Elvis Costello & the Attractions's 1978 Concert History

Elvis Costello & The Attractions was a critically acclaimed pop and rock band formed by English musican Elvis Costello in 1977. Producing famous work in the genres of punk and new wave music, it also contained Steve Nieve (ne Nason) on keyboards, Pete Thomas on drums, and Bruce Thomas (no relation) on bass. Costello recorded and toured solidly with them until 1984, when he disbanded them to pursue solo projects.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 22, 1978
Elvis Costello & the Attractions Dominion Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 17, 1978
Elvis Costello and the Attractions
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Pacific Coliseum Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Jun 30, 1978 –
Jul 02, 1978
Roskilde Festival 1978
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The Cattle Show Grounds Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark
May 30, 1978
Elvis Costello / Elvis Costello and the Attractions / Mink Deville / Nick Lowe
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Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Los Angeles, California, United States
May 20, 1978
Elvis Costello and the Attractions / Nick Lowe & Rockpile / Mink Deville
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Uptown Theater Kansas City, Missouri, United States
May 06, 1978
Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Rockpile / Mink Deville

Elvis Costello & the Attractions

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The Palladium New York, New York, United States
Show Duplicate for May 06, 1978
Apr 26, 1978
Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Mink Deville / Nick Lowe & Rockpile Auditorium Theatre Rochester, New York, United States
Apr 25, 1978
Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Rockpile / Mink Deville
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Shea's Performing Arts Center Buffalo, New York, United States
Apr 16, 1978
Elvis Costello & the Attractions
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Roundhouse London, England, United Kingdom
Mar 31, 1978
Elvis Costello and the Attractions / Elvis Costello / Attractions / Mickey Jupp Cambridge Corn Exchange Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Willie Alexander and The BOOM BOOM Band on Feb 16, 1978 [309-small]

Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Willie Alexander and The BOOM BOOM Band
Feb 16, 1978
 Brockport, New York, United States
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Elvis Costello and the Attractions on Feb 1, 1978 [344-small]

Elvis Costello and the Attractions
Feb 1, 1978
 Overland Park, Kansas, United States
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Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Mile Hi on Feb 7, 1978 [171-small]

Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Mile Hi
Feb 7, 1978
 San Francisco, California, United States
  Uploaded by Yvette Kay

Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Mile Hi on Feb 7, 1978 [177-small]

Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Mile Hi
Feb 7, 1978
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Rockpile / Mink Deville on Apr 25, 1978 [842-small]

Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Rockpile / Mink Deville
Apr 25, 1978
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Rockpile / Mink Deville on Apr 25, 1978 [845-small]

Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Rockpile / Mink Deville
Apr 25, 1978
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Mink Deville / Nick Lowe & Rockpile on Apr 26, 1978 [856-small]

Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Mink Deville / Nick Lowe & Rockpile
Apr 26, 1978
 Rochester, New York, United States
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Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Mink Deville / Nick Lowe & Rockpile on Apr 26, 1978 [859-small]

Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Mink Deville / Nick Lowe & Rockpile
Apr 26, 1978
 Rochester, New York, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Elvis Costello & the Attractions had?

Elvis Costello & the Attractions has had 161 concerts.

What genre is Elvis Costello & the Attractions?

Elvis Costello & the Attractions is most often considered to be Rock, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Alternative, Classic Rock, British, Folk Rock, Country, New Wave, Mellow Gold, Art Rock, Roots Rock, Power Pop, New Wave Pop, Permanent Wave, New Romantic, Pop Soul, and Pub Rock.

When was the last Elvis Costello & the Attractions concert?

The last Elvis Costello & the Attractions concert was on January 26, 2024 at Uptown Theatre in Kansas City, Kansas, United States.

What setlist does Elvis Costello & the Attractions play live?

The songs that Elvis Costello & the Attractions performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the March 10, 2003 concert at Waldorf Astoria New York in New York, New York, United States:

  1. Pump It Up
  2. Deep Dark Truthful Mirror
  3. You've Really Got a Hold on Me
  4. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding

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