Elvis solo, Groningen (Holl.), November 8, 2011

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http://www.parool.nl/parool/nl/984/SHOW ... ngen.dhtml

Elvis Costello in Amsterdam en Groningen

De Britse artiest Elvis Costello (56) geeft in november twee concerten in Nederland. Op 8 november treedt hij op in De Oosterpoort in Groningen en op 10 november in de Melkweg in Amsterdam, zo lieten beide poppodia maandag weten.

Costello brengt tijdens de ''intieme solo-optredens'' een combinatie ten gehore van nieuw werk en oudere nummers. De voorverkoop begint op zaterdag 12 maart. Vanaf 25 maart ligt zijn nieuwe verzamelalbum in Nederland in de winkel, Pomp & Pout - The Universal Years genaamd.

TIckets already available!! http://www.de-oosterpoort.nl/programma/ ... tello-solo

[Man out of Time]

This date and the date in Amsterdam are billed as Solo shows. It seems possible that the European tour this year will be solo shows only , unless he decided to ask the Brodskys to join him for some of the UK dates?

MOOT

[sweetest punch]

This date and the date in Amsterdam are billed as Solo shows. It seems possible that the European tour this year will be solo shows only , unless he decided to ask the Brodskys to join him for some of the UK dates?

MOOT

What seems a little odd to me is the choice of the theaters. They are small and intimate. Only about 1.000 seats.
Elvis could easily play in bigger and more prestigious theatres, like The Carré (Amsterdam) or De Doelen (Rotterdam).
I think there is still a change of an European tour with the Imposters in the summer.

[johnfoyle]

Note to Elvis - I hope to be in Nice, France on Nov. 18-19 '11 so , if you're not playing Dublin or the U.K. , a show there on one of those dates would do just grand!

[sulky lad]

I reckon EC has got wise to John and plans his tours around when John isn't on the same continent
PS a couple of nights in Holland, VG ??

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PS a couple of nights in Holland, VG ??

Hmm...leave it with me. One night is looking promising...

[johnfoyle]

What seems a little odd to me is the choice of the theaters. They are small and intimate. Only about 1.000 seats.

This may be an indication of some bold , new thinking by Elvis. Perhaps he's thinking that these will be shows for the few thoughtful, respectful Europeans who still follow him. They'll gladly sit back while he does a set of brand new songs, some in Halkomelem , a language of the First Nations peoples of southeastern Vancouver Island , Elvis' primary residence.
It'll be an exercise that Elvis will be well able to afford . He'll have spent the first half of the year doing lucrative shows with the Imposters, bashing out pub rock fare for balding beer guzzlers who'll spend most of the show shouting out for 'Alison' and wobbling their way to the restroom.

Or maybe not.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hul%E2%80% ... m_language

[sulky lad]

If he does two shows in Holland

in Halkomelem

, will it be double Dutch ??!!

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Larkin Poe is supporting: http://www.de-oosterpoort.nl/programma/ ... tello-solo

[Top balcony]

If he does two shows in Holland

in Halkomelem

, will it be double Dutch ??!!

Yes and currently : Netherlands 2 England 0

Colin Top Balcony

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The concert is sold out: http://www.ticketmaster.nl/artist/elvis ... tickets/86

[sweetest punch]

I have two spare tickets that I want to sell. Please PM me.

[And No Coffee Table]

The day before yesterday Larkin Poe guitarist Rick Lollar tweeted:

Off to Amsterdam tomorrow for a week of shows in Holland and Belgium opening for and playing with Elvis Costello. #GratefulToBeHere

[And No Coffee Table]

And today he adds:

In Groningen, NL. Just soundchecked with Elvis Costello and played "Chelsea," "Peace, Love, and Understanding," and a few more. #BucketList

[verbal gymnastics]

Fab!

From reading the setlists, and particularly Berlin, I think Elvis has warmed up now and is ready for the shows to properly begin!

I look forward to seeing this in Amsterdam. No doubt different songs will be added each night.

This has added even more anticipation.

[And No Coffee Table]

Twitter:

Had ik al gemeld dat ik bij Elvis Costello zit euh sta? Solo? Tot nu toe vermakelijk, net 'Good Year For The Roses' #oosterpoort

'Here's a song I really hate' #elviscostello #oosterpoort

Elvis costello writes the book everydy, zoo mooooii, en heb net geleerd dat t nummer eigenlijk hates, pffff

Zo Elvis Costello is veel beter solo dan met band.

And there's this photo:

[johnfoyle]

http://www.fileunder.nl/archives/2011/1 ... rpoort.php

[johnfoyle]

Larkin Poe post to Facebook-

This is the view from backstage at Oosterpoort.


Stay tuned! A video from last night's show at De Oosterpoort with Larkin Poe's collective hero, Elvis Costello, is coming soon!

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Red Shoes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4pILMPENAQ
I Want You / Chelsea: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6IyXZ-5d9A
Veronica / Good Year For The Roses: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rIrvOODSLw
Everyday I Write The Book: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWvSMYJjAj4
Alison / In Another Room: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97Fiz0pwMEg
WTD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhUQOZqvRCc
I Want You: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABcQEpWL4Mw

Love Field: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFbjWiofYOc (Larkin Poe video!!)

[johnfoyle]

http://www.kjguch.com/2011/11/10/elvis- ... sterpoort/

Slideshow -

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kjguch/set ... 6339/show/

[verbal gymnastics]

What was the setlist for this show? There's nothing on the website.

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Bullets For The New Born King: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds_ofRn-lSs
Chelsea: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzbjZwqT-aw

[And No Coffee Table]

Oliver's Army: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwHUNl-C7H4
New Amsterdam / You've Got To Hide Your Love Away: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5f3uU-UoiE
She: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3ifmBMVNN4
Watching The Detectives: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJjZTeEXUDI
Don't Bother Me / It Don't Bother Me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta_nBbdIoR0

[charliestumpy]

Super 'Don't bother me' - ta for link.

Has anyone please a COMPLETE version of DPAM doing this ...

[johnfoyle]

The Twitter page for George Harrison has linked the youtube clip of Don't Bother Me

https://twitter.com/GeorgeHarrison/stat ... 4193420288