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<center><h3> Elvis Costello enchants Chico audience <br> with rock 'n' roll diversity </h3></center> | <center><h3> Elvis Costello enchants Chico audience <br> with rock 'n' roll diversity </h3></center> | ||
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Costello took the stage Tuesday night at Laxson Auditorium decked in a suit and tie, signature top hat and spectacles. | Costello took the stage Tuesday night at Laxson Auditorium decked in a suit and tie, signature top hat and spectacles. | ||
The event, hosted by Chico Performances, marked a stop on Costello's " | The event, hosted by Chico Performances, marked a stop on Costello's "2054: The Centenary Show" solo tour, a title which some fans accidentally mistook for "Cemetery Show." | ||
"People got worried real fast," Costello said. | "People got worried real fast," Costello said. | ||
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Though Costello may not be 100 years old, he wanted to celebrate the extent of his career and play his music for fans now in case he wouldn't "be around to perform the songs on the appointed date," he said. | Though Costello may not be 100 years old, he wanted to celebrate the extent of his career and play his music for fans now in case he wouldn't "be around to perform the songs on the appointed date," he said. | ||
His selection for the evening wasn't too surprising. Costello has explored creating music in the country, new wave, punk and classical rock genres throughout his career. With more than 400 songs to choose from, he dabbled in all genres and albums, but remembered not to leave out beloved classics like " | His selection for the evening wasn't too surprising. Costello has explored creating music in the country, new wave, punk and classical rock genres throughout his career. With more than 400 songs to choose from, he dabbled in all genres and albums, but remembered not to leave out beloved classics like "Veronica," "Everyday I Write The Book" and "King of America." | ||
The British singer songwriter also showcased his dynamic unplugged sound and displayed some exceptional whistling skills. | The British singer songwriter also showcased his dynamic unplugged sound and displayed some exceptional whistling skills. | ||
He played a beautiful rendition of " | He played a beautiful rendition of "New Amsterdam," blending it with The Beatles' "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away." The two meshed wonderfully, calling oohs and ahhs from audience members. | ||
Costello's powerful lyrics still resonated onstage with only him and his guitar, but to make up for absent accompaniment, he teased spectators with prerecorded tracks and playback guitar riffs as he fiddled with pedals and gadgets below his feet. | Costello's powerful lyrics still resonated onstage with only him and his guitar, but to make up for absent accompaniment, he teased spectators with prerecorded tracks and playback guitar riffs as he fiddled with pedals and gadgets below his feet. | ||
He electrified the venue when a lively prerecorded intro to " | He electrified the venue when a lively prerecorded intro to "Watching The Detectives" welcomed a staggering on-stage guitar solo. | ||
Though the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer never got around to actually creating a tune with "rock 'n' roll" in the title, he certainly proved why he is so remarkable. | Though the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer never got around to actually creating a tune with "rock 'n' roll" in the title, he certainly proved why he is so remarkable. | ||
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"It was so raw and authentic at the time," he said. "It takes me back to those times — the world in front of you, full of energy and passion." | "It was so raw and authentic at the time," he said. "It takes me back to those times — the world in front of you, full of energy and passion." | ||
After returning from the stage wings for two encores, Costello finally ended the two-hour concert with " | After returning from the stage wings for two encores, Costello finally ended the two-hour concert with "Alison." The melody of a lightly plucked guitar and the heartbreaking honesty of the lyrics sent chills through the audience. | ||
"The history of rock 'n' roll resides in the discography of Elvis Costello," said Dan DeWayne, Chico Performances director. | "The history of rock 'n' roll resides in the discography of Elvis Costello," said Dan DeWayne, Chico Performances director. | ||
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{{tags}}[[Laxson Auditorium]] {{-}} [[Chico|Chico, CA]] {{-}} [[:Category:2054: The Centenary Tour|2054: The Centenary Tour]] {{-}} [[Veronica]] {{-}} [[Everyday I Write The Book]] {{-}} [[Brilliant Mistake]] {{-}} [[A Slow Drag With Josephine]] {{-}} [[New Amsterdam]] {{-}} [[The Beatles]] {{-}} [[You've Got To Hide Your Love Away]] {{-}} [[Watching The Detectives]] {{-}} [[Rock & Roll Hall of Fame]] {{-}} [[My Aim Is True]] {{-}} [[Alison]] | |||
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'''The Orion, September 26, 2012 | '''The Orion, September 26, 2012 | ||
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''The Orion'' reviews Elvis Costello, solo, Tuesday, [[Concert 2012-09-25 Chico|September 25, 2012]], Laxson Auditorium, Chico, | ''The Orion'' reviews Elvis Costello, solo, Tuesday, [[Concert 2012-09-25 Chico|September 25, 2012]], Laxson Auditorium, Chico, California. | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://theorion.com/ TheOrion.com] | |||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Orion_%28California_State_University,_Chico%29 Wikipedia: The Orion, California State University] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Orion_%28California_State_University,_Chico%29 Wikipedia: The Orion, California State University] | ||
*[http://www.elviscostellofans.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9500 Elvis Costello Fan Forum] | *[http://www.elviscostellofans.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9500 Elvis Costello Fan Forum] | ||
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