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BCA Presents Elvis Costello October 15 in WIU's Western Hall

September 28, 2007

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MACOMB, IL - - In an unprecedented move, the Bureau of Cultural Affairs at Western Illinois University has secured a rare concert appearance by iconic singer/songwriter Elvis Costello at Western Hall on Monday, Oct. 15.

After a 12 year hiatus from the solo touring scene, music legend Elvis Costello is attracting the attention of listeners across the country.

This once-in-a-lifetime concert is sure to captivate an audience of all ages. On the third Monday of October, Costello will make a slight detour from his current nationwide tour with Bob Dylan and will appear on the Macomb campus of Western Illinois University for his inaugural performance in Western Hall.

Costello established himself in the music industry as one of the most prominent and influential guitarists and songwriters in the past 28 years. His laid-back, yet progressive, musical style fully reflects the wide variety of genres which have influenced his career. Costello's refreshingly distinct fashion blends the musical elements of Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, No Doubt, Dusty Springfield, Chet Baker, and the gospel vocal group The Fairfield Four. His uniquely characteristic sound has solidified his place in the archives of the music world for decades to come.

Many recognize Costello from his memorable performances with The Attractions, The Imposters, and various concert appearances with pianist, Steve Nieve. Additionally, Elvis Costello has performed and collaborated with Burt Bacharach, Paul McCartney, Roy Nathanson, and The Charles Mingus Orchestra. In 2003, he began a successful collaborative songwriting effort with his wife, jazz pianist and singer, Diana Krall.

In 2003, Elvis Costello and The Attractions were immortalized into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As an award winning artist, Costello never ceases to amaze audiences everywhere. He received his first Grammy in 1998 for his song "I Still Have That Other Girl" from his collaboration with Burt Bacharach, "Painted From Memory." In 2004, Elvis Costello was nominated for an Oscar for Best Song, "The Scarlet Tide." Furthermore, Costello has received Grammy and Oscar nominations on numerous occasions for his continuing success in the recording industry.

His most recent album, released in September 2007 and available from Hip O/Universal Records, "My Aim Is True," provides listeners the opportunity to revisit classic Costello tunes.

Tickets are $60, $40, $30 and $10 for the public and $40, $25, $15 and $10 for students. A service fee will be added to the ticket price at the time of purchase.

Tickets can be purchased at the Hainline Theatre Box Office from 12-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, by phone at (309) 298-2900 or anytime online at www.wiu.edu/bca. This event is also sponsored in part by Sodexho and Citizens National Bank.

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