Hardly Strictly 2012

[MOJO]

Word on Facebook is that E.C. will be playing this year. I wonder if it's true? If so, AWESOME! - over -

[MOJO]

OK, confirmed. Just listened to the artist preview stream on the HSB site. E.C. will be performing. Hot stuff. Good times. See you all there (if you can make it).

[jmm]

Hmmmm wondering about the Richard Delone Special Housing project benefit situation and possibilities for another show????

[bronxapostle]

ok jmm...make me (semi) jealous and tell me you are going to be SFing this October once again! HOPE SO! glad one of us gets to be there for this fun run he has going. has it been a few consecutive years now or was one or more missed? ANYWAY, i want you there....ENJOY! regards to M, Lily & Joe! best, ba

[jmm]

seriously considering ba (which means probably).

Hope things are great with you and yours

[MOJO]

Nick Lowe confirmed today. NICE.

[sweetest punch]

Elvis plays solo: http://www.strictlybluegrass.com/2012/artists.shtml

[ramalama]

In the Rchard DeLone Foundation speculaton derby, Nick Lowe is playing Sacramento Thursday night October 4, taking him out of the running if the gig is that night. A Coward Brothers gig instead?

[And No Coffee Table]

Nick Lowe and Jesse Winchester play Great American Music Hall on Friday the 5th. Can Elvis resist a surprise appearance?

http://www.slimspresents.com/events/201 ... inchester/

[ramalama]

Curious that the LoWinchester show is not billed as the Richard Delone Special Housing benefit, leaving open the possibility that the benefit will occur Thursday night.

[sweetest punch]

Bill Kirchen 's website has this:

http://www.billkirchen.com/fr_tourdates ... s=33972410

Saturday, October 6
Sixth Annual Richard DeLone Special Housing Project Concert
With Elvis Costello, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and more.

[bronxapostle]

damn...something that NEVER happens: I'M JEALOUS OF CALIFORNIA THIS YEAR!

[ramalama]

Elvis has the Friday night slot. No time announced yet.

[url]http://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/[/url]

[sweetest punch]

Schedule:

http://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/ ... hedule.pdf

[johnfoyle]

http://thedemellotheory.com/2012/10/05/ ... ass-day-1/


Preview: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Day 1

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Matt De Mello

(extract)

Elvis Costello – 5:45 – Banjo Stage

Yeah he’s played the show once before, but still Elvis Costello has to be the highlight of the festival. A veteran performer with such hits as “Alison” and “Watching the Detectives”, but still relevant enough to command a headlining gig at one of the largest annual festivals in the country, Elvis is certainly a can’t miss. Last time he played HSB he didn’t get into some of his older stuff, but I’m guessing this year, on his own, he’ll delve deeper into his songbook.

[Azmuda]

http://twitpic.com/b1df2h

[And No Coffee Table]

Twitter:

Mr. @ElvisCostello starting his #HardlyStrictlyBluegrass set w/ an electric "Welcome to the Working Week," doing Warren Hellman proud.

The greatest singer/songwriter of them all- Elvis Costello http://instagr.am/p/Qa82rZwUsV/

"I'm a brilliant mistake." I love, love, love Elvis Costello. #HSB2012 http://pic.twitter.com/zXtLlfLE

Elvis Costello playing New Amsterdam. #HSB http://twitpic.com/b1dqrs

Elvis Costello Hey! You've got hide you love away - Hardly Strictly #hsb great evening http://pic.twitter.com/qa3yrYm1

Elvis Costello. Every day I write the book. #HSB

[And No Coffee Table]

Live stream (from an audience member far from the stage, but the audio is decent enough):
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ryleibrich

Edit: It showed "Veronica" and "Shipbuilding" and then cut off abruptly during "Payday." Oh well. It was fun while it lasted.

More Twitter:

(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding? #HSBF pic.twitter.com/vyX6UmvG

Twice I have watched Elvis Costello leave Hardly Strictly in a golf cart and both times it was the greatest thing I've ever seen.

