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EC plays benefit show with The Who, New York, Feb. 28, 2013
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Re: EC plays benefit show with The Who, New York, Feb. 28, 2
http://www.soundspike.com/story/5117/co ... york-city/
Story by John Voket
SoundSpike Contributor
March 3, 2013 10:59 PM
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Costello opened and closed with covers, revving up a mostly high-energy set with Sam & Dave's "I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down," and wrapping up about 45 minutes later with an homage to his co-headliners, an equally energetic "Substitute."
In between Costello packed his set with hits and classic cuts from his first three albums, at times delivering them back-to-back with rapid-fire intensity. Transitioning into his own material at the top of the show, he churned out "High Fidelity," "Mystery Dance," and a frenetic "Radio Radio" before easing into the shuffle and backbeat of "Everyday I Write the Book."
While that monster hit was hyped with a funky R&B groove, the Reggae flavor of "Watching the Detectives," with its Farfiza-fed breaks, was equally well received a few minutes later.
"Alison" slowed things down, giving Costello a chance to slip on his crooner persona, however briefly, before rocketing to the conclusion of his set with "Chelsea," "Pump It Up," and "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding?"
Story by John Voket
SoundSpike Contributor
March 3, 2013 10:59 PM
(extract)
Costello opened and closed with covers, revving up a mostly high-energy set with Sam & Dave's "I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down," and wrapping up about 45 minutes later with an homage to his co-headliners, an equally energetic "Substitute."
In between Costello packed his set with hits and classic cuts from his first three albums, at times delivering them back-to-back with rapid-fire intensity. Transitioning into his own material at the top of the show, he churned out "High Fidelity," "Mystery Dance," and a frenetic "Radio Radio" before easing into the shuffle and backbeat of "Everyday I Write the Book."
While that monster hit was hyped with a funky R&B groove, the Reggae flavor of "Watching the Detectives," with its Farfiza-fed breaks, was equally well received a few minutes later.
"Alison" slowed things down, giving Costello a chance to slip on his crooner persona, however briefly, before rocketing to the conclusion of his set with "Chelsea," "Pump It Up," and "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding?"
Re: EC plays benefit show with The Who, New York, Feb. 28, 2
http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/03/ ... _news_blog
March 4, 2013
Elvis Costello and The Who Battle on Memory Lane
By Jon Friedman
I saw a good old-fashioned battle of the bands recently at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.
First Elvis Costello and the Imposters played a dynamic set for 40 minutes. The Who followed them and performed for a little more than hour, in the final gig of their Quadrophenia tour.
It was a heavyweight matchup of iconic British music acts, both Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. Costello sang and played with a passion that was missing in most of the Who’s technically proficient set. Costello’s long-time band mates, keyboard whiz Steve Nieve, drummer Pete Thomas and bass player Davey Faragher all played with flair and joy.
The so-called “Who Cares” concert was a benefit for the Who’s recently established Teen Cancer America charity and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Center. Tickets ranged in price from $125 to $1,000.
Costello is a world-class crowdpleaser. I’ve seen him perform many times since his first U.S. tour in late 1977 and he has always managed to do something memorable. In this show, he turned the clock back to his early glory days of 1977-1979. He and the band played a segue of “Lipstick Vogue” into “Watching the Detectives,” a highlight of their late 1970s concerts. Costello added a jazzy arrangement of “Everyday I Write the Book” and, for old time’s sake, did crunching versions of “High Fidelity,” “Pump It Up” and “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding.”
To put a punctuation mark on their set, Costello and the Imposters concluded by playing a version of the Who’s classic song “Substitute.”
The Who played their radio-friendly hits — “Who Are You,” “Behind Blue Eyes,” “Pinball Wizard,” “Baba O’Riley” and others.
On their last number, “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” Townshend danced across the stage, and Daltrey unleashed his signature scream. Until then, the best thing about the Who’s set was the drumming of Zak Starkey.
Townshend also did his patented windmill motion with his guitar and by the end of the show, Daltrey’s shirt was largely unbuttoned.
The bands battled, but nostalgia won the night.
March 4, 2013
Elvis Costello and The Who Battle on Memory Lane
By Jon Friedman
I saw a good old-fashioned battle of the bands recently at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.
First Elvis Costello and the Imposters played a dynamic set for 40 minutes. The Who followed them and performed for a little more than hour, in the final gig of their Quadrophenia tour.
It was a heavyweight matchup of iconic British music acts, both Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. Costello sang and played with a passion that was missing in most of the Who’s technically proficient set. Costello’s long-time band mates, keyboard whiz Steve Nieve, drummer Pete Thomas and bass player Davey Faragher all played with flair and joy.
The so-called “Who Cares” concert was a benefit for the Who’s recently established Teen Cancer America charity and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Center. Tickets ranged in price from $125 to $1,000.
Costello is a world-class crowdpleaser. I’ve seen him perform many times since his first U.S. tour in late 1977 and he has always managed to do something memorable. In this show, he turned the clock back to his early glory days of 1977-1979. He and the band played a segue of “Lipstick Vogue” into “Watching the Detectives,” a highlight of their late 1970s concerts. Costello added a jazzy arrangement of “Everyday I Write the Book” and, for old time’s sake, did crunching versions of “High Fidelity,” “Pump It Up” and “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding.”
To put a punctuation mark on their set, Costello and the Imposters concluded by playing a version of the Who’s classic song “Substitute.”
The Who played their radio-friendly hits — “Who Are You,” “Behind Blue Eyes,” “Pinball Wizard,” “Baba O’Riley” and others.
On their last number, “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” Townshend danced across the stage, and Daltrey unleashed his signature scream. Until then, the best thing about the Who’s set was the drumming of Zak Starkey.
Townshend also did his patented windmill motion with his guitar and by the end of the show, Daltrey’s shirt was largely unbuttoned.
The bands battled, but nostalgia won the night.
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bronxapostle
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Re: EC plays benefit show with The Who, New York, Feb. 28, 2
cool...maybe you can burn one out for me.i was thinking this was the much anticipated (BY A SELECT FEW!) analog upload announcement. 
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Re: EC plays benefit show with The Who, New York, Feb. 28, 2
I'll get to it, ba.bronxapostle wrote:cool...maybe you can burn one out for me.i was thinking this was the much anticipated (BY A SELECT FEW!) analog upload announcement.
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when you can...i think i gotta remaster ELVIS/BURT duo appearance from VIRGIN RECORDS STORE 1998 for you to upload by next week when we get together.
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bronxapostle
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Re: EC plays benefit show with The Who, New York, Feb. 28, 2
sorry to bother, but does any "search" savvy member here have the ability to find where i was discussing the LONG DELAYED transfer of this solo PETE show please??? i thought it was this thread yet, apparently not. i know i promised to inform a few people when it became available and can't locate it now. does anyone know where i might have mentioned this show previously? it is VERY WELL received thusly with like 225 people downloading it already in only sixteen hours. i think even doc is amazed at the reception it has gotten. please go listen to the samples! check it out anyone of you who torrent; one of Pete SOLO finest ever for certain.