An Evening With David Byrne - Who Is the Sky Tour
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Friday, Sep 19, 2025 8pm
Location
Akron Civic Theatre
182 S Main St
Details
David Byrne is proud to announce Who Is the Sky?, his first new album since 2018’s acclaimed and award-winning American Utopia, out September 5 via Matador Records. Produced by Grammy-winner Kid Harpoon (Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus), the album’s 12 songs were arranged by members of New York’s Ghost Train Orchestra and feature musical friends old and new, including St. Vincent, Paramore’s Hayley Williams, The Smile drummer Tom Skinner, and American Utopia percussionist Mauro Refosco.
Led by the infectious single “Everybody Laughs,” the album is particularly cinematic, humorous, and joyful, often with a lesson baked in. “Everybody lives, dies, laughs, cries, sleeps and stares at the ceiling,” says Byrne. “Music can… hold opposites simultaneously.” He adds, “These songs are personal, but with David’s unique perspective on life in general,” notes Kid Harpoon.
Byrne will also return to the road with a brand new live show in support of Who Is the Sky?. The touring band will comprise 13 musicians, singers and dancers, including members of the American Utopia band, all of whom will be mobile throughout the set.
