Vampire Weekend joined presidential candidate Bernie Sanders last night in Iowa, ahead of Tuesday's Iowa caucus, to perform a few songs to support the Vermont Democrat's campaign.
The rally was held at the University of Iowa Field House, where Vampire Weekend and Foster the People performed before Sanders delivered a speech to supporters.
Run The Jewels' Killer Mike was scheduled to attend, but according to Consequence of Sound, but canceled due to a death in the family.
Rapper Killer Mike has been an avid supporter of Sanders since the launch of his campaign, making public appearances with the senator and even taking him for soul food in Atlanta -- photos from the meal became a viral sensation.
Vampire Weekend hit the stage for the first time in almost two years, alongside Dirty Projectors' Dave Longstreth. The university's a capella group Hawkapellas were also on stage to assist with vocals.
The supergroup of sorts performed acoustic versions of "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa" and "Unbelievers" (at the 46:15 mark), before a moving version of "This Land is Your Land" (1:24 mark), which the audience joined in following Sanders' speech.
Vampire Weekend aren't the only musicians vocal about their support of Sanders -- alt-rock icons Red Hot Chili Peppers recently scheduled an appearance at a Bernie Sanders Benefit Concert on Feb. 5 at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles.
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