Elvis Costello Reviews

P Lee from Vancouver, British Columbia

ELVIS AT QUEEN E THEATRE - A DISAPPOINTING NIGHT

The opening act of Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets was tight and enjoyable. The same could not be said of the main attraction, Elvis Costello and the Imposters. The last time I saw Elvis at the same venue, he was on tour with Steve Nieve and brought the house down with a superb, passionate performance. Tonight was sloppy, his best known songs deconstructed and rebuilt in a Frankenstein mode - it was jarring and disjointed. The band never found its groove and Elvis’ voice was frequently off key. It was so unenjoyable that we left early. I am a huge EC fan, and found it dispiriting and boring.

Ricardo from Kingston NY

CARELESS ASSAULT TO MY EARS

Fire the soundman. Could barely hear a word of lyrics. Completely unbalanced musical noise. We walked out early. So disappointing and honestly, inexcusable with no redeeming social value. Time for EC to hang up the guitar strap. Feel bad for the other musicians to have to endure these terrible performances.

Joe B from Atlantic City, New Jersey

LOVE EC, BUT NOT SO MUCH LAST NIGHT’S PERFORMANCE…

I have been a longtime fan of EC and have seen him perform multiple times live during the past 30 years…last night’s show at The Ocean Resort was unlike any previous performance, unfortunately for all the wrong reasons…we initially thought that there must not have been a “sound” check” prior to the show because everything just seemed off…my GF had enough, and after only 6-7 songs, she decided to leave early…I hung in for another 2 songs, and then checked as well…not every performance will be epic, I get it…but something was definitely off in AC…I’ll give EC a mulligan on this one…Still love you Elvis!!!

Mike from Easton, Pennsylvania

ELVIS COSTELLO FEB 23 2023 WIND CREEK BETHLEHEM

I have been a fan of EC since the "My Aim Is True" Album. Unfortunately, acoustics in Wind Creek events center were terrible. Line of site to stage is poor as well as the venue doesn't slope toward stage. Music was very distorted with sound bouncing off metal ceiling and cement walls creating echo effect making vocals and music difficult to hear clearly. I had been to two other concerts there( side and front sections) and sound was almost as bad and only a little better in the center section. I dont know if accoustics were throwing off band timing as some of the instruments seemed off time with others for several songs. Vocals were off a bit as well- maybe acousitics? Show started about 20-30 min late and they played for just about 90 min. One complaint regarding multiple artists concerts I have attended in past couple of years is the song selections. I can only speak for myself, but I dont overpay for show tickets to hear more obscure B side songs( that were never popular for a reason) than the popular songs even if they may have been played at the show just prior to mine.

Gil from Rhode Island

EPIC NIGHT 8- GRAMMERCY

Being 2 years older than Deklan, I am in awe of his stamina as he rocked 2.75 hrs. Straight with only brief water breaks!?the theme might have been love, but just a guess in my part. Always the poet and musician first, the performance was perfect in every way. Though I’ve read “voice” issue notes, his was powerful after two songs , and never wavered. The show was reminiscent of American Utopia by David Byrne in its coordination, style, meaning, and level of energy. This was a memory maker fir me, and I’m picky about praise. Elvis and Steve the world renowned pianist brought a level of intensity not seen in live performances often. The young wind instrumentalists were at a level that was surprising. The holding of sax notes was truly impressive. Praise lads for a the experience 🙏👍😎

from Los Angeles, California

AWESOME STILL.GOT IT

The whole show was great

Mike C. from Washington, District of Columbia

GREAT MUSICIAN AND SONG WRITER/POOR PERFORMANCE

Let me start by saying I think Elvis C. is a great lyricist and musician. Hence, I gave two stars instead of one. I saw him last night at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA. Not sure if he was having an off night (which I hope was the case) but he was out time (with the band) for most of the show and wasn't in key for most of the songs. It just sounded really bad. So bad, in fact, I left after about forty minutes. So, I suppose its possible that he got better and I missed it. I have only ever walked out of one other concert in my life (and that was more because of rainy weather than performance). I've been to hundreds of concerts over the last four decades. Last night was the worst live performance I have ever experienced. Still love him but will not pay to see him live again. On a positive note, his opening act, Nick Lowe, was fantastic. Mike C.

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