Lake Street Dive street dive kicks things off as the crowd arrives. One of their best songs is the title track from their 2014 album, Bad Self Portraits. “I’m taking night classes / I’m making sculptures / I’m painting bad self portraits / of a lonely woman.” It’s a heartbreaking song with such a joyful sound. 

St. Vincent is next up. She continues the theme of breakup songs with “New York” from her 2017 album, MASSEDUCTION. “Where you’re the only motherfucker in the city who can stand me / I have lost a hero, I have lost a friend / But for you, darling, I’d do it all again”. It’s an absolutely beautiful song. 

The lead singer of the Lumineers says “Some people tell me they chose one of our songs as their wedding song. When I ask which song, they say ‘Ho Hey’ (Their most popular song on Spotify, with over 1.5 billion streams). That’s a breakup song! I’d like to nominate the following song, ‘Dead Sea’ instead.” 

As a tribute to the lead singer’s younger brother who passed away, The Lumineers continue the New York theme by playing “New York State of Mind” by Billy Joel. It sounds absolutely fantastic. 

Cost of a ticket: $240 (Floor Seats)

PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Discounted

Rating Scale: Exceptional Value > Worth It > Discounted > Go for Free > Don’t Bother

Quinn Delaney