One look at Schultz, 42, with his flowing locks and full beard and Fraites, 39, with his braces and porkpie hat, you’d think some verandah in backwoods America would be a fitting place to hang out with them.
Although they live on separate continents — Schultz in Denver, Colorado and Fraites in Turin, Italy — sparks fly when they get together in the studio and on stage.
It clearly resonates with the band’s core members, Wesley Schultz (lead vocals, guitar) and Jeremiah Fraites (drums, percussion, keyboards).
The Lumineers were also inspired by taking part in a concert film celebrating Bruce Springsteen’s stripped-back acoustic album Nebraska, for which they performed Mansion On The Hill and State Trooper.
Later that day, they play an intimate acoustic gig at Hoxton Hall and they’re due to return with their touring band in May for a string of UK dates, including one at the capital’s O2 Arena.
