Elvis Costello and the Sugarcanes

Saturday, August 22, 2009 • 7:30 p.m.

Elvis Costello has followed his musical curiosity in a career spanning more than 30 years. He is perhaps best known for his performances with The Attractions and The Imposters, but has also entered into acclaimed collaborations, including his latest album Secret, Profane & Sugarcane, to be released this June. The album was produced by T Bone Burnett and recorded with some of America's finest players of traditional country music and bluegrass. Joining Costello on the album and on this concert tour are Jerry Douglas (dobro), Stuart Duncan (fiddle), Mike Compton (mandolin), Jeff Taylor (accordion) and Dennis Crouch (double bass). In addition to the new album, Costello is also hosting Spectacle, a major television interview and musical performance series.

There will be no opening act for this concert, and no intermission.

For more information, visit http://elviscostello.com/

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Posted Aug 23, 2009 at 09:05 PM By Britt Patron

Elvis Costello does “country.” Funny thing – he played many of his best known songs (Red Shoes, Blame It On Cain)- but the arrangements were along the lines of country music – which was a little disorienting.

It reminded me of the time I went to see the Grateful Dead (around 1976) and they played Friend of the Devil – but they played it agonizingly slow, which frustrated the entire audience. Right while I was thinking about that Elvis played Friend of the Devil!!! At full speed, thankfully. I was flabbergasted.

Another unexpected cover they played: Femme Fatale (old Velvet Underground song – original vocals were by Nico!)

A couple of photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ex_magician/384895…