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by sulky lad
Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:07 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: London meet up - Saturday 17th February
Replies: 8
Views: 2809

Re: London meet up - Saturday 17th February

To quote someone famous
“Having been some days in preparation, a splendid time was guaranteed for all” - and it was . Cheers again to VG for organising ! A very happy time for us all.
by sulky lad
Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:00 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton at Jackie Gleason Theatre, Miami Beach, FL, January 12, 2024
Replies: 9
Views: 4991

Re: Elvis & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton at Jackie Gleason Theatre, Miami Beach, FL, January 12, 2024

I have a ticket and just gave it away , got stuck in travel and won't be back in time, typical of my luck a week of florida dates and i am out of state. I do have Nashville ahead and maybe will get to one or 2 more. Sorry you couldn't make it, hope you get to see a few of these great sounding shows !
by sulky lad
Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:26 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, FL, January 11, 2024
Replies: 10
Views: 4405

Re: Elvis & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, FL, January 11, 2024

Great to see Elvis in a kilt - but with a PVC top :shock:
Even as a Sassenach, I'm mortified!
But brilliant photos nonetheless despite the sartorial faux pas and amazing to see him with a banjo - I'm tempted now to see how much one is !
by sulky lad
Fri Jan 05, 2024 4:48 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: London meet up - Saturday 17th February
Replies: 8
Views: 2809

Re: London meet up - Saturday 17th February

Train ticket purchased ! :D
by sulky lad
Tue Dec 26, 2023 5:21 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: The Songs of Bacharach & Costello: collection based on Painted From Memory, March 3, 2023
Replies: 200
Views: 890721

Re: The Songs of Bacharach & Costello: collection based on Painted From Memory, March 3, 2023

Brilliant, precise and articulate review - just like the album. I just might start a personal tradition and play this today - like another tradition someone on here has of playing North on Christmas Day :D
by sulky lad
Thu Dec 21, 2023 1:58 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters, Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia, March 31, April 1 & 2, 2024
Replies: 14
Views: 11905

Re: Elvis & The Imposters, Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia, March 31, April 1 & 2, 2024

Really good interview without resorting to the old hackneyed clichés - just shows antipodeans don't need to resort to nostalgia based lazy journalism!
by sulky lad
Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:15 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Costello & Nieve in concert, Glasgow (Scotland), September 5, 2024
Replies: 3
Views: 3018

Re: Costello & Nieve in concert, Glasgow (Scotland), September 5, 2024

I'm looking forward to this one. A new venue for Elvis. From the top of my head, the Glasgow venues I've seen him at are; Satellite City Apollo Theatre Pavilion Theatre Tiffany's King's Theatre Armadillo Barrowland Ballroom Royal Concert Hall What a brilliant range of venues ! I’m jealous if seeing...
by sulky lad
Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:43 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Costello & Nieve September 2024 UK tour
Replies: 17
Views: 11425

Re: Costello & Nieve September 2024 UK tour

Booked decent seats in the stalls in Wolverhampton Civic Hall pre-sale. I fainted last time I saw Elvis at this venue, on the Brutal Youth tour. Not because of his animal magnetism I hasten to add….but due to a bad dose of flu. The last time I saw him there too - memorable for me because my cassett...
by sulky lad
Sat Nov 25, 2023 11:58 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: What's your best ever EC gig?
Replies: 51
Views: 178337

Re: What's your best ever EC gig?

I thought you weren’t going to remember the night tjst ended with Cilla Slack ! :shock: :lol: :lol:
by sulky lad
Wed Nov 22, 2023 1:42 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: What's your best ever EC gig?
Replies: 51
Views: 178337

Re: What's your best ever EC gig?

Okay folks, I'm gonna have to do it incrementally...I'll go chronologically one at a time so I can give voice to why it was a BEST EVER SHOW. EC AND ATTRACTIONS 12/31/1981 Almost Blue, Almost 82 was my 5th! I remember being SHOCKED at the absurdly expensive ticket price of $29.50, quasi grateful my...
by sulky lad
Tue Nov 21, 2023 8:57 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis following Dylan tour
Replies: 5
Views: 3718

Re: Elvis following Dylan tour

Elvis sitting on the aisle about 10 rows back tonight at the Dylan show in Newark. This is the fourth time he’s seen the show this leg of Bob’s tour (that we know of). Someone said he was taken backstage after tonight. Dave Was it good , Dave? Glad you got to go and see Bob again - at least I’m sup...
by sulky lad
Sat Nov 18, 2023 3:14 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: What's your best ever EC gig?
Replies: 51
Views: 178337

Re: What's your best ever EC gig?

