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Experience monthly wine tastings, Afternoon Teas, & The Whiskey Club at The Ballantyne Charlotte. Open to the public with reservations required.
Experience monthly wine tastings, Afternoon Teas, & The Whiskey Club at The Ballantyne Charlotte. Open to the public with reservations required.
Friday, July 11, 2025 July 11, 2025 The Ballantyne
Same as it Ever Was: The Ultimate Talking Heads Tribute Experience at The AMP Ballantyne
Step into the innovative world of David Byrne and Talking Heads with "Same as it Ever Was," the premier tribute band bringing the iconic sounds of new wave and art rock to Charlotte. On Friday, July 11, 2025, at 5:30 PM, The AMP Ballantyne transforms into CBGB for an evening celebrating one of the most influential bands in rock history.
Experience the angular rhythms, cerebral lyrics, and unmistakable energy that made Talking Heads pioneers of the new wave movement. From the quirky brilliance of "Once in a Lifetime" to the Afrobeat-inspired grooves of "Remain in Light," this tribute performance captures every nuance of the band's evolutionary journey from punk pioneers to world music innovators.
The intimate setting of The AMP Ballantyne provides the perfect atmosphere for this celebration of art rock excellence. With meticulous attention to detail in both sound and visual presentation, "Same as it Ever Was" delivers an authentic recreation of the Talking Heads experience that defined an era and continues to influence artists today.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the genius of Talking Heads in Charlotte's premier intimate concert venue, where every seat offers an up-close encounter with the music that changed rock forever.