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by Arbogast
Fri Nov 01, 2019 10:36 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis and The Imposters, Port Chester, NY, October 29 & 30 2019
Replies: 40
Views: 47189

Re: Elvis and The Imposters, Port Chester, NY, October 29 & 30 2019

I've been so accustomed to his preternaturally high energy level over the years that I took it for granted. But it really, finally hit me on Wednesday night: He's a 65-year-old man...and a cancer survivor at that.
by Arbogast
Thu Oct 31, 2019 7:10 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis and The Imposters, Port Chester, NY, October 29 & 30 2019
Replies: 40
Views: 47189

Re: Elvis and The Imposters, Port Chester, NY, October 29 & 30 2019

I corresponded with a friend after the show. His take (which I think is pretty spot-on): The show made me sad in a way. He’s gotten older. He was sick and you can tell. It’s the first time I sensed a weakness in him. He’s always been so mighty. He had breathing issues for sure. Range issues. The mix...
by Arbogast
Thu Oct 31, 2019 9:15 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis and The Imposters, Port Chester, NY, October 29 & 30 2019
Replies: 40
Views: 47189

Re: Elvis and The Imposters, Port Chester, NY, October 29 & 30 2019

Charm School was a delight...maybe the highlight of the show. That said....All things taken together, I was disappointed. The only thing that was truly great was the setlist. His voice did not sound good for the first half hour; in fact, there was a lack of...something (electricity? excitement) in t...
by Arbogast
Tue Oct 22, 2019 5:42 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis and The Imposters, Port Chester, NY, October 29 & 30 2019
Replies: 40
Views: 47189

Re: Elvis and The Imposters, Port Chester, NY, October 29 & 30 2019

Hi, all...

I can't say for sure, but it's possible that I'll have an extra tic for 10/30 in Port Chester. Row F, right orch. At price. I'll update on this page as the date approaches.
by Arbogast
Wed Sep 18, 2019 11:11 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year" (2020 UK tour)
Replies: 231
Views: 310160

Re: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year" (2020 UK tour)

All these complaints about "pricey" tickets are hilarious. Try buying a good seat for an Elvis show in NYC!
by Arbogast
Sun Aug 18, 2019 11:12 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS ANNOUNCE UPCOMING FALL TOUR
Replies: 46
Views: 58642

Re: ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS ANNOUNCE UPCOMING FALL TOUR

MOJO's right, at least in the broad strokes. Good tics for many shows--including EC shows, such as the upcoming Port Chester gigs--are not even available when tics go on sale...but will show up en masse sometimes just hours later at outrageous prices via "secondary markets" (read: legalize...
by Arbogast
Wed Jul 24, 2019 11:27 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & Imposters/Blondie Forest Hills July 24, 2019
Replies: 23
Views: 31935

Re: Elvis & Imposters/Blondie Forest Hills July 24, 2019

Can't believe Mr. and Mrs. Hush made it into this--or any-set list.
by Arbogast
Mon Jul 22, 2019 10:11 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters play Mohegan Sun Arena, July 21, 2019
Replies: 20
Views: 25532

Re: Elvis & The Imposters play Mohegan Sun Arena, July 21, 2019

Gotta admit, the set list isn't wowing me...as I'd expected given the shortened set time on this tour. The Gettysburg set, on the other hand....
by Arbogast
Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:58 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS ANNOUNCE UPCOMING FALL TOUR
Replies: 46
Views: 58642

Re: ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS ANNOUNCE UPCOMING FALL TOUR

Has there been any info from the EC camp as to whether naming the tour "Just Trust" actually means it'll be focused on that album? I've heard none. Maybe it's just a name....
by Arbogast
Wed Jul 17, 2019 11:56 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters play Gettysburg, PA , July 17th 2019
Replies: 28
Views: 42483

