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Start Making Sense is a band dedicated to performing the music of Talking Heads. It is a tribute act, not the original group — so if you are looking for a live show that recreates Talking Heads' catalog, this is the kind of act the name refers to. The band's own site carries an endorsement from Bernie Worrell, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and keyboardist for both Talking Heads and Parliament/Funkadelic, who called the name appropriate and described the band as "a great representation of Talking Heads' music."

The name comes from a Talking Heads song

"Stop Making Sense" is the title of Talking Heads' landmark 1984 concert film and live album, directed by Jonathan Demme. The band name flips "Stop" to "Start" — a small change that signals the same source material while distinguishing the tribute act from the original film and record.

That wordplay matters for two reasons:

• Recognition. Anyone familiar with Talking Heads will connect the name to the concert film immediately.
• Clarity. The altered word keeps the tribute act from presenting itself as the original band or its official release.

What kind of act it is

A tribute or live-performance act performs the songs of another artist rather than its own original material. For Start Making Sense, that means the setlist draws on Talking Heads' body of work, and the appeal is hearing that catalog performed live.

This is different from:

Start Making Sense falls into the tribute category, with a single band as its focus.

Why the Bernie Worrell endorsement carries weight

Bernie Worrell was not a casual observer of Talking Heads. As a keyboardist, he played with the group and was a member of Parliament/Funkadelic, and he is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. His quote on the band's site — that the band "makes plenty of sense to me" and is "a great representation of Talking Heads' music" — is a credential from someone inside the original music's orbit, not a generic promotional line.

For a listener deciding whether a tribute act is worth seeing, that kind of endorsement is one of the few concrete signals available before a show.

How to decide if it's for you

• You'll likely enjoy it if you want to hear Talking Heads' songs performed live and value a connection to the original group's world.
• It may not be for you if you are looking for new original music, or if you specifically want to see surviving members of Talking Heads themselves.

The practical next step is to check the band's site for current show information and confirm the details that matter to you — date, venue, and setlist expectations — before buying a ticket.

Yes — by the most relevant available measure, Start Making Sense carries strong credibility as a Talking Heads tribute. The site's central endorsement comes from Bernie Worrell, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member who played keyboards for both Talking Heads and Parliament/Funkadelic. His quote calls the band "an appropriate title — Start Making Sense," says the band "makes plenty of sense to me," and describes it as "a great representation of Talking Heads' music."

That matters because Worrell isn't a casual observer. He performed with Talking Heads during the band's most expansive live era, so his praise speaks to both familiarity with the source material and an insider's standard for how it should sound.

Why Worrell's endorsement carries weight

Tribute bands are often judged by fans, but a nod from someone who shared a stage with the original act is a different category of validation. Worrell's dual role — Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Talking Heads keyboardist — means he can evaluate the band on:

• Fidelity to the recordings — whether the arrangements and textures match what Talking Heads actually played.
• Live energy — whether the performance captures the spirit of a Talking Heads show rather than just replaying tracks.
• Musicianship — whether the players can handle the band's layered, rhythm-driven material.

His quote addresses all three implicitly: he calls the band a "great representation" and urges listeners to "go check them out."

What the endorsement does and doesn't tell you

If your goal is to decide whether the band is worth seeing, the Worrell quote is a strong starting signal — but it's a single source. Pair it with the band's own show information and any listener accounts you can find before committing.

How to judge for yourself

1. Read the full quote in context on the band's site to see exactly what Worrell praised.
2. Check the band's live schedule and contact details so you know where and when you can actually see them.
3. Look for listener reactions — fan reviews and show recaps often describe accuracy and energy in ways a single quote can't.
4. Compare against your own priorities — if you want note-for-note replication, listen for that; if you want the feel of a Talking Heads show, weight energy and stage presence more heavily.

The bottom line

Start Making Sense has a credible claim to representing Talking Heads' music well, anchored by praise from Bernie Worrell — someone with both the Hall of Fame credentials and the firsthand Talking Heads experience to make that judgment meaningful. Treat it as a strong endorsement rather than a guarantee, and confirm the details of an actual show before you decide.

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.

Start Making Sense is a Talking Heads tribute band. Its repertoire centers on Talking Heads songs, and its live show is a concert-format performance of that material rather than a show built around original music. The clearest endorsement of how it interprets the catalog comes from Bernie Worrell, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and keyboardist for Talking Heads and Parliament / Funkadelic, who is quoted on the band's site saying the name is appropriate, that the band "makes plenty of sense" to him, and that it is "a great representation of Talking Heads' music."

What the band plays

The source material points to one defining characteristic: the setlist is Talking Heads music. That means audiences should expect the songs associated with the Talking Heads catalog rather than a mixed set of unrelated covers or the band's own compositions.

For anyone deciding whether to see them, the practical question is usually not "what genre is this" but "how close does it feel to the real thing." Worrell's quote is the most specific evidence available on that point, and it speaks directly to representation of the original music.

What the live show involves

Based on the available source, the live format is a concert performance. The site's own framing is a direct address to listeners — "To all you listeners..." — followed by an invitation to "go check them out." That tells you the experience is positioned as something to attend and hear live, not a studio project or a background music act.

What the source does not specify: venue types, set length, whether shows include visuals or costumes, ticket prices, or how to buy tickets. Those details would need to come from the band's current listings rather than from the description itself.

How they interpret the original material

Tribute acts sit somewhere between faithful reproduction and personal interpretation. Here, the only documented signal is Worrell's assessment that the band is a strong representation of Talking Heads' music. Because he played keyboards with Talking Heads himself, his comment carries more weight than a generic audience review — it is an endorsement from someone inside the original group's orbit.

What to expect, and what to verify

Who this is for

If you want to hear Talking Heads material performed live and you value an endorsement from someone who played in the original band, this act fits that interest. If you are looking for original music, a broader cover set, or a theatrical production with documented staging, the source does not describe any of that — you would need to confirm it before buying a ticket.