In fact, when they covered Simon’s “Late in the Evening” it seemed to be new to the 20- and 30-somethings staring at the stage and just left them swaying in the breeze. Given that Vampire Weekend gave the impression of an indie band fronted by David Byrne after a quirkiness bypass, ploughing through Paul Simon’s Graceland, they were never going to cause a riot. ‘Vampire Weekend gave the impression of an indie band fronted by David Byrne after a quirkiness bypass’īetween songs, such as the African-groove influenced “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa” and the somewhat syrupy “Unbearably White” the audience gave out plenty of whoops and clapped along as new tunes began, but they soon seemed to tire and never got into the groove. Launching into “Sunflower”, from their recent album, Father of the Bride, the New Yorkers set the tone for a two-hour set of generally restrained and gentle vibes that kept the packed hall swaying along, but neither band nor audience were danger of losing their cool or really letting loose. Vampire Weekend (Photo: Scott Legato/Getty Images for Live Nation) However, it eventually did when onto the stage bounced Ezra Keonig, dressed in white trousers and a pale blue shirt, and a seven-piece Vampire Weekend, who similarly looked ready to provide the entertainment for a Sunday afternoon barbecue.
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