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Date / Showtime

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Show name

The Talking Dreads

Genre

  Reggae

Venue

Martyrs'

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Cost

$10

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Summary

Now this is something new.  A reggae take on the music of the Talking Heads.

What They Say

The Talking Heads hits – ‘Psycho Killer,’ ‘Burning Down the House,’ ‘This Must Be The Place’ and many more – re-imagined reggae/Caribbean style. The Talking Dreads is the brainchild of Jamaican born Mystic Bowie, best known as a vocalist of the Tom Tom Club, the hit side project of Talking Heads co-founders Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth. Authentic on so many levels, The Talking Dreads deliver iconic hits driven by joyous rhythms and jubilant island vibes.  “Reggae’s dance-inspiring, feel-good vibe is universal as are many of Talking Heads’ songs” – Mystic Bowie.  “The combination of classic Heads lyrics and caribbean/reggae rhythms is a total home run! Talking Dreads’ sound is tight, and everyone from the lead singer to the band members to the back up singers to the folks selling Talking Dreads merchandise is 100% professional. We had a blast the night of the show and we walked away with a definite bounce in our step. Can’t wait for the next stop on their tour. Definitely going back for more.“  “Yes yes y’all!” – Chris Frantz, Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club.

What We Say

Yearning for some reggae before the summer ends?  This could be just your thing.

Video

Just a short clip of how these guys operate.