If you know Elvis Costello for his smooth, crooner tracks like 'She' and 'Alison', you may be surprised to learn that the English singer-songwriter got his start in the first wave of the British punk scene. Costello used to play the London pub rock circuit in the '70s, but not long after, he (literally) changed his tune and became more strongly associated with the rock and pop genres.
Anyway, that's enough history: we've got some important news for Costello fans. Joined by backing band the Imposters, Costello will be making an appearance at the 34th annual Bluesfest in Byron Bay followed by two one-off shows at the Sydney Opera House on April 11 and Melbourne's Palais Theatre on April 13.
"The very name of the venue probably should have gotten my attention when I first arrived in Melbourne in 1978, pursued by a press posse after a slight dust-up in Sydney," said Costello on the Bluesfest website. "After all, the 'Hammersmith Palais' was my dad's place of work for most of my childhood. It seems I am destined and disposed to return to venues called the 'Palais', like a homing pigeon or some other more tuneful bird."
Limited tickets are still available and can be purchased here.
