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City: NEW YORK
State: New York
Country: US
Signup Date: 8/31/2006

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Saturday, March 01, 2008 
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WE'LL BE ON SNL ON 3/8!
WE'LL MAKE UP THE GIGS IN ORLANDO AND ST. AUGUSTINE IN JUNE (THE WALKMEN WILL STILL PLAY ON ORIGINAL DATES).
WE'LL PICK UP THE TOUR IN ATLANTA.
I GOT HIT BY A CAR.
TOM PETTY IS AWESOME.

Prose version:
We're traveling home tomorrow after an eventful UK tour. We were very excited to start our North American tour on 3/6, but something has come up.

We have been invited to play on next Saturday's (3/8) SNL, and were honored to accept! Unfortunately, this means we'll have to postpone our appearances in Orlando and St. Augustine and cancel our set at the Langerado festival. The Walkmen will still be playing on those dates. We are looking forward to meeting up with them in Atlanta and continuing our regularly scheduled tour. We will be back in Orlando and St. Augustine on June 7 and 8.

This all happened very quickly, so there will be more information in the coming days.

Also, many of you may have read that I was involved in a hit and run accident last night in London. It's surreal that that currently qualifies as a "news" item, but I would sincerely like to thank everyone who lent me their support and good vibes. I feel incredibly lucky to have sustained only minor injuries, and would also like to thank the Royal London Hospital (Dr. Lewinsohn!) for taking care of me. I'm currently recuperating with a steady diet of Nando's chicken and Tom Petty, who, appropriately, pointed out that even walls fall down.

Really excited for next week and the tour to come. See you out there!

Christopher "No H, No P" Tomson
VMPR WKND
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Mikayla
Mikayla Ross

 
That's so cool, I love SNL! Good luck. ;]
Sorry about the crash, that sucks. I've been in one of those before. D:
 
Posted by Mikayla on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 1:49 AM
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hitlery
Hillary-Faye Hobbs

 
CHEA CHEA CHEA!
Hope SNL goes well for ya!
I'm definitely watching.
 
Posted by hitlery on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 2:04 AM
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Melissa♥'s AFI
Melissa Hudgins-Ludwig

 
WOW, I am so sorry to hear about your accident. I send my love and well wishes to you for a speedy recovery. I am so excited that you are all going to be on SNL!!!!! I am definitely going to tune in. I love you guys!!!!! Take care and rest up!!!!!

Love ya,
Melissa =)
 
Posted by Melissa♥'s AFI on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 2:10 AM
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christine

 
sorry that you got hit. that sucks. D:

but can't wait to watch you on snl. and yeah, tom petty is amazing. [:
 
Posted by christine on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 2:13 AM
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joey

 
that's awesome news about SNL, I can't wait to see you guys perform next saturday, I'm sad to hear that you got in a car crash, I'm glad that you are okay, I hope you get better chris.
 
Posted by joey on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 2:16 AM
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keep runnin down a dream
 
Posted by on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 2:26 AM
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Sue
Sue Carlin

 
Christpher (long lost cousin on your Dad's side)!
Wow - hope you are on the mend and not in to much pain from the hit and run!
Looking forward to seeing you banging the percussion on SNL!

Sue in Baltimore
 
Posted by Sue on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 2:38 AM
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♫♪d[-_-]b♪♫
KarilO .

 
I'm watchign fo sho.
And hope you're okay now.
 
Posted by ♫♪d[-_-]b♪♫ on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 3:05 AM
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♫♪d[-_-]b♪♫
KarilO .

 
I'm watchign fo sho.
And hope you're okay now.
 
Posted by ♫♪d[-_-]b♪♫ on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 3:06 AM
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The Thunderer Helen
Helen Echazabal

 
Woo! That's so awesome!

I'll be watching for sure. I've even marked my calendar.

:)
 
Posted by The Thunderer Helen on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 3:09 AM
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Kelly Elizabeth

 
Oh, terribly unfortunate. I send good wishes.
 
Posted by Kelly Elizabeth on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 3:15 AM
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Gina
Gina Sessa

 
sorry to hear about your accident

do well on S N L

and i'll be moved to florida by the time you get there so i'm hoping to see you guys there


best wishes
G
 
Posted by Gina on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 3:26 AM
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The electriclady

 
Yes! I knew it! I had these strange vibes that made me think while listening to Vampire Weekend that you guys should play SNL, you know give it a bit of cool cred to the show and now you are gonna be there! will record it!


and glad to know you are fully recooperating. :)


you guys rock!
 
