11.06.2019
ELVIS COSTELLO AND THE IMPOSTERS DELIGHT FANS WITH MAGICAL, MUSICAL HISTORY TOUR IN ATLANTA
AJC: Melissa Ruggieri: November 6th 2019
The last time Elvis Costello visited Atlanta three years ago, he arrived armed with only a lineup of guitars as he stormed through a solo set.
On Tuesday, the timeless Costello returned with The Imposters, his post-Attractions backup band since the mid-‘90s featuring longtimers Pete Thomas on drums, Steve Nieve on keyboards and, since 2001, former Cracker bassist Davey Faragher.
That Costello’s mates have shared his rich history for decades is an extreme benefit for this tour, dubbed “Just Trust.” It was a promise the delightfully quirky Englishman kept at the Coca-Cola Roxy as he and the band – along with fabulous backup singers Kitten Kuroi and Briana Lee – zigzagged from deep cuts to casual fan favorites in a fulfilling 24-song setlist.
Most of Costello’s shows so far on this tour – which kicked off in late October and will roll through the end of November – have offered a sweeping song selection, with a few core tunes surrounded by a shuffled deck of musical memories.