Elvis Costello - Buxton

[mexico1970]

I think it cost me about 75p to go to 'Stiff's Live Stiffs', when Elvis Costello was at his absolute best with the Attractions, as were Ian Dury, Wreckless Eric etc.

The world has gone f*ckin mad.

Got to admit I would be tempted if her indoors liked him too.

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

There are still cheap gigs out there, The Reds, Pinks and Purples are playing at Night & Day in June, only £13:20.

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

The Delines are playing Chester in June, £28.

 

[chesterbells]

Orbital next Saturday, £38.

In terms of Costello I’ve never been able to understand why he’s so revered as some kind of musical genius. And why has he got an OBE, genuine question?
Overrated in the extreme for me, but if someone could link (or just name) a few of his best tracks* I’d happily give them a listen.

*apart from Oliver’s Army of course, which is indeed fabulous.

Edit - just had a look at his current show set list - 12/13 tracks in 2 hour 20 so he’s either doing plenty of raconteuring too, or his tracks have grown very long.
Tbf Pump it up is a great track as well.

 

[CTID1988]

Saw them in about 1996. Tickets were about a tenner. This one is their farewell tour isn’t it?

Yeah, doing 2 nights are the Brixton Academy for it. Will hopefully be some cheaper ones going on Tickets closer to it

 

[heslops barnet]

There are still cheap gigs out there, The Reds, Pinks and Purples are playing at Night & Day in June, only £13:20.

I’ve got a ticket for Gary Louris at Night & Day, Willy Vlautin at Band on the Wall for under £25 but Jason Isbell ticket was £65 at the Apollo

 

[C90]

Best value around IMO is A Certain Ratio. £25-35. Different set lists, meet the band selling merch (if that's your thing) and great songs based around the original trio plus additional musicians. New album is great too and showing up fellow old timers like New Order for output.

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

I’ve got a ticket for Gary Louris at Night & Day, Willy Vlautin at Band on the Wall for under £25 but Jason Isbell ticket was £65 at the Apollo

Willy is playing with The Delines in Chester, the lead singer Amy Boone is brilliant, a great band.

 

[dennishasdoneit]

Orbital next Saturday, £38.

In terms of Costello I’ve never been able to understand why he’s so revered as some kind of musical genius. And why has he got an OBE, genuine question?
Overrated in the extreme for me, but if someone could link (or just name) a few of his best tracks* I’d happily give them a listen.

*apart from Oliver’s Army of course, which is indeed fabulous.

Edit - just had a look at his current show set list - 12/13 tracks in 2 hour 20 so he’s either doing plenty of raconteuring too, or his tracks have grown very long.
Tbf Pump it up is a great track as well.

Pump it up is my fav EC track
And Man out of Time a close 2nd. Brilliant lesser known track.

 

[J.G.Blue.]

I think they have been having problems with the pressure of the water flow in Buxton Spa so Elvis & the Attractions have been asked to go along & Pump It Up............Sorry I will close the door behind me.