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Review 1 for David Byrne

5 / 5

David Byne burns down the house!

Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Jun 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The whole show! Although, I really loved The Great Curve because it is one of my favorites. @

Opening act(s): DeVotchKa was incredibly entertaining as well. @

Posted 07/16/2009

by LadyExotica

Location: Newport Beach

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This concert was incredible! It truly is a celebration of life and music when you see David Byrne perform. I saw the first show of the tour at The Greek Theatre in Hollywood and it was fabulous then. Now after touring for approximately 9 months he, his musicians, and the dance troupe are magnificent . David Byrne mixes his new music with his Talking Heads stuff in such a way that it just flows perfectly into each other building up into an incredible crescendo at the end . There was never a dull or boring moment where you wish he'd just sing his old stuff. It was very much like a broadway show. He has truly become one of the most entertaining rock performers of our time. I only hope he will finish off the tour with another few dates in the US because I will be there. I urge you all to go. Even if you are not a fan of his solo work, you must see this ever evolving musical genius as It is always a guaranteed amazing show!

Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Jun 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The whole show! Although, I really loved The Great Curve because it is one of my favorites. @

Opening act(s): DeVotchKa was incredibly entertaining as well. @

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Review 2 for David Byrne

5 / 5

David Byrne only gets better with age

Majestic Theatre Dallas @

- Dallas @

,TX @

- Sun, Jun 14, 2009 @

Posted 07/15/2009

by TreePeeplecom

Featured Review

No doubt a show that is not to be missed. High energy, innovative, and Mr. Byrne does not disappoint in his creative genius.

Majestic Theatre Dallas @

- Dallas @

,TX @

- Sun, Jun 14, 2009 @

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Review 3 for David Byrne

4 / 5

DB was the best!

McMenamins Bagdad Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Termites. Mia's step-dad! @

Posted 10/01/2009

by MamaVan7Cleef

Location: East County

DB and Mia Birk were absolutely fabulous! I started to droop just a bit after Mia. It was all great information and I was inspired to actually do more than just ride the trails or road rides (which I did last Sunday - Peach of a Century down in Salem). I wanted to haul my bike out of my van and ride off into the sunset! Portland has done so much for the bike culture, but I think Boulder, Colorado should have also been included as a possible example, along with Copenhagen and Amsterdam.

Anyway, thank you so much! Maybe a quick Q&A after each speaker before going on would have been beneficial.

Being on the "other side of 50" I am very excited to see so many "of us" out there riding! The Springwater Corridor Trail is unimposing and quite a nice ride. I just wish they would finish the last 2.5 miles to Boring!

McMenamins Bagdad Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Termites. Mia's step-dad! @

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Review 4 for David Byrne

2 / 5

wayyy too much $ for this venue!

McMenamins Bagdad Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: seeing David Byrne - not enough to sustain the entire venue. @

Posted 10/01/2009

by Anonymous

Location: Portland

It did include Byrne's book, but I would've rather paid less for the discussion and get the book on my own -since both my husband & I went, we don't need 2 books.....David Byrne was good, as was Mia Burk - but after that it droned on, repetitious - many people left early.

McMenamins Bagdad Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: seeing David Byrne - not enough to sustain the entire venue. @

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Review 5 for David Byrne

2 / 5

A bit of a let down.

McMenamins Bagdad Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When David Byrne presented his thoughts. @

Posted 10/01/2009

by RFClark

Location: Portland

First of all, when this event was first posted, it as advertised as a concert. It was not a concert. It was really a book promotion.
That part ended up being OK, because I like David Byrne, and I think his book is going to be good, but this event ended up going south.

It began with David Byrne talking for 15 minutes, presenting some slides and discussing the cities he has cycled through. His presentation was funny, and smart, and he got the crowd thinking about how much or how little our cities are built for cyclists.

The presenter after him was a good speaker, and her presentation as a big pat-on-the-back about how she has improved bicycling in Portland.

The last two presenters should not have even been presenting. Together, they wasted an hour and a half of our time, both saying basically the exact same things about how they love bicycling, and nothing about promoting the book, or city design and bicycle transportation.

There was supposed to be a Q and A at the end, but the last two clown presenters had wasted so much time talking about nothing of importance, that David Byrne was ready to leave right away, which he did, after saying "this took too long".

