This charmingly folksy piece has appeared in a local rag for next sunday's shows
http://www.theday.com/eng/web/newstand/ ... 3589913CB9
What next? Weddings? Barbecues?
Elvis Has Entered The Lupo's
By RICK KOSTER
Day Staff Columnist
Published on 7/10/2003
He's engaged to Diana Krall and you're not. His 1977 debut album, “My Aim is True,” is a masterpiece — and perhaps the same could be said for his latest CD, “When I Was Cruel,” released a quarter-century later.
He's Elvis Costello, and even if all of the above weren't true, the bass line alone on “From a Whisper to a Scream” would mean he's cooler than the rest of us.
Now, for purposes of your entertainment, know this: out of nowhere, Costello and his band, The Imposters, will do two just-announced shows, at 7 and 10 p.m. Sunday, at Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel in Providence. Do not wait around to get tickets. His stature and the intimacy of the room guarantee both shows will sell out at warp speed.
Elvis Costello and the Imposters play at 7 and 10 p.m. Sunday at Lupo's, 239 Westminster, Providence. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the night of the show. Call (401) 831-4071
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So! Who went to Lupo's and how was it??
Who went to Lupo's here!?? I'm dying for details (or maybe not if it was totally great and I couldn't be there...).
What was it like??
Jill
What was it like??
Jill
Here are some reviews of Lupos and Boston
Costello shows his many musical faces
07/14/2003
BY ANDY SMITH
Journal Arts Writer
Like a zirconium under the lights on the Home Shopping
Network, Elvis Costello has revealed many facets to
his fans since he first burst onto the scene in 1977,
radiating anger in all directions.
Since then, he's not mellowed so much as expanded his
range, and we've seen Elvis the soul fan, Elvis the
pop craftsman, Elvis the crooner, even Elvis the
classical musician.
It's rare to hear Costello in a club these days, but a
fortunate set of circumstances brought him to Lupo's
Heartbreak Hotel in Providence for a pair of shows
last night.
The first show felt a tad short at 85 minutes, but was
still packed with goodies.
Wearing all black, backed by longtime associates Pete
Thomas on drums, the indispensible Steve Nieve on
keyboards, and new bassist Davey Faragher, Costello
didn't spend time on a lot of chitchat.
He opened with a couple of scorching rockers "I Hope
You're Happy Now" and a tune from last year's album
When I Was Cruel called "Tear Off Your Own Head (It's
a Doll Revolution)."
Costello's expanded range is mostly a good thing, but
he's at his best when there's at least a little venom
in his fangs. Which there certainly was.
Mose Allison's "Everybody's Cryin' Mercy" slowed
things down some, but Costello made the most of the
trenchant lyrics ("Everybody's cryin' peace on earth,
Just as soon as we win this war.")
A guitar solo, drenched with reverb, and some
hard-hitting work by Thomas juiced up the song at the
end.
Costello might not have had much to say during his
set, but he was a showman nonetheless, getting the
crowd to clap along with the twangy riff that ran
through "Clown Strike" and having everyone sing along
to the old favorite "Pump It Up."
He also offered a new ballad, a soulful piece called
"Either Side of the Same Town," featuring harmonies
between Costello and Faragher on the choruses.
Then he teased the crowd with a very slow opening
before Thomas's drums kicked in and Costello roared
into "I Can't Stand Up (For Falling Down)."
For their encore, Costello & Co. charged through a
pair of old favorites, "Oliver's Army" and "Radio
Radio," barely pausing between them.
Next came an impassioned version of "Shipbuilding," an
antiwar song Costello wrote when Britain was fighting
over the Falklands.
Circumstances may have changed, but from the way
Costello was singing, his sentiments have not.
The show ended with Nick Lowe's "(What's So Funny
'Bout) Peace Love and Understanding," underlined by
Thomas's triphammer drums and Nieve's surging
keyboards. At the end of the song, Costello stopped,
let the cheers build up, then cranked up another
chorus, this time with the crowd singing along.
