Elvis Costello & the Imposters Tickets

First time @MGM Fenway, and I am a fan. Second time seeing Elvis Costello live (1997?), and this was infinitely better. He was relaxed, personable, having a good night, and backed by an incredibly talented ensemble (as he was with the Attractions). Of course, there were songs I wished he had performed, (but we can all say that), but his rendition of Watching The Detectives was alone worth the price of admission. Re-interpreted, yes, but with an opportunity for everyone in the band getting an opportunity to shine .That is when you realize you are in the presence of a first rate group backing a first rate artist, and they are all firing on all cylinders. I thought the sound was getting “tinnier” ( and louder) as the night wore on, but my gang didn’t agree with me.

We got tickets to take our Dad for his birthday. We grew up listening to Elvis and were excited to hear some classics and new songs and have a special father daughter day. The whole vibe of the show was low key and pretty much remained that way throughout. He didn’t even play our two favorites “Pump it up” and “Red Shoes.” We can’t say we didn’t leave disappointed. Wished we didn’t spend the money on floor seats.

Wow! Elvis Costello at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater was the WORST concert that my friends and I have ever attended. Elvis opened the show sitting down behind a microphone that hid his face. Seemed pleased with himself when he announced "new and reworked"arrangements for his hits. Don't be fooled by the playlist. "Pump It Up"was the only song that sounded remotely like the original version. A steady stream of early exits and audience talking throughout the entire performance. So disappointing as I was really looking forward to this show. The warmup, Nick Lowe and the Straightjackets, was the best part of the evening. I Do Not Recommend.

First time to MGM. We had floor seats. The sound was quite good. Lights were harshly blinding. Row identification on floor was difficult too see. Seat identification was unknowable until our neighbor informed us it is under seat. It's awkward to ask people populating our seats ahead of our arrival to get up and check seat bottom. Seven person row is a good idea. We missed much of Nick Lowe's set. Sorry Nick! He and the Straight jackets are a perfect opening. We never tire of seeing Elvis Costello and the Imposters. They always mix things up to keep it interesting. Jazzier set this year with brass section (loved it). Keep it rolling boys! See you next year!

Was looking forward to seeing both Elvis and Nick Lowe as both were on my “have not seen before” list. Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets were great and I wished they would have played a longer set. Elvis was hit or miss. The first part of show featured some odd arrangements of unknown songs that he infused with a boom box of bad mixes and sounds. He was crooning ballads and seemed intently focused on arranging his horn section into the mix in a very non traditional way. It was odd and uncomfortable and the crowd looked confused. The last hour of the 2.5 hour set then got back to his rocker roots with an occasional slower song that did not seem as much out of place. I appreciate that artists want to stretch out but I will not be rushing out to see Elvis again soon unless he takes a different course.

Elvis Costello and the Imposters put on a great show. Elvis and band were able to hit all the notes after all these years. Sadly, the sound was awful at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, though. We literally could not hear when Elvis was speaking to the audience, at all. And, the music and singing was very (for lack of the right term) muffled/distorted due what seemed to be very poor sound system/engineering quality.

Elvis Costello is a great showman! Clearly loved being on stage and engaging with the audience. Will see him again!

Nick Lowe and the Straitjackets warmed up the audience on a HOT night in Beantown. MGM Music Hall at Fenway is a beautiful, comfortable venue. Elvis C. & the Imposters + Charlie Sexton with a surprise brass trio were great! EC played for almost 2 1/2 hours - he seemed to like the venue and the audience. The Imposters and Charlie were as good as ever. Elvis played the slowest version of High Fidelity I have ever heard. No Pump It Up?! (Different!) Very few anthems played. With Shipbuilding and Peace Love & Understanding made his political views very clear to all without spouting off political diatribes. FUN show!

Beautiful venue (MGM Fenway Music Hall). Excellent opening act (Nick Lowe with Los Straightjackets). Career spanning 2 1/2 hour set from Elvis and the Imposters. High energy! Loved every minute. Excellent rapport with the audience. 5 stars!

Elvis Costello was amazing!!! His performance was absolutely incredible and he performed for over 2 hours!! The venue was great!! Highly recommend seeing Elvis Costello & the Imposters and would also recommend the MGM Music Hall at Fenway!!

I wish he played more of his early songs. I wish he played more of his early songs.

Great show he has a lot of energy was awesome venue was great 😊

Really great night of songs I knew and ones I didn’t and they were all amazing. Hightower recommend.

Nick Lowe is one of my favorite songwriters, so I always love seeing him. And this was my first time seeing Los Straitjackets - they did not disappoint! Elvis played for 2 1/2 hours! He did not seem to want to leave the stage. And I really appreciated how he played the songs with new, fresh arrangements. A real powerhouse!

Really nice venue for a concert. However, this was 2nd time at HHC Amphitheater and the acoustics aren't that great. Music was too tinty overloaded the lyrics. Sounds crews need to work a little harder or the venue needs to upgrade system.

I have seen him so many times. Love him and his music but this show was just “OK”.

Seating is comfortable with a good view of the stage. The large video screen bring in the detail. Sound was good my only complaint was that the vocals were a bit muddy. Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets were the perfect high energy warm up act. Definitely an excellent pairing. Elvis Costello and the Imposters were outstanding 👍🏻

We walked out half way through Costello's muddled, sloppy, uninteresting show. The only reason I gave it any stars at all was the fact the the opening artists, Nick Lowe and Los Straightjackets were wonderful. Enough said!

Though Elvis is my favorite musician—I've seen him many times before—I fear that old age has finally caught up with the beloved entertainer. Though he poured his heart and soul into every song, his voice just didn't match his enthusiasm. I still loved being there in the presence of greatness, but it was painful to see my main man struggle so much. In addition to his voice, I really couldn't understand the song choices for the first part of the show, nor did I understand the, sometimes, bizarre arrangements.

Songs sounded disjointed. Elvis was singing so far behind the music that it almost sounded like another song. Sound system microphones were piercing and unbalanced for the front rows of the orchestra section. We moved to the balcony to hear it. Word to the wise, don’t spend for the upfront seats, there’s no speakers for you to hear. All you get is echo. A lot of new stuff. So disappointed.