Elvis Costello & the Attractions's 1981 Concert History

Elvis Costello & The Attractions was a critically acclaimed pop and rock band formed by English musican Elvis Costello in 1977. Producing famous work in the genres of punk and new wave music, it also contained Steve Nieve (ne Nason) on keyboards, Pete Thomas on drums, and Bruce Thomas (no relation) on bass. Costello recorded and toured solidly with them until 1984, when he disbanded them to pursue solo projects.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 29, 1981
Elvis Costello / Elvis Costello and the Attractions
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Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena Los Angeles, California, United States
Dec 23, 1981
Elvis Costello & the Attractions
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Rainbow Theatre Finsbury Park London, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicates for Dec 23, 1981
Aug 29, 1981
Elvis Costello and the Attractions / Ian Dury & The Blockheads / U2 / Doll By Doll / Huang Chung / Beckett / Polecats / Pauline Murray And The Invisible Girls
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Gateshead International Stadium Gateshead, England, United Kingdom
Jul 05, 1981
Rock Werchter 1981
The Cure / Toots & The Maytals / Elvis Costello and the Attractions / The Undertones / Dire Straits / Robert Palmer / De Kreuners
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Werchter, Flanders, Belgium
Mar 28, 1981
Elvis Costello & the Attractions
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Hammersmith Odeon London, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicates for Mar 28, 1981
Mar 27, 1981
Elvis Costello and the Attractions / Elvis Costello / Attractions
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Eventim Apollo London, England, United Kingdom
Mar 16, 1981
Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Dave & The Mistakes
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Sheffield City Hall Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Mar 02, 1981
Elvis Costello and the Attractions
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Exeter University (Great Hall) Exeter, England, United Kingdom
Feb 09, 1981
Elvis Costello & the Attractions
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Maple Leaf Gardens Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Feb 04, 1981
Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Squeeze

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Ocean State Theater Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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Elvis Costello and the Attractions / Squeeze on Jan 31, 1981 [358-small]

Elvis Costello and the Attractions / Squeeze
Jan 31, 1981
 New York, New York, United States
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Elvis Costello and the Attractions / Squeeze on Feb 1, 1981 [359-small]

Elvis Costello and the Attractions / Squeeze
Feb 1, 1981
 New York, New York, United States
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Elvis Costello and the Attractions / Squeeze on Feb 1, 1981 [360-small]

Elvis Costello and the Attractions / Squeeze
Feb 1, 1981
 New York, New York, United States
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Elvis Costello and the Attractions / Squeeze on Feb 2, 1981 [361-small]

Elvis Costello and the Attractions / Squeeze
Feb 2, 1981
 New York, New York, United States
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Elvis Costello & the Attractions on Mar 28, 1981 [963-small]

Elvis Costello & the Attractions
Mar 28, 1981
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Elvis Costello & the Attractions on Dec 23, 1981 [976-small]

Elvis Costello & the Attractions
Dec 23, 1981
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Elvis Costello & the Attractions had?

Elvis Costello & the Attractions has had 168 concerts.

What genre is Elvis Costello & the Attractions?

Elvis Costello & the Attractions is most often considered to be Rock, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Alternative, Classic Rock, British, Folk Rock, Country, New Wave, Mellow Gold, Art Rock, Roots Rock, Power Pop, New Wave Pop, Permanent Wave, New Romantic, Pop Soul, and Pub Rock.

When was the last Elvis Costello & the Attractions concert?

The last Elvis Costello & the Attractions concert was on January 26, 2024 at Uptown Theatre in Kansas City, Kansas, United States.

What setlist does Elvis Costello & the Attractions play live?

The songs that Elvis Costello & the Attractions performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the March 10, 2003 concert at Waldorf Astoria New York in New York, New York, United States:

  1. Pump It Up
  2. Deep Dark Truthful Mirror
  3. You've Really Got a Hold on Me
  4. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding

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