True, a few old Costello favorites were missing in
action -- "Alison," "Watching the Detectives" -- but
with a repertoire as large as Costello's, you can't
have everything. And to see him at a club was a
genuine treat.
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Off beaten track, Costello classics come alive
By Tom Kielty, Globe Correspondent, 7/14/2003
When an artist reaches the stature of Elvis Costello,
things often go one of two ways. Said artist can coast
through a legendary catalog that has earned Hall of
Fame status (an honor Costello was awarded this year),
or he can continue striving toward the next great
melody, reworking some of his previous triumphs.
Costello and his banner backing band, the Imposters,
have chosen the latter. Over the course of a two-hour
set at the FleetBoston Pavilion Saturday night, they
were unrelenting in the search for a new way to
present a well-known track and recalled the prominence
of some of Costello's deeper album cuts.
Crashing directly into ''Waiting for the End of the
World,'' the once angry young man was now a dignified
gentleman, resplendent in all black but no less urgent
in his playing. He then dipped deep for the ''Imperial
Bedroom'' opening track, ''Beyond Belief.'' The
throbbing ''Radio, Radio'' that followed proved
Costello was willing to mix it up, delighting longtime
fans. A revitalized ''Everyday I Write the Book'' took
an up-tempo swing while Costello chose to employ the
original Sam & Dave introduction to ''I Can't Stand Up
for Falling Down'' as opposed to his own, better-known
version. In both cases the Imposters distinguished
themselves by their familiarity with Costello classics
as well as a willingness to explore new sonic
possibilities within the songs.
''Clubland '' remained a moody mid-tempo killer, and
following the jazzy ''Everybody's Crying Mercy,'' it
illustrated Costello's musical dexterity. The keyboard
textures of longtime associate Steve Nieve provided
wonderful color all evening, shining particularly on
''Uncomplicated,'' which found Costello delivering a
blazing guitar solo. Nieve's slowed-down keyboard
introduction to ''Watching the Detectives'' set a
swinging jazz tone as opposed to the reggae-tinged
beat the song is best known for. Again, the deviation
was a smashing success.
The earthy version of ''Pump it Up'' that closed the
set sounded as if Costello was reexamining his own
material through the eyes of the Faces, or perhaps
early Rolling Stones. The final encore, a frantic
''(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and
Understanding?'' found Costello twice hesitating on
the conclusion, escalating the tension superbly before
finishing the song with a flourish. Striding off stage
with a Red Sox jersey thrown over his shoulder,
Costello surely knew he'd hit this one out of the
park.
In what might have seemed an odd opening selection,
former Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson proved an
enjoyable presence. Joined by Paul Stacey on acoustic
guitar, Robinson delivered a strong, soulful set
highlighted by the closing ''Last of the Great Train
Robbers.'' The song evoked memories of the Band's best
Americana deliveries, while his cover of Ray Charles's
''I Got a Woman'' proved his Georgia roots intact.
Elvis Costello and the Imposters
With Chris Robinson
At: the FleetBoston's Pavillion, Saturday
This story ran on page B8 of the Boston Globe on
7/14/2003.
© Copyright 2003 Globe Newspaper Company.
http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/195/l ... ath+.shtml
THE KING IS NOT DEAD
Speaking of Bebe Buell, (see accompanying story) one
of her former boyfriends -- no, not Todd Rundgren,
Jimmy Page, Iggy Pop, or Stiv Bators -- was in town
over the weekend and displayed no ill effects from the
breakup of his marriage. Playing at the FleetBoston
Pavilion Saturday night, Elvis Costello was in a
playful mood despite his pending divorce from former
Pogues bassist Cait O'Riordan. (Must be his sudden
engagement to jazz singer Diana Krall.) Costello came
out for the encore carrying a Red Sox jersey (how
civilized these Brits are -- it was on a hanger) with
''Costello 03'' on the back. The jersey hung on the
microphone stand while the band played ''I Hope You're
Happy Now.'' We were.
