Elvis Costello

Clark And Some People We Know

At least there's no longer any mystery over Clark Rockefeller's real identity: with those crazy glasses, he's most certainly Elvis Costello, circa-1985 or so. But until today, when the possibility of hard-core criminal behavior emerged, the biggest knock on this guy was that nobody was sure of his true identity. He's used several fake names and has a past known only to himself. Worse, Clark has got a bad habit of making false claims about his background, including college attendance and profess...

'Secret' no more: Rex Sexsmith makes a graceful 'Exit'

RON SEXSMITH Exit Strategy Of The Soul (Yep Roc) Modesty, thy name is Ron Sexsmith. Or, that's the way it seems from what I've read, anyway. The Toronto singer-songwriter has repeatedly, gracefully brushed aside assertions by others that his work is under-recognized, stating in interviews that he has never expected a larger audience and is merely grateful for those who have discovered his work. As wonderfully "aw, shucks" in spirit as Sexsmith's replies might be, there's something criminal abou...

Photos: The Police - Marcus Amphitheater, Milwaukee

The Police and Elvis Costello tour came through Milwaukee last night. When acts of such quality and tenure come through the state, it’s impossible to ignore the longevity and greatness of their work. Lucky for our readers MoB contributor/photographer Daniel Brielmaier was in the photo pit at the Marcus Amphitheater providing all of [...]

RENNTECH Releases Mercedes Height Control System [Gadgets]

RENNTECH, tuners of all things Mercedes and pizza-sized, have released a digital lowering module (DLM) for monster Benzies equipped with Airmatic or ABC adjustable suspensions. The DLM allows drivers to dial-in heights for each wheel and set adjustable heights based on speed. The system uses an interface similar to an MP3 system, which makes us worried that we would accidentally bottom out the car while trying to switch between Elvis Costello albums. Press release below the jump. RENNTECH REMOTE...

Video of the Day: Living in a Police state

The Police hit town tomorrow night for a show at the Marcus Amphitheater. (Elvis Costello opens.) Here is a vintage clip from the band's first TV appearance in the U.K.

You Better Listen To The Radio!

For any non-Elvis Costello fans, that's a lyric from his hit "Radio Radio." I have been thinking about radio a bit lately -- especially about both NPR canceling The Bryant Park Project (New York Times story here, reg. required) and PRI canceling Fair Game with Faith Salie. These two programs were both attempts by public radio to attract a younger audience. Interestingly young people are tuning back in to FM commercial radio for music, or at least the decline began to reverse itself somewhat this...

Rilo Kiley singer Jenny Lewis readies second solo album

Is this the end of Rilo Kiley? With her second solo album due in September, singer and songwriter Jenny Lewis (second from left, obviously) looks less and less interested in continuing in the band she and Blake Sennett have run since 1998 -- especially after last year's dreadful team effort "Under the Blacklight." Lewis recorded "Acid Tongue" in just three weeks in Van Nuys, Calif., and the record includes contributions from Johnathan Rice, Farmer Dave Scher, Rilo Kiley's Jason Boesel, Jason Lad...

Unexpected Joy

I got a phone call in the middle of the day yesterday. A friend had tickets to the Police concert at Shoreline, but illness prevented her from going. Would I like them? Um..... YEAH! Kevin had work stuff to do, so he elected not to go. After a couple other potential dates didn't pan out, I lined up Kaye to accompany me and Ellie to the gig. Kaye and I are both diehard Police fans. On the way to Shoreline we could barely contain our excitement. We enjoyed Elvis Costello, who was already singing "...

2 TIX: Police & Elvis Costello 7/14 @ Shoreline (dublin / pleasanton / livermore) $35

Two lawn seat tix for $35 ea. Best offer, way below face. Come pick up in Livermore.

Spike Lee and Elvis Costello talk new projects - TCA Report

Filed under: Industry, Programming, Celebrities, TCA Press Tour, Reality-FreeAt TCA yesterday, two very big stars were on hand to discuss their new shows. Spike Lee attended the ESPN Films panel to promote his documentary Game Day with Kobe Bryant. And Elvis Costello was on hand at the Sundance Channel panel to talk about Spectacle: Elvis Costello with..., his new talk show. ESPN announced several film projects, both documentary and theatrical. The network will be presenting four documentaries t...