Elvis Costello concert review
The Attractions are long gone but Elvis Costello can still draw a crowd.
Elvis Costello concert review,
Symphony Hall, Birmingham
The Attractions are long gone but Elvis Costello can still draw a crowd.
Birmingham Symphony Hall was full last night for his solo show. There was just Costello on stage - along with stands holding six guitars, which he frequently changed as he ran through his songs.
He walked on in suit, collar and tie, topped with a jaunty canvas hat. This was in contrast to many fans, who wore just shorts and T-shirts as the sun shone outside.
Costello's opening included 45 and Veronica. Applause rang out for a stripped-down version of Good Year For The Roses, with none of the familiar country slide guitar.
Costello will be playing in front of much bigger crowds this weekend when he appears on the Paul McCartney bill at Cardiff and at Hyde Park in London but I doubt he'll get more warmth and appreciation than was shown in Birmingham last night for his mixture of folk, blues and jazz influenced work.
