Fans of the hot, alt band Vampire Weekend were majorly bummed when the band had to cancel their show at Marymoor Park in Redmond last Sunday due to throat problems for lead singer, Ezra Koenig. The audience waited for an hour and an half after the opening band finished their set only to be told that “Vampire” would not be performing that night. The band later explained and apologized for the no-show on their website and promised a make good date in the near future. Happily, Seattle Theatre Group, the local presenters of the concert, have announced that the show will go on for “Vampire” fans with two shows at The Paramount on Sept 22 and 23. Here is the release in its entirety:
The Vampire Weekend show originally scheduled for Sunday, August 29th at Marymoor Park has been rescheduled for September 22nd and 23rd at The Paramount Theatre. ALL TICKETS HELD FOR THE MARYMOOR SHOW CAN BE EXCHANGED at NO COST for the new shows, and current ticketholders will have their choice of days. Patrons that purchased tick…ets for the original show through Ticketmaster either online or by phone must call 1-800-745-3000 to arrange an exchange for tickets to one of the new dates. Patrons that purchased tickets for the original show through a Ticketmaster outlet should return to the outlet to perform the exchange. Patrons who purchased directly at The Marymoor Park Box Office can exchange their tickets at The Paramount Theatre Box Office during regular business hours.
If you purchased your ticket the night of the show, in cash, at the gate, you can exchange the ticket for the rescheduled show at the Paramount box office during regular business hours. If you prefer a refund, you can obtain one by sending your ticket to:
Ticketmaster
c/o emm0829 refund
216 1st Ave S, Suite 400
Seattle, Wa. 98104Tickets should be accompanied by name and return address.
If you purchased your ticket at the Marymoor Park box office before the show, you can exchange your tickets before September 19th at the Paramount box office. If you need a refund, you must obtain one from the Marymoor Park office.
We would like to thank you for your patience, and appreciate everyone’s help in getting the show rescheduled, especially Vampire Weekend.
I kind of wanted to see this show but didn’t want to schlep out to Redmond for an outdoor concert populated by tweens…I’m more than willing to schlep downtown and put up with noisy tweens to see these guys…they’re actually pretty amazing musicians with smart, sexy pop songs that have a little soul to them. Also, they are DREAMY!
-Michael Strangeways
