The Lumineers became one of the breakthrough acts of 2012 with their own brand
of Americana and folk pop. Formed by guitarist Wesley Schultz and drummer
Jeremiah Fraites in New Jersey in 2005, the pair moved to Denver, Colorado,
recruited cellist Neylah Pekarek via an advert on Craigslist, and spent years
crafting their songs and performing locally.
Their big break came when song "Ho Hey" was used in the television drama Hart of
Dixie and a healthy online buzz led to a deal with Dualtone Records. The single
went on to become a worldwide hit, reaching Number 3 in the US and Num...