Chimes of Freedom - The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International
Amnesty is streaming all 76 tracks, including Elvis Costello's version of "License To Kill", on their Facebook page.
Elvis Costello & The Imposters Announce West Coast Dates on Spinning Songbook Tour
Elvis Costello & the Imposters today announce new West Coast dates for the unpredictable, uninhibited Spectacular Spinning Songbook tour in 2012
Elvis Costello Reinvents The Wheel! 2012 'Revolver' Spring UK Tour
Elvis Costello will bring the ‘Spectacular Spinning Songbook’ to the UK and Ireland in May 2012. Opening on the 9th in Dublin, the tour concludes in Basingstoke on the 27th of May.An overture of five uninterrupted rock and roll tunes announces Elvis Costello & the Imposters to the...
25 things to look forward to in 2012 - The Irish Times
The Irish Times - December 31, 2011
6 Elvis Costello and the Imposters -
O2, Dublin
Our correspondent's list of best St. Louis concerts of the year
1. Elvis Costello & the Imposters at the Pageant, July 1 2011.
Red Cotton
It’s only money
It’s only numbers
National Ransom
Woe betide all this hocus pocus
They’re running us ragged at the first attempt
The Scarlet Tide
“Man goes beyond his own decision
Gets caught up in the mechanism
A Voice In The Dark
“King’s reign beneath umbrellas
Hide pennies down in cellars
American Gangster Time
“Next week there’ll be some fashionable new sin
For each harlot and each puritan
Elvis Costello & The Imposters Bring the Spinning Songbook Back to LA
Elvis Costello is proud to announce the return of the “Spectacular
Spinning Songbook” to Los Angeles on the heels of 2 triumphant sold out
shows at LA's famed Wiltern Theatre last spring.
"Let's make things sparkling clear"
We at www.elviscostello.com find ourselves unable to recommend “The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook” as the price appears to be either a misprint or a satire.All our attempts to have this number revised have been fruitless so we are taking the following unusual step.If you want...
Steal This Record
A Pastoral Address From The Right Reverend Jimmy Quickly
Elvis Costello & the Imposters Reveal Plans for More Spinning Songbook in 2012
Elvis Costello and the Imposters today announce the first SpectacularSpinning Songbook dates of 2012 with shows in the SoutheastUS this April. Stay tuned for more Spinning Songbook dates coming soon.The tour hit more than 30 cities in 2011, garnering acclaim at everyturn –...
"Elvis Costello In Antwerp: "Sonic Youth reminding noise-version of 'Watching The Detectives""
DeMorgan.be: Bart Steenhaut: 10th November 2011.Halverwege zijn al maanden uitverkochte concert in de Elisabethzaal doetElvis Costello een bekentenis. "Het nummer dat ik nu ga spelen haat ikécht", zegt hij. Wat volgt is een bloedstollende versie van 'Everyday IWrite The Book', een van...
"Like A Broken Bassoon" - Touched For The Very First Time
Berliner Morgenpost: 8th November 2011.It's the ultimate test for a musician, when he introduces himself without a band to his fans. Elvis Costello mastered the challenge of Germany in his only concert bravura. With changing guitars he entertained the more than 3000 listeners in the Tempodrom in Berlin...
Six Guitars And A Hat: Elvis Costello Shines At The Vienna Konzerthaus
"For our German-speaking readers: Rave Notices For Vienna Concert Hall Show"
"The All These Strangers Tour"
"In his generous set – I counted 25 songs and it runs 25 minutes over – the highlights include an exquisite, stripped-down "Good Year for the Roses", sung like it belongs in a David Lynch/Wim Wenders film, a suitably vicious ("though it nearly took a miracle to get...
Al Kooper on "When Green Eyes Turn Blue"
Who knew when I was enjoying “Tiny Steps,” “Alison,” and “So Like Candy” that THAT guy could sing like THIS?
"Monster Went And Ate My Red 2"
Elvis Costello sings "Monster Went And Ate My Red 2" with Sesame Street's Elmo and Cookie Monster. Episode "Baby Bear's Doll" which Airs on PBS Kids on Friday 21st October.
