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The show got off to a bit of a rocky start. I thought the sound was muddy and Costello occasionally had some difficulty finding the melodic line. "Accidents Will Happen" sounded oddly out of sync. | The show got off to a bit of a rocky start. I thought the sound was muddy and Costello occasionally had some difficulty finding the melodic line. "Accidents Will Happen" sounded oddly out of sync. | ||
Costello used a pair of female backup singers, Kitten Kuroi and | Costello used a pair of female backup singers, Kitten Kuroi and Briana Lee, who seemed superfluous at times, but proved their worth on ''Imperial'' tunes such as "Tears Before Bedtime." | ||
The show got better as it progressed, with a long version of "Watching The Detectives" that saw Costello and his band illuminated by dim green lights while the screen behind the stage flashed posters from cheesy detective movies. | The show got better as it progressed, with a long version of "Watching The Detectives" that saw Costello and his band illuminated by dim green lights while the screen behind the stage flashed posters from cheesy detective movies. | ||
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Long-time Costello accompanist Steve Nieve returned to the keyboard to help with moody performances of "Boy with a Problem" and "Almost Blue," before Costello brought his full band back to the stage to do "Sneaky Feelings." | Long-time Costello accompanist Steve Nieve returned to the keyboard to help with moody performances of "Boy with a Problem" and "Almost Blue," before Costello brought his full band back to the stage to do "Sneaky Feelings." | ||
The ending may have been predictable, but satisfying nonetheless. First came a long version of " | The ending may have been predictable, but satisfying nonetheless. First came a long version of "Everyday I Write the Book" that had the audience up and dancing in the aisles, followed by "Pump It Up" and the big forward surge of "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding? | ||
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[[Andy Smith]] reviews Elvis Costello & [[The Imposters]], Tuesday, [[Concert 2017-07-25 Providence|July 25, 2017]], Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence, Rhode Island. | [[Andy Smith]] reviews Elvis Costello & [[The Imposters]] with [[Kitten Kuroi]] and [[Briana Lee]], Tuesday, [[Concert 2017-07-25 Providence|July 25, 2017]], Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence, Rhode Island. | ||
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