Vampire Weekend Honors Billy Joel with Iconic Cover at Madison Square Garden

The band performed 'Scenes From an Italian Restaurant' during their MSG concert, paying tribute to Joel's legendary residency.

Overview

Vampire Weekend played two shows at Madison Square Garden as part of their tour for the album 'Only God Was Above Us'.
The band covered Billy Joel's 'Scenes From an Italian Restaurant', featuring an onstage dining scene with rapper Despot.
Joel's residency at MSG concluded in July 2024 after 150 shows, making Vampire Weekend's tribute particularly poignant.
Vampire Weekend's set included a variety of covers during encores, including songs by Steely Dan, The Clash, and Dolly Parton.
The band will continue their US tour with upcoming shows in cities like Wilmington, Raleigh, and Nashville before heading to the UK and Ireland.