With the implosion of Kings of Leon and the subsequent dissolution of their tour with, Band of Horses were forced to scrape together a series of live shows that more or less matched up with their previously scheduled dates. Being without the mainstream chart power of their prior headliners, Band of Horses was forced to usher their show from arenas into smaller theaters. Luckily for the sold out crowd at the Ogden Theater Sunday night, Band of Horses did not downgrade their stadium-sized sound one bit.

Most people know what they’re in for with Fleet Foxes: beard battered harmonies and flannel patched musical stylings. Knowing what’s in store makes them no less potent or spellbinding though - especially live.