eFestivals Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 Just now, billum said: He doesn't *actually* say he won't, only that "I'm not interested in that [reuniting Talking Heads as a nostalgia thing]", to which I choose to append "yet" Yeah, but there's more to him than his words, and his words match that more of him. I can't see it happening. He's someone always looking to explore the next thing rather than look back or repeat, and what he says there just underlines that. And while he's probably not dripping in money he probably has all that he needs for what he wants to do plus plenty left over, so I can't see money tempting him either. I'd say he probably considers his art as more important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Lawn Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 It's never really been on the cards though has it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 11 hours ago, GETOFFAMYLAWN said: It's never really been on the cards though has it? I'd thought till a year or two ago that Chris and Tina wouldn't have been interested, but a year or so ago there was some fake "they've reformed" news, and around that there were comments from the other three (not Byrne) that they'd be up for it. Because (as far as I'm aware) it's the other three who have reason to be pissed off with Byrne and not the other way around (Byrne is reputed to have claimed songs for himself that they all wrote) that made me think it might happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalon_Fields Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 I see that Laura Mvula is on the tour with David Byrne, I’m pleased with that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billum Posted February 5, 2018 Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 On 2/3/2018 at 7:05 AM, eFestivals said: I'd thought till a year or two ago that Chris and Tina wouldn't have been interested, but a year or so ago there was some fake "they've reformed" news, and around that there were comments from the other three (not Byrne) that they'd be up for it. After the Tom Tom Club set on West Holts I asked Chris & Tina about coming back to Glasto with Talking Heads, and they were totally up for it, but complained that David was the one who just wasn't interested at all. He was on the Today prog last week saying exactly the same thing, but of course he *could* be putting this all out there so that someone (Coachella?) offers really silly money for him to do it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memory Man Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 If money was a motivator they'd have done it by now. he obviously doesnt need the money and has loads of other artistic projects on. Thats not to say it would never happen but he just doesnt seem motivated by money and is clearly more about the artistry. Highly commendable in my opinion although i'd love to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) support for Byrne's tour have been announced. For the UK dates it's Laura Mvula. Edited February 23, 2018 by eFestivals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 So anyone else go David Byrne in London last night? Thought it was bloody brilliant - Byrne's performance flawless, so many Talking Heads songs thrown into the mix, "Lazy" getting an outing... and that's before you factor in the amazing band, choreography, costumes, lighting, set etc. Really can't praise it enough and I'm not even a huge fan. One of the few gigs I've been to lately where the audience was completely rapt throughout as well, no one was talking and everyone was into it. Five stars all round. I know he's touring again in October which is still a way off June, but any chance of an appearance at next year's fest? West Holts seems ideal to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 20 minutes ago, Zoo Music Girl said: any chance of an appearance at next year's fest? West Holts seems ideal to me. I saw the show on Sunday. It's a great show, but I've preferred earlier tours for a tighter sound and the set-lists. I suspect there might be some issues with the staging of that show on many festival stages, as it needs a stage of a particular size (so Byrne said on 6music yesterday). I'd guess West Holts is too small - or at least, it probably is with everything else it needs to be doing as a festival stage. The Pyramid and Other probably aren't. I also suspect he's waaaay out of West Holts budget at the moment (some of the arena show prices for October are shocking). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, eFestivals said: I saw the show on Sunday. It's a great show, but I've preferred earlier tours for a tighter sound and the set-lists. I suspect there might be some issues with the staging of that show on many festival stages, as it needs a stage of a particular size (so Byrne said on 6music yesterday). I'd guess West Holts is too small - or at least, it probably is with everything else it needs to be doing as a festival stage. The Pyramid and Other probably aren't. I also suspect he's waaaay out of West Holts budget at the moment (some of the arena show prices for October are shocking). Had a feeling you might say all of that with regards Glasto Ah well. As a first-timer to his live shows, as I say, I was hugely impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Zoo Music Girl said: As a first-timer to his live shows, as I say, I was hugely impressed. it's much more of a show than he's done on earlier tours, although there's always a lot of thought gone into them, with some theatrics/dancers/etc. I was thinking he might struggle to sell those arena shows, but with the rave reviews he's getting I guess they'll sell OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 I just had a look at what was left at the Glasgow gig and there's still good availability - pretty sweet seats went straight into my basket when I hit Best Available. So I guess I'm off to see Dumbarton Dave. Hope he does Pyscho Killer Kest Ke Say. Only one I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Hope he does Pyscho Killer Kest Ke Say. Only one I know. not in the set list for the current tour. Thank God. Nor is (as said to me at the Brum gig) "The Road To Dudley". Thank God. He plays the decent songs instead. And he has a shitlong list to choose from. Like this. Or even like this (which works particularly well with the current show setup, imagine a samba version) Edited June 21, 2018 by eFestivals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 No fair. Next you'll be telling me he wont be doing any neo-classical pieces on the building's heating pipes. Joking aside, it looks like I'll need to check out the new album. The only solo albums I'm really familiar with are Bush of Ghosts and Rei Momo and it looks like he's leaving them both alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: it looks like I'll need to check out the new album. i wouldn't bother rushing to do that. It's got a couple of decent tracks, but the rest I'd say class as below average for his solo stuff (and much of that is average anyway). The show is good tho, and definitely worth seeing. The wife wasn't particularly bothered about going, but came out gushing about the show, and thought the whole thing much better than when I've forced ( ) her to see him on earlier tours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 Yay! I'm pretty excited for it. I'd also been thinking of not bothering on the chance of Glasto next year, but fuck it. Worst case scenario is I'll see it twice. * pounding clipboard * Byrne! Byrne! Byrne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 just had these review links put in front of me from a newsletter I get - both are 5 stars. https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/music/david-byrne-review-talking-heads-star-gives-audience-s-brains-a-polish-a3867336.html https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/what-to-listen-to/david-byrne-hammersmith-apollo-review/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 Think Ill go to the Dublin gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 I think he needs to attract the curious and the box-tickers (I include myself in both those categories) to have a hope of filling some of these venues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: I think he needs to attract the curious and the box-tickers (I include myself in both those categories) to have a hope of filling some of these venues i agree, tho the hype the tour has been getting the last few days is likely to help a fair bit i reckon. I looked at Cardiff at the weekend and it was about half sold out. It's about 2/3rds now .... so that's just caused me to buy. At least Cardiff is closer than Brum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodiles Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 I went to Manchester on Monday it was absolutely brilliant can't imagine I'll see better gig this year and will be going again in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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