Who is this Mumford, and what’s the story with his sons?

It seems our little city of St. Augustine, FL, has been turned upside down by Mumford and Sons and their Gentleman of the Road tour, which stops in this weekend. Yet, many of you Nation’s Oldest City locals asking, “Just who is this Mumford guy and why are his sons going to jam up all the downtown streets?” So I put together some answers to frequently asked questions, along with tips to surviving the two-day Mumford and Sons concert. • Which one is Mumford? And how does he stand touring with his children? My kids would drive me crazy! — Marcus Mumford is the English lead singer of the band, and he also plays several instruments, including the triangle. (Keep an ear out for a smokin’ triangle solo!) But the rest of the band are NOT his sons. In fact, I don’t even think they’re cousins. It’s just kind of a catchy band name. You know, like how The Beatles weren’t really … say … what the heck is a “beatle?”

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