'Sesame Street's' latest victim: Elvis Costello
Los Angeles Times: Todd Martens: 18th October, 2011It's never too early to get the young'uns comfortable with the idea that at some point between the ages of 15 and 20 a significant other will most likely instill in them a lesson in absolutely brutal heartbreak.So when some folks in The Times' office...
Exclusive performance of Elvis Costello's "Jimmie Standing in the Rain"
Exclusive performance of Elvis Costello's “Jimmie Standing in the Rain” now available on the T Bone Presents The Speaking Clock Revue album, which is the Amazon MP3 “Daily Deal” – Get it today for only $3.99! In October 2010, T Bone Burnett organized an impressive...
"Get Well Hubert"
Best wishes for a speedy recovery go to Hubert Sumlin who recently joined us at the Wellmont Theatre, Montclair for a run of songs that he first performed with Howlin’ Wolf. Hubert’s spirit and humour are undimmed by less robust health and it was a gas for us to share the stage...
The Last Revolution 2011
We cannot close here without tipping our hat to Hubert Sumlin who joined us at the Wellmont Theatre, Montclair for a run of songs that he first performed with Howlin’ Wolf.
The Last Revolution 2011
So, as we say farewell to the Spectacular Spinning Songbook for the year of 2011, we’d like to thank all of those who attended, span, swung the hammer and tripped the light fantastic…I would especially like to thank the Imposters both for their remarkable playing and for being sterling fellows,...
The Romance of Travel
It says much about how far we’ve traveled from those heady days of flying on Pan-Am, Braniff and Allegeny Airlines, that a curling iron or Alexander Graham Bell’s less attached cousin could be mistaken for a “suspicious object” and cause such a fright. The Imposters were on their...
Elvis Costello Rocks the Keith
Huntington News: 10th October, 2011Huntington, WV (HNN) - Arriving in Huntington 20 minutes before show time, British music icon Elvis Costello once again proved the value of the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center and the Marshall Artists Series. Costello and his band almost did not make their...
Elvis At The Wellmont
Baristanet: Erika Bleiberg: 6th October, 2011"One of my favorite moments — and I was in good company in my appreciation, based on the cheering — was when he was alone on the stage and stepped away from the microphone. Costello’s vocals carried unassisted through the venue, and...
What goes around comes around better for Elvis Costello
Cliffview Pilot.com: Jerry Demarco: 6th October, 2011:The diabolical “I Want You” smoldered, as it should, building in vicious intensity, with Costello jack-hammering the guitar and Pete Thomas – as muscular and lightning-fast as ever -- snapping the skins. It was almost as if John...
"The Imposters are on point to deliver a killer show, and they're doing it on a nightly basis"
Hippiesaredead.com: 4th October, 2011The highlight of the evening came when Costello invited the crowd to leave the venues seating chary behind and rush the stage. Only at that point did it truly come together and feel like a rock show. Surrounded by an adoring fanbase, the band delivered...
Elvis Costello & The Imposters at United Palace Theater
Examiner: Jim Bessman: 3rd October, 2011"One other wheel-spinner merits special mention: the lovely Mary Louise Parker. She may not have survived last week's Weeds' season-ending cliffhanger, but she was certainly alive here, responding to Costello's "feel free to shake a tail feather"...
Elvis Costello & The Imposters @ Paramount Theatre
Newsday: Glenn Gamboa: 30th September, 2011"When people started screaming for “Alison” in the middle of the song, he simply walked to the mic and finished it up and then walked off the stage. He did not return, ending what was still a wonderful opening night for The Paramount.Costello...
"Elvis Costello Warner Theatre Concert Curiosities"
The Imposters returned to the stage to join him on “Sleep of the Just,”
Elvis Costello and the Imposters at The Ryman
Nashville Scene: The Spin: 25th September, 2011How ‘bout getting show highlights like a smooth “Watching the Detectives,” which saw Costello singing walking around the theater floor? Or a captivating, slow-drawn take on Bob Dylan & The Band’s “This Wheel's on Fire”...
