Watch Justin Vernon Perform with The National, Defend Grammy Comments

Justin Vernon of Bon Iver joined The National last night on CBC Radio’s Q show in Toronto, Pitchfork points out. Vernon sang backing vocals on the song “Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks” from The National’s most recent album, High Violet.

An interview is also available from Vernon, where he discusses his recently published comments on his attitude toward Grammy awards and defends appearing in ads for Bushmills whiskey. You can watch Vernon’s interview and his appearance with The National below.

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