The Lumineers’ Grammy Awards Adventure
We began the day in the lobby and immediately went over to Staples Center. Christen Greene, one of the managers, was such a joy to work with.
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Kiss
Stelth Ulvang and Norah Hoover. I was in the car already but loved the color of her hair when I saw her in the lobby. The kiss was a bonus.
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Rehearsal
On the way to the rehearsal, with security and the documentary team in the trunk.
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Gift Bags
Stelth Ulvang and Wes Schultz chat amid the gift bags in their room.
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Grammy Poster
Neyla Pekarek signs the Grammy poster. Everyone is milling about, waiting to go on stage.
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LL Cool J
The script for the lead into the band's performance, with LL Cool J as presenter.
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At Ease
The band seems really well-balanced in terms of personalities; they all are very at ease with one another.
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Energy
Jeremiah Fraites, who was quite sick, somehow got his energy up.
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Musicians’ Rights
Manager David Meinert talks to the band about musicians' rights after they met with the Recording Academy.
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Suspenders
Jeremiah's suspenders, a constant.
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Ready
Getting ready to go onstage for the rehearsal, with Rihanna and Bruno Mars finishing their set above us.
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Cut-outs
Playing 'Ho Hey' to cardboard cut-outs of attendees.
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Back to the Hotel
After meeting Jack White, the band headed back to the hotel.
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The Show
Neyla and Wes talking about the show.
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Almost
Norah, Eric and Stelth about to get ready.
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Mass of Clothing
Stelth's room was striking in the sheer mass of clothing therein.
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Stelth’s Notebook
I love seeing what people choose to take on the road. These guys have been touring for a long time now.
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Ben and Emily
Ben Wahamaki and Emily Thomas, whose room was right next to Stelth's.
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Get Dressed
Stelth calling Ben to come get dressed.
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Something to Eat
Jeremiah finally getting something to eat.
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Wes
Wes getting ready. He is a really a pleasure to shoot, as he's always himself.
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Makeup
Eric Johnston watching Neyla put her makeup on.
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Options
Neyla's friend Claire Taylor helped her get ready while stylist Genevieve Espantman showed her some jewelry options.
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The Show
The band heads into the show.