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On paper it sounds like the ending of a really cheesy movie. The leaders of two mercurial, groundbreaking British bands who came up at the same time in the new wave era share a stage three decades later, taking turns singing the verses of a somber ballad written back in the day. | On paper it sounds like the ending of a really cheesy movie. The leaders of two mercurial, groundbreaking British bands who came up at the same time in the new wave era share a stage three decades later, taking turns singing the verses of a somber ballad written back in the day. | ||
But when Sting and Elvis Costello did just that at Red Rocks on Monday night it was a triumph, not cheesiness. Both started out with early hits and stayed vital as artists for most of their careers. Trading verses and harmonies on " | But when Sting and Elvis Costello did just that at Red Rocks on Monday night it was a triumph, not cheesiness. Both started out with early hits and stayed vital as artists for most of their careers. Trading verses and harmonies on "Alison" seemed like a tribute to both where they came from and where they've gone since then. | ||
Putting The Police and Costello on the same bill was a masterful idea that The Police really didn't need to entertain; Sting can sell out venues like Red Rocks on his own, and The Police tour has been a concert-world juggernaut. | Putting The Police and Costello on the same bill was a masterful idea that The Police really didn't need to entertain; Sting can sell out venues like Red Rocks on his own, and The Police tour has been a concert-world juggernaut. | ||
Incredibly, neither act had played the Rocks before. Costello mentioned only being there at a concert with his wife, | Incredibly, neither act had played the Rocks before. Costello mentioned only being there at a concert with his wife, Diana Krall; Sting announced The Police had never played there. | ||
They were rewarded with one of the most perfect weather nights of the summer, and fans got a full serving from both. | They were rewarded with one of the most perfect weather nights of the summer, and fans got a full serving from both. | ||
Costello served up some best-known songs early on, including " | Costello served up some best-known songs early on, including "Pump It Up" and "Everyday I Write the Book," mixed with newer greats like "American Gangster Time" and "Either Side of the Same Town." His set was marred only by a bass-heavy mix and a guitar that was inaudible at times. | ||
A rousing, set-closing " | A rousing, set-closing "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding" followed the Sting duet. | ||
In many ways The Police | In many ways The Police setlist echoed the one at the Pepsi Center last year, with "Message in a Bottle" and "Walking on the Moon" making early appearances. | ||
Yet nearly every song got a bit more of a rearranged tweaking, from "Can't Stand Losing You" to "Wrapped Around Your Finger"; other songs got added that weren't there before, including a pounding "Demolition Man." | Yet nearly every song got a bit more of a rearranged tweaking, from "Can't Stand Losing You" to "Wrapped Around Your Finger"; other songs got added that weren't there before, including a pounding "Demolition Man." | ||
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*'''When and where:''' Monday night, Red Rocks | *'''When and where:''' Monday night, Red Rocks | ||
*'''Grade: A-''' | *'''Grade: A-''' | ||
*'''Of note:''' Tickets remain for | *'''Of note:''' Tickets remain for [[Concert 2008-07-22 Morrison|tonight's show]] at Red Rocks. | ||
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[[Mark Brown]] reviews [[The Police]] and opening act Elvis Costello & [[The Imposters]], Monday, [[Concert 2008-07-21 Morrison|July 21, 2008]], Red Rocks, Morrison, | [[Mark Brown]] reviews [[The Police]] and opening act Elvis Costello & [[The Imposters]], Monday, [[Concert 2008-07-21 Morrison|July 21, 2008]], Red Rocks, Morrison, Colorado. | ||
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