Over all, it was a let down, we were there to see David Byrne, not a cycling blogger and a transportation guy who hands out doughnuts to cyclists. They should not have been there.

McMenamins Bagdad Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When David Byrne presented his thoughts. @

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Review 6 for David Byrne

3 / 5

A bit misleading

McMenamins Bagdad Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Posted 10/01/2009

by rain2009

Location: Portland

It was wonderful to hear David Byrne speak about his experience at the national and global level re cycling. However, this event was promoted as a book signing; and unfortunately due to the panelists' excessive use of time, there was no time for a SINGLE question from the audience or a book signing following the panel. The other three panelists spoke far longer than Mr. Byrne about the local cycling culture in Portland, a topic with which the majority of the audience was already very familiar. Disappointing.

McMenamins Bagdad Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

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Review 7 for David Byrne

1 / 5

David Byrne - Book Tour A Letdown

McMenamins Bagdad Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The first ten minutes of the night when David Byrne actually spoke. @

Posted 10/01/2009

by chalmsky

Considering that the marquee read "David Byrne", one would think that the focus of the evening's presentation would be Mr. David Byrne. I was hoping for some insight into who he is, what turned him on to cycling, anecdotal stories, etc. David Byrne spoke for perhaps 10-15 minutes of the evening (which then lasted two hours). He spoke nothing of his book, and mainly sat while three other representatives of Portland's bike culture presented their perspectives and insight and data collected assessments of "where we're going and where we've been". I felt like I was attending a City Hall meeting. Unfortunately, that was not why I bought an almost 30 dollar ticket. I felt that the advertisement was misleading and that someone as iconic and fascinating as David Byrne could have offered the crowd more of himself through stories and book excerpts - or something.

McMenamins Bagdad Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The first ten minutes of the night when David Byrne actually spoke. @

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Review 8 for David Byrne

5 / 5

Too much fun!

Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Jun 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When all the white balls came flying down from the top of the stadium. Insanely beautiful and, well, just insanely fun! @

Posted 08/06/2009

by Frogette

Location: Sacramento, CA

David Byrne and his team of dancers and musicians are the real thing. So much effort was obviously put into the choreography of the show that you couldn't help but be bowled over. It was totally entertaining, fun, non-pretentious and everyone on the audience was dancing, even those who were far away. You just couldn't help yourself!

Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Jun 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When all the white balls came flying down from the top of the stadium. Insanely beautiful and, well, just insanely fun! @

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Review 9 for David Byrne

4 / 5

David Byrne is the same as he ever was :)

Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center - CMAC @

- Canandaigua @

,NY @

- Tue, Jun 2, 2009 @

Posted 08/05/2009

by ubermensch

Location: Albany, NY

I bought my tickets specifically for David Byrne. I was most familiar with his solo work, but his Eno collaboration pieces and his older stuff from Talking Heads days was unbelievable! Of course he was sporting his classic white suit, but all of his dancers/backup artists were sporting white and were quite acrobatic, even leapfrogging over Byrne himself! It blew my mind. Not much of an Ani fan, but it was worth sitting through her to get to the real deal :D

Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center - CMAC @

- Canandaigua @

,NY @

- Tue, Jun 2, 2009 @

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Review 10 for David Byrne

5 / 5

DAVID BYRNES Timeless talent

Red Rocks Amphitheatre @

- Morrison @

,CO @

- Sat, Jun 20, 2009 @

Opening act(s): OK not great @

Posted 07/30/2009

by SM50

Location: RED ROCKS, Colorado

Fabulous concert, love this venue, would see him again and again

Red Rocks Amphitheatre @

- Morrison @

,CO @

- Sat, Jun 20, 2009 @

Opening act(s): OK not great @

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Review 11 for David Byrne

5 / 5

Just Awesome

Red Rocks Amphitheatre @

- Morrison @

,CO @

- Sat, Jun 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When he wore the tutu. @

Opening act(s): Devotchka and they played beautifully. @

Posted 07/29/2009

by TLSmooth

Location: Denver, CO

David Byrne is awesome, plain & simple. He proved it again at Red Rocks this summer. He rocked relentlessly and gave me everything I came for as a fan. Don't be stupid, see David while you can.