Fun, irreverence rule Elvis Costello show
As the 57-year-old applied smooth vocals to cinematically narrate 1981's "Watch Your Step," it became clear rock 'n' roll got lucky when Costello made the genre his main vocation.
Elvis Costello and the Imposters sold a few vowels at Chastain
Creative Loafing: James Kelly: September 26th, 2011In spite of his well-documented disdain for the somewhat stuffy Chastain Park vibe, Costello was a gentleman throughout the set, opening with a four-song roar, then donning his top hat and becoming the slightly demented hostRead More……
"The Revolver Tour"
"The Revolver Tour" will resume this Saturday at Chastain Park, Atlanta before proceeding to the Ryman Auditorium, Nashville and the Murat Theatre, Indianapolis and beyond. Thanks go to our friends in Alabama and Florida for their understanding over the urgent need for the postponement of shows...
'Elmo's Super Heroes' comes to Times-Union Center'
Jacksonville.com: Tom Szarloeta: September 16th, 2011.Today’s issue of Jack was supposed to be all about Elvis Costello, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer who was scheduled to appear at the Florida Theatre next week. But Costello had to postpone his show, leaving us scrambling for something to put...
Postponement Announcement
It is with regret and sorrow that Elvis Costello announces that he must delay the start of the next leg of "The Spectacular Spinning Songbook Tour" until the 24th of September in Atlanta. This is due to matters pertaining to the very serious illness of a close family member. All shows prior...
Elvis Costello & The Imposters Keep Songbook Spinning With Fall Tour Dates
Elvis Costello and the Imposters today answer the call of unanimouslycheering audiences and critics from coast to coast, announcing a furtherextension of the massively successful Spinning Songbook tour with astring of fall dates in the Eastern U.S., on sale now.Having begun as a brief two-week stint...
Spectacle: elvis costello with..... Season Two now showing on Sky Arts UK
Elvis Costello kicks off his new series of intimate interviews and performances with some of the biggest names in music by welcoming Bono and The Edge.In front of Costello’s live studio audience, the U2 vocalist and guitarist discuss the forming of their band. “We had no history of musicianship,”...
"Song of the Day"
Song of the Day: 'Sparkling Day,' Elvis CostelloThe Star-ledger: Jay Lustig: 22nd August, 2011You would have never predicted it during his angry-young-man days, but Elvis Costello should now be considered one of the greatest crooners of his generation. He doesn't often work in a lushly romantic style,...
Elvis Costello's original song 'Sparkling Day' will lead the soundtrack of Focus Features August 2011 release 'One Day'
Twenty years. Two people…To be released by Focus Features in theaters nationwide on Friday, August 19th, 2011, One Day stars Academy Award nominee Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess (Across the Universe). Directed by Lone Scherfig (director of An Education, Academy Award-nominated for Best Picture),...
"Elvis Bridlington?"
Confusion surrounds who now owns the grade II-listed historic pier in Colwyn Bay.It has been closed since its owner was made bankrupt in July 2008, and it came under the control of a trustee in bankruptcy.The trustee has now formally given up any interest in the pier because its condition is getting...
Soundtrack For "One Day", Features New Song From Elvis Costello
On August 16th, 2011, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) releases digitally the motion picture soundtrack for the new movie One Day, starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess. The soundtrack "One Day" features a brand new track written and composed exclusively for the movie by Elvis Costello;...
Elvis Has Left The Building
Like The Dew.com: Jeff Cochran; 15th August, 2011Tuesday, August 16, 1977. It was a scheduled day off, but there I was anyway, at Peaches Records and Tapes in Atlanta, perusing a shipment of Oldie 45s delivered the evening before. I was the store’s singles buyer, a prominent slot....
Elvis Costello's original song 'Sparkling Day' will lead the soundtrack of Focus Features August 2011 release 'One Day'
Based on the #1 international bestselling novel and starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, which is scored by Academy Award winner Rachel Portman. Twenty years. Two people…Directed by Lone Scherfig (director of An Education, Academy Award-nominated for Best Picture), the motion picture...
