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David Byrne writes second musical - Former Talking Heads leader David Byrne is going for a second round in the musical theater.In 2010 …
David Byrne writes second musical

Former Talking Heads leader David Byrne is going for a second round in the musical theater.In 2010, Byrne and Fatboy Slim released the original …

May 20, 2016
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David Byrne celebrated by 6 Music - This August, as he returns to the UK to curate Southbank Centre's Meltdown festival, BBC Radio 6 …
David Byrne celebrated by 6 Music

This August, as he returns to the UK to curate Southbank Centre's Meltdown festival, BBC Radio 6 Music celebrates David Byrne with a series of …

August 2, 2015
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David Byrne to curate Meltdown - David Byrne will curate 2015's Meltdown Festival at Southbank Centre. The festival, now in its 22nd …
David Byrne to curate Meltdown

David Byrne will curate 2015's Meltdown Festival at Southbank Centre. The festival, now in its 22nd year, will take place in August (17-28) and Byrne …

February 13, 2015
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David Byrne to be o be honored - David Byrne will be honored to benefit music education.For the twelfth year, Michael Dorf, founder …
David Byrne to be o be honored

David Byrne will be honored to benefit music education.For the twelfth year, Michael Dorf, founder of City Winery, will present a tribute to …

December 18, 2014
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David Byrne and Alicia Keys team up for charity concert - David Byrne and Alicia Keys are teaming up to perform for the Black Ball fundraiser for Keep …
David Byrne and Alicia Keys team up for charity concert

David Byrne and Alicia Keys are teaming up to perform for the Black Ball fundraiser for Keep a Child Alive in New York.The show, which will also …

October 15, 2014
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David Byrne publishes Brian Eno email on 'ethnic cleansing' in Palestine

David Byrne has published an email sent by Brian Eno in which he strongly criticises the United States for their refusal to act during …

July 31, 2014
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David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's 'Here Lies Love' a winner - David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's musical, Here Lies Love, came home the big winner at Sundays Lortel …
David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's 'Here Lies Love' a winner

David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's musical, Here Lies Love, came home the big winner at Sundays Lortel Awards for Off-Broadway productions despite missing …

May 6, 2014
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David Byrne to release 'Here Lies Love' cast recording - Nonesuch Records will release the cast recording of David Byrne's Here Lies Love on May 12, 2014. …
David Byrne to release 'Here Lies Love' cast recording

Nonesuch Records will release the cast recording of David Byrne's Here Lies Love on May 12, 2014. The recording features music by David Byrne and …

April 10, 2014
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David Byrne to revive 'Here Lies Love' for Philippines benefit - With the extreme damage that was done to the Philippines by the recent typhoon, it is only natural …
David Byrne to revive 'Here Lies Love' for Philippines benefit

With the extreme damage that was done to the Philippines by the recent typhoon, it is only natural that David Byrne raise money for relief efforts …

November 19, 2013
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David Byrne and St. Vincent give away EP - David Bryne and St. Vincent, who came together for one of last year's best albums, Love This Giant …
David Byrne and St. Vincent give away EP

David Bryne and St. Vincent, who came together for one of last year's best albums, Love This Giant, are sharing the wealth of their creative joining …

May 29, 2013
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David Byrne and Fatboy Slim win Obie - Here Lies Love, a concept album about the life of former Philippines first lady Imelda Marcos …
David Byrne and Fatboy Slim win Obie

Here Lies Love, a concept album about the life of former Philippines first lady Imelda Marcos written by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, was adapted for …

May 23, 2013
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David Byrne & St. Vincent announce UK dates - David Byrne & St. Vincent have announced details of a long-awaited European tour, their first since …
David Byrne & St. Vincent announce UK dates

David Byrne & St. Vincent have announced details of a long-awaited European tour, their first since releasing their collaborative album, Love This …

March 6, 2013
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David Byrne On Tour: How Music Works - David Byrne will visit the UK this month for a series of special events based around the themes in …
David Byrne On Tour: How Music Works

David Byrne will visit the UK this month for a series of special events based around the themes in his new book, How Music Works, in which …

October 9, 2012
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David Byrne & St. Vincent premiere 'Weekend In The Dust' album today - David Byrne & St. Vincent are previewing their new album, 'Love This Giant' (Tuesday, Sept. 11 …
David Byrne & St. Vincent premiere 'Weekend In The Dust' album today

David Byrne & St. Vincent are previewing their new album, 'Love This Giant' (Tuesday, Sept. 11, 4AD), with an exclusive stream of "Weekend in …