Red Rocks Amphitheatre @

- Morrison @

,CO @

- Sat, Jun 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When he wore the tutu. @

Opening act(s): Devotchka and they played beautifully. @

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Review 12 for David Byrne

1 / 5

prepackaged uninvolving

Red Rocks Amphitheatre @

- Morrison @

,CO @

- Sat, Jun 20, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Devotchka was all kindsa awesome. Made my night! @

Posted 07/28/2009

by lmbjs

Location: Denver, CO

Even people who have always loved talking heads and/or david byrne only got excited toward the end when he played his hits. the stagey dancers were distracting more than artsy. i didn't think anything worked well that night even though it was technically well-planned and well-placed.

Red Rocks Amphitheatre @

- Morrison @

,CO @

- Sat, Jun 20, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Devotchka was all kindsa awesome. Made my night! @

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Review 13 for David Byrne

4 / 5

Same as it ever was

Red Rocks Amphitheatre @

- Morrison @

,CO @

- Sat, Jun 20, 2009 @

Posted 07/27/2009

by Gurs

Wow. David Byrne STILL rocks out. All the classic dances and moves. That concert was solid entertainment!

Red Rocks Amphitheatre @

- Morrison @

,CO @

- Sat, Jun 20, 2009 @

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Review 14 for David Byrne

5 / 5

Everything that Happens, David Byrne in Concert!

Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Jun 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: David Byrne putting on his moves ;) Miranda July bounding around :) Extra Action Marching Band coming down/up on stage :D and the BALLOONS!!! :D :D @

Opening act(s): uh, missed it but it was Devotchka @

Posted 07/25/2009

by 4vranna

Location: SF

Stellar performance by Byrne, he's got the greatest stage at the Berkeleys Greek Theater, too. The show was fantastic with his unfalerting voice, the backup singers were spot on and carried everything seamlessly. 5 stars go to Miranda July & Co with their endless dancing energy that was over the top and the encore after encore!! I was thrilled and ecstatic that Extra Action Marching Band came into the show for what seemed liked like the best mixup onstage. Cheers for such an entertaining performance from all the entertainers! xo

Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Jun 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: David Byrne putting on his moves ;) Miranda July bounding around :) Extra Action Marching Band coming down/up on stage :D and the BALLOONS!!! :D :D @

Opening act(s): uh, missed it but it was Devotchka @

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Review 15 for David Byrne

5 / 5

I love David Byrne!

Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Jun 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The marching band came out, balloons rolled in till they got to the stage and David, the dancers and band members sang and danced together! HOT! @

Setlist: Everything! It's seemed like he went in chronological order. @

Opening act(s): The older stuff followed by the later stuff and intermittent new stuff (that I had not heard before). @

Posted 07/24/2009

by Girlfriendbetter

Location: UC Berkeley

I had the best time at this concert and want to go to the next David Byrne concert as soon as one is scheduled. I danced my be-hind off and sang (and screamed in elation) until I lost my voice and I can't wait to do it again! When's the next concert?!?!

Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Jun 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The marching band came out, balloons rolled in till they got to the stage and David, the dancers and band members sang and danced together! HOT! @

Setlist: Everything! It's seemed like he went in chronological order. @

Opening act(s): The older stuff followed by the later stuff and intermittent new stuff (that I had not heard before). @

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Review 16 for David Byrne

5 / 5

Same as it ever was...AMAZING

Majestic Theatre Dallas @

- Dallas @

,TX @

- Sun, Jun 14, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Once in a Lifetime LIVE !!! @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 07/24/2009

by thatNOISE

Location: dallas,TX

David Byrne is an amazing performer!! If you were there then you know this.
You get the hits, the solo songs, and Eno/Byrne material that I didn't think you could play live. With a tight band and a dance troupe, the show was incredible!! Byrne established a intimate rapport w/ the crowd that continued throughout the entire show. The man seemed genuinely moved after the blistering version of the classic "Life During Wartime." Taking a few moments, he and the band seemed surprised and moved by the thunderous applause.
He introduced the band and the night continued...hope he comes back soon!
Great Show!!