[ramalama]

This is the first of 3 shows in SF. Later Tonight, show #2 is Elvis and Buddy Miller subbing for the ailing Jesse Winchester, sharing the bill with Nick Lowe. Show #3 is tomorrow's deLone show. Unfortunately, show #1 is the only one I'll attend.

I arrived 5 minutes early only to find Elvis into his 2nd song of the set. I wound up extreme stage right by the road, so that it looked through the foliage like a shrub singing with a guitar in his limbs.

Going on the faith of prior postings, the first song was Welcome to my Working Week, followed by
Brilliant Mistake
Last Boat Leaving
New Amsterdam/You've Got to Hide Your Love Away
Everyday I write the Book
Bedlam
Ghost Train
Walking my Baby Back Home
Watching the Detectives
Veronica
Shipbuilding
Payday (a get well card for Jessie Winchester)
Red Shoes
A Slow Drag with Josephine
Jimmie Standing in the Rain/Brother can you Spare a Dime?
PLU
Sulphur to Sugarcane

[sweetest punch]

WTD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kCY9lN8JZM
A Slow Drag With Josephine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcjaoa__plE
Red Shoes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAvxDOlj0u8
Payday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2jgsSLU8z4

[bronxapostle]

This is the first of 3 shows in SF. Later Tonight, show #2 is Elvis and Buddy Miller subbing for the ailing Jesse Winchester, sharing the bill with Nick Lowe. Show #3 is tomorrow's deLone show. Unfortunately, show #1 is the only one I'll attend.

I arrived 5 minutes early only to find Elvis into his 2nd song of the set. I wound up extreme stage right by the road, so that it looked through the foliage like a shrub singing with a guitar in his limbs.

Going on the faith of prior postings, the first song was Welcome to my Working Week, followed by
Brilliant Mistake
Last Boat Leaving
New Amsterdam/You've Got to Hide Your Love Away
Everyday I write the Book
Bedlam
Ghost Train
Walking my Baby Back Home
Watching the Detectives
Veronica
Shipbuilding
Payday (a get well card for Jessie Winchester)
Red Shoes
A Slow Drag with Josephine
Jimmie Standing in the Rain/Brother can you Spare a Dime?
PLU
Sulphur to Sugarcane

HEY RAMA! as an East Coast guy i never studied this schedule. so, last night was a late set with Buddy Miller in a different location? sorry you missed a bit yesterday and that you could not get to the next appearances. we appreciate your setlist post. ARE YOU THERE JMM??? enjoy all your shows EVERYONE!

[docinwestchester]

Live stream (from an audience member far from the stage, but the audio is decent enough):
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ryleibrich

Edit: It showed "Veronica" and "Shipbuilding" and then cut off abruptly during "Payday."

I just listened to the version Shipbuilding on that ustream channel and noticed something different. Is this a new lyric?:

[at 6:06]

Is it worth it
A small bunch of flowers is all that you get
And a box to bury the babies

It's a just a rumour...

[FAVEHOUR]

Live stream (from an audience member far from the stage, but the audio is decent enough):
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ryleibrich

Edit: It showed "Veronica" and "Shipbuilding" and then cut off abruptly during "Payday."

I just listened to the version Shipbuilding on that ustream channel and noticed something different. Is this a new lyric?:

[at 6:06]

Is it worth it
A small bunch of flowers is all that you get
And a box to bury the babies

It's a just a rumour...

No, he's been adding that most of the time since 1984. I think he dropped it for the Songbook shows. I've always thought it was a mistake to add this verse, the song was perfect to begin with.

Dave

[Azmuda]

Shipbuilding --- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTFF9b4YggM
Payday --- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2jgsSLU8z4
Red Shoes --- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAvxDOlj0u8
Slow Drag With Josephine --- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcjaoa__plE
Watching The Detectives --- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kCY9lN8JZM

[Azmuda]

Elvis Costello leaving Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in SF when his cart stalls right next to us

http://www.redditpics.com/elvis-costell ... i,1173111/