Elvis Costello plays free LA show

Elvis Costello fans in the know were treated to a free gig at the El Rey in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.

Costello had played earlier in the evening at the Hollywood Bowl as special guest of The Police, but then did his own secret show later in the evening.

Singer/songwriter and actor Johnathan Rice was treated to a version of Happy Birthday by Costello. Rice played Roy Orbison in 'Walk The Line'.

Pete Thomas' daughter Tennessee Thomas also joined her father on stage at one time to play drums. She is the drummer for girl-band The Like. She also plays on four tracks for Costello's new album 'Momofuku'.

The setlist for the show was:

01. I Hope You're Happy Now (from Blood and Chocolate, 1986)
02. Clown Strike (from Brutal Youth, 1994)
03. Either Side Of The Same Town (written for Howard Tate, 2003)
04. Everyday I Write The Book (from Punch The Clock, 1983)
05. Spooky Girlfriend (from When I Was Cruel, 2002)
06. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea (from This Year's Model, 1978)
07. Flutter & Wow (from Momofuku, 2008)
08. Harry Worth (from Momofuku, 2008)
09. Motel Matches (from Get Happy, 1979)
10. Pardon Me, Madam, My Name Is Eve (from Momofuku, 2008)
11. Brilliant Mistake - including Tangled Up In Blue (from King of America, 1986)
12. My Three Sons (from Momofuku, 2008)
13. New Lace Sleeves (from Trust, 1981)
14. Green Shirt (from Armed Forces, 1979)
15. American Gangster Time (from Momofuku, 2008)
16. Beyond Belief (from Imperial Bedroom, 1982)
17. The Imposter (from Get Happy, 1979)

Encore 1
18. Stella Hurt (from Momofuku, 2008)
19. Drum & Bone (from Momofuku, 2008)
20. Song With Rose (from Momofuku, 2008)
21. No Hiding Place - including And Your Bird Can Sing (from Momofuku, 2008)
22. Turpentine (from Momofuku, 2008)
23. Mr. Feathers (from Momofuku, 2008)
24. Mystery Train (Elvis cover)
25. Waiting For The End Of The World - including Gloria (from My Aim Is True, 1977)
26. Go Away (from Momofuku, 2008)
27. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? - including The Kids Are Alright (from Armed Forces, 1979)
28. Happy Birthday To You - Elvis leads the crowd in honor of Johnathan Rice


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