After a six-year album hiatus, Mumford & Sons will bring their eagerly anticipated return to the Hollywood Bowl as part of their U.S. tour supporting their new release “Rushmere.”
The iconic British folk-rock outfit has spent the better part of the last decade negotiating their identity. After bursting onto the scene with their banjo-fueled 2009 debut “Sigh No More,” and its chart-topping follow-up “Babel,” the band gradually shifted toward more experimental, electric territory with “Wilder Mind” and “Delta.”
With “Rushmere,” Marcus Mumford and company appear to be circling back to their acoustic origins while incorporating the lessons of their sonic explorations.
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“Rushmere” finds the band reconnecting with what initially captivated listeners – earnest lyrics, warm vocal harmonies, and organic instrumentation that builds from hushed intimacy to foot-stomping crescendos.
The album doesn’t simply rehash their early sound but rather reinterprets it through the lens of musicians who have spent years refining their craft.
Fans can expect a set that balances new material with favorites from their catalog, likely including hits like “Little Lion Man,” “I Will Wait,” and “The Cave.”
The band’s live reputation rests on their infectious energy and the genuine connection they forge with audiences, regardless of venue size.
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The band gave a series of intimate performances leading up to the “Rushmere” release, but the North American tour sees them hitting arenas, stadiums, and amphitheaters. Support will vary by date, but on tap are Japanese Breakfast, Gregory Alan Isakov, Michael Kiwanuka, Sierra Ferrell, Gigi Perez, Margo Price, Lucius, Madison Cunningham, Good Neighbours, and Divorce.
The June 12th Hollywood Bowl show promises to be a highlight of their extensive U.S. tour. The historic venue’s natural amphitheater setting seems tailor-made for Mumford & Sons’ expansive sound, with its blend of acoustic instruments and soaring choruses. Previous performances at the Bowl have demonstrated the band’s ability to transform the 17,500-seat venue into something surprisingly intimate during quieter moments, then unleash full-throttle energy that reverberates through the Hollywood Hills. Support for the night will be Good Neighbours.
For longtime fans who first discovered the band through their folk revival sound, “Rushmere” and this accompanying tour represent a welcome homecoming. For those who came aboard during their more experimental phase, it offers a chance to experience the raw authenticity that launched the band to global success in the first place.’
