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Declan Patrick MacManus was born 25th August 1954, in St Mary's Hospital, Paddington in London. He is the son of trumpeter, vocalist and bandleader Ronald (“Ross”) MacManus and record store manager Lillian Costello. His family had roots in Merseyside and he moved to Birkenhead at age 16, with his mother, when his parents separated. He is better known by the name Elvis Costello - a stage name suggested by Stiff Records manager Jake Riviera - but has used many other aliases including The Imposter and Napoleon Dynamite*. |
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Latest News in english
about Elvis Costello
Rising music star Amy Allison returns to play Nick's in Worcester Date: 06 Nov 2009
Worcester Telegram & Gazette -
Everybody ought to know Amy Allison. Besides having Mose Allison as a father and Elvis Costello as one of her biggest fans, this unique and captivating talent has become a semiannual fixture at Nick's (if Nick's wasn't already cool enough). She is far from miserable and mawkish, even though she put out albums called "Sad Girl" and "The Maudlin Years" (the latter which Costello praised as one of ...
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The Band of Heathens and Elvis Costello Set For Austin City Limits Next Week Date: 01 Nov 2009
antiMUSIC -
A top story from this week. The Band of Heathens appear on PBS' Austin City Limits on November 7
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CD Review: Del McCoury Band's ÃÂFamily Circle' Date: 27 Oct 2009
Washington Post -
Del McCoury Band FAMILY CIRCLE Having recently celebrated his 50th year in the business, Del McCoury should be commended for continually testing the boundaries of bluegrass music, a feat that's earned him slots at Bonnaroo and made fans out of Elvis Costello and Björk. Joined by his two sons as well...
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Rosanne Cash - The List Date: 26 Oct 2009
Rolling Stone -
Artist: Rosanne Cash Review: When Johnny Cash gave daughter Rosanne his list of 100 essential country songs in 1973, she kept it tucked away until she could bring something of herself to the music. Thirty-six years later, she's brought in Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello and Rufus Wainwright, who help Cash make these songs her own. Electronic shadings give new color and depth to the Hank ...
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Elvis Costello, Little Feat Highlight MerleFest Lineup Date: 24 Oct 2009
BeatCrave -
The lineup for MerleFest 2010 has been released. And damn it looks good! The latest edition of MerleFest will be held April 29-May 2 at Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina; get set for 75-plus acts performing the finest blend of Americana music across 15 stages. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, November 10. Check [...]
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MerleFest lineup includes Steep Canyon Rangers Date: 24 Oct 2009
Asheville Citizen-Times -
The Avett Brothers, Elvis Costello, the Steep Canyon Rangers and Little Feat are among the acts booked at the 2010 MerleFest music festival in Wilkesboro, organizers have announced.
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Elvis Costello, Avett Brothers, Steep Canyon Rangers Booked for MerleFest Date: 23 Oct 2009
cmt.com -
Elvis Costello will perform at MerleFest 2010, a major music event taking place April 29-May 2 in Wilkesboro, N.C.
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Live Review - Elvis Costello, Brisbane 2009 Date: 21 Oct 2009
The Vine -
A witty, entertaining, and at times caustic Elvis Costello offers up a lively jaunt through his formidable repertoire, backed only by himself.
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