Who is playing Live at The Piece Hall 2026: New name announced to join David Byrne for gig in Halifax
Critically acclaimed musician Anna Calvi is joining David Byrne as his very special guest when he brings his world tour to Halifax this summer.
Announced on Monday, the former Talking Heads frontman and multi-award-winner will head to TK Maxx presents Live At The Piece Hall on Saturday July 18 as part of his Who Is The Sky? world tour, with alternative rock icon Anna Calvi today added to the line-up.
The two artists collaborated on Anna Calvi’s EP Strange Weather.
Tickets go on general sale at 10am Friday, February 6 from ticketmaster.co.uk.
Anna Calvi is a singer-songwriter, composer and virtuoso guitarist who has built a reputation as one of the most compelling and uncompromising artists of her generation.
She is a three-time Mercury Prize nominee and a BRIT Award nominee – recognition that reflects both her singular artistry and the sustained impact of her original work.
Born in Scotland and raised in Canada and America, David Byrne co-founded the multi-platinum selling band Talking Heads in New York in 1975.
As a solo artist he has collaborated with the likes of Brian Eno, Fatboy Slim, and X-Press 2.
He has received an Oscar, Golden Globe, GRAMMY and Tony awards, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame as part of Talking Heads.
Byrne released his latest album Who Is The Sky? in September – featuring Hayley Williams, St. Vincent and The Smile’s Tom Skinner. New single T-shirt, co-written with his longtime friend and collaborator Brian Eno followed in November.