Posted by The electriclady on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 4:23 AM
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Poetgirl

 
Cheers! That rocks! (I still need tickets to the Atl show - help!!!)
xx- Alecia
 
Posted by Poetgirl on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 5:54 AM
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mark!

 
aw man that's shitty news for me since i was looking forward to your show next week and the dates you are coming back to o-town are when i'll be in NYC

oh the irony
 
Posted by mark! on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 9:42 AM
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I'm In Love with Obama

 
Sellouts!
 
Posted by I'm In Love with Obama on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 10:37 AM
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I'm In Love with Obama

 
Sellouts!
 
Posted by I'm In Love with Obama on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 10:38 AM
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Bobby Sand

 
yeah ! Cool
 
Posted by Bobby Sand on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 11:16 AM
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Alison

 
I so called that you guys would be on snl soon. feel better and play nyc again soon!
alison
 
Posted by Alison on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 4:05 PM
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a-punk

 
that is shitty news. glad to see your not in intesive care or a anything.
lots of love and positive vibes..
Asha
ps.you were amazing on Jools Holland!
 
Posted by a-punk on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 8:39 PM
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MEXICAN GRUNT( XBOX LIVE GAMERTAG)
Jonathan Salcido

 
get well soon. and after SNL you guys are going to so many new fans, don't forget about us. i mite not have been some of the first fans but i don't live in NY, NY.
 
Posted by MEXICAN GRUNT( XBOX LIVE GAMERTAG) on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 8:25 AM
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MC

 
Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks.....
 
Posted by MC on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 9:44 AM
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Aaron

 
You're going to sell out all of your fans who paid and traveled to see the show just to be on SNL. BOYCOTT VMPR WKND! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO....
I hope you enjoy SNL becuase the next time I see you guys will be in 10 years on the rerun at 2am on wed.
 
Posted by Aaron on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 1:09 PM
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Alex

 
I'm with Tim on this one, I'm not happy at all with you guys pulling out of Langerado. You were a big part of why I bought a ticket, it's really lame that you changed your mind at the last minute for SNL.
 
Posted by Alex on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 4:54 PM
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Alex

 
im glad one of you got hit by a car
 
Posted by Alex on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 4:56 PM
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All right I won't be as rough as some others, but I'm totally bummed out that you will be missing Langerado. You're one of the main reasons I got a ticket because more often than not, smaller bands don't come to South Florida.

So.... please not only make up a date in Orlando and St. Augustine, but how about showing South Florida some love and booking a show here. Get with Ethan and figure something out please. You are already starting to get a rather large fan base down here. I'm sure a show at Revolution or Culture Room or hell even Pompano Amph. would be amazing.

JUST DON'T FORGET TO SHOW SOUTH FLORIDA SOME LOVE.... WE'RE NYC SOUTH ANYWAYS!!!!! not orlando or st augustine.......
 
Posted by on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 6:21 PM
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will
will richards

 
i dont like u people SNL sucks its not funny and Langerado is where real musicians go to play.. sorry u make poor decisions maybe u should go back to school..
 
Posted by will on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 6:57 PM
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jade

 
glad you're ok, chris!

and can it be june already?
 
Posted by jade on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 7:57 PM
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Talked to more friends who were going to Langerado to catch your show and we're all pissed guys. Total crap.
 
Posted by on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 11:25 PM
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togepi

 
aw, no! i was so excited to see you guys in st aug! have fun doin SNL, you're breakin' my heart!
but really, sorry about getting hit by a car, glad the injuries were only minor.
congrats on all the success and attention you're getting, don't forget to come visit us in the sunshine state, alright?
xo cara
 
Posted by togepi on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 12:28 AM
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Sneak a Peek

 
Cara, don't be lame. You were totally pissed on the phone.
 
Posted by Sneak a Peek on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 2:33 AM
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FIJARIO

 
SNL is a big deal, but I don't think people realize that their are new episodes, so hopefully folks are watching. But Saturday Night Live is on a Saturday?? Why cancel a Thursday, fly up to New York leave you stuff in ATL and get back on tour.
Plus, I was looking forward to seeing you guys, before frat boys started going to your shows, and yell out free bird every song.(band of horses) And another thing the walkmen tickets shouldn't be 16 bucks!WTF?? not worth it, no offence to the walkmen, how about maybe 10 bucks

And who is filling in for you guys? (don't leave us hanging with 2 bands)

So the next time you come to Florida with a bigger fan base you'll probably be a Club Firestone.. Hey maybe even the social? but I have to wait till June,

and until then keep making amazing music!


and to note Langerado is still going to be good, people that pay $90-200 dollars to see one band. Do I have to go through the list of bands for you?
 
