Elvis & The Sugarcanes, New York City, Nov. 1, 2010

[sweetest punch]

http://mashable.com/2010/10/20/elvis-co ... promotion/

Elvis Costello Turns to Social Media to Promote Upcoming Album

British singer-songwriter Elvis Costello — who got his start in the days of early punk and new wave — is releasing a new album that he’ll be promoting through a variety of digital methods, including live concert streaming and a social networking-driven scavenger hunt.

Costello’s latest project, National Ransom, will come out on November 2 in the U.S., but publicity surrounding the album will kick off in high gear on October 25 — the same day as its UK release. That’s when the album will be available for a full-week stream on ColbertNation.com. While Costello will be making the usual rounds on the late night talk circuit by appearing on shows like The Colbert Report and Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, he will also be teaming up with public radio and online livestreaming outlets.

On November 1, Costello will perform with his six-piece band, the Sugarcanes, in The Greene Space at New York City’s WNYC. The concert will stream live at 8 p.m. ET on WNYC.org/TheGreeneSpace, with some help from Ustream, which did its first multiview concert stream with the Zac Brown Band last month. A four-song excerpt from Costello’s concert will air two days after the stream on WNYC’s The Leonard Lopate Show. The singer-songwriter and his band will also tape an in-studio performance for AOL Sessions.

The day the album drops will mark the day for a full-set show Costello will tape for PBS’s Live from the Artists Den, which should air in early 2011. Costello will be releasing several pairs of tickets for this particular show via a New York City-based Foursquare scavenger hunt. Further information about this game has yet to be revealed.

Costello’s social networking activity isn’t just limited to the upcoming scavenger hunt — he already has a Twitter account and Facebook page in place. A spokesperson told Mashable that Costello’s website features numerous easter eggs, and fans have been given clues to find them via Facebook and Twitter. Being that Costello is a longtime performer who hasn’t been shy to touch upon other musical genres like classical or jazz, it seems to make sense that he’d be willing to use social networking and other digital technology to promote his newest endeavors.

[And No Coffee Table]

"the Sugarcanes and Pete Thomas"

https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/8510825

[Ypsilanti]

Just bought a ticket to this. Yay!

[jmm]

Thanks for posting - see you there!!!

[bronxapostle]

me too...bought a single. very hard to talk mrs. apostle into a SUGARCANES show. much prefers to rock IMPOSTERS style. doc...if you get one also; i'll drive!

[johnfoyle]

http://www.shorefire.com/index.php?a=pr ... ase&o=4375

Monday, November 1

•"The Greene Space" at WNYC – On the eve of release, Elvis Costello brings in his six-piece band the Sugarcanes with Pete Thomas on drums to WNYC's innovative performance venue for a unique concert that marks the first New York City performance of this line-up. The concert streams live at 8:30 pm ET on http://www.wnyc.org/thegreenespace and is powered by Ustream, the leading live interactive broadcast platform. NPR.org/music will also link visitors to the performance.

http://www.wnyc.org/thegreenespace/

Wednesday, November 3

•WNYC's "The Leonard Lopate Show" airs a four-song excerpt from Costello's Monday night WNYC/Ustream concert at 12pm on WNYC 93.9 FM / AM 820 / wnyc.org.

http://www.wnyc.org/shows/lopate/

[Ypsilanti]

me too...bought a single. very hard to talk mrs. apostle into a SUGARCANES show. much prefers to rock IMPOSTERS style. doc...if you get one also; i'll drive!

Also going alone. Mr. Ypsi has to work that night. But I kind of like doing things solo sometimes--and now that I'm back working in the City, it will be just a quick subway ride downtown.

Have a feeling this is going to be beyond awesome--it appears to be a really tiny space. I think I read on their website it seats only 125 people.

[Jeremy Dylan]

So is Mr. Thomas a semi-regular 'Cane himself now?

[migdd]

I hope so. Pete definitely adds a kick (groannnn) to the Sugarcanes sound.

[jmm]

For me Pete's contribution was a bit diluted at Hardly Strictly and I'm very excited to have the chance to them together again so soon!

[verbal gymnastics]

So hands up all those who think Elvis actually Twitters.

It's good to see Elvis getting proper promotion.

[Jeremy Dylan]

A) It's tweets.
B) He probably has as much personal involvement in his twitter account as Tom Waits does in his.

[bronxapostle]

tonight's THE night!!!!!!!! my 94th EC!

[sweetest punch]

Don't forget this show will also stream: http://www.ustream.tv/elviscostello
Can someone capture the stream?

[docinwestchester]

Don't forget this show will also stream: http://www.ustream.tv/elviscostello
Can someone capture the stream?

I'm planning to do it. Most of these audio streams are lossy, so they can't be shared by torrent. Most likely I'll convert it to mp3 and flac files and put them on MediaFire.

[docinwestchester]

tonight's THE night!!!!!!!! my 94th EC!

Once again:

ba = beast

[Who Shot Sam?]

Haven't got the new album yet and wasn't even aware of this show happening. Guess my EC fandom is slipping...

[John]

Don't forget this show will also stream: http://www.ustream.tv/elviscostello
Can someone capture the stream?

If you click on this now you can hear them setting up.

[Jeremy Dylan]

They're soundchecking I Lost You. This is bloody cool.

[Jeremy Dylan]

And here we go...

[Jeremy Dylan]

I Lost You up first, now Dr Watson I Presume.

[Jeremy Dylan]

Slight wince-inducing moment as the announcer introduces the band: "and we have Pete Thompson on drums."

[wardo68]

Slight wince-inducing moment as the announcer introduces the band: "and we have Pete Thompson on drums."

I nearly sprayed my beverage on my computer screen when that happened. Luckily Elvis reintroduced everyone.

[Jeremy Dylan]

Now it's Poor Borrowed Dress and Elvis confirming a December vinyl release for National Ransack.

[Jeremy Dylan]

This interview is brilliant!