This story ran on page B8 of the Boston Globe on
7/14/2003.
© Copyright 2003 Globe Newspaper Company.
Costello shows his many musical faces
07/14/2003
BY ANDY SMITH
Journal Arts Writer
Like a zirconium under the lights on the Home Shopping
Network, Elvis Costello has revealed many facets to
his fans since he first burst onto the scene in 1977,
radiating anger in all directions.
Since then, he's not mellowed so much as expanded his
range, and we've seen Elvis the soul fan, Elvis the
pop craftsman, Elvis the crooner, even Elvis the
classical musician.
It's rare to hear Costello in a club these days, but a
fortunate set of circumstances brought him to Lupo's
Heartbreak Hotel in Providence for a pair of shows
last night.
The first show felt a tad short at 85 minutes, but was
still packed with goodies.
Wearing all black, backed by longtime associates Pete
Thomas on drums, the indispensible Steve Nieve on
keyboards, and new bassist Davey Faragher, Costello
didn't spend time on a lot of chitchat.
He opened with a couple of scorching rockers "I Hope
You're Happy Now" and a tune from last year's album
When I Was Cruel called "Tear Off Your Own Head (It's
a Doll Revolution)."
Costello's expanded range is mostly a good thing, but
he's at his best when there's at least a little venom
in his fangs. Which there certainly was.
Mose Allison's "Everybody's Cryin' Mercy" slowed
things down some, but Costello made the most of the
trenchant lyrics ("Everybody's cryin' peace on earth,
Just as soon as we win this war.")
A guitar solo, drenched with reverb, and some
hard-hitting work by Thomas juiced up the song at the
end.
Costello might not have had much to say during his
set, but he was a showman nonetheless, getting the
crowd to clap along with the twangy riff that ran
through "Clown Strike" and having everyone sing along
to the old favorite "Pump It Up."
He also offered a new ballad, a soulful piece called
"Either Side of the Same Town," featuring harmonies
between Costello and Faragher on the choruses.
Then he teased the crowd with a very slow opening
before Thomas's drums kicked in and Costello roared
into "I Can't Stand Up (For Falling Down)."
For their encore, Costello & Co. charged through a
pair of old favorites, "Oliver's Army" and "Radio
Radio," barely pausing between them.
Next came an impassioned version of "Shipbuilding," an
antiwar song Costello wrote when Britain was fighting
over the Falklands.
Circumstances may have changed, but from the way
Costello was singing, his sentiments have not.
The show ended with Nick Lowe's "(What's So Funny
'Bout) Peace Love and Understanding," underlined by
Thomas's triphammer drums and Nieve's surging
keyboards. At the end of the song, Costello stopped,
let the cheers build up, then cranked up another
chorus, this time with the crowd singing along.
True, a few old Costello favorites were missing in
action -- "Alison," "Watching the Detectives" -- but
with a repertoire as large as Costello's, you can't
have everything. And to see him at a club was a
genuine treat.
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Online at:
http://www.projo.com/music/content/proj ... 1f5d7.html
-------------------------------------------------------
http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/195/l ... ive+.shtml
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Off beaten track, Costello classics come alive
By Tom Kielty, Globe Correspondent, 7/14/2003
When an artist reaches the stature of Elvis Costello,
things often go one of two ways. Said artist can coast
through a legendary catalog that has earned Hall of
Fame status (an honor Costello was awarded this year),
or he can continue striving toward the next great
melody, reworking some of his previous triumphs.
Costello and his banner backing band, the Imposters,
have chosen the latter. Over the course of a two-hour
set at the FleetBoston Pavilion Saturday night, they
were unrelenting in the search for a new way to
present a well-known track and recalled the prominence
of some of Costello's deeper album cuts.
