ELVIS COSTELLO & FRIENDS
VILLAGE MUSIC 21ST BIRTHDAY PARTY (2LP)

DYNAMIC ALL-STAR EVENT FEATURING ELVIS COSTELLO & FRIENDS
 
This show was truly a one-of-a-kind event, Elvis is joined onstage by none other than Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, and other West Coast luminaries for a wild and spontaneous session. During his spring US tour, Costello was asked to perform for the Village Music (a legendary music store) 21st Birthday celebration at The Sweetwater in Mill Valley, CA. So, after his initial solo set (culminating with the Lowe duet on 'Peace, Love and Understanding'), he did a few songs with his back-up band, a modified version of the Confederates. After that, however, other rock royalty in attendance were called up to the stage. First Charles Brown and Kim Wilson sang a few songs, after which Jerry Garcia joins Elvis for some country tunes (with Elvis on vocals). Then, Elvis asks if anyone else wants sing, and up comes Commander Cody and Sammy Hagar. Bob Weir eventually also joins the collective for a couple more, finally ending with Elvis back on vocals for 'Let The Good Times Roll' and 'Lovable'. A strange assemblage of artists for sure, but a lot of fun too!
 
This previously unreleased recording of the show - made for live local FM broadcast - is now available on vinyl and is destined to become a top drawer collectable for fans of Elvis and the other artists who performed at this legendary event more than thirty years ago.