The Lumineers, along with guest James Bay, played at the Bangor waterfront on Wednesday as the group tours to promote their fourth album, "Brightside."
The Lumineers (pictured) with special guest James Bay began their USA 2023 Tour at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor. The two-time Grammy nominees are touring in support of their fourth album, 2022's "Brightside." Credit: Jodi Devost / BDN

Alternative folk band The Lumineers rolled into Bangor to play hits from their four albums as part of their 2023 tour at the Maine Savings Amphitheater on Wednesday.

The Lumineers, who are based out of Denver, Colorado, include lead vocalist Wesley Schultz and percussionist Jeremiah Fraites.

The group played some of their international hit songs including “Ho Hey,” “Flowers in Your Hair” and “Cleopatra.” The concert also featured special guest James Bay.

Upcoming shows at the Maine Savings Amphitheater as part of the Waterfront Concert series include Train on Aug. 18, Nickelback on Aug. 24, Hank Williams Jr. on Aug. 25 and Pantera on Sept. 7.

The Lumineers (pictured) with special guest James Bay began their USA 2023 Tour at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor. The two-time Grammy nominees are touring in support of their fourth album, 2022’s “Brightside.” Credit: Jodi Devost / BDN

The Lumineers (pictured) with special guest James Bay began their USA 2023 Tour at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor. The two-time Grammy nominees are touring in support of their fourth album, 2022’s “Brightside.” Credit: Jodi Devost / BDN

The Lumineers (pictured) with special guest James Bay began their USA 2023 Tour at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor. The two-time Grammy nominees are touring in support of their fourth album, 2022’s “Brightside.” Credit: Jodi Devost / BDN

The Lumineers (pictured) with special guest James Bay began their USA 2023 Tour at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor. The two-time Grammy nominees are touring in support of their fourth album, 2022’s “Brightside.” Credit: Jodi Devost / BDN

The Lumineers (pictured) with special guest James Bay began their USA 2023 Tour at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor. The two-time Grammy nominees are touring in support of their fourth album, 2022’s “Brightside.” Credit: Jodi Devost / BDN

The Lumineers with special guest James Bay began their USA 2023 Tour at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor. The two-time Grammy nominees are touring in support of their fourth album, 2022’s “Brightside.” Credit: Jodi Devost / BDN

The Lumineers with special guest James Bay (pictured) began their USA 2023 Tour at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor. The two-time Grammy nominees are touring in support of their fourth album, 2022’s “Brightside.” Credit: Jodi Devost / BDN

James Bay opened Wednesday for The Lumineers, who are touring to promote their fourth album, "Brightside."
The Lumineers with special guest James Bay (pictured) began their USA 2023 Tour at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor. The two-time Grammy nominees are touring in support of their fourth album, 2022’s “Brightside.” Credit: Jodi Devost / BDN

Lindsay Putnam is a senior editor covering Greater Bangor news and sports for the Bangor Daily News, where she has worked since 2018. Lindsay previously worked as an editor and reporter at the New York...

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