The Smartest Music Show On T.V
Current: Enrique Lopetegui: 3rd August, 2011.After a few seconds of a Hammond-driven version of U2’s “Mysterious Ways,” Elvis Costello puts his guitar down, grabs the microphone, and, while the band keeps playing the song, transforms himself into Spectacle’s master of ceremonies....
George Harrison Fund For UNICEF's Month Of Giving
George Harrison was an inspiration to many musicians across the world. In 1971, his friend Ravi Shankar asked him to help the children of Bangladesh. George took action by hosting the Concert for Bangladesh in support of UNICEF. Elvis Costello is proud to join the anniversary celebration...
A message to our friends in Richmond, VA.
"We share your regret and disappointment at the recent cancelations in your most excellent town but they were due to circumstances beyond the control of all concerned. When the original show was postponed due to illness on 20th of July, it was rescheduled with surprising...
40th Anniversary Of The Concert For Bangladesh
Today Elvis Costello is proud to honor the legacy of George Harrison and the very first major music concert for a cause “The Concert for Bangladesh”. Join me in supporting the great work of the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF and their work with the children affected by the famine in Africa.
Innsbrook Pavillion, Richmond, VA. Announcement
Elvis Costello sincerely regrets that due to illness he is postponing his July 20th Elvis Costello and the Imposters concert date at Innsbrook Pavilion in Richmond, VA.
Elvis Costello & The Imposters Keep Songbook Spinning With New Fall Tour Dates
Elvis Costello and the Imposters today answer the call of unanimously cheering audiences and critics from coast to coast, announcing a further extension of the massively successful Spinning Songbook tour with a string of fall dates in the Eastern U.S., on sale July 15.
Seattle Mariners Baseball is Like an Elvis Costello Album
Bleacher Report: Alex Carson: July 8th, 2011Sometimes I like to cruise through Wikipedia by using the random article link.Today, while clicking said link, an Elvis Costello album randomly appeared on my screen. It contained a track listing that made me think quite a bit about the Mariners.I suppose...
"Steve Nieve Is Completely Well"
"We are pleased to announce that Steve Nieve is completely well, having experienced a severe muscle spasm during the Spectacular Spinning Songbook show in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The episode forced Mr. Nieve from the stage after two stellar piano performances of the songs "Black Sails In The...
Back by Popular Demand, Elvis Costello and the Imposters Return to NYC/NJ
Three New Spectacular Spinning Songbook Shows Added, More Anticipated.Elvis Costello and the Imposters announced additional dates featuring the Spectacular Spinning Songbook, with three new tri-state area shows this fall, on sale Friday, June 24. The shows include Costello's re-scheduled May 18 performance,...
Elvis Costello's Spectacular Spinning Songbook Rolls On Into June And July Dates
Following boffo business at the box office, popular demand and press acclaim, Elvis Costello and the Imposters announced today that they will be bringing the Spectacular Spinning Songbook to most of their dates during June and July. 6/15 Wolf Trap-Vienna, VA6/16 Trib Total Media Amphitheatre-Pittsburgh,...
Spectacle: Elvis Costello With ...Season Two To Be Released on Blu-ray and DVD on June 7, 2011
Includes one-time-only performances and rare, in-depth interviews with Bono and the Edge of U2, Bruce Springsteen and many others....Video Services Corp. (VSC) and MVD Entertainment Group (MVD) will release the Sundance Channel hit, Spectacle: Elvis Costello With... Season Two on June 7th in standard...
Elvis Costello Sings With Grover And All The Gang
The Wall Street Journal: Marshall Heyman: 3rd June 2011One of the things that's frustrating about going to a fund-raiser at Cipriani 42nd Street is that, sitting through speeches and waiting for dinner to be served, you could eat a lot of breadsticks. The perfectly salty Cipriani carbohydrates are usually...
For Our Younger Readers
World Premiere of Rabbit Ears’ Newest Title TOM THUMB Set for March 20, 2011 at International Family Film FestivalNarrated by John Cleese with Music by Elvis CostelloA new version of the classic children’s story, “Tom Thumb,” told by John Cleese with original music by Elvis Costello,...