Crashing directly into ''Waiting for the End of the
World,'' the once angry young man was now a dignified
gentleman, resplendent in all black but no less urgent
in his playing. He then dipped deep for the ''Imperial
Bedroom'' opening track, ''Beyond Belief.'' The
throbbing ''Radio, Radio'' that followed proved
Costello was willing to mix it up, delighting longtime
fans. A revitalized ''Everyday I Write the Book'' took
an up-tempo swing while Costello chose to employ the
original Sam & Dave introduction to ''I Can't Stand Up
for Falling Down'' as opposed to his own, better-known
version. In both cases the Imposters distinguished
themselves by their familiarity with Costello classics
as well as a willingness to explore new sonic
possibilities within the songs.
''Clubland '' remained a moody mid-tempo killer, and
following the jazzy ''Everybody's Crying Mercy,'' it
illustrated Costello's musical dexterity. The keyboard
textures of longtime associate Steve Nieve provided
wonderful color all evening, shining particularly on
''Uncomplicated,'' which found Costello delivering a
blazing guitar solo. Nieve's slowed-down keyboard
introduction to ''Watching the Detectives'' set a
swinging jazz tone as opposed to the reggae-tinged
beat the song is best known for. Again, the deviation
was a smashing success.
The earthy version of ''Pump it Up'' that closed the
set sounded as if Costello was reexamining his own
material through the eyes of the Faces, or perhaps
early Rolling Stones. The final encore, a frantic
''(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and
Understanding?'' found Costello twice hesitating on
the conclusion, escalating the tension superbly before
finishing the song with a flourish. Striding off stage
with a Red Sox jersey thrown over his shoulder,
Costello surely knew he'd hit this one out of the
park.
In what might have seemed an odd opening selection,
former Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson proved an
enjoyable presence. Joined by Paul Stacey on acoustic
guitar, Robinson delivered a strong, soulful set
highlighted by the closing ''Last of the Great Train
Robbers.'' The song evoked memories of the Band's best
Americana deliveries, while his cover of Ray Charles's
''I Got a Woman'' proved his Georgia roots intact.
Elvis Costello and the Imposters
With Chris Robinson
At: the FleetBoston's Pavillion, Saturday
This story ran on page B8 of the Boston Globe on
7/14/2003.
© Copyright 2003 Globe Newspaper Company.
http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/195/l ... ath+.shtml
THE KING IS NOT DEAD
Speaking of Bebe Buell, (see accompanying story) one
of her former boyfriends -- no, not Todd Rundgren,
Jimmy Page, Iggy Pop, or Stiv Bators -- was in town
over the weekend and displayed no ill effects from the
breakup of his marriage. Playing at the FleetBoston
Pavilion Saturday night, Elvis Costello was in a
playful mood despite his pending divorce from former
Pogues bassist Cait O'Riordan. (Must be his sudden
engagement to jazz singer Diana Krall.) Costello came
out for the encore carrying a Red Sox jersey (how
civilized these Brits are -- it was on a hanger) with
''Costello 03'' on the back. The jersey hung on the
microphone stand while the band played ''I Hope You're
Happy Now.'' We were.
This story ran on page B8 of the Boston Globe on
7/14/2003.
© Copyright 2003 Globe Newspaper Company.
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This is what I remember of the set list for the 10:00 show - the order of the songs in the middle of the set is probably out of order somewhat, and I'm sure I'm missing something - and I really didn't know the second song in the last encore - Unbelievable show - blistering version of "No Action" - 3 girls jumped on stage during "Pump It Up" and go-go danced, much to the amusement of EC, who introduced them as the Solid Gold Dancers - someone shouted out, "I want you Elvis" during "I Want You" - to which Elvis replied, "That makes one of us." - He was clearly enjoying himself and I shouted myself hoarse.