Posted by FIJARIO on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 3:46 AM
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Ed

 
To all the people making the nasty comments about Vampire Weekend... GET OVER IT!!! They are getting popular, and this is the kind of thing that happens when bands get popular. They've obviously gotten to this point due to a great deal of hard work. Besides, a band would have to be insane to turn down an opportunity to play on SNL. I wish them all the success in the world.
 
Posted by Ed on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 5:45 AM
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An Introduction to Sunshine

 
You will be dearly missed at Langerado. Good luck with SNL, boys.
 
Posted by An Introduction to Sunshine on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 7:33 AM
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Alex

 
still think your totally lame
 
Posted by Alex on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 12:59 PM
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zoe

 
okay , i think that is enough . i think they fully know that you think they are lame . but i also think they dont care .
 
Posted by zoe on Thursday, March 06, 2008 - 4:58 PM
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alex.
Alexandra Blockenfeffer

 
AH! i'm so happy yall are rescheduling your florida dates! now i can see you!
can't wait for SNL!
♥alex.
 
Posted by alex. on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 6:35 PM
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Tom

 
Guys, congrats on the SNL gig. I do think you owe the other folks a make-up, that is a couple of gigs they don't have to pay for (having already paid to hear you)--I hope that's what you have in mind (I'm not one of the people who was planning to see you in Florida, so I think I'm being objective here). No matter how hard you've worked, take it from an elder (I'm 47), you never get done giving back.

I also wish there was some clever way to blow up (not literally, verbally or musically) all the critics who think they have you pegged as derivative of Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel, and Talking Heads. I love those musicians and I think I know everything they've done in Afropop (except Gabriel) and your stuff doesn't sound anything like what they've done, even if you put a Strokes filter on it. These guys (the critics) clearly don't know s*** about African music, or they think it all sounds alike. I won't pretend to know your influences, but when I listen I think of stuff in a much older vein than those guys tapped into, artists like Orchestre Lipua-Lipua, Orchestre Baya-Baya, Prince Nico Mbarga, stuff like that, and its Carribean equivalents (occasionally even Harry Belafonte pops into my head). And of course every song is fully creative because there's a h*** of a lot more going on in it than straight Afro-pop.
 
Posted by Tom on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 6:40 PM
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molli

 
BOOO!!!!

i have tix for the st. augustine show.
 
Posted by molli on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 9:31 PM
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*melissa*

 
I can't wait to see you guys on SNL!! Good Luck (not that you guys need it) Just watch out for NYC drivers, they can be brutal.
 
Posted by *melissa* on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 1:26 PM
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Freedom Dreamer

 
Yeah, I'm pretty sure Nando's will cure anything.
 
Posted by Freedom Dreamer on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 12:32 AM
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Have A Great Dog!

 
SOOOO happy for you guys!!!!

see you at SXSW!
 
Posted by Have A Great Dog! on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 2:02 AM
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Tray

 
Hope you feel better, Christopher. Would love for you guys to come back to Philly. Me and my hubby got into you right after your concert sold out...
 
Posted by Tray on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 2:33 AM
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Daniela

 
that is insane, glad that you're feeling better!
looking forward to seeing you guys on SNL! i can't wait
take care!
 
Posted by Daniela on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 7:47 PM
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R.E.X.

 
Tom Petty is awesome!
 
Posted by R.E.X. on Thursday, March 06, 2008 - 9:41 PM
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Snake303

 
Im glad vampire weekends playing SNL, people in st. augustine sound like theyre f'n idiots. like that one ugly bitch alex whos posted 3 times already hoping someone will agree with her.
there option is play a small venue that only 1k people give a $hit about or play on nationally broadcast TV.

also selling out is when you sign on to a big record label that has the power to control your music, thats for the stupid 14 yr olds throwing the term sellout around the boards.
 
Posted by Snake303 on Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 3:28 AM
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HiHo
Kim Stallings

 
Hope you guys knock some socks off tonight on Saturday Night Live.
 
Posted by HiHo on Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 12:06 PM
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the brownie☆

 
i just found out about you!
(heard you on the radio)

i can't wait to see you on SNL
please come to maryland
like a late birthday present?
my birthday was on the third =]
 
Posted by the brownie☆ on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 3:05 AM
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Nikki
Nicole Arroyo

 
I went to the dress rehearsal to see you guys and you guys rocked it! It was worth waiting in the rain last night!
 
Posted by Nikki on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 3:54 AM
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Burt
Burt Empson

 
I just watched SNL and to be honest I had never heard of you all before. All I can say is, "Wow", I was really blown away. Your first song reminded me of the new wave group, Devo. And the song you all did at the end was very cool also. I really enjoyed how you mixed the four piece orchestra with the other instruments. Good job guys and I will check out your other songs. Keep up the good work!!!
 
Posted by Burt on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 6:06 AM
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