Review of concert from 2001-02-13: Vicar Street, Dublin; Gorta Concert - Fields of Hope Concert
Elvis Costello Solo
- Colm O'Hare [colmohare@tinet.ie]

 

Here is a short summery of Elvis' Dublin appearance on 13th February.(no set list available as most of the material was brand new) 'Good Year For The Roses' , and 'Alison' were the only well-known songs Elvis performed in his headline guest slot at Dublin's Vicar Street on 13th February.

Despite persistant request from the audience for songs from his back catalogue he replied "It's only brand new stuff tonight" . However, the new material was extremely impressive and well received by the 1,000 or so lucky ticket holders who demanded (and received) no less than three encores.

Also in the set which ran for just just under an hour Elvis performed 'Deportees' which he dedicated to Irish folk artist Christy Moore and a stunning version of the Beatles' 'Yes It Is'.

Colm O'Hare