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by Andy Morris | Photos by Press

The Roots and Perry Farrell to pay tribute to David Byrne

Carnegie Hall concert will also feature Rufus Wainwright and Beth Orton

 

David Byrne Tribute Concert set to feature The Roots and Perry Farrell

Photo: Press

The Roots, Perry Farrell and Rufus Wainwright are set to pay tribute to the music of David Byrne and Talking Heads in a special charity concert

Taking place at New York's Carnegie Hall on 23 March the event will also feature Steve Earle, Beth Orton, Bebel Gilberto, Sleigh Bells' Alexis Kraus, ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons and many more.

Tickets start at $48 and VIP experiences include a $10,000 ticket that will see you appear on stage with the ensemble for the final song.

The Music Of David Byrne and Talking Heads is the 11th charity concert organized by City Winery owner Michael Dorf, with all proceeds going towards music education programs for underprivileged youth. Previous concerts have paid tribute to Prince, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Elton John and Bruce Springsteen.

For those not in New York, David Byrne's musical with Fatboy Slim Here Lies Love runs until 31 January at London's National Theatre.

Below: Photos of David Byrne at the Royal Festival Hall

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