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by Arnie
Fri Feb 24, 2023 3:02 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis In Iceland with Steve Nieve and Special Guest, Nick Lowe, May 25-29, 2023
Replies: 64
Views: 59289

Re: Elvis In Iceland with Steve Nieve and Special Guest, Nick Lowe, May 25-29, 2023

Jealous of those that are going. And such a cool place. I've only spent a 24 hour lay-over in Iceland once before, and I am so glad I got a rental car (though very pricey) and made use of that time. So much beauty there, and we saw only a tiny fraction. I want to go back! Gullfloss Falls was one of ...
by Arnie
Tue Feb 21, 2023 12:28 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & Steve Nieve GRAMERCY NYC February 20, 2023
Replies: 34
Views: 19826

Re: Elvis & Steve Nieve GRAMERCY NYC February 20, 2023

We're not worthy! This stand has been a true fans' wet dream. Every night is unique and its own precious pearl. This night would've been in my top 2 or 3 picks so far though. But I don't know, they're all so good. Damn. Fallen. Rocking Horse. Trick Out the Truth. My Thief! The Poisoned Rose. The Las...
by Arnie
Thu Feb 16, 2023 11:28 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & Steve Nieve GRAMERCY NYC February 16, 2023
Replies: 30
Views: 17979

Re: Elvis & Steve Nieve GRAMERCY NYC February 16, 2023

Lot of good ones in that setlist. Byline, Mr. Crescent, I'm Your Toy and How Much I Lied (Almost Blue making an appearance)
by Arnie
Thu Feb 16, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: The Songs of Bacharach & Costello: collection based on Painted From Memory, March 3, 2023
Replies: 201
Views: 1266755

Re: The Songs of Bacharach & Costello: collection based on Painted From Memory, March 3, 2023

Of all the songs on PFM, my favorite isn't God Give Me Strength, or I Still Have that Other Girl, or even Painted From Memory, though those are very, very good. . . . . the standout track for me is "My Thief". This part of the interview below, really reinforces that. Fairly tortured is rig...
by Arnie
Tue Feb 14, 2023 12:46 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: ELVIS solo GRAMERCY NYC February 13, 2023
Replies: 39
Views: 18717

Re: ELVIS solo GRAMERCY NYC February 13, 2023

What a write-up!! Felt like I was there! Its hard to say which of these nights is going to be the best --- they're all so unique and full of surprises. Elvis is pulling out all the stops on this one. Hope he isn't setting the bar too high for himself to continue to exceed expectations as he is obvio...
by Arnie
Tue Feb 14, 2023 12:40 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: ELVIS solo GRAMERCY NYC February 10, 2023
Replies: 43
Views: 17111

Re: ELVIS solo GRAMERCY NYC February 10, 2023

Happy for you Arnie...you sound like you had a heck of a stay. Good for you. My longtime joke/wisecrack about us as we age and we deliberate attending these things....if it's about money, FORGET THAT WORRY. my joke being...."WHAT ARE YOU GONNA SAVE IT FOR THE LOUSY KIDS?" Yet, if other is...
by Arnie
Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:54 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: ELVIS solo GRAMERCY NYC February 10, 2023
Replies: 43
Views: 17111

Re: ELVIS solo GRAMERCY NYC February 10, 2023

Couple more pics Elvis finishing a song.jpg Elvis merch haul.jpg Though Elvis was the highlight, . . . .we had so much fun in NYC. Got to see the Edward Hopper exhibit at the Whitney, which was fantastic. Also walked the Highline, which I cannot recommend enough, though we were very fortunate with a...
by Arnie
Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:48 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: ELVIS solo GRAMERCY NYC February 10, 2023
Replies: 43
Views: 17111

Re: ELVIS solo GRAMERCY NYC February 10, 2023

Just back from 4 days in NYC and still trying to process it all. One of the best Elvis Costello performances I have seen. Right up there with his solo show in Nashville at the Ryman maybe 15 years ago? I don't know. This one was great though, and the song selection is what drew me to this particular...
by Arnie
Tue Feb 07, 2023 11:06 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Gramercy Theater Wish List!
Replies: 11
Views: 5519

Re: Gramercy Theater Wish List!

There is a long list of songs I would love to hear, and I don't even know where to start in compiling that list. Of greater curiosity to me is who he might have turn up as guests. A duet with his wife would be pretty awesome. Or Nick Lowe? T-Bone? Marc Ribot? Sir Elton or McCartney crash the party? ...
by Arnie
Mon Feb 06, 2023 12:21 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: The Boy Named If nominated for Grammy for Best Rock Album - awards ceremony 5th Feb. 2023
Replies: 16
Views: 6632

Re: The Boy Named If nominated for Grammy for Best Rock Album - awards ceremony 5th Feb. 2023

Not at ALL disappointed for the loss. Losing to Ozzy? What a crock. I could only muster the first 30-40 minutes of this stupid pageant, hoping to catch a glimpse of our hero. Every minute was painful. Taylor Swift, needs vegetables thrown at her. Not only her, it was a clown show spectacle all aroun...
by Arnie
Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:26 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis, Billy Gibbons and Friends, Brooklyn Bowl, Nashville, March 12, 2023
Replies: 20
Views: 13036

Re: Elvis, Billy Gibbons and Friends, Brooklyn Bowl, Nashville, March 12, 2023

Seems like an odd pairing, but I've always dug ZZ. And it would be loads of fun to see Elvis w/ Jazzmaster ablaze in tonal fuzz distortion and with sweaty rage, spitting and screaming these lyrics: She likes the art museum, she don't like Pavlov's dog She fun at the mind museum, she likes it in a Lo...
by Arnie
Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:14 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: ELVIS solo GRAMERCY NYC February 10, 2023
Replies: 43
Views: 17111

Re: ELVIS solo GRAMERCY NYC February 10, 2023

Me and Mrs. Arnie. Counting the days.
by Arnie
Tue Jan 17, 2023 11:10 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: 10 NIGHTS AT THE GRAMERCY NYC FEB 2023 (NOW with COMPLETE residency tally at post one!)
Replies: 221
Views: 642645

Re: 10 NIGHTS AT THE GRAMERCY NYC FEB 2023

Counting the days myself.

