Vampire Weekend
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NYC rockers Vampire Weekend are headed to Fayetteville for a show at the Arkansas Music Pavilion on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
Upcoming AMP concerts
- July 12 – Gary Allan, Backroad Anthem
- July 24 – Everclear, Live, Filter, Sponge
- Aug. 18 – Three Days Grace, Hinder
- Sept. 6 – Alabama Shakes, Fly Golden Eagle
- Sept. 25 – Vampire Weekend, Sky Ferreira
- Oct. 4 – ZZ Top
- Oct. 8 – Queens of the Stone Age, Savages
Formed in 2006, the group’s first self-titled album debuted at No. 17 on Billboard Hot 200 and was named the 5th best album of 2008 by Time and 56th Best Album of the Decade by Rolling Stone. The band’s next two albums, Contra (2010) and Modern Vampires of the City (2013), were also released to critical acclaim with the latter garnering a 9.3 from Pitchfork.
Venue officials confirmed Monday that singer-songwriter Sky Ferreira will open the show.
Gates open at 6 p.m. and music starts at around 7:30 p.m.
Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Friday, June 28. Cost is $36.50 in advance or $40 the day of the show. To purchase, call 479-443-5600 or visit amptickets.com.
Announcements for the 2013 Arkansas Music Pavilion season got off to a slow start, but venue officials have been churning out new dates lately. Vampire Weekend marks the fifth announcement this month. Alabama Shakes, Queens of the Stone Age, Three Days Grace and Gary Allan were all announced in June.
It’s a strong finish to the lineup this season, which will be the venue’s final set of concerts in Fayetteville. The AMP is set to move to Rogers in 2014.
