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[[Concert 1986-10-05 Los Angeles|October 5]] - Attractions (''B&C'') | [[Concert 1986-10-05 Los Angeles|October 5]] - Attractions (''B&C'') | ||
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Things began in posh Beverly Hills at what last time I visited was nothing more than a hole in the ground on Wilshire Blvd.! The 1,372 seat theater sold out all five nights in a mere six hours. These shows drew national attention, garnering a review in the national daily ''USA Today'' as well as a full page feature in the [[Rolling Stone, December 4, 1986|December 4]] issue of ''Rolling Stone''. However, local press coverage of the event would also stir some interest. | Things began in posh Beverly Hills at what last time I visited was nothing more than a hole in the ground on Wilshire Blvd.! The 1,372 seat theater sold out all five nights in a mere six hours. These shows drew national attention, garnering a review in the national daily ''USA Today'' as well as a full page feature in the [[Rolling Stone, December 4, 1986|December 4]] issue of ''Rolling Stone''. However, local press coverage of the event would also stir some interest. | ||
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The wheel itself was a twelve-foot contraption covered with red and orange banners listing 38 different song titles. Spinners would get to hear their selections on stage either in the "Society Lounge," a table and chair where they could drink Gatorade, or in a "go-go" cage where they could dance along (though few did). All in all, the wheel provided for great entertainment although EC would soon learn that taking on spinners one at a time tended to drag things on a bit. | The wheel itself was a twelve-foot contraption covered with red and orange banners listing 38 different song titles. Spinners would get to hear their selections on stage either in the "Society Lounge," a table and chair where they could drink Gatorade, or in a "go-go" cage where they could dance along (though few did). All in all, the wheel provided for great entertainment although EC would soon learn that taking on spinners one at a time tended to drag things on a bit. | ||
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"Wheel-night" in Beverly Hills was a hard act to follow as EC had the luxury of two outstanding guest hosts. X's John Doe (photo below) and Tom Waits were both very entertaining MC's and also performed duets with EC (The Troggs' "Wild Thing" and the old chestnut "I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know," respectively). In between all of the action, a "station break" offered a three-song set by EC and 3/4 of The Bangles as a sharp acoustic quartet (The Beatles' "Yes It Is," The Bangles' hit "If She Knew What She Wants," and Costello's "Next Time 'Round" graced with some lovely harmonies). | "Wheel-night" in Beverly Hills was a hard act to follow as EC had the luxury of two outstanding guest hosts. X's John Doe (photo below) and Tom Waits were both very entertaining MC's and also performed duets with EC (The Troggs' "Wild Thing" and the old chestnut "I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know," respectively). In between all of the action, a "station break" offered a three-song set by EC and 3/4 of The Bangles as a sharp acoustic quartet (The Beatles' "Yes It Is," The Bangles' hit "If She Knew What She Wants," and Costello's "Next Time 'Round" graced with some lovely harmonies). | ||
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The festivities in Boston began with a "wheel-night" featuring the then-celebrity couple of Jules Shear and Aimee Mann who wore country & western outfits and playfully pretended to be "crackers" from Louisiana. Mann and Shear would also return the next night without their disguises and EC was able to reprise "If She Knew What She Wants" with its songwriter Shear after having performed it with The Bangles who had made it a hit. | The festivities in Boston began with a "wheel-night" featuring the then-celebrity couple of Jules Shear and Aimee Mann who wore country & western outfits and playfully pretended to be "crackers" from Louisiana. Mann and Shear would also return the next night without their disguises and EC was able to reprise "If She Knew What She Wants" with its songwriter Shear after having performed it with The Bangles who had made it a hit. | ||
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Boston Celtic basketballer and well-renowned Grateful Dead fan, Bill Walton, was one of those to give the wheel a spin and rested his 7-foot plus frame on the stage in the "Society Lounge" to hear "Mystery Dance." | Boston Celtic basketballer and well-renowned Grateful Dead fan, Bill Walton, was one of those to give the wheel a spin and rested his 7-foot plus frame on the stage in the "Society Lounge" to hear "Mystery Dance." | ||
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[[Concert 1986-10-25 New York|October 25]] - Attractions (''B&C'') | [[Concert 1986-10-25 New York|October 25]] - Attractions (''B&C'') | ||
''"And I won't quit 'till I'm a star on Broadway."'' These lines from the famous Drifters song made their way into "Clubland" as EC celebrated his move uptown to 53rd and Broadway. ("Detectives" would also get a taste of Gershwin's "Lullaby | ''"And I won't quit 'till I'm a star on Broadway."'' These lines from the famous Drifters song made their way into "Clubland" as EC celebrated his move uptown to 53rd and Broadway. ("Detectives" would also get a taste of <!-- Gershwin's--> "Lullaby Of Broadway.") This 1,800 seater, used mostly for stage plays, sold-out all five nights in an incredible 30 minutes! | ||
Things on Broadway began with a Wednesday-night greatest hits package and Thursday's mini-Confederates performance was laced with a twelve-song solo set and the "right-coast" Coward Brothers set. | Things on Broadway began with a Wednesday-night greatest hits package and Thursday's mini-Confederates performance was laced with a twelve-song solo set and the "right-coast" Coward Brothers set. | ||
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'''Beyond Belief, No 5, February 1996 | '''Beyond Belief, No 5, February 1996 | ||
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[[Mike Bodayle]] looks back at the [[:Category:Costello Sings Again Tour|Costello Sings Again | [[Mike Bodayle]] looks back at the [[:Category:Costello Sings Again Tour|Costello Sings Again]] tour. | ||
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[[John Everingham]] reviews Elvis Costello and [[Anne Sofie von Otter]] with [[The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra]], Saturday, [[Concert 1996-01-06 Stockholm (early)|January 6, 1996]], Berwaldhallen, Stockholm, Sweden. | [[John Everingham]] reviews Elvis Costello and [[Anne Sofie von Otter]] with [[The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra]], Saturday, [[Concert 1996-01-06 Stockholm (early)|January 6, 1996]], Berwaldhallen, Stockholm, Sweden. | ||
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[[Phil Dennison]] recalls Elvis Costello and [[The Attractions]], Friday, [[Concert 1980-01-18 London|January 18, 1980]], Clarendon Ballroom, London. | |||
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[[Ton Baars]] reviews Elvis Costello and [[The Brodsky Quartet]], Tuesday, [[Concert 1995-11-07 Bristol|November 7, 1995]], St.{{nb}}George's, Brandon Hill, Bristol, England. | |||
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[[Thomas X. Chao]] reviews [[Steve Nieve]], December 19-20, 1995, Knitting Factory, New York. | |||
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The 6th January is the thirteenth day of Christmas and the official end of Christmas in Sweden. This was the occasion for a concert with a difference, with a meeting of different branches of music which would prove to be an unusual mix, but one which was highly appreciated by the capacity audience. Sweden's Radio Symphony Orchestra performed along with special guest soloists Elvis Costello and Anne Sofie von Otter, a mezzo-soprano of renown. Two concerts were held in this "one-off" series: one matinee at 4 pm and the evening show at 7:30 pm. The two shows were the same in content and format. | The 6th January is the thirteenth day of Christmas and the official end of Christmas in Sweden. This was the occasion for a concert with a difference, with a meeting of different branches of music which would prove to be an unusual mix, but one which was highly appreciated by the capacity audience. Sweden's Radio Symphony Orchestra performed along with special guest soloists Elvis Costello and Anne Sofie von Otter, a mezzo-soprano of renown. Two concerts were held in this "one-off" series: one matinee at 4 pm and the evening show at 7:30 pm. The two shows were the same in content and format. | ||
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