but The Lumineers are anything but an overnight sensation. Indeed, years of graft and toil have gone into establishing the trio’s distinctive Americana aesthetic, a sound as alluring as it is uncomplicated.
Many have found commonality between The Lumineers and acts like The Avett Brothers and Heartbreaker-era Ryan Adams in the way that they float beautiful narratives over sparse beds of old-timey instrumentation, with banjo, cello, mandolin and piano giving the band their earthy, organic veneer. It’s little wonder that The Lumineers won over hordes of new admirers touring the States with Old Crow Medicine Show earlier this year, because the timeless nature of both bands’ music draws inspiration from the same deep musical well.
So in a world besotted with the old-time charms of acts like Mumford And Sons there’s clearly a place in the scene for the effortless camaraderie, class and authenticity of The Lumineers, and Australian music aficionados are going to have the chance to find out for themselves when they hit the country for their inaugural visit Down Under this March. Delve into the future and discover the music of yesteryear today!
The Lumineers 2013 Australian Tour
Wed 27 March – Metro Theatre, Sydney
Fri 29 March – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Sat 30 March – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane
Tickets on sale now through www.handsometours.com
