Not Prog but good - Police and Elvis

[progdirjim(Admin)]

Costello of course. Elvis opened with a first in my ENTIRE CONCERT GOING HISTORY. Of over 40 years. Elvis started 5 minutes EARLY of the stated start time... We heard them start, and as we walked in the 2nd or 3rd song was "Pump It Up" - that was the first one we could hear. We determined that I have better ears than my (5 years) younger brother, as I identified the song well before him. Got our beers and made our way to our pretty good seats - about 75 rows back, but dead center. A beautiful sunset was happening to the right of the stage. EC played some new tracks, but focused on the obvious hits. (I dont want to go to) Chelsea was a great deep track. The 4 piece band (EC on guitar), bass, drums and keys was tight and to the point - every song and solo sounded good, not much improv, but enjoyable. Sting made a surprise appearance and sang on "Allison". What else? First time I've seen EC, and I really enjoyed it - have been a big fan for a long time. A longish break between the 2 acts, with lots of video tidbits obviously planned to get the crowd "up" for the police... part 2 of review to come...