Entertainment
David Byrne brings 'Who Is the Sky?' tour to Hollywood Bowl ahead of 70mm concert film
The musician staged the first of two Los Angeles amphitheater shows with a 13-member ensemble as his extensive tour nears its conclusion.
The short version
- David Byrne played the first of two shows at the Hollywood Bowl before an audience of 17,500 people.
- The 'Who Is the Sky?' production features an untethered 13-person ensemble of musicians and dancers using wireless equipment and LED visual staging.
- Director Brady Corbet recently captured dates from the roughly 140-show tour in 70mm for an upcoming feature film.
Key facts
- David Byrne performed before an audience of 17,500 at the Hollywood Bowl for the first of two scheduled weekend concerts.[Variety]
- Director Brady Corbet filmed shows from Byrne's roughly 140-date tour in 70mm for an upcoming feature film.[Variety]
- The performance incorporated a 13-person ensemble consisting of wireless musicians and dancers dressed in matching orange jumpsuits.[Variety]
- The event featured opening acts by step dance group Stroll Groove and the USC Trojan Marching Band.[Variety]
- The setlist featured Talking Heads tracks, including the opening song 'Heaven' and the encore 'Everybody’s Coming to My House.'[Variety]
What remains uncertain
- Details regarding the release timeline and distribution plans for Brady Corbet's 70mm concert film have not been disclosed.[Variety]