The National at Boston Calling 2023 (Greg Wong)

The National and The War On Drugs are rolling into the fall with their Zen Diagram Tour, and they will be stopping in Mansfield on Saturday 9/14 to play the Xfinity Center. With support from Lucius, the tour boasts a critically-acclaimed, fan-beloved powerhouse lineup guaranteed to deliver indie rock goodness. None of the bands are strangers to Massachusetts, particularly Berklee College of Music alumni Lucius, who were celebrated in Boston earlier this year at the House of Blues. The National, who can be tied to the founding of Boston Calling Music Festival through Aaron Dessner, still regularly anchor the festival’s lineup and were last present on the 2023 billing. For those who have yet to attend a show for any of these bands, September is sure to offer engaging live performances that may surprise casual listeners expecting a low key show. Anticipate brilliant vocals and harmonies from Lucius, the characteristic baritone of The National’s Matt Berninger pushed to its limits, and the Springsteen-esque essence of The War On Drugs’ Adam Granduciel. Don’t believe me? Head over to Mansfield and see for yourself. Just try not to let Matt Berninger step on you.