Watch Vampire Weekend perform “Sympathy” on Colbert

The band brings a Father of the Bride highlight to late night.

September 12, 2019

Fresh from headlining MSG in New York, including an appearance from Steve Lacy, Vampire Weekend played live on The Late Show on Wednesday night. The band, fronted by Ezra Koenig, played the fast-paced "Sympathy from new album Father of the Bride. You can catch their performance above.

Vampire Weekend are on tour until late 2020. Check out their website for a full list of upcoming shows and ticket details. You can read an interview with Ezra Koenig about the making of Father of the Bride here.

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Posted: September 12, 2019

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