Accidents Will Happen
Waiting For The End Of The World
Beyond Belief
No Action
Everybody's Cryin' Mercy
Episode Of Blonde
Watchin The Detectives
My Mood Swings
Leave My Kitten Alone
Honey Are You Straight Or Are You Blind
Either Side of the Same Town
Less Than Zero
Pour Water On A Drowning Man
Little Triggers
Deep Dark Truthful Mirror/You Really Got A Hold On Me
Complicated Shadows
Just About Glad
Pump It Up
Lipstick Vogue
I Want You
Alison
Tell Me Now (I'm not sure on the title of this one)
Radio Radio
What's So Funny About Peace, Love And Understanding
Accidents Will Happen
Waiting For The End Of The World
Beyond Belief
No Action
Everybody's Cryin' Mercy
Episode Of Blonde
Watchin The Detectives
My Mood Swings
Leave My Kitten Alone
Honey Are You Straight Or Are You Blind
Either Side of the Same Town
Less Than Zero
Pour Water On A Drowning Man
Little Triggers
Deep Dark Truthful Mirror/You Really Got A Hold On Me
Complicated Shadows
Just About Glad
Pump It Up
Lipstick Vogue
I Want You
Alison
Tell Me Now (I'm not sure on the title of this one)
Radio Radio
What's So Funny About Peace, Love And Understanding
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Just back from Providence. The Lupo's shows were very enjoyable and the band were in fine form, even if there were few surprises on the setlists. Great to see the band in a small club like this. The crowd was into it and the band seemed to feed off the energy.
I got in line outside around 4 o'clock and chatted with a few other EC fans who were up from New York to see the show. There were a lot of out-of-towners. For the first set I was directly in front of Elvis, right next to the stage. Lupo's had a very large GA area below and a sort of catwalk above with tables and seating. The place was packed for both shows and the crowd was great, even if the folks seated up above did get a little chatty during the 10 o'clock show.
There was a little bit of overlap on the setlists. I didn't take notes, but the highlights for me were:
-"Either Side of the Same Town," the new tune he did for the Howard Tate album. Really a great tune, nice harmonies from Davey. Hope he records this one some time soon. EC did this one at both the 7 and 10 o'clock sets. The first version a bit better, IMHO.
-"Everybody's Crying Mercy," again sung twice.
-A blistering version of "Lipstick Vogue" during the second encore of the 10 o'clock set. Pete absolutely on fire.
-"No Action," even though EC flubbed the lyrics.
-"My Dark Life" during ths first set. One of my faves and great to hear it live.
-The second set's mini-cover version interlude, with "Leave My Kitten Alone" and "Pouring Water on a Drowning Man."
As has been noted at some of the other shows on this tour, EC talked hardly at all between tunes, just stopping to mention that he hadn't been in Providence since 1892.
All in all, a really positive show, a lot of energy from Pete and Steve, who seemed to be enjoying themselves. The EC of this tour has a little bit of venom in him, which is good to see.
One funny moment. EC did "I Want You" during one of the second set encores. Really slowed down and creeped-out this time, almost a spoken word version. he'd better watch out or he'll be in Shatner territory. In any case, at one point someone shouted out the obligatory "I Love You Elvis!" EC shot back, "That makes one of us," and continued the song.
Well worth the trip. About 4 hours of music in all. They must have been exhausted by the end of it. I was.
P.S. "My Mood Swings" was great too. First time I'd heard it, as he did not do it at any of the shows I attended last year.
I got in line outside around 4 o'clock and chatted with a few other EC fans who were up from New York to see the show. There were a lot of out-of-towners. For the first set I was directly in front of Elvis, right next to the stage. Lupo's had a very large GA area below and a sort of catwalk above with tables and seating. The place was packed for both shows and the crowd was great, even if the folks seated up above did get a little chatty during the 10 o'clock show.
There was a little bit of overlap on the setlists. I didn't take notes, but the highlights for me were:
-"Either Side of the Same Town," the new tune he did for the Howard Tate album. Really a great tune, nice harmonies from Davey. Hope he records this one some time soon. EC did this one at both the 7 and 10 o'clock sets. The first version a bit better, IMHO.
-"Everybody's Crying Mercy," again sung twice.
-A blistering version of "Lipstick Vogue" during the second encore of the 10 o'clock set. Pete absolutely on fire.
