Elvis Costello and The Imposters Thrill the State Theatre 6/29

Elvis Costello, the versatile and eclectic Grammy winning singer-songwriter-musician reunites with The Imposters, one of his original groups, for an evening of hits at Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2011. Costello and The Imposters, currently Steve Nieve on keyboards, Pete Thomas, drums, and Davey Faragher on bass, have toured extensively throughout the U.S.and Europe and released albums including "When I Was Cruel" (2002) and "Momofuku" (2008). Tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. Friday, April 1. To buy tickets and for more information visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1.800.982.2787.

Elvis Costello has followed his musical curiosity in a career spanning more than 30 years, borrowing from country, classical, Tin Pan Alley, pop, folk, reggae and many other musical genres. That musical eclecticism distinguishes Costello's accomplishments as much as his fiercely literate and innovative lyrics. He is perhaps best known for his work with The Attractions-he and the group were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003-however he has also entered into acclaimed collaborations with Burt Bacharach, The Brodsky Quartet, Paul McCartney, Swedish mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter, guitarist Bill Frisell, composer Roy Nathanson, The Charles Mingus Orchestra, veteran producer and songwriter
T Bone Burnett and Allen Toussaint. Costello's songs, including hits like "Alison," "Veronica" and "Every Day I Write the Book," have been recorded by artists from George Jones and Johnny Cash to Chet Baker, Roy Orbison and No Doubt. He has also co-written with his wife Diana Krall, the jazz pianist/singer.

The son of British bandleader Ross McManus, Costello (born Declan McManus) worked as a computer programmer during the early '70s, performing under the name D.P. Costello in folk clubs. His debut album, "My Aim Is True," was released in the summer of 1977 to positive reviews. Costello has since received several prestigious honors, including a Grammy for "I Still Have That Other Girl" from his 1998 collaboration with Burt Bacharach. In 2004, Costello was nominated for an Oscar for Best Song-"The Scarlet Tide," sung by Alison Krauss in the film "Cold Mountain." The song was co-written with T Bone Burnett, whom Costello worked with on his 2009 release, "Secret, the Profane and Sugar Cane."

TICKET INFORMATION: Elvis Costello and The Imposters perform at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre. Tickets go on at 11 a.m., April 1 and range from $49 to $89 depending on seating preference. All prices include applicable facility fees. Additional service charges may apply. Tickets may be purchased in person at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 55402) or at a Ticketmaster Center, online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, or by calling 1.800.982.2787.

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