David Byrne

When the hippest art museum in town throws a concert in a sculpture garden under the summer sun we have only one option: Rejoice. If you’re going through Walker withdrawal, this year’s Rock the Garden street party will be therapeutic as an event where the “without walls” concept is in full effect. For the last decade, former Talking Heads front man David Byrne has explored the music of traditional cultures from around the globe, reinterpreting the sounds through modern electronics and his own eccentric sensibilities. Check out Rei Momo for a great example of the Byrne world style, or pick up his new album, Grown Backwards, with the Tosca Strings (who’ll back him up in concert), to see where he’s headed. Opening act Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra will get bodies swaying with deep afro-funk sounds in the tradition of Fela Kuti. Did we mention it’s outside? (612) 375-7622, www.walkerart.org