L.A. Times - Entertainment — In 1984, director Jonathan Demme took a detour from the quirky comedies and intense dramas that were beginning to define him so that he could indulge his fascination with rock 'n' rollers. The result, "Stop Making Sense," remains one of the best band... more info

Stereogum — No matter his level of recognition, David Byrne is forever a guy about town. I’ve brushed past him in the East Village, seen him ride a bike by the Williamsburg Bridge, and the night before flying to Austin for SXSW, I ended up eating dinner next t... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photo: Swans in Chicago in 2014 (more by Brigid Gallagher) You can browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight's shows, but here are some highlights... Belle Mare, Floating Compass @ Cameo London native Amelia Bushell and Thomas... more info

Nialler9 — Skelocrats will return with a new album Bella Bella later this month with a stronger melodic swing to their music. In January ‘Lyin’ Eyes‘ gave us our first preview and ‘Zirconium Heart’ further cements it which the band say is akin “new... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Michael Dorf's annual charity tribute concert is coming up at Carnegie Hall (3/23) which this year is a tribute to Talking Heads and David Byrne, featuring house band Antibalas with appearances by Rufus Wainwright, Steve Earle, Sharon Jones, Amanda..... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photo: Sharon Jones at The Apollo in 2014 (more by PSquared) As discussed, Michael Dorf's annual charity tribute concert at Carnegie Hall (3/23) honors Talking Heads / David Byrne this year, and since we last spoke, more artists have been... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — This is making the rounds…and for good reason. Talking Heads performing live at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, NJ, Fall of 1980, in support of the just released Remain In Light. Related: Talking Heads :: Live In Rome, 1980 (Full Concert) more info

Stereogum — On March 23rd, an assortment of musicians will gather at Carnegie Hall to celebrate the work of David Byrne and the Talking Heads. The initial lineup includes: Perry Farrell, The Roots, Bebel Gilberto, Steve Earle, Rufus Wainwright, O.A.R., Alexis Kr... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Steve Earle in Austin, 2011 (more by Tim Griffin) We reported before that Michael Dorf's annual charity tribute concert at Carnegie Hall (on 3/23) will feature the music of Talking Heads and David Byrne, and that Bebel Gilberto would be... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — David at William Onyeabor tribute @ BAM (more by Chris La Putt) Every year, City Winery founder Michael Dorf presents a tribute show at Carnegie Hall to benefit NYC music education programs. Last year was Paul Simon. This year will be a tribute t... more info