Words and photos by DCist contributor Martin Locraft

Vampire Weekend formed in New York City, recorded one album while each member was in the process of diving into the real world, became crazy popular thanks to blog ubiquity and a clever video, traveled the globe, and ultimately arrived at the 9:30 Club on Monday for a two-night stint. The lead singer is handsome, and they dress like their next stop is a laid-back Ivy League cocktail party. On the surface, they appear to be just what you’d expect: riding the waves of a hot debut album and enjoying the subsequent rise to ubiquity, but weary of the fact that their kind has the potential to come and go rather quickly.