In what city were the bands Vampire Weekend and Versus formed?
Vampire Weekend Vampire Weekend is an American rock band from New York City, formed in 2006. They are currently signed to XL Recordings. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Ezra Koenig, drummer and percussionist Chris Tomson and bassist and backing vocalist Chris Baio. The band's first album "Vampire Weekend" (2008) – which included the singles "Mansard Roof", "A-Punk", "Oxford Comma", "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa" and "The Kids Don't Stand a Chance" – was acclaimed by critics for its world music influences. Their following album, "Contra" (2010), was similarly acclaimed and garnered strong commercial success. Their third studio album, "Modern Vampires of the City" (2013), won the group a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album in 2014.
Edgefest Edgefest, a yearly outdoor rock concert festival held on Canada Day in Toronto, Ontario that primarily promotes Canadian rock music. It was founded by staff members of Toronto radio station 102.1 the Edge. During its 30-year operation, the festival has featured more than 300 bands in five locations; Molson Park in Barrie, Ontario, the Ontario Place Forum, the Molson Amphitheatre, Downsview Park, and most recently TD Echo Beach. As of 2016 it is the longest running rock show in Canada.