While we're willing to indulge
Elvis Costello in just about any live context, we have to say this is good news: Costello has announced that he'll be hitting the road in May with his band The Impostors, and a return to his rock and roll roots. Given that he's been touring with a bluegrass entourage for the last year or two, this is certainly a welcome return to form. Moreover, Costello will be redeploying the "Spectacular Spinning Songbook", not seen on stage (although more recently co-opted by Yo La Tengo) in 25 years!
The tour is partially on sale already, with more tickets going on sale next week. It covers both coasts, including two nights in both SF (on sale 2/13) and NYC, and a middle-of-the-country stop in Chicago. We're not gonna tell you how to spend your money, but this isn't a half bad activity for your springtime - take our word for it.
Elvis Costello and The Impostors Spring 2011 Dates
5/7 - RENO, NV GRAND SIERRA THEATRE (on sale 02/12)
5/8 - OAKLAND, CA THE FOX (on sale 02/13)
5/9 - OAKLAND, CA THE FOX (on sale 02/13)
5/11 - LOS ANGELES, CA THE WILTERN (on sale 02/11)
5/15 - CHICAGO, IL CHICAGO THEATRE (on sale 02/05)
5/18 - MONTCLAIR, NJ WELLMONT THEATRE (on sale 02/11)
5/19 - UPPER DARBY, PA TOWER THEATRE (on sale 02/12)
5/20 - BOSTON, MA WANG THEATRE (on sale 02/11)
5/22 - NEW YORK, NY BEACON THEATRE (on sale TBA)
5/23 - NEW YORK, NY BEACON THEATRE (on sale TBA)
Well, this is awesome: it looks like January's impromptu reunion was more than a one-off for the Archers Of Loaf. Word has just come over the wire that the band will play two New York shows in June. 
