Incredible Musicianship
by Joe James on 2024-10-06Budweiser Stage - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5I've wanted to see Vampire Weekend for a long time, so I was already excited and had high expectations. However, their live show blew me out of the water! I had no idea the level of musicianship, playfulness and sheer musical bliss they'd be able to deliver. Starting the set as a tiny yet powerful trio, I was thrilled to dance and sway in the simplicity. But when the curtain dropped and the cadre of musical companions joined the ruckus, the air was filled with a symphony of sound unlike no other. They had some secret weapons in their band that elevated the album songs to an entirely extra special level. The set list was insane, even before we got to the eccentric encore selections. The joy was undeniable and I encourage every music fan to go delight in this expression of musical prowess. A top 10, maybe 5 all-time concert for me. (And I've seen Prince many times).