I'm trying not to get too over excited, and I'll admit to some minor anxiety what if he does that voice-lag, way behind the beat too much stuff. I'm sure it will be splendid though.
by Arnie
Sun Nov 13, 2022 9:12 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis when you least expect it
Replies: 747
Views: 942092

Re: Elvis when you least expect it

My sister posted this song on Instagram to a video of her daughter making a house with Legos. I had never heard this Elvis song before. How did I miss it? Need to watch more TV I suppose. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5pGik67CDc Thank you soooo much for posting. Took me straight back to my child...
by Arnie
Fri Nov 11, 2022 6:00 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis when you least expect it
Replies: 747
Views: 942092

Re: Elvis when you least expect it

My sister posted this song on Instagram to a video of her daughter making a house with Legos. I had never heard this Elvis song before. How did I miss it?

Need to watch more TV I suppose.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5pGik67CDc
by Arnie
Thu Sep 22, 2022 10:59 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis Costello Sings Hunter/Garcia, San Francisco, September 30, 2022
Replies: 23
Views: 128150

Re: Elvis Costello Sings Hunter/Garcia, San Francisco, September 30, 2022

High compliments to my musical hero for this benefit he has done for many years, and to everyone involved, especially Austin DeLone. It hits close to home, even in Missouri. I am the legal guardian of my younger brother, Frank, who was born with this cruel and rare condition known as Prader-Willi Sy...
by Arnie
Thu Sep 22, 2022 9:25 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: 10 NIGHTS AT THE GRAMERCY NYC FEB 2023 (NOW with COMPLETE residency tally at post one!)
Replies: 221
Views: 642645

Re: 10 NIGHTS AT THE GRAMERCY NYC FEB 2023

I figured it out. Scored 2 tickets for Feb 10th. And I Hope, I'm Happy Now. :D :D
by Arnie
Thu Sep 22, 2022 8:58 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: 10 NIGHTS AT THE GRAMERCY NYC FEB 2023 (NOW with COMPLETE residency tally at post one!)
Replies: 221
Views: 642645

Re: 10 NIGHTS AT THE GRAMERCY NYC FEB 2023

Okay, I'm locked and loaded for the 10 a.m. EST pre-sale today, but I'm not seeing anything on LiveNation. Just the old pre-sale from before for the $500 tickets. Apostle? Help! 2 minutes to go.
by Arnie
Wed Sep 21, 2022 12:21 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: 10 NIGHTS AT THE GRAMERCY NYC FEB 2023 (NOW with COMPLETE residency tally at post one!)
Replies: 221
Views: 642645

Re: 10 NIGHTS AT THE GRAMERCY NYC FEB 2023

Yeah, seeing Bruce in Milwaukee. Will be my first ever Bruce show. Entering the silly lottery to get selected for the privilege to buy and shell out cash 7 months in advance, and for seats located somewhere up in the rafters of an arena. :lol: Looking forward to it though. It is Bruce after all. Muc...
by Arnie
Wed Sep 21, 2022 10:47 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: 10 NIGHTS AT THE GRAMERCY NYC FEB 2023 (NOW with COMPLETE residency tally at post one!)
Replies: 221
Views: 642645

Re: 10 NIGHTS AT THE GRAMERCY NYC FEB 2023

Nooooo I think the EC official is a done deal after this morning pre-sale. Tomorrow I believe you must log in to LIVE NATION rather than its ugly big sister Ticketmaster and their presale code for tomorrow is VENUE! Again I THINK that is the way it is for Thursday. Then I believe Friday will be the...
by Arnie
Wed Sep 21, 2022 10:25 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: 10 NIGHTS AT THE GRAMERCY NYC FEB 2023 (NOW with COMPLETE residency tally at post one!)
Replies: 221
Views: 642645

Re: 10 NIGHTS AT THE GRAMERCY NYC FEB 2023

I just checked the other dates I bought and if I had waited for the EC Pre-sale I would have saved $500 over the three nights. Oh well. On the plus side, I've got my Virgin Atlantic voucher for the cancelled Las Vegas show so getting to New York is covered. Everyone should hold off until tomorrow's...
by Arnie
Wed Sep 21, 2022 10:22 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: 10 NIGHTS AT THE GRAMERCY NYC FEB 2023 (NOW with COMPLETE residency tally at post one!)
Replies: 221
Views: 642645

Re: 10 NIGHTS AT THE GRAMERCY NYC FEB 2023

All these various pre-sale dates are confusing as hell. There was one yesterday with Citi, right? Then there is one today? And then the public one tomorrow? And I tried to buy tickets yesterday with my Citibank card and kept coming up with errors on the site saying my card was invalid, error 5005 or...
by Arnie
Tue Aug 16, 2022 8:53 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters, Boston, MA, Leader Bank Pavilion , August 15th, 2022
Replies: 16
Views: 5415

Re: Elvis & The Imposters, Boston, MA, Leader Bank Pavilion , August 15th, 2022

I'll 2nd the "pitchy" vocal moments. I've watched a few clips of this latest tour and yeah, its there. Also, the behind the beat vocal stuff he really takes too far.