Elvis  Costello took the Central Park Summerstage last night with his Imperial Bedroom and other chambers tour for what   turned out to be a 2 and a half hour marathon that ran the gamut from hits, ballads, and a Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.

The Imposters, as I learned from Rolling Stone magazine, are the Attractions with a different bass player/background vocalist and the addition of two female singers. 

Elvis was resplendent in a red hat that complemented longtime mainstay Steve Nieve’s grand piano.

It was a long show to be sure and the pacing was somewhat questionable at times that resulted in some of the crowd talking through some of the quieter moments, but it was an excellent retrospective of an artist with a vast catalogue of music.

The Summerstage is a uniquely New York City venue nestled in the park.

But I must digress. Tears for Fears at Forest Hills just killed if opening for Hall and Oates. Despite the cattle car-like crush to enter the old tennis stadium and missing a good part of the set, the joyous crowd danced and sang along to 90’s hits like “Shout”. 

Next up, Hall and Oates.

Private Eyes

Rock on

GQ