Elvis & The Imposters did a private show on Jan. 14 '12

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Elvis & The Imposters did a private show on Jan. 14 '12

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This poster offer seems to indicate such a show.

http://store.nakatomiinc.com/elviscoste ... smith.aspx


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Designed by Jon Smith.

Produced for the Elvis Costello show at a private birthday party in 2012.
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http://instagr.am/p/hYVfz/

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“Elvis Costello @ Washington Hall, Seattle. ”


Via Twitter -

http://twitter.com/#!/chadshowbox/statu ... 2089306112
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Small hall!

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More from Twitter:
Chad Queirolo wrote:Best part of this week was sitting w/@johnroderick eating fried chicken & biscuits as Elvis Costello broke into Radio, Radio 20 feet away.
John Roderick wrote:So, my secret job this weekend was that I was Elvis Costello and the Imposters' DRIVER for two days. Keeping quiet, just driving.
John Roderick wrote:They were here to play a private party so the whole thing was kept hush-hush. I mainly waited around, eating the catering, watching.
John Roderick wrote:They did not know I was a musician.
John Roderick wrote:I cannot say too much about my experiences, but I will say that Elvis's ringtone is "London Calling".
John Roderick wrote:Here's me (lower left) watching them soundcheck Radio Radio: http://twitpic.com/87ofp6
John Roderick wrote:Yesterday they soundchecked for FOUR HOURS for an audience of me, the promoter, and the crew. It was incredible. They do not fuck around.
And these photos:
http://twitpic.com/87h7w2
http://twitpic.com/87hgxz
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http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/sour ... d=11792091
On January 14, RealNetworks founder Rob Glaser brought in Elvis Costello to play at his 50th birthday party. Sources say Costello's ringtone is "London Calling" by the Clash.
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Damn! That's one fantastic 50th birthday party. A four hour sound check?! I would have been there for that as well if I was paying the band. And where was ba with the cassette recorder, anyway?

Ah, the super rich:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Glaser

Rob Glaser (born January 16, 1962[2]) is the founder of RealNetworks (1994) which produces RealAudio, RealVideo, RealPlayer, and Helix, among other products and services. Before founding RealNetworks, he had become a millionaire by working for Microsoft for ten years. Glaser, while Chief Executive of Real Networks, clashed repeatedly with Tony Fadell, widely known as the Godfather of the iPhone and iPod, who then left the company after 5 weeks and went onto founding the products for Apple.[4] Glaser is a graduate of Yale University with an MA degree in Economics and a BS degree in Computer Science. On June 16, 2004, Glaser received the Music Visionary Award, along with EMI Vice Chairman David Munns, from the Music for Youth Foundation, and the United Jewish Appeal.[5] Glaser was the 22nd largest individual donor to 527 groups in the 2004 US election, donating over $2.2 million to pro-Democratic organizations.[6] He was the leading creditor to Air America Radio, loaning at least $9.8 million according to its bankruptcy filing.[7] Since June 2010, Glaser has been a partner at global venture firm, Accel Partners, focusing on digital media technology, social media, and mobile service investments.[8]
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Blimey, this is fascinating. I read somewhere that that's what established artists do these days, now that record sales are as rare as rocking-horse shit. Why not? He's a professional.

Good god, I wonder how much he charges?
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in a room like that doc, my SONY would have been ACES! i was gonna invite him to my 50th two years back. :? :? would love to see the setlist, especially from the four hour soundcheck...DAMN!!
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I need to make better friends!
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I don't use Twitter ( it would take up time I waste on Facebook) so maybe a user here would contact any of the above linked users and ask for anymore info. , set-list etc.
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great idea King Foyle...i'll do that NOW! twitter NEEDS you...follow me here! https://twitter.com/#!/bronxapostle
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I go to talk to my wife. All I got for my 55th birthday was an IPad
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hmmm....I turn 50 in October.
Hey Mr. Costello....wanna play Plano, TX? Anybody know a super rich person that will take care of the bill?
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TX_Fan wrote:hmmm....I turn 50 in October.
Hey Mr. Costello....wanna play Plano, TX? Anybody know a super rich person that will take care of the bill?
Put it on my tab.

By the way, was it a miniature version of the wheel?

Also I'm not surprised they had a 4 hour soundcheck. It's free rehearsal time isn't it?
Who’s this kid with his mumbo jumbo?
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My brother in law had Kevin Breit for his 60th and I jokingly said that I'd get EC for mine a few months later...

Hey El if you're reading this pm me, you can do my 61st.
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