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Talking Heads frontman David Byrne is ready to burn down the house in Richmond

  • David Byrne will begin his world tour on September 14, 2025, in Providence, Rhode Island, with a performance at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, and will include a scheduled concert at Richmond's Altria Theater on October 14.
  • The tour follows the September 5 release of Byrne's new album Who Is the Sky?, his first solo album in seven years with collaborations from artists like St. Vincent and Hayley Williams.
  • Byrne will perform with a 13-member live band featuring musicians and dancers, many from his American Utopia ensemble, who will remain mobile to ensure a dynamic experience.
  • Byrne stated, "At my age, there's a 'don't give a s*** about what people think' attitude that kicks in," reflecting his personal creative freedom on the album.
  • The tour's extensive schedule includes North America in 2025 and Europe, Australia, and New Zealand in 2026, suggesting a broad promotion of Byrne's latest work and sustained global interest.
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The 73-year-old British musician returns with “Who Is the Sky”, an album of new songs to be released in September, and a world tour possibly bringing him to Latin America in 2026

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David Byrne, legend of popular music, announced on June 10, Who Is the Sky?, his new album since the acclaimed and award-winning American Utopia in 2018. The album was produced by Grammy Kid Harpoon winner (Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus), while his 12 songs were arranged by members of the New York camera set Ghost Train Orchestra. The album includes collaborations such as those of St. Vincent (with whom he already worked on the album Love this Giant…

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WTVR broke the news in Richmond, United States on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
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