David Byrne

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

David Byrne is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 1% of all live performers. Based on 202 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that David Byrne is rated as a phenomenal live performer, outstanding in almost every aspect. David Byrne concert reviews describe live shows and performances as artful, amazing, dynamic, memorable, joyous, innovative, and maximalist.

How long are their concerts?

How long are David Byrne concerts? David Byrne concerts usually last from one and a half hours to up to over two hours long.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book David Byrne? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for David Byrne range from $70,000 - $500,000, with David Byrne's current estimated booking fee to be around $300,000.

On tour

Benedum Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States (September 16); Mershon Auditorium, Columbus, United States (September 17); Akron Civic Center Theatre, Akron, OH, United States (September 19); Proctor's, Schenectady, NY, United States (September 21); Landmark Theatre, Syracuse, United States (September 23); Landmark Theatre, Syracuse, United States (September 23); Landmark Theatre, Syracuse, United States (September 23); Shea's Performing Arts Centre, Buffalo, United States (September 25); The Anthem, Washington, D.C., United States (September 27); Radio City Music Hall, New York, United States (September 30); Boch Center Wang Theatre, Boston, United States (October 4); Boch Center Wang Theatre, Boston, United States (October 4); Altria Theater, Richmond, United States (October 14); Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA, United States (November 17)

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Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Dumbarton, United Kingdom (5/14/1952)

Bio

David Byrne (Dumbarton, Scotland, May 14, 1952) was a founding member and principal songwriter of the American New Wave band Talking Heads, which was active between 1975 and 1991. Since then, Byrne has released his own solo recordings and worked with various media including film, photography, opera, and non-fiction.

Has Performed With

St Vincent, Kimbra, Benjamin Clementine

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

NME (UK)

January 6, 2020

100

David Byrnes American Utopia remains a staggering live show – and with new surroundings and renewed message, it continues to be an unreplicable musical experience

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The Cosmic Clash (USA)

November 21, 2019

David Byrne's American Utopia

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Glide Magazine (USA)

October 1, 2019

David Byrne’s American Utopia may have started as an outdoor summer tour, but it returned to Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre modified, improved and ready for Broadway.

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The Music (Australia)

November 25, 2018

It’s a minimalist backdrop for a maximalist show.

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Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)

November 25, 2018

100

David Byrne live: A finely tuned machine that cranks out pure joy

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The Music (Australia)

November 24, 2018

This is confronting theatre.

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Thomas Bleach (Australia)

November 22, 2018

As the dark clouds surrounding Brisbane decided to come together for a little electrical summer storm, the roads heading down to the Gold Coast became stand-still as some emergency roadworks created a frustrating intermittence.

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