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David Byrne Talks
October 9th, 2008 by Doug Harr

David Byrne played Davies Symphony Hall Tuesday night in San Francisco. This show focused on his work with Brian Eno, including the first three Talking Heads recordings, and solo work, most notably their excellent new release “Everything That Happens Will Happen Today“. Right off let me say that this was a very inspirational show, delivered with incredible energy, and built from a perfect selection of songs. From the first track, members of the audience began migrating down the ailes up to the front of the stage to dance. By the fifth track, a slow burner from the “Remain in Light” album called “Houses in Motion”, the rest of the audience were on their feet.  And then something happened which is rare - at the end of that song, the entire audience cheered so vigorously, and for so long, that the band was actually taken aback and had to pause the show for about two minutes (which seemed like an eternity!) to let the roar subside. Chills. Cool, still avant garde, and highly recommended - if this comes your way don’t miss it!