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Thursday, May 30
Primavera Sound Barcelona 2024 X Banco Santander - Day 1
Primavera Sound Festival
Thursday, May 30 at 12 am
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Saturday, June 1
Primavera Sound Barcelona 2024 X Banco Santander - Day 3
Primavera Sound Festival
Saturday, June 1 at 12 am
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Thursday, June 6
Primavera Sound Porto 2024 - Day 1
Primavera Sound Porto
Thursday, June 6 at 12 pm
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Friday, June 7
Primavera Sound Porto 2024 - Day 2
Primavera Sound Porto
Friday, June 7 at 12 pm
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Saturday, June 8
Primavera Sound Porto 2024 - Day 3
Primavera Sound Porto
Saturday, June 8 at 12 pm
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Wednesday, June 26
Glastonbury Festival 2024 - Day 1
Glastonbury Festival
Wednesday, June 26 at 11 am
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Thursday, June 27
Glastonbury Festival 2024 - Day 2
Glastonbury Festival
Thursday, June 27 at 11 am
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Friday, June 28
Glastonbury Festival 2024 - Day 3
Glastonbury Festival
Friday, June 28 at 11 am
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Saturday, June 29
Glastonbury Festival 2024 - Day 4
Glastonbury Festival
Saturday, June 29 at 11 am
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Sunday, June 30
Glastonbury Festival 2024 - Day 5
Glastonbury Festival
Sunday, June 30 at 11 am
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Friday, September 13
The National and The War On Drugs with Special Guest Lucius
Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
Thursday, September 12 at 6:45 pm
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Sunday, September 15
The National and The War On Drugs with Special Guest Lucius
Xfinity Center
Saturday, September 14 at 6:45 pm
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Tuesday, September 17
The National and The War On Drugs with Special Guest Lucius
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Monday, September 16 at 6:45 pm
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Wednesday, September 18
The National and The War On Drugs with Special Guest Lucius
TD Pavilion at the Mann
Tuesday, September 17 at 6:30 pm
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The National is an American rock band of Cincinnati, Ohio natives, formed in Brooklyn, New York City in 1999. The band consists of Matt Berninger (vocals), Aaron Dessner (guitar, piano, keyboards), Bryce Dessner (guitar, piano, keyboards), Scott Devendorf (bass) and Bryan Devendorf (drums).
Founded by Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, and Scott and Bryan Devendorf, The National released their self-titled debut album, The National (2001), on Brassland Records, an independent record label founded by Dessner and his twin brother, Bryce Dessner. Bryce, who had assisted in recording the album, soon joined the band, participating as a full member in the recording of its follow-up, Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers (2003).
Leaving behind their day jobs, the National signed with Beggars Banquet Records and released their third studio album, Alligator (2005), to widespread critical acclaim. The band's fourth and fifth studio albums, Boxer (2007) and High Violet (2010), increased their exposure significantly. In 2013, the band released its sixth studio album, Trouble Will Find Me, which was nominated for a Grammy Award. In 2017 the band released the album Sleep Well Beast, which won the band a Grammy Award. Their eighth studio album, I Am Easy to Find, was released on May 17, 2019.
Four of the band's albums were included on NME's 2013 list of the NME's The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
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