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Neyla Pekarek has decided to say goodbye to The Lumineers.

The 32-year-old cellist – who has been with group members Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Caleb Fraites since 2010 – announced in a statement that she has signed with S-Curve Records to launch a solo career.

“They say when a snake sheds its skin, it is a sign of rebirth, transformation, and new beginnings,” Neyla said in a statement. “Eight years ago, I answered a Craigslist ad to be in a band. In those eight years, we were nominated for two Grammys, we met President Obama, and we saw just about every dark, dingy green room this big, beautiful planet has to offer. I am incredibly grateful for these experiences and opportunities, but it is time to shed my skin; it is time for a new adventure.”

Neyla will be releasing her first track “Train” later this year before dropping her debut album Rattlesnake in 2019.

Some of today’s best musicians came together from around the world in celebration of music icon, Leonard Cohen, last night (November 6)!

Lana Del Rey hit the stage at the Bell Centre in Montreal to perform alongside Sting, The Lumineers‘ Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites, BØRNS, Seth Rogen, Courtney Love, and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau a the event which also benefitted the Canada Council for the Arts, the Council of Arts and Letters of Quebec, and the Montreal Arts Council.

Sting opened the the night with “Dance Me to the End of Love” to an energetic crowd followed by Feist‘s rendition of acoustic favorite “Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye” and Lana‘s soulful duet of “Chelsea Hotel No. 2” with Adam Cohen (who also co-produced the event).

Prime Minister Justin and wife Sophie, whose first dance at their wedding was “I’m Your Man,” spoke of Cohen‘s influence, thanking Adam Cohen for bringing everyone together for this tribute to his father.

Wesley Schultz flashes a smile at the 2013 Grammy Awards on Sunday (February 10) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

The Lumineers frontman was joined on the red carpet by his band mates Stelth Ulvang, Neyla Pekarek, Jeremiah Fraites, and Ben Wahamaki.

Later in the night, The Lumineers wowed the crowd with a performance of their hit song “Ho Hey” at the award ceremony, where they were nominated for Best Americana Album and Best New Artist. Check out the stunning performance below!

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The Lumineers indie hit “Ho Hey” is this week’s pick for JustJared.com and KIIS FM 102.7‘s JJ Music Monday!

The song has crossed over from being a rock song to gaining traction on the pop charts. Definitely one of the best indie stories of the year so far!

The Lumineers is a folk rock band based out of Denver, Colorado and features members Wesley Schultz, Jeremiah Fraites, and Neyla Pekarek. Make sure to check out their debut album The Lumineers on iTunes.

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