Elvis Costello News

Grammy-winning, British singer-songwriter Elvis Costello may have gotten his start on the '70s New Wave scene but he's been ever-changing, ever-challenging ever since. Named one of '100 Greatest Artists of All Time' by Rolling Stone, Costello will make a Jorgensen debut on his new East Coast tour Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. The November tour is his first set of headlining solo dates in a decade.

Billy Crystal returned to Broadway last night to kick off a 9-week-only limited engagement of his Tony Award-winning, record-breaking play 700 Sundays. The final performance will be Sunday, January 5, 2014 at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos from the star-studded theatre arrivals below!

Elvis Costello embarks on SOLO East Coast U.S. Tour with Philadelphia Stop at Merriam Theater tonight, November 10 at 8 p.m. Costello's performance includes new work from Wise Up Ghost (released September 17, Blue Note Records), the collaborative album of Costello and The Roots, produced by longtime Roots associate Steven Mandel along with Costello and ?uestlove.

Roys Boys LLC, the company formed by Roy Orbison's surviving sons tomanage and protect their father's name, likeness, image and musical legacy, will releaseThe Last Concert - 25th Anniversary Edition (http://smarturl.it/roy_lastconcert_amzn) this December 3 through Sony Music's Legacy imprint.The set is, literally, what the title indicates: the very last concert performance ever given by Roy Orbison, recorded December 4, 1988 at the Front Row Theatre in Highland Heights, Ohio, just outside Cleveland.The Last Concertincludes passion-fueled performances of 14 Orbison classics such as 'Only The Lonely,' 'Blue Bayou,' 'Crying,' 'Oh, Pretty Woman' and ten others.Orbison was in top form that night; just two days later he was gone forever.

Fifty years in show business deserves celebration! With a voice as powerful as Etta James' and a story as compelling as Tina Turner's, Grammy-nominee and veteran jazz artist Bettye LaVette is finally gaining the superstar status that has eluded her since the 1960s. Her eclectic musical style combines elements of soul, blues, rock 'n' roll, gospel, funk and country music. Accompanied by bass, guitar, drums and keyboard, this Grammy Award nominee has earned superstar accolades for her new album, Thankful and Thoughtful. This soul sensation and 2012 Blues Music Award winner has The New York Times raving that LaVette 'now rivals Aretha Franklin as her generation's most vital soul singer,' and her velvet-rich voice and gospel-based blues have earned the admiration of everyone from Paul McCartney to Bonnie Raitt and Elvis Costello. On Today, November 7, at 8 p.m., this accomplished artist will entertain at The Ridgefield Playhouse. To enhance this evening of jazz, a wine and cheese tasting by No. 109 Cheese & Wine starts at 7:15 p.m. with an art exhibit and artist's reception.

The highly successful Arts & Ideas program at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) continues into 2014 with an array of fascinating thinkers, writers and entertainers.

Recording artist and songwriter Paul Maged is pleased to announce a special two hour end of the year performance with his band, Paul Maged & The Strangers at Desmond's Tavern in New York City on December 7th. This show will feature songs from Maged's upcoming rock LP release, Diamonds and Demons, produced by multi-platinum producer, Sean Gill. Paul will also play songs from his debut album, In My Time. Combining elements of alternative and classic rock, Paul Maged's music announces an exciting new voice in modern rock. His songs lyrically explore concepts, social issues and universal themes that are very passionate to Paul, helping to create a unique vision through his music.

In honor of legendary musician Lou Reed who passed away earlier this week, Sundance Channel will re-broadcast the episode of the interview series 'Spectacle: Elvis Costello With...' featuring the rock icon and Velvet Underground founder, tonight, November 2 at 7pm.

In honor of legendary musician Lou Reed who passed away earlier this week, Sundance Channel will re-broadcast the episode of the interview series 'Spectacle: Elvis Costello With...' featuring the rock icon and Velvet Underground founder, on Saturday, November 2 at 7pm.

Christian Hoff has a record amount of voices inside his head. He holds a Guinness World's Record for 'Most Character Voices in an Audio Book' doing 241 separate voices in Tell Me How You Love the Picture, based on the career of movie producer Ed Feldman.

Below is the updated list of comics for MPAC's November 23 comedy night, plus blurbs for the shows November 26-December 1. Details below!

Steve Nieve, Elvis Costello and Joe Summer (son of Sting), will appear on 'The Tonight Showwith Jay Leno' tonight performing 'Tender Moment' a new song taken from Nieve's new album 'ToGetHer '.

Elvis Costello began his Hall of Fame career over 40 years ago. Embarking on a solo tour for the first time in over a decade, Costello takes the stage at the State Theatre on November 23rd.

Rachael Sage returns to the renowned Cafe Carlyle - known for featuring top musical talents such as Woody Allen, Cyndi Lauper and Judy Collins - on Thursday, November 21st to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of her album 'Public Record'.

Brain Holiday is the debut album proper from Dead Gaze, following on from the acclaimed self-titled compilation released by FatCat imprint Palmist in March.

An Evening of Bluegrass with Noam Pikelny (banjo), Bryan Sutton (guitar), Jesse Cobb (mandolin), Barry Bales (bass), and Luke Bulla (fiddle), marks a historic collaboration between five of the most celebrated acoustic instrumentalists and singers of our time.

The innovative art-pop chanteuse and songwriter Rachael Sage celebrates the 10th anniversary of her top-selling album "Public Record" in an exclusive one-night only engagement at the renowned Cafe Carlyle at the Carlyle Hotel, on Thursday November 21 at 10:45pm. Featured as part of the Carlyle's new Late Show Series, Sage will be joined by longtime collaborator Russ Johnson (Elvis Costello, Aretha Franklin) on trumpet, and cellist Stephanie Winters (Richie Havens, Paula Cole), who played all the original string parts on "Public Record."

Boog City presents d.a. levy lives: celebrating renegade presses -- N.Y.C./L.I. Small Presses Night -- Thurs. Nov. 21, 6:30 p.m. sharp, free at the Sidewalk Cafe, 94 Ave. A (@ E. 6th St.), NYC with Epiphany Magazine, Marsh Hawk Press, Nor By Press, Tea Party Republicans Press and music from Mixed Doubles.

The Midtown Men, Four Stars from the Original Broadway Cast of JERSEY BOYS, continue to gain momentum as they announce their fourth national tour. The group's founding members, Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer, known for their lively versions of the greatest pop songs of the 1960s, will take their highly acclaimed talents to many of the nation's most prestigious venues this season.

New World Symphony, America's Orchestral Academy (NWS), and the Harris Theater present a three-part program featuring the world premiere of a video installation created by critically acclaimed British director, designer and video artist Netia Jones, in creative collaboration with Michael Tilson Thomas.