-"No Action," even though EC flubbed the lyrics.
-"My Dark Life" during ths first set. One of my faves and great to hear it live.
-The second set's mini-cover version interlude, with "Leave My Kitten Alone" and "Pouring Water on a Drowning Man."
As has been noted at some of the other shows on this tour, EC talked hardly at all between tunes, just stopping to mention that he hadn't been in Providence since 1892.
All in all, a really positive show, a lot of energy from Pete and Steve, who seemed to be enjoying themselves. The EC of this tour has a little bit of venom in him, which is good to see.
One funny moment. EC did "I Want You" during one of the second set encores. Really slowed down and creeped-out this time, almost a spoken word version. he'd better watch out or he'll be in Shatner territory. In any case, at one point someone shouted out the obligatory "I Love You Elvis!" EC shot back, "That makes one of us," and continued the song.
Well worth the trip. About 4 hours of music in all. They must have been exhausted by the end of it. I was.
P.S. "My Mood Swings" was great too. First time I'd heard it, as he did not do it at any of the shows I attended last year.
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Mother, Moose-Hunter, Maverick
Elvis at Lupo's
I went to the 10pm show and it was just incredible. I had tickets to the Boston one for the 12th, but gave those up when I got closer seats in New Hampshire...which was later cancelled. Lupo's was small and I was lucky enough to be 5 ft from the stage positioned between EC and Steve.
I heard that at the 7pm show he played a mixture of old and more recent, but at 10 it was mostly "the best of." Opened with Accidents Will Happen, and then in no particular order: a very jazzy Watching the Detectives, Alison, Radio Radio, Deep Dark Truth Mirror/Really Got a Hold On, Little Triggers, Honey Are You Straight..., Everybody's Crying Mercy, Pouring Water on a Drowning Man, Complicated Shadows (I think I heard this one), I Want You, Pump It Up (complete with 3 dancing girls), What's So Funny About (PLU). There were others that I can't remember right now. He played for about 2 hours. But it was so great seeing him in such an intimate setting. Everyone near me was singing and dancing. At one point he even shared his water bottle by tossing the contents out onto the first couple of rows. For anyone at last October's Orpheum show who remembers PogoBoy, he was right up front...plus I sat next to him at EC/Charles Mingus Orchestra at Bard College last April. A totally great night.
I heard that at the 7pm show he played a mixture of old and more recent, but at 10 it was mostly "the best of." Opened with Accidents Will Happen, and then in no particular order: a very jazzy Watching the Detectives, Alison, Radio Radio, Deep Dark Truth Mirror/Really Got a Hold On, Little Triggers, Honey Are You Straight..., Everybody's Crying Mercy, Pouring Water on a Drowning Man, Complicated Shadows (I think I heard this one), I Want You, Pump It Up (complete with 3 dancing girls), What's So Funny About (PLU). There were others that I can't remember right now. He played for about 2 hours. But it was so great seeing him in such an intimate setting. Everyone near me was singing and dancing. At one point he even shared his water bottle by tossing the contents out onto the first couple of rows. For anyone at last October's Orpheum show who remembers PogoBoy, he was right up front...plus I sat next to him at EC/Charles Mingus Orchestra at Bard College last April. A totally great night.
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I'm still buzzing about this. I've seen Elvis live maybe a dozen times and this was the best. The first set was very nice but the second set was the mutt's nuts. Great to be able to get up close in a small club like this. Great crowd. It's been a long time since I saw the whole band as energized as they were last night.
If he does do this tour of clubs in the South that he talked about in the Word interview I might have to make plans to see one or more of those dates.
If he does do this tour of clubs in the South that he talked about in the Word interview I might have to make plans to see one or more of those dates.