Fantastic memories BA and of course a fantastic show-,Steve’s playing in his solo spot was probably the spark that led to Keyboard Jungle and Playboy and the range of songs would have been amazing. I’m so glad you raised the princely sum and got your best gig - and that it’s been shared so freely :w...
by sulky lad
Thu Nov 16, 2023 4:45 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: What's your best ever EC gig?
Replies: 51
Views: 178337

Re: What's your best ever EC gig?

docinwestchester wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2023 11:32 pm
bronxapostle wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2023 10:05 pm I politely decline, but enjoy reading your picks all.
Boooo!

Come on ba, pick one from your 150+ shows. I dare you.
And don’t pick 8 nights of BAD as an alternative ! :shock: :D
by sulky lad
Fri Nov 03, 2023 3:54 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: What's your best ever EC gig?
Replies: 51
Views: 178337

Re: What's your best ever EC gig?

but beyond compare, The New Picket, Liverpool July 2007 wins hands down. I think there may be another board member who might agree here too ! :wink: Yes that will be me. There were enough elements from that evening which would have made it a contender for my best ever : I managed to get in (via the...
by sulky lad
Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:58 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: What's your best ever EC gig?
Replies: 51
Views: 178337

Re: What's your best ever EC gig?

Oof...so many shows to choose from, but some that come to mind: --8/23/80: Heatwave Festival, Ontario, Canada --2/1/81: English Mugs tour, Palladium, NYC --12/24/82: Royal Albert Hall --8/10/83: Pier 84, NYC --10/21-23, 25: Costello Sings Again, Broadway Theatre, NYC --10/18/98: Sessions at West 54...
by sulky lad
Fri Oct 20, 2023 3:16 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: What's your best ever EC gig?
Replies: 51
Views: 178337

Re: What's your best ever EC gig?

I've seen him maybe 20 times the last 30 years? Best show might've been his solo show at the Ryman in 2014. No disrespect to the Attractions or the Impostors, and maybe I'm getting older, but I just don't care for all the banging about and noise. The subtle nuance of just acoustic guitar and voice ...
by sulky lad
Thu Oct 19, 2023 2:34 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: What's your best ever EC gig?
Replies: 51
Views: 178337

Re: What's your best ever EC gig?

Easy one for me. https://www.elviscostello.info/wiki/index.php?title=Concert_2013-09-16_New_York September 16, 2013, the Wise Up Ghost album premiere concert at the tiny Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, NY. It was live broadcast on WFUV-FM. Amazing night! https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/922...
by sulky lad
Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:16 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: What's your best ever EC gig?
Replies: 51
Views: 178337

Re: What's your best ever EC gig?

Tough question! I've managed to narrow it down to 2 or 3.. Royal Albert Hall April 1999 (Lonely World Tour) - epic 30+ song set and I had a front row seat! Bristol Academy Sept 2002 - absolutely packed venue, blistering set finishing with the most intense version of I Want You that I've ever heard ...
by sulky lad
Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: What's your best ever EC gig?
Replies: 51
Views: 178337

Re: What's your best ever EC gig?

For me in the realms of 160+ shows, the surprise ones will always be the one offs, like Paris last month, solo in Cardiff in 1984, RAH July 1994 with reunited Attractions, Harrogate in 2014 (?) but beyond compare, The New Picket, Liverpool July 2007 wins hands down. A blistering soul set with Allen ...
by sulky lad
Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:08 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Sulky Lad
Replies: 12
Views: 9950

Re: Happy Birthday Sulky Lad

Once again, so touched by the generous comments and thoughts from all my dear friends in Elvis. I'm lucky to have been able to meet so many of you and to be able to share my love of the man and his live work in particular - and I WILL be in NY one day I promise BA !
by sulky lad
Mon Oct 09, 2023 8:22 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Sulky Lad
Replies: 12
Views: 9950

Re: Happy Birthday Sulky Lad

My only peace and quiet occurs in the wee hours so I missed this on the actual day ( as I work on part of my 40- year anniversary recordings from 1983) and once again, I'm touched by and grateful for the kind words and wonderful friendship of VG - and all those I've been fortunate to meet and share ...
by sulky lad
Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & Steve, Paris (France), September 24, 2023
Replies: 12
Views: 23297

Re: Elvis & Steve, Paris (France), September 24, 2023

So thanks to the amazing generosity of two lovely ladies, it seems I'm on my way for this special concert - where my car parking costs more than my hotel or my flight ! :shock: :roll:
I'm amazingly excited about this show that's for sure !
Good post to make it 2400 too! :wink:
by sulky lad
Sat Sep 09, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & Steve, Helsinki (Finland), September 9, 2023
Replies: 10
Views: 16188

Re: Elvis & Steve, Helsinki (Finland), September 9, 2023

By a strange coincidence I am in Finland and have a ticket for a concert tonight at the Sibelius Hall in Lahti, just up the road from Helsinki. The 1978 version of me would be shocked at the decision I'm about to make. Still love Elvis but maybe too many concerts for the voice? Don't be hasty !! It...