Weremonkey

Tuesday Night I was lucky enough to see Elvis Costello at the Tabernacle. GREAT show.

Play list, Etc:

The Q that the show was about to begin was the William Tell Overture being played over the sound system.


(guitar - blonde Fender Telecaster)
I Hope You're Happy Now
Doll Revolution (using a theremin at the keyboard, that EC also played with his guitar neck.
You Little Fool
Party Girl
(guitar change to a battered looking teal Fender Jaguar)
Chelsea
15 Petals
I Want To Be Loved
45
(guitar change - brown guitar Tiesco?)
Spooky Girlfriend
(Elevator story - coming down from the penthouse suite where they like to hang out at the bar in an elevator with a huge stack of Luis Vitton luggage. Sixteen 8 ft. bodyguards stepped in, surrounding a tiny Latina. When she saw him, an expression of quiet fury changed to the sweetest smile. If it weren't for all that luggage...)
end of Spooky Girlfriend
(guitar change - red Fender gutar with "Costello" pearl inlay across neck)
ClubLand
(Philadelphia story including "cafe riske" next to Denny's on the corner of Love and across the street from CNN)
Guilty
I Can't Stand Up for falling down
Man Out Of Time
(guitar change to a Gibson Accoustic with "Elvis" in sticker on front)
Indoor Fireworks
(the beloved entertainer bows to the audience)
Sweet Dreams About You
Girls Talk
Deep Dark Truthful Mirror - breaking to-
You Really Got A Hold On Me - continuing to -
Deep Dark Truthful Mirror at halucination lyric

First Encore:
(yet another Fender - "Elvis Costello" pearl inlay across neck)
Beyond Belief
Watching The Detectives
(back to the red "Costello" guitar midway through song)
Peace, Love and Understanding
When I was Cruel
(was that a taped female voice? No - I think it was a sample played from the keyboard)
My Funny Valentine was worked into the middle of When I was Cruel without missing a beat.
(guitar change)
Blood And Chocolate - Uncomplicated

Second Encore:
song that was featured in The Big Lebowski
Mood Swing
(guitar change to pretty sunburst Gibson)
Dust
Alison
Suspicious Minds

Third Encore:
No Action
"1-2-3-4-" Radio Radio
You Belong To Me
(Beatles cover) Slow Down
Pump It Up!
(followed finally by band member intros)

the band was dressed entirely in black, setting up a simple look for a show that highlighted the songs.
simple lighting as in most Costello shows.
EXCELLENT vocal training and ability - strong and clear to the end.