July 31, 2012
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David Byrne and Fatboy Slim musical to make New York premier - David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's Here Lies Love is scheduled to make its New York city debut at …
David Byrne and Fatboy Slim musical to make New York premier

David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's Here Lies Love is scheduled to make its New York city debut at The Public Theater in April 2013.The musical, which …

April 11, 2012
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David Byrne and Caetano Veloso live album samples released - A 2004 Carnegie Hall live performance by David Byrne and Caetano Veloso finally gets a release and …
David Byrne and Caetano Veloso live album samples released

A 2004 Carnegie Hall live performance by David Byrne and Caetano Veloso finally gets a release and samples go up online.Talking Heads frontman David …

March 14, 2012
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David Byrne and Andrew Bird to perform 'bedroom gigs' for Sounds from a Room - Internationally renowned musicians to perform live from A Room for London throughout 2012.Sounds …
David Byrne and Andrew Bird to perform 'bedroom gigs' for Sounds from a Room

Internationally renowned musicians to perform live from A Room for London throughout 2012.Sounds from a Room is Artangel's year long programme of …

January 25, 2012
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David Byrne inspired by Sufjan Stevens - Former Talking Heads singer David Byrne was influenced by Chicago singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens …
David Byrne inspired by Sufjan Stevens

Former Talking Heads singer David Byrne was influenced by Chicago singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens when it came time to bringing dancers into his …

May 31, 2011
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David Byrne adds vocals on Arcade Fire’s deluxe Suburbs - More details emerge about Arcade Fire's Deluxe Edition, including guest vocals from David Byrne.We …
David Byrne adds vocals on Arcade Fire’s deluxe Suburbs

More details emerge about Arcade Fire's Deluxe Edition, including guest vocals from David Byrne.We previously revealed a couple of tidbits about …

May 12, 2011
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David Byrne 'Ride Rise Roar' screening and Q&A via Satellite - hmvcurzon WIMBLEDON is pleased to bring you 'Ride Rise Roar', a documentary profiling the lead …
David Byrne 'Ride Rise Roar' screening and Q&A via Satellite

hmvcurzon WIMBLEDON is pleased to bring you 'Ride Rise Roar', a documentary profiling the lead vocalist of 'Talking Heads', David Byrne …

January 7, 2011
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David Byrne sues Florida governor - David Byrne is suing Florida Governor Charlie Crist, claiming that he used Talking Heads track …
David Byrne sues Florida governor

David Byrne is suing Florida Governor Charlie Crist, claiming that he used Talking Heads track 'Road To Nowhere' without permission in a campaign …

May 25, 2010
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David Byrne turns venue into instrument - DAVID BYRNE is going to turn a London music venue into a giant musical instrument.The former …
David Byrne turns venue into instrument

DAVID BYRNE is going to turn a London music venue into a giant musical instrument.The former Talking Heads singer will attach mechanical devices to …

July 29, 2009
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David Byrne nearly ran down Paris Hilton - DAVID BYRNE has revealed that he nearly ran down Paris Hilton.The Talking Heads star said he was on …
David Byrne nearly ran down Paris Hilton

DAVID BYRNE has revealed that he nearly ran down Paris Hilton.The Talking Heads star said he was on his bike in Manhattan when he almost crashed into …

July 20, 2009
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David Byrne European tour dates - David Byrne will embark on a European tour starting March 9. The tour, titled "David Byrne, Songs …
David Byrne European tour dates

David Byrne will embark on a European tour starting March 9. The tour, titled "David Byrne, Songs of David Byrne and Brian Eno," will feature Byrne …

October 8, 2008
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David Byrne and Brian Eno pair up - David Byrne and Brian Eno have paired up for their first record together as co-writers since …
David Byrne and Brian Eno pair up

David Byrne and Brian Eno have paired up for their first record together as co-writers since the highly influential and critically acclaimed 1981 …

July 29, 2008
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David Byrne returns to Europe for gigs - The former Talking Heads frontman, David Byrne, is returning to Europe for a second series of …
David Byrne returns to Europe for gigs

The former Talking Heads frontman, David Byrne, is returning to Europe for a second series of concerts next month.Included in his tour will be …

June 18, 2004
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David Byrne adds British and European tour dates - David Byrne has added five further UK dates to his forthcoming tour, along with confirming a number …
David Byrne adds British and European tour dates

David Byrne has added five further UK dates to his forthcoming tour, along with confirming a number of European dates.The former Talking Heads singer …

February 5, 2004
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David Byrne turns his hand

David Byrne has never been afraid to experiment, seasoning his solo albums with South American and African rhythms. On his new album, Grown …

January 30, 2004