Elvis and The Imposters, Philadelphia, PA, October 24, 2021

[Man out of Time]

Elvis and The Imposters, with Charlie Sexton play the Met in Philadelphia on Sunday, October 24. This is Elvis' first appearance at The Met after 16 previous shows at other venues in the City Perhaps someone local to Philadelphia can explain this.

According to their website, the venue has recently undergone a $56 million refurbishment, and as a venue built in 1908 it is the sort of venue that Elvis favours. Hopefully the refurbishment has resulted in a good acoustic.

The venue requires attendees to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of the event OR full COVID-19 vaccination (at least two weeks after final dose). Proof must be a copy of a negative test result or vaccination, or the original vaccination card.

In accordance with local guidelines. Until further notice, masks are required to worn at all times for attendees, regardless of vaccination status, except while actively eating or drinking.

Local radio station WXPN previewed the show back in July, and maybe Elvis will drop by with another signed promo copy of "Magnificent Hurt".

Who's going?



MOOT

[And No Coffee Table]

https://twitter.com/Sorak/status/1452431557994635267

"Doing door at a Elvis Costello show. Not surprised at old dudes throwing fits about needing to be vaxed. I am surprised how many have walked up drinking beer that are surprised they can’t bring it inside."

[And No Coffee Table]

http://www.elviscostello.info/wiki/inde ... iladelphia

Approximate setlist:
01. This Year's Girl
02. Truth Drug
03. Green Shirt
04. No Flag
05. Either Side Of The Same Town
06. Hetty O'Hara Confidential
07. Hey Clockface / How Can You Face Me?
08. (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
09. Motel Matches
10. The Death Of Magic Thinking
11. Everyday I Write The Book
12. High Fidelity
13. Country Darkness
14. What If I Can't Give You Anything But Love?
15. Watching The Detectives
16. The Comedians
17. Brilliant Mistake / Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
18. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
19. Magnificent Hurt
20. Mystery Dance
21. Radio, Radio
22. Farewell, OK
23. Alison - including I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
24. Pump It Up
25. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding?

[docinwestchester]

Fixed the playlist order:

01 This Year's Girl
02 Truth Drug
03 Green Shirt
04 No Flag
05 Either Side of the Same Town
06 Hetty O'Hara Confidential
07 Hey Clockface / How Can You Face Me?
08 (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
09 Motel Matches
10 Country Darkness
11 High Fidelity
12 Everyday I Write the Book
13 The Death of Magic Thinking
14 What if I Can't Give You Anything but Love?
15 Watching the Detectives
16 The Comedians
17 Brilliant Mistake / Boulevard of Broken Dreams
18 (I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea
19 Magnificent Hurt
20 Mystery Dance
21 Radio Radio
22 Farewell, OK
23 Alison / I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
24 Pump It Up
25 (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding

This was my first time in the venue. Sat in the first row in a fancy Grand Salle box with a great view. The acoustics were excellent. The audience was energetic but not obnoxious. EC's voice was solid and of course the band was in fine form. Pete never fails to amaze, a virtuoso of the drum kit. I agree with the general consensus that Charlie should be featured more, but I guess he's used to being a side man at this point. I'm not crazy about the slowed down Brilliant Mistake, but the slowed down The Comedians is really nice. I think Country Darkness was an audible (not on the original setlist) as it was played while EC was having technical issues with his guitar. The uptempo new songs - Farewell, OK and Magnificent Hurt - sound great in the live setting.

Finally, a pet peeve of mine - the stage is too dark! Good for mood, I suppose, but I would prefer more light.