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Vampire Weekend at Deer Lake Park in Burnaby, BC – Gallery
On June 18, Vampire Weekend brought their Only God Is Above Us Tour to Deer Lake Park in Burnaby, BC.
Mike Gordon (from PHISH) captivated early arrivers with a versatile performance that drew from rock, funk, and jam band influences. His stage presence and chemistry with his band made the set engaging for everyone.
Under a golden-hour sun, indie pop and rock group Vampire Weekend, formed at Columbia University in 2006, consisting of frontman Ezra Koenig, bassist Chris Baio, and drummer Chris Tomson, alongside their backing band, mixed tracks from their new album with hits from previous ones in a dynamic 30-song set.
The concert kicked off energetically with “Mansard Roof” from their self-titled debut album, and “Cousins” from their 2010 album “Contra”. Koenig, dressed in a pale gray jumpsuit, engaged playfully with the audience during “Cousins.” The upbeat vibe continued with “Campus”. The 3 OG members stood in front of giant Vampire Weekend sheet for these 3 songs. During “Ice Cream Piano”, the sheet dropped to reveal four additional touring band members and a cavernous backdrop. Right after, “Classical” served us an expressive dance solo.
Peppered throughout the set were tracks from the new album, Only God Was Above Us, which translated beautifully to the stage, sounding grander than on the on the tightly produced studio recording.
The main set ended with a reimagined “Hope,” featuring Koenig’s evocative vocals and dramatic lighting. The encore included audience-suggested covers of The Killers, ABBA, AC/DC, and Bruce Springsteen, before concluding with “Workship You” and “Ya Hey”.
From the start to the encore, the band commanded the stage with ease. Koenig’s vocals were clear and playful, supported by Baio, Tomson. The chemistry among the band members was palpable, with each song reflecting their almost two-decades journey of perfecting their craft and evolving their sound. Vampire Weekend’s performance showcased their musical talent and endurance. The two-hour show kept the audience engaged and moving, demonstrating the band’s ability to create an immersive and memorable concert experience.
Vampire Weekend will continue to tour North America until October so you have plenty of time to catch a show!
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VAMPIRE WEEKEND
MIKE GORDON
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Joost Klein Brings World Tour With Chaos and Heart in Vancouver
Fresh off two sets at Coachella 2026 — a historic milestone as the first Dutch-language artist to ever grace that stage — Joost Klein brought his world tour to Vancouver’s Harbour Event & Convention Centre on Monday night. If the Southern California desert crowds were a warm-up, Vancouver got the real thing.
From the opening notes of Ome Robert to a euphoric, arms-in-the-air Europapa, Klein delivered nearly 30 songs worth of controlled chaos. The Frisian artist operates in a genuinely singular space, somewhere between Dutch hardcore, punk fury, and emotionally devastating party music. And the packed room at Harbour centre felt every single frequency. Sweat was basically precipitation by the midpoint of the set.
The mosh pits were, predictably, unhinged. Klein summons that energy. Circle pits tore open during Gabberland and BOOM BOOM!!!!!, and the crowd obliged every invitation. Yet between the mayhem, there were quieter moments. A gorgeous Zonder Jou hushed the room before Klein rebuilt the roof again.
Highlights were abundant: a wild TRAFIK! (his take on Käärijä’s banger), and an abridged Friesenjung that turned into a full remix by the encore.
This is a guy who started as a teenage Dutch YouTuber, got disqualified from Eurovision 2024 for comments that some judged controversial, and somehow ended up headlining a world tour on five continents. Nobody saw it coming, Klein included. The rest of the world better be ready for this tour.
Joost Klein will be on tour in North America, Europe and Australia until December 2026. Head to his website for all the information.
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JOOST
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Wheatus Play their Debut Album in Full at The Pearl in Vancouver
On April 13, Wheatus rolled into Vancouver and made a strong case that they’ve outgrown rooms like The Pearl. The show was sold out, shoulder-to-shoulder, and honestly felt like it could’ve filled the Commodore Ballroom across the street without breaking a sweat.
Opening support from Chief State and Brain Bent set the tone early, but once Brendan B. Brown and company hit the stage, the night turned into a loose, fan-driven ride. True to form, the band leaned into spontaneity, pulling from a deep catalogue with help from the crowd, before the show even started. “Leroy,” “Truffles,” and “Wannabe Gangstar” landed fast, while “Hump’Em N’ Dump’Em” slipped in a cheeky nod to Madonna.
Covers were a big part of the night. Their take on Erasure’s “A Little Respect” turned into a full-room singalong, complete with a “My Girl” tag, and “Basket Case” by Green Day brought a jolt of energy mid-set. A Canadian highlight came with “My Music at Work,” a respectful nod to The Tragically Hip that hit especially well with the local crowd, followed later by a heartfelt “Time Stand Still” from Rush.
The deeper cuts, “Lemonade,” “Fourteen,” and “I’d Never Write a Song About You, ”showed the band’s range, balancing humour with real vulnerability. Then came “Teenage Dirtbag.” No surprise, it turned into mass karaoke, with every fan in the room locked in from the first line.
Instead of ending big, they closed small. Brown returned alone for an off-mic acoustic “Desperate Songs,” quiet enough that you could hear the room breathe. It was a simple finish that summed up the night: warm and completely in sync with the crowd.
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WHEATUS
CHIEF STATE
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