"Phew. That Was A Near Thing"
Movie City News: Trent Reznor on why Elvis Costello didn't suit Social Network
Please Mr. Postman
I never quite got over finding a note from Solomon Burke in my morning mail. It was electronic mail at that. But this was no hoax, here were good wishes on the occasion of birth of my twin boys from a man who had seemed, until quite recently, like an unattainable name on a record jacket.We first met...
EXPOSE!!!
“Moon just left a note saying he was going to the desert to shoot snakes but frankly I’m worried about his state of mind” These words were a rare public utterance by Miriam Cooney, the woman usually described by her Hollywood public relations boss, as “My...
Elvis Costello accelerates to 78 rpm for 'National Ransom' LA Times
Los Angeles Times: Randy Lewis :21.09.10Elvis Costello's forthcoming album, “National Ransom,” mines a century’s worth of pop music history in both the characters, scenarios and themes in his songs, and in the atmospheric sound that producer T Bone Burnett has given the record. So...
"She woke up and called him "Charlie" by mistake"
"Moon Conway says, "She woke up and called him "Charlie" by mistake". Go to www.lupe-o-tone.com to find out why"
Elvis Costello In Conversation With Odile W. Husband The Epilogue
OWH: “My Lovely Jezebel” sounds like it was fun to make. Had you seen Leon Russell perform before and what was it like to work with him? EC: I saw Leon Russell headlining at the Liverpool Empire. It must have been in 1971 or 1972. Freddie King opened the show. Then as now,...
Elvis Costello In Conversation With Odile W. Husband Episode Three
Episode Three OWH: “Five Small Words” and “The Spell That You Cast” are both terrific little beat combo records. One is mostly an Imposters track and the other the Sugarcanes. The two bands approach rock'n'roll differently. Could you have swapped the bands...
LUPE-O-TONE
PURVEYORS OF FINE FLAT PHONOGRAPH RECORDS & CYLINDERS SINCE 1913 OUR MOTTO IS “EGO SUM SATUS INFREMO” LUPE-O-TONE PRESENT 78 RPM DISCS IN FULL LYCANTHROPIC SOUND TWO VERY LIMITED EDITIONS JUST TWENTY-FIVE PRESSINGS OF EACH TITLE NUMBERED AND AUTOGRAPHED...
Elvis Costello In Conversation With Odile W. Husband Episode Two
OWH: How much of Walter Mitty is there in the man singing “All These Strangers”?
EC: He is as much “Billy Liar” as “Walter Mitty” but I take your point. He has a vivid imagination and a score to settle.
OWH: In another way, “All These Strangers”, feels like a 40s film, perhaps...
Elvis Costello In Conversation With Odile W. Husband
Episode One OWH: A wolf, perhaps the one from the cover, appears in the opening song and the closing song of “National Ransom”. Is this the same wolf? Is he somehow the master of ceremonies? Are these two songs more linked than we might imagine? EC: Well, the two songs are set in different...
Meet Moon Conway
A 72-year-old showbiz, public relations veteran might seem an unlikely choice for oversee the output of various artist websites but as Old Moon Conway remarks, in a clearly well-rehearsed quip, “They always said I had a face for the wireless”.
Conway pushes back in a swivel chair and swings...
"True Blood Volume 2" is released on May 25th
"True Blood Volume 2"
The album contains a newly recorded Lucinda Williams song, "Kiss Like Your Kiss" which features a harmony vocal from Elvis Costello.
Speaking to minister of information, The Right Reverend Jimmy Quickly, Costello said:
"This is one of the best vocal performances of Lucinda's...
Elvis Costello and Imposters Play Reno
Elvis Costello and Imposters play Reno, close with "Folsom Prison Blues" and "I Trust" by Roger McGuinn.
The Reno Gazette-Journal:
"British rocker Elvis Costello played to what was probably his biggest crowd ever in Reno on Saturday...90-minute show that had fans dancing in the aisles...Its the...