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Monday Morning Video – Jesse Malin

Monday, December 30, 2024 By Mayer Danzig

Some may know the story of Jesse Malin. The longtime cornerstone of New York’s East Village music scene suffered a traumatic spinal stroke in 2023, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. The singer-songwriter, who has long preached “positive mental attitude”, persevered through months of medical treatments and physical therapy with the hope of returning […]

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Butch Walker, Counting Crows, dinosaur jr., Elvis Costello, J Mascis, Jesse Malin, Lucinda Williams, Steve Van Zandt

Readers’ Pick: The Coward Brothers – Elvis Costello & T Bone Burnett

Friday, November 29, 2024 By Tom Osborne

The Coward Brothers – Elvis Costello/TBone Burnett (cover art)

You picked The Coward Brothers – Elvis Costello & T Bone Burnett as your favorite new release for the week of November 22, 2024.

Filed Under: Readers' Pick Tagged With: Elvis Costello, T Bone Burnett

Monday Morning Video – Roy Orbison

Monday, April 29, 2024 By Mayer Danzig

Hat tip to NPR and their current fundraising drive for reminding me of Roy Orbison’s greatness. Just take a look at the artists who came together to honor Orbison back in 1988. The background vocalists included Bonnie Raitt, kd lang, and J.D. Souther. The band included Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, and T Bone […]

Filed Under: Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, J.D. Souther, kd lang, Roy Orbison, T Bone Burnett, Tom Waits

Monday Morning Video – Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street

Monday, November 18, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Happy 50th Anniversary, Sesame Street! The legendary children’s television show has become an educational institution, helping to shape countless minds while never shying away from important social topics. It has also hosted some of the biggest names in music history. Their performances include both parodies and straight up takes on their greatest hits, plus some […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Pop, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Bela Fleck, Elvis Costello, Feist, James Taylor, Johnny Cash, Little Richard, Loretta Lynn, Paul Simon, R.E.M., Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder

Monday Morning Video – Costello and Springsteen Take on Radio

Monday, August 12, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

This clip comes from the late, lamented show “Spectacle” that paired Elvis Costello with an impressive array of artists for conversation and song. Bruce Springsteen joined for an episode and the pair offered up this great mash-up of Springsteen’s “Radio Nowhere” and Costello’s “Radio Radio”.

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello

Lucinda Williams – Blessed

Thursday, February 24, 2011 By Chip Frazier

Some albums have lyrics with an emotional impact, but more often than not, the music impacts me more than the lyrics. So it is always special to find an album that does both. Then there is Lucinda Williams’ new project Blessed , which has great musicianship delivering a Soulful Blues with deep roots. Even More impressively, the […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Blues, Reviews, Videos Tagged With: Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams

Mayer’s Playlist from January 2010

Thursday, February 18, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: The Day After Everything Changed, by Ellis Paul New England folk musician Ellis Paul headed south to Nashville to record his latest album and returned with a more polished sound. Despite the change of locale, however, the vividness of his songwriting remains the same. Paul’s songs are filled with rich imagery […]

Filed Under: Americana, Downloads, Folk, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Allison Moorer, Arc Angels, Butch Walker, Ellis Paul, Elvis Costello, Freedy Johnston, Glossary, Motion City Soundtrack, Swinging Steaks, Tommy Keene

Win Big: Elvis Costello’s Spectacle

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

If you haven’t been watching the second season of Spectacle: Elvis Costello With… on the Sundance Channel, you’ve been missing some incredible music television. A storied songwriter in his own right, Costello is able to speak as a peer with a diverse range of musical guests. He deftly explores their musical history and approach to […]

Filed Under: Contests, Features, News, Videos Tagged With: Allen Toussaint, Bono, Elvis Costello, Jesse Winchester, Levon Helm, Neko Case, Nick Lowe, Ray Lamontagne, Richard Thompson, Ron Sexsmith, the Edge, U2

Win Big: Elvis Costello’s Sundance Spectacle

Wednesday, January 21, 2009 By Mayer Danzig

I have to admit that I was a bit suspect when the Sundance Channel’s Spectacle series was first announced. The show features Elvis Costello interviewing a collection of artists ranging from Elton John to the Police to Lou Reed and others. As it turns out, the series is quite entertaining. Costello’s own musical experiences give […]

Filed Under: Contests, Features, News, Pop, Rock Tagged With: Elvis Costello, London, New York, The Police

Elvis Costello + More, Releases 5/6

Monday, May 05, 2008 By Tom Osborne

Elvis Costello performing classic “Radio Radio” while touring for new album ‘Momofuku’. ELVIS COSTELLO, Momofuku (Lost Highway)Official Site | MySpace | Samples At Twangville there’s very little that Elvis Costello can do wrong. The lastest from Costello and his merry band of Imposters appears to be no different. Adding to the fun the band teams […]

Filed Under: Downloads, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Elvis Costello, firewater, jeb loy nichols, Sierra Hull

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