Elvis & The Imposters, Byron Bay Bluesfest (Australia), March 28 & 29 2024
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Elvis Costello and Lucinda Williams Lead Bluesfest 2023 Lineup
Bluesfest has unveiled the first lineup announcement for its 2023 event. The festival will once again return to its home at the Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm just north of Byron Bay, running for five days across the 2023 Easter long weekend.
Recent tour announcements for Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples, Jackson Browne and Marcus King gave fans a teaser of what was to come. Bluesfest have now revealed the 41 acts that make up its initial lineup. Leading the charge are Elvis Costello & The Imposters, GZA, Lucinda Williams, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram and Femi Kuti & The Positive Force.
Elvis Costello and Lucinda Williams Lead Bluesfest 2023 Lineup
Bluesfest has unveiled the first lineup announcement for its 2023 event. The festival will once again return to its home at the Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm just north of Byron Bay, running for five days across the 2023 Easter long weekend.
Recent tour announcements for Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples, Jackson Browne and Marcus King gave fans a teaser of what was to come. Bluesfest have now revealed the 41 acts that make up its initial lineup. Leading the charge are Elvis Costello & The Imposters, GZA, Lucinda Williams, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram and Femi Kuti & The Positive Force.
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A very welcome return to Australia for Elvis and the Imposters. Their last appearance there was in 2014.
I note that when Elvis and the Imposters played the East Coast Blues and Roots Festival in Byron Bay in 2011, they played two shows on successive nights. On the second night, the Secret Sisters (who were the opening act for other dates on that tour) joined them to add some vocal colour.
As Larkin Poe are also on the bill for the Byron Bay BluesFest in 2023, perhaps we can look forward to them appearing with Elvis again? They last appeared with Elvis (on Detour) in 2016 and with Elvis and The Imposters in 2015. Or perhaps given their current success, it should be Elvis appearing with them?
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I note that when Elvis and the Imposters played the East Coast Blues and Roots Festival in Byron Bay in 2011, they played two shows on successive nights. On the second night, the Secret Sisters (who were the opening act for other dates on that tour) joined them to add some vocal colour.
As Larkin Poe are also on the bill for the Byron Bay BluesFest in 2023, perhaps we can look forward to them appearing with Elvis again? They last appeared with Elvis (on Detour) in 2016 and with Elvis and The Imposters in 2015. Or perhaps given their current success, it should be Elvis appearing with them?
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It wouldn’t surprise me if Larkin Poe joined Elvis.
Who’s this kid with his mumbo jumbo?
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The line-up is available and Elvis and The Imposters play Thursday 6 and Friday 7 April: https://www.bluesfest.com.au/artist-lineup/
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Larkin Poe are playing the same two days.sweetest punch wrote:The line-up is available and Elvis and The Imposters play Thursday 6 and Friday 7 April: https://www.bluesfest.com.au/artist-lineup/
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It's a no-brainer.verbal gymnastics wrote:Hmm I can see where you’re going here
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So the Australian tour kicks off on Thursday in Byron Bay.
Also appearing at the Bluesfest festival, are Larkin Poe, Lucinda Williams and Steve Earle. Will any of them join Elvis on stage, or will he join them?
Anyone going?
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Also appearing at the Bluesfest festival, are Larkin Poe, Lucinda Williams and Steve Earle. Will any of them join Elvis on stage, or will he join them?
Anyone going?
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Postponed until 2024 as per EC INSTAGRAM
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Re: Elvis & The Imposters, Byron Bay Bluesfest (Australia), April 6 & 7, 2023
https://m.facebook.com/ElvisCostello
Due to COVID illness of a key member of the Elvis Costello & The Imposters band, their Australian Tour has been rescheduled to 2024.
Due to COVID illness of a key member of the Elvis Costello & The Imposters band, their Australian Tour has been rescheduled to 2024.
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https://www.elviscostello.com/australia ... d-to-2024/
Sydney Opera House: Sunday, 31 March 2024 (Easter Sunday)
Sydney Opera House: Monday, 1 April 2024 (Easter Monday)
Sydney Opera House: Tuesday, 2 April 2024
The Palais, Melbourne: Thursday, 4 April
Your current tickets will be valid for these performances. Ticket providers will be in contact.
A note from Elvis Costello:
“We are so disappointed not to be returning to the stages at Byron Bay, where we had plans to surprise you with a few friends joining the show. It is maddening these unfortunate but unavoidable circumstances mean that our three sold-out nights at Sydney Opera House and a return to the Palais in St. Kilda, which was also sold out, must also be rescheduled. We are sorry for any inconvenience and hope that the wait will seem worthwhile when we return. Yours through music.” Elvis Costello & The Imposters (and their pal, Charlie Sexton).
Refunds will be available should you not wish to attend the rescheduled performances. Bluesfest only refunds one-day tickets for up to 30 days after the event.
Sydney Opera House: Sunday, 31 March 2024 (Easter Sunday)
Sydney Opera House: Monday, 1 April 2024 (Easter Monday)
Sydney Opera House: Tuesday, 2 April 2024
The Palais, Melbourne: Thursday, 4 April
Your current tickets will be valid for these performances. Ticket providers will be in contact.
A note from Elvis Costello:
“We are so disappointed not to be returning to the stages at Byron Bay, where we had plans to surprise you with a few friends joining the show. It is maddening these unfortunate but unavoidable circumstances mean that our three sold-out nights at Sydney Opera House and a return to the Palais in St. Kilda, which was also sold out, must also be rescheduled. We are sorry for any inconvenience and hope that the wait will seem worthwhile when we return. Yours through music.” Elvis Costello & The Imposters (and their pal, Charlie Sexton).