Majestic Theatre Dallas @

- Dallas @

,TX @

- Sun, Jun 14, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Once in a Lifetime LIVE !!! @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 17 for David Byrne

5 / 5

David Byrne--Always amazing!!

Red Rocks Amphitheatre @

- Morrison @

,CO @

- Sat, Jun 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Burning down the house in pink tutus--loved it!! @

Opening act(s): I can't leave out Devotchka--another favorite band from my neck of the woods. We call that "double prizes" in our house. Awesome show! @

Posted 07/23/2009

by JLadybug

What an incredible show. David Byrne rocked in the beautiful backdrop of redrocks. His unique show was nothing less than inspiring. His artistic and obscurity for lyrics that somehow touch home was as usual spot-on. We made this a family event and for me to see my kids "singing along" was awesome.

Red Rocks Amphitheatre @

- Morrison @

,CO @

- Sat, Jun 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Burning down the house in pink tutus--loved it!! @

Opening act(s): I can't leave out Devotchka--another favorite band from my neck of the woods. We call that "double prizes" in our house. Awesome show! @

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Review 18 for David Byrne

5 / 5

David Byrne - great entertainer

Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Jun 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: He adds a little punch to his encore by having The Extra Action Marching Band march through the crowd and join in on Burning Down the House @

Posted 07/23/2009

by Musicpd

Location: Central CA

I have attended many concerts over the last 40 + years. David Byrne's show is among my top 5. I saw David Byrne for the first time just last year at San Francisco's Davies Hall. Everyone was on their feet dancing after the 3rd song, and they remained so for the duration of the show. This performance was in Berkeley and the crowd was only slightly less enthusiastic. Byrne masterminds not just a concert, but an entertainment experience by combining his band with three great young dancers. There are no explosions or great special effects and yet this concert just music that rocks and a show that is engaging from start through encore.

Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Jun 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: He adds a little punch to his encore by having The Extra Action Marching Band march through the crowd and join in on Burning Down the House @

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Review 19 for David Byrne

4 / 5

David looked tired...From 200' away

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Tue, Jun 23, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Like most of Mr. Byrnes songs and shows, they ebb and flow to a cressendo, No different here, IT JUST GOT BETTER AS IT WENT! @

Setlist: This is the key board players setlist, Portland 6/23/09, Strange Overtones, I Zimbra---Dancers, One Fine Day, Help me somebody, Houses in Motion 103, My big Nurse, My Big Hands---Dancers 89, Heaven, AIR, Life Is Long---Dancers, Cross Eyed & Painless-Natalie End, Born Under Punches, Once in a LifetDancers, LDW-Lily Ending, Feel My Stuff---Dancers 86, !st encore Take Me To The River, The Great Curve---Dancers 86, 2nd encore, Road To Nowhere, Burning down The House. Good-Bye and Thank You Portland! @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 07/22/2009

by Phenortner

Location: Portland, Oregon

This was the 7th time I, Have seen Mr. Byrne, And this show was perhaps his weakest.
I, Sat in the first balcony, like I, used to do 20 years ago, I, believe this contributed to the poor sound mix. I, should have opted for the floor, I, had those tix as well.
The dancers were good, perhaps very good, but they took something away from the music.
The sound mix for "I FEEL MY STUFF" was horrible,
The venue is exactly the same as the PARAMOUNT in SEATTLE, WA. 3000seats,
4-Balconies.

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Tue, Jun 23, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Like most of Mr. Byrnes songs and shows, they ebb and flow to a cressendo, No different here, IT JUST GOT BETTER AS IT WENT! @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 20 for David Byrne

5 / 5

David Byrne at the Greek

Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Jun 26, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Devotchka @

Posted 07/22/2009

by maccc

The show was awesome, he played a good mix of Talking Heads and solo songs, though I'm more of a Talking Heads fan. He played the big ones like Life During Wartime, Road to Nowhere, Burning Down the House, etc. but the one that really got me was Air. The drum tech told me David hadn't played that song in a show in over 20 years. There were three dancers along side him dancing and running around the stage. San Francisco's Extra Action Marching Band showed up at the end to play Road to Nowhere with a giant balloon drop. ugh I want to go back.

Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Jun 26, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Devotchka @

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