Elvis Costello and The Imposters

Last night, my sister and Graham treated me to see Elvis Costello and the Imposters at the Fox Theater in Oakland!


The Gorgeous Fox Theater in Oakland

The show was fantastic! The music was great, and the band sounded fantastic. Plus, there was even a Go-Go Cage!

here's the concept of the show. (from elviscostello.com):

For the first time in 25 years, Costello will let his set-list be chosen by ”The Spectacular Spinning Songbook”, a monumental game-show wheel that features 40 song-titles, including hits, rarities and very unexpected covers.

Audience members will be invited onstage where they may spin "The Wheel" and then be offered a chance to enter the "Hostage to Fortune Go-Go Cage", while their selection is performed.

Alternatively, they may choose to take a seat in the on-stage “Society Lounge”, where light refreshments will be served, during what promises to be a splendid and surprising evening.


The Stage, before the show

We had GREAT tickets!! We were in the Loge section, center.



LOVED the concept of the show: the playlist was determined by the ”The Spectacular Spinning Songbook”. A audience member was chosen to spin the wheel, and whichever song it landed on was the song that would be played next. Fun!


”The Spectacular Spinning Songbook”

Thanks, Sis and Graham for a really fun evening!!

update

By request, here's the set list from Monday night's performance:
(from elviscostello.com)

Elvis Costello & The Imposters
Oakland
May 9th, 2011

Overture

I Hope You're Happy Now
Heart of the City
Strict Time
Mystery Dance

The Spectacular Spinning Songbook

Shipbuilding - SPIN 1

"I Can Sing A Rainbow" Jackpot - SPIN 2

Green Shirt
Blue Chair
Red Shoes/Purple Rain

The Other Side of Summer - SPIN 3
Chelsea - SPIN 4
This Wheel’s On Fire/River In Reverse - SPIN 5

Monkey To Man - SPIN 6
Counting Darkness - IMPROMPTU

Harry Worth - SPIN 7
Alison/Wind Cried Mary/Somewhere Over the Rainbow/Somewhere - SPIN 8

Interlude

A Slow Drag With Josephine
Jimmie Standing In The Rain
Pump It Up - in 6/8 - Busted

The Spectacular Spinning Songbook

"Girl" Jackpot - FINAL SPIN

Girl
This Years Girl
Doll Revolution

Finale

You Belong To Me
Next Time Around
Peace Love And Understanding