If you are looking for a great reason to get out on May 29, Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute at Cohoes Music Hall is exactly the kind of show that makes a Friday night feel special. This is one of those events where the combination of performer and setting really comes together into something worth planning around.
About Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute
Start Making Sense is a Talking Heads tribute band that has become one of the most popular tribute acts on the East Coast, regularly selling out venues with their faithful recreation of one of rock’s most innovative catalogs. The band captures the nervous energy, polyrhythmic grooves, and art-school cool that made the Talking Heads one of the most innovative bands of their era. Their shows are driven by the enduring appeal of David Byrne’s catalog and the band’s tight musicianship that does justice to complex, layered arrangements. The Talking Heads never play live anymore, which makes a quality tribute like Start Making Sense the only way to experience this music in a concert setting. If you have ever wanted to dance to these songs in a room full of like-minded fans, this is your chance.
The Venue
Cohoes Music Hall is one of the most delightful performance spaces in the Capital Region, a beautifully restored 19th-century theater with an intimate feel that makes every show special. The acoustics are excellent, and the sightlines from nearly every seat make you feel like you are part of the performance rather than watching from afar. The historic character of the building adds warmth to any show, and the surrounding blocks of Cohoes have dining spots worth checking out before the curtain goes up.
Tickets & Details
Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: $35–$40
Get tickets and start planning your evening. Shows like this tend to sell well, especially as the date gets closer, so securing your spot early is always the smart move if you know you want to go.
Shows like this remind me why I love covering live entertainment across Upstate New York. Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute at Cohoes Music Hall is the kind of event that brings people together for a genuinely good time. Put it on the calendar.