Borne of NYC nights, indie darlings Vampire Weekend have been defining the sound of alternative pop and hipster house parties since the early aughts. Incorporating Afro-pop, ska, hip-hop, ’80s rhythms, and more, VW gets the blood pumping with tracks that tear up the stage like a bat out of hell. Promoting the new album Only God Was Above Us, the Grammy Award-winning group now includes local musician, producer, and UVA instructor Colin Killalea as a touring member. We’ll stake our reputation on this show not sucking.
Wednesday 10/2. $49.50, 7:30pm.Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. tingpavilion.com