On Sunday 7/16, the Swedish sister duo First Aid Kit returned to Boston after five long years. The Weather Station eased into the evening with an understated opening set. Band lead Tamara Lindeman overcame a slight cough to deliver an otherwise smooth performance featuring her breathy vocals. First Aid Kit brightened up the room upon taking to the stage, trotting into a performance of the title track of their latest album Palomino. Beginning with relatively new selections from their discography, they continued their set with a diverse sampling of their music, and a thoughtful tribute to the late Christine McVie with a cover of “Songbird.” The sisters Johanna Söderberg and Klara Söderberg joked about their attempt to write a happy album with Palomino, but voiced their gratitude to be making and performing music again. The crowd that filled the sold-out venue reciprocated that appreciation, and answered the band’s calls to sing along with gusto. First Aid Kit rounded out their encore with the pairing of an “On the Road Again” cover and setlist staple “My Silver Lining,” hinting towards the band’s renewed momentum, and hopefully a shorter wait for their next return.

Check out Greg’s photos from the show below.