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Ezra Koenig, lead singer of indie rock band Vampire Weekend, performing at Boston University’s Agganis Arena on Tuesday night. AUSMA PALMER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Vampire Weekend wows local crowd after long hiatus at Agganis Arena

Zoe Allen September 5, 2019
Vampire Weekend’s “Father of the Bride” tour is essentially one big “thank you” to all of the band’s most loyal fans, including those from Boston who have waited for more than six years to see them live in the City again. On Tuesday night at Agganis Arena, Bostonians were treated to more than two hours of live music featuring some of the band’s most beloved songs. 
Rostam Batmanglij performs at the Museum of Fine Arts Saturday night. PHOTO COURTESY CARTER HOWE

REVIEW: Rostam’s MFA performance didn’t do his studio album justice

Kai Hellberg February 5, 2018

Rostam Batmanglij, better known as Rostam, is not limited to his former band. Though he was one of the founding members of Vampire Weekend, the 34-year-old multi-instrumentalist decided to pursue solo...

2013 in arts and culture: MUSE reflects

Daily Free Press Admin December 8, 2013

Best new Boston bite: Braised beef dumplings blowing up By Brooke Jackson-Glidden Vegetarians, I’m sorry: you’re going to have to sit this one out. From the crispy, ginger-fragrant dumplings at...

Boston Calling: Vampire Weekend dominates Blue Stage lineup

Daily Free Press Admin September 9, 2013

Accompanied by local concessions and sponsor vendors along the perimeter of Boston’s City Hall, the first day of Boston Calling offered promise that this biannual event could one day reach the prominence...

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