Vampire Weekend
Vampire Weekend are an indie pop/rock band with Afro-pop influences. Bandmates Ezra Koenig, Rostam Batmanglij, Christopher Tomson and Chris Baio formed February 2006 in New York City. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2008 on XL Recordings to, critical success featuring in many end of year lists. They gained comparisons to Paul Simon’s Graceland for the Afro-pop style, as well as to The Kinks and NYC’s The Walkmen.
Places Nearby
The Settle Down Cafe 62 Thornton Street, NE1 4AW
An independent cafe that serves great food and drink- toasted ciabattas, simple breakfasts, homemade cakes, tasty salads, hearty soups, really great fair trade organic coffees, and generous pots of tea and herbal teas.
The Salsa Club Westgate Road virtually opposite the venue
A little pocket of Mexico right in the heart of Newcastle.