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Hi to all! This’ll be my very first post and I hope it’s helpful. I was lucky enough to be able to go to both shows at Lupo’s last night. Amazing!! I really can’t add more to what’s been already said. I was also able to be right up front (although I was to the left a bit). Was Pogo Boy the guy with the sideburns and glasses? What energy that guy has…and he knew every word. Just have to say that this was the very best I’ve ever seen E.C. and the band. Everyone was truly into it and I could fall in love with Davey’s harmonies (he'd be right behind E.C. and Steve). Davey and Pete took a walk outside between the shows but they didn’t stop to chat; just gave a quick nod (Oh well).
And I definitely thought there would at least be a few comments regarding the three girls that were dancing during Pump It Up. Especially the one who grabbed E’s ass. (OK she didn't exactly grab it but certainly fondled it a bit). I thought he was going to lose it for a second but he just shot her a look like “What the f***” Did no one else notice that?!
Anyway, like a good do-bee I jotted down the setlists and, with the exception of two songs I didn’t know, it’s accurate.
Lupo’s
Providence, RI
7 pm Show
I Hope You're Happy Now
Tear Off Your Own Head (It's A Doll Revolution)
Everyday I Write the Book
Everybody's Crying Mercy
Clubland
My Dark Life
Clown Strike
Pump It Up
I Wanna Be Loved
(I Don’t Want To Go To) Chelsea
45
Either Side of the Same Town
I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
Uncomplicated
1st Encore
Oliver’s Army
Radio Radio
Shipbuilding
(What's So Funny ’Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding?
10pm Show
Accidents Will Happen
Waiting For The End Of The World
Beyond Belief
No Action
Everybody's Cryin' Mercy
Episode Of Blonde
Watching the Detectives
You’d Better Help Me(?) (I didn’t know this song and I'm not sure of the title)
My Mood Swings
Leave My Kitten Alone
Less Than Zero
Honey Are You Straight Or Are You Blind
Either Side of the Same Town
Pouring Water On A Drowning Man
Little Triggers
Deep Dark Truthful Mirror/You Really Got A Hold On Me
1st Encore
17. Complicated Shadows
18. Just About Glad
19. Pump It Up
2nd Encore
20. Lipstick Vogue
21. I Want You/Say a Little Prayer for Me
3rd Encore
22. Alison
23. Tell Me Right Now (?)(I didn’t know this song either)
24. Radio Radio
25. (What's So Funny “Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding
And I definitely thought there would at least be a few comments regarding the three girls that were dancing during Pump It Up. Especially the one who grabbed E’s ass. (OK she didn't exactly grab it but certainly fondled it a bit). I thought he was going to lose it for a second but he just shot her a look like “What the f***” Did no one else notice that?!
Anyway, like a good do-bee I jotted down the setlists and, with the exception of two songs I didn’t know, it’s accurate.
Lupo’s
Providence, RI
7 pm Show
I Hope You're Happy Now
Tear Off Your Own Head (It's A Doll Revolution)
Everyday I Write the Book
Everybody's Crying Mercy
Clubland
My Dark Life
Clown Strike
Pump It Up
I Wanna Be Loved
(I Don’t Want To Go To) Chelsea
45
Either Side of the Same Town
I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
Uncomplicated
1st Encore
Oliver’s Army
Radio Radio
Shipbuilding
(What's So Funny ’Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding?
10pm Show
Accidents Will Happen
Waiting For The End Of The World
Beyond Belief
No Action
Everybody's Cryin' Mercy
Episode Of Blonde
Watching the Detectives
You’d Better Help Me(?) (I didn’t know this song and I'm not sure of the title)
My Mood Swings
Leave My Kitten Alone
Less Than Zero
Honey Are You Straight Or Are You Blind
Either Side of the Same Town
Pouring Water On A Drowning Man
Little Triggers
Deep Dark Truthful Mirror/You Really Got A Hold On Me
1st Encore
17. Complicated Shadows
18. Just About Glad
19. Pump It Up
2nd Encore
20. Lipstick Vogue
21. I Want You/Say a Little Prayer for Me
3rd Encore
22. Alison
23. Tell Me Right Now (?)(I didn’t know this song either)
24. Radio Radio
25. (What's So Funny “Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding
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Boy With A Problem
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Welcome to the board Discarded Luck !
