Blur's Hyde Park Reunion Gigs Get Vampire Weekend and More Guests

by Jarrett Martineau | April 14, 2009 at 02:40 pm
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As though it weren't enough to have Blur reunite and perform on two consecutive nights in London's Hyde Park this summer, now Damon Albarn and co. have enlisted some talented up-and-comers to play alongside the famed British pop group.

The Blur boys hand picked a slew of hot bands to rock the stage ahead of their headlining appearances, including: Vampire Weekend, Crystal Castles, Foals, Deerhoof, Amadou & Mariam, Friendly Fires, and more.

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Unfortunately for hungry fans, the July 3rd concert has already sold out but, if you hurry, you might be able to grab tickets to the July 2nd show before they're gone.

July 2 features the following bands:
Foals, Crystal Castles, Friendly Fires and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

July 3 features the following bands:
Vampire Weekend, Amadou & Mariam, Florence And The Machine and Deerhoof

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