Refunds will be available should you not wish to attend the rescheduled performances. Bluesfest only refunds one-day tickets for up to 30 days after the event.
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Re: Elvis & The Imposters, Byron Bay Bluesfest (Australia), March 28 - April 1, 2024
Playing schedule for the 2024 Byron Bay Blues Fest
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Top of the bill day one, supporting day two.
Intriguing.
Will each set be different?
Intriguing.
Will each set be different?
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Re: Elvis & The Imposters, Byron Bay Bluesfest (Australia), March 28 & 29 2024
March 28:
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/elvis-co ... a4bd0.html
01. A Town Called Riddle
02. Mystery Dance
03. Hetty O'Hara Confidential
04. Watch Your Step
05. Radio, Radio
06. So Like Candy
07. My Baby Just Squeals (You Heel)
08. Watching The Detectives
09. Man Out Of Time
10. Everybody's Crying Mercy
11. (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
Encore 1
12. Everyday I Write The Book
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/elvis-co ... a4bd0.html
01. A Town Called Riddle
02. Mystery Dance
03. Hetty O'Hara Confidential
04. Watch Your Step
05. Radio, Radio
06. So Like Candy
07. My Baby Just Squeals (You Heel)
08. Watching The Detectives
09. Man Out Of Time
10. Everybody's Crying Mercy
11. (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
Encore 1
12. Everyday I Write The Book
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On Facebook there are also clips of
- Like Licorice On Your Tongue
- We Are All Cowards Now
- Chelsea
- Wonder Woman
- Like Licorice On Your Tongue
- We Are All Cowards Now
- Chelsea
- Wonder Woman
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The setlist is updated: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/elvis-co ... drX9CfJ7uB
Setlist
A Town Called Riddle
Mystery Dance
Hetty O'Hara Confidential
Watch Your Step
Radio Radio
So Like Candy
My Baby Just Squeals (You Heal)
Watching the Detectives
Man Out of Time
Everybody's Cryin' Mercy
(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
Clubland
Wonder Woman
Everyday I Write the Book
Encore:
We Are All Cowards Now
(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea
Magnificent Hurt
Pump It Up
Encore 2:
Alison
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding
Setlist
A Town Called Riddle
Mystery Dance
Hetty O'Hara Confidential
Watch Your Step
Radio Radio
So Like Candy
My Baby Just Squeals (You Heal)
Watching the Detectives
Man Out of Time
Everybody's Cryin' Mercy
(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
Clubland
Wonder Woman
Everyday I Write the Book
Encore:
We Are All Cowards Now
(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea
Magnificent Hurt
Pump It Up
Encore 2:
Alison
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding
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Setlist March 29: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/elvis-co ... bb451.html
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https://rhythms.com.au/bluesfest-2024-thursday-friday/
Bluesfest 2024 – Thursday & Friday
Elvis Costello & The imposters played a couple of great ninety minute shows on Thursday and Friday. Originally scheduled for Bluesfest 2023 before cancelling due to illness, Costello joked early in the show “sorry our flight was a bit delayed”. The Imposters have become an incredibly tight live unit, and the addition of “special guest” Charlie Sexton on guitar and sweet backing vocals really puts them over the top. Both shows were fairly similar, but Friday was probably the better of the two with the band hitting the stage roaring to go. Elvis seemed much looser at this second show, dressed in a kilt. Both sets featuring a lengthy almost dub reggae breakdown of “Watching the Detectives” with keyboardist Steve Nieve blasting out the songs melody on a handheld melodica. Costello took to acoustic guitar, with bass player Davey Faragher on double bass, as the band gathered centre stage for a mid-show unplugged set with stripped renditions of “(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes” on Thursday and “Alison” on Friday. Both shows including a cover of Mose Alison’s “Everybody’s Crying Mercy” and ended with the band blasting through “(I Don’t Want To Go To) Chelsea” and “What’s So Funny About Peace Love and Understanding”.
![Image](https://rhythms.com.au/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Elvis-Costello-678x381.jpg)
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Bluesfest 2024 – Thursday & Friday
Elvis Costello & The imposters played a couple of great ninety minute shows on Thursday and Friday. Originally scheduled for Bluesfest 2023 before cancelling due to illness, Costello joked early in the show “sorry our flight was a bit delayed”. The Imposters have become an incredibly tight live unit, and the addition of “special guest” Charlie Sexton on guitar and sweet backing vocals really puts them over the top. Both shows were fairly similar, but Friday was probably the better of the two with the band hitting the stage roaring to go. Elvis seemed much looser at this second show, dressed in a kilt. Both sets featuring a lengthy almost dub reggae breakdown of “Watching the Detectives” with keyboardist Steve Nieve blasting out the songs melody on a handheld melodica. Costello took to acoustic guitar, with bass player Davey Faragher on double bass, as the band gathered centre stage for a mid-show unplugged set with stripped renditions of “(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes” on Thursday and “Alison” on Friday. Both shows including a cover of Mose Alison’s “Everybody’s Crying Mercy” and ended with the band blasting through “(I Don’t Want To Go To) Chelsea” and “What’s So Funny About Peace Love and Understanding”.
![Image](https://rhythms.com.au/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Elvis-Costello-678x381.jpg)
![Image](https://rhythms.com.au/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Elvis-Costello-and-Charlie-Sexton.jpg)
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