I thought he was pretty amused by the dancers, Pete certainly was.
Did anyone else notice at the end of Peace/Love/Understanding he started to sing "The Kids Are Alright"?
I'm still buzzing - I was about 4 people back between Elvis and Steve. I was kind of nervous, when I showed up at about ten minutes of 9, the line was around the block. Great crowd - I was worried when someone yelled out "Alison" - damned if he didn't play it later on. Almost half the set was 70's era -
I hadn't been to Lupos in over a year and it was kind of eerie about ten minutes before the set when they made the announcement about the exits, sprinklers and the structural integrity of the building. It certainly gave me pause again for the 100th time over what those poor bastards in West Warwick must have gone through.
I thought he was pretty amused by the dancers, Pete certainly was.
Did anyone else notice at the end of Peace/Love/Understanding he started to sing "The Kids Are Alright"?
I'm still buzzing - I was about 4 people back between Elvis and Steve. I was kind of nervous, when I showed up at about ten minutes of 9, the line was around the block. Great crowd - I was worried when someone yelled out "Alison" - damned if he didn't play it later on. Almost half the set was 70's era -
I hadn't been to Lupos in over a year and it was kind of eerie about ten minutes before the set when they made the announcement about the exits, sprinklers and the structural integrity of the building. It certainly gave me pause again for the 100th time over what those poor bastards in West Warwick must have gone through.
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discarded luck
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Thanks for the welcome, BWAP!
Yes I did notice that about "The Kids are Alright." Kinda hoped he was going to go off on a tangent but....
We were told during the first set that if we had tickets for the second show we could just remain in the club. But after the club had mostly cleared they annouced that "NO. Everyone must leave and get in line outside!" Aggghhhhh. I had my front and center spot all picked out and now I had to trudge down the block too.
I ending standing against the rail in front of the left bass speaker. Not too bad.. I really couldn't complain except for the guy standing behind me. While waiting for the show to begin a couple standing near-by announced that they were longtime Elvis fans but that this was their first-time seeing him in concert. The other (BAD) man said that he had watched the first show and "If you can just stomach all of the slow shit, you'll hear some good stuff."
He went on to say that he felt like screaming "CUT THE CRAP!" through most of the show but the fast songs were worth coming back for. Thankfully I did not hurt him (cause he definitely wasn't worth it.)
Yes I did notice that about "The Kids are Alright." Kinda hoped he was going to go off on a tangent but....
We were told during the first set that if we had tickets for the second show we could just remain in the club. But after the club had mostly cleared they annouced that "NO. Everyone must leave and get in line outside!" Aggghhhhh. I had my front and center spot all picked out and now I had to trudge down the block too.
I ending standing against the rail in front of the left bass speaker. Not too bad.. I really couldn't complain except for the guy standing behind me. While waiting for the show to begin a couple standing near-by announced that they were longtime Elvis fans but that this was their first-time seeing him in concert. The other (BAD) man said that he had watched the first show and "If you can just stomach all of the slow shit, you'll hear some good stuff."
He went on to say that he felt like screaming "CUT THE CRAP!" through most of the show but the fast songs were worth coming back for. Thankfully I did not hurt him (cause he definitely wasn't worth it.)-
discarded luck
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Elvis at Lupo's
Discarded,
Yeah, Pogo Boy has sideburns and glasses and endless energy. At the Bard concert he sat very quietly...is really wasn't the place for springing up and down.
Sounds like we were all probably within a few people of each other. I left deaf in one ear from the speaker and hoarse. But it was worth it!
Yeah, Pogo Boy has sideburns and glasses and endless energy. At the Bard concert he sat very quietly...is really wasn't the place for springing up and down.
Sounds like we were all probably within a few people of each other. I left deaf in one ear from the speaker and hoarse. But it was worth it!
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