How to See Start Making Sense Live: Show Dates, Contact, and What to Expect

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Start Making Sense is a Talking Heads tribute band, and the site's own endorsement comes from Bernie Worrell — Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and keyboardist for Talking Heads and Parliament/Funkadelic — who called the name "appropriate" and said the band "makes plenty of sense to me, and is a great representation of Talking Heads' music." If you want to see them perform, the practical route is to find their upcoming dates through their official online channels, follow them there for announcements, and use the same channels to get in touch. The sections below cover what to look for and what a tribute show of this kind typically involves.

Where to Find Upcoming Show Dates

Tribute bands generally announce performances through a small set of channels rather than one central box office. Check these in order:

  • The band's official website — tour or shows pages are the most reliable source for confirmed dates and venue names.
  • Their social media profiles — Facebook, Instagram, and similar pages usually post date announcements, flyers, and last-minute changes.
  • The venue's own calendar — once you have a date and city, confirm details (doors time, age policy, ticketing) directly with the venue, since that's who controls entry.

Because schedules for touring tribute acts change frequently, treat any single listing as provisional until the venue confirms it.

How to Follow or Contact the Band

Following the band is what gets you early notice of new dates:

  1. Find their official profiles from links on their website.
  2. Follow or subscribe on the platforms they actually use — a band that posts mainly on one platform may rarely update others.
  3. Turn on notifications for that account if you don't want to miss on-sale announcements.

For direct contact — booking inquiries, press, or questions about a specific show — use the contact method the band publishes on its own site or profiles. Reach out to the venue instead if your question is about tickets, accessibility, or set times for a particular night.

What to Expect at a Live Show

Start Making Sense performs the music of Talking Heads, so expect a set built around that catalog rather than original material. Two things shape the experience:

  • The material — Talking Heads' range runs from stripped-down new wave to layered, funk-driven arrangements, which is why a keyboardist of Bernie Worrell's background is a meaningful endorsement for a tribute act.
  • The format — tribute shows are usually concert-style performances at clubs, theaters, or festivals rather than full theatrical productions, though this varies by booking.

If you're deciding whether to go, the useful check is whether you want to hear that catalog performed live by a dedicated tribute band. If you're specifically looking for original music or a different genre, this isn't that.

Quick Checklist Before You Go

  • Confirm the date and start time with the venue, not just the band's post.
  • Check the venue's ticketing link and age restrictions.
  • Verify the lineup or any special guest announcements close to the show date.
  • Save the band's social profile so you catch added dates in your area.

Common Snags

  • Outdated listings — third-party event aggregators often lag behind the band's own announcements.
  • No dates near you — touring tribute bands cover regions in cycles; following them is how you find out when they come back.
  • Unclear contact route — if the site doesn't show a booking address, the band's social profiles are usually the working channel.