Speaking in Tongues - 20 Year Celebration at Strange Brew
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A gig held at Strange Brew on Friday 20th March. The event starts at 19:00.


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When Talking Heads emerged from the New York punk scene in the late 70s, it was soon clear that, although they shared that scene’s back-to-basics ethos, they were actually a very different affair to their punk peers. Their career was characterized by restless experimentation, but their core sound was defined by their spare-yet-funky guitar work and David Byrne’s distinctive yelping vocals – all propelled by the rock solid beats of Chris Frantz, and a peppering of percussion.

For this celebration of the band, the Tongues recreate the spectacle of Talking Heads at their peak, playing hits from ‘Stop Making Sense’, the seminal concert film, as well as groundbreaking albums like ‘Fear of Music’ and ‘Remain in Light’. The Tongues were formed in 2005 by two rabid Talking Heads fans, and have enlisted some of Bristol's finest funk players to refresh the ‘Heads classics with their tasty licks.

Come and join us for this mammoth celebration

Doors 19:00
Tickets £18/£20
Curfew 10PM

*Date Change Announcement*  

Due to diary error we've had to move the Speaking in Tongues 20 Year Celebration to Friday, March 20th instead of Saturday 21st. 

ALL SATURDAY 21ST TICKET HOLDERS, YOUR TICKETS WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO FRIDAY MARCH 20th

If you've bought tickets to Saturday's show and can no longer attend. You'll automatically qualify for a refund. 

For any refund queries, please contact [email protected]



Entry requirements: 18+

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