Re: Elvis & The Imposters play Gettysburg, PA , July 17th 2019

That reminds me: Anyone know if we're going to be stuck with the background singers forever? Will we ever see EC & Is as a four-piece again? It seems that ship has indeed sailed...but, you never know. He does truly value their contribution it appears. Stuck with, harsh dude. A nice new layer of...
by Arbogast
Wed Jul 17, 2019 11:54 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters play Gettysburg, PA , July 17th 2019
Replies: 28
Views: 42483

Re: Elvis & The Imposters play Gettysburg, PA , July 17th 2019

I've never been to a show where he's opened with Pump It Up. One of these days....
by Arbogast
Wed Jul 17, 2019 12:12 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters play Gettysburg, PA , July 17th 2019
Replies: 28
Views: 42483

Re: Elvis & The Imposters play Gettysburg, PA , July 17th 2019

That reminds me: Anyone know if we're going to be stuck with the background singers forever? Will we ever see EC & Is as a four-piece again?
by Arbogast
Fri Jun 28, 2019 11:29 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS ANNOUNCE UPCOMING FALL TOUR
Replies: 46
Views: 58642

Re: ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS ANNOUNCE UPCOMING FALL TOUR

Agreed: I was at it for a good 40 minutes for the Capitol and wasn't offered one seat in the center orchestra. WTF?I Is this Ticketfly holding them back for the "secondary market"? It's a disgrace.
by Arbogast
Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:44 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS ANNOUNCE UPCOMING FALL TOUR
Replies: 46
Views: 58642

Re: ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS ANNOUNCE UPCOMING FALL TOUR

BA is right. I don't even bother with pre-sales anymore....only a relative handful of seats are put on sale that way. It's just a gimmick for the marks.
by Arbogast
Mon Jun 24, 2019 10:03 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS ANNOUNCE UPCOMING FALL TOUR
Replies: 46
Views: 58642

Re: ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS ANNOUNCE UPCOMING FALL TOUR

No NYC shows...again. Looks like I'm headed to Port Chester.

I can't for the life of me understand why he hasn't played the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn yet.
by Arbogast
Fri Apr 05, 2019 1:09 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: EC/Imposters and Blondie co-headline 13-date US tour, July-August 2019
Replies: 62
Views: 74526

Re: EC/Imposters and Blondie co-headline 13-date US tour, July-August 2019

A little surprised at all the excitement over this mini-tour. Given the co-headline setup, EC's set is sure to be short and greatest-hits-y, and I'd imagine he and the Imps will be the opening band on half the dates. I particularly expect that to be the case in NYC, Blondie's (and my) hometown, and ...
by Arbogast
Thu Mar 14, 2019 12:07 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis Costello & The Imposters: Purse EP (Record Store Day)
Replies: 69
Views: 95480

Re: Elvis Costello & The Imposters: Purse EP (Record Store Day)

Anyone know of a NYC record store that'd be likely to carry this?

Thanks
by Arbogast
Thu Mar 14, 2019 10:14 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Nick Lowe NYC Bowery Ballroom 4/13
Replies: 0
Views: 11349

Nick Lowe NYC Bowery Ballroom 4/13

An "Elvis-adjacent" post, if you will: I just learned that I'll be having surgery on 4/11 and will thus be unable to make Nick's (sold-out) show on 4/13.

So, I'm selling my tic (at cost, of course). Anyone interested?

Thanks
by Arbogast
Tue Jan 29, 2019 1:17 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis and The Attractions live on BBC 6 Music Live Hour
Replies: 7
Views: 11052

Re: Elvis and The Attractions live on BBC 6 Music Live Hour

Not "Stand Accused" but "Beaten to the Punch"
by Arbogast
Thu Jan 17, 2019 12:10 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Look Now , October 2018
Replies: 482
Views: 5007011

Re: Look Now: new album announced!

Who cares about the UK? Where are the New York dates??
by Arbogast
Sat Jan 05, 2019 3:11 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: 5 Favorite Elvis Albums
Replies: 31
Views: 56936

Re: 5 Favorite Elvis Albums

This Year's Model
Get Happy!!
Blood and Chocolate
King of America
Brutal Youth