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Elvis Costello – review

4678 days ago

Guardian Music — City Hall, NewcastleWith a back catalogue as labyrinthine as Costello's, the act of choosing a set list must be arduous and baffling. Hence the "Spinning Songbook", whereby a fairground-style wheel containing the names of 40 songs is spun by members ... more info

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Riot Fest moves to Humboldt Park with Iggy and the Stooges, Elvis Costello, Rise Against

4683 days ago

Chicago Tribune — Riot Fest, the annual punk festival, is moving outdoors for the first time this year, promoters say: Sept. 15-16 at Humboldt Park. The festival’s Sept. 14 opening will be held at the Congress Theater. more info

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My Darling Clementine – review

4685 days ago

Guardian Music — Union Chapel, LondonFor the theatrical opening, at least, the setting is perfect. The Tammy Wynette and George Jones wedding song The Ceremony is playing as Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish walk up the Union Chapel aisle. She's wearing white and... more info

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Stars sing to celebrate Amnesty's International's 50th anniversary

4700 days ago

Guardian Music — Toast to Freedom will go on sale this week performed by supergroup of musicians and celebrities to mark Amnesty anniversaryA supergroup of prominent artists and performers are to release a song on Thursday as part of celebrations to commemorate Amnes... more info

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Live Review: Elvis Costello at Rama

4708 days ago

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — British singer-songwriter Elvis Costello was without his "spectacular spinning songbook" wheel when he played Casino Rama on Thursday night in front of 3,000 fans. more info

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Review: Elvis Costello's spontaneous 'Spinning Songbook'

4710 days ago

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Elvis Costello and his band the Imposters brought the "Spinning Songbook" program back to the Wiltern Theatre. Elvis Costello plays songs randomly selected by audience members on "The Revolver Tour." more info

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Elvis Costello at Hard Rock Live April 25

4710 days ago

Topix — Last September, erudite Englishman, ex-punk, and eyewear enthusiast Elvis Costello was forced to postpone his globe-spanning Spectacular Spinning Songbook tour, including a South Florida show, "due to matters pertaining to the very serious illness of... more info

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Old music: Nick Lowe – I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock'n'Roll)

4716 days ago

Guardian Music — Here's a track from one of the great undersung pop craftsmen of the 70s, the 'Jesus of Cool'A friend of mine, in the months leading up to his wedding, became a tad obsessed with this song. After a few pints, he would almost inevitably lean forward, n... more info

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Write for us about: the best music autobiographies

4718 days ago

Guardian Music — Which is the most compelling musical memoir? Let us know …"Writing about music is like dancing about architecture," said Frank Zappa (or Elvis Costello, Laurie Anderson or someone else entirely depending on who you listen to). But is that a fair as... more info

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