An intimate live capture by La Blogothèque, this Soirée de Poche #12 brings Vampire Weekend to Paris in 2009, around the self-titled debut that had just propelled the New York band onto the international indie-rock scene. The Soirées de Poche concept: filming a rare, close-up concert far from big venues, in the warm, low-budget aesthetic that made La Blogothèque and its Take Away Shows famous. It showcases Vampire Weekend’s signature blend — literate pop-rock, afro-pop guitars and clever arrangements — led by Ezra Koenig and company. Directed by Benoît Toulemonde for Stances and La Blogothèque, this Paris session offers a stripped-down reading of the band’s repertoire, including the song Walcott. A valuable full live document for anyone following the path of one of the most influential bands of the 2000s and 2010s, captured here just before the Contra wave.
Personnel & credits
- Ezra Koenig — vocals, guitar
- Rostam Batmanglij — keyboards, guitar, backing vocals
- Chris Baio — bass, backing vocals
- Chris Tomson — drums
- Benoît Toulemonde — director, editing
- François Clos — mixing
