Prost Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Saturday, Mar. 27 at 10pm - Nick Lowe, Richard Thompson, Allen Toussaint and Levon HelmOn this episode of the acclaimed original series, host and ringleader Elvis Costello literally builds a band in front of the audience’s eyes and ears. Joining him for this once in a lifetime jam session are his former record producer Nick Lowe on bass, legendary New Orleans producer/pianist Allen Toussaint, UK guitar giant Richard Thompson, and to complete his band, drummer Levon Helm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elemeno Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 what channel is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Looks like it's on CTV tonight at 8pm:http://shows.ctv.ca/SpectacleElvisCostellowith.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 I saw this through youtube when it was first recorded. Awesome stuff all around! Ray Lamontagne shows up for a song, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Well, its 8:11pm and this show is definitely NOT on CTV.. Argh. I'll check again at 10pm. I could see Lamontagne fitting in nicely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelter Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Great show ... though as much as I love The Weight, I've heard at least a dozen collaborative versions and it's a wee bit tiresome. I was Toussaint would have helped out on Ophelia or something, but maybe it's best without Levon's vocals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 (edited) Great show ... though as much as I love The Weight, I've heard at least a dozen collaborative versions and it's a wee bit tiresome. I was Toussaint would have helped out on Ophelia or something, but maybe it's best without Levon's vocals.Agreed! I enjoyed the show. It was my first time seeing Spectacle, and I was a bit surprised that with the way it is set up (with artists coming up gradually), there were only 2 songs with Levon playing (given that it's a 1 hour show). I love how Levon's presence lights up a room. What is the status of Levon's voice today? Is he singing again?Toussaint was the highlight of the show for me. That man is amazing; I'd love to see him live someday.EDIT: Allen Toussaint is playing at the Toronto Jazz Festival on June 30th, the day after Levon at Massey Hall! Edited March 28, 2010 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Oooh! Hopefully that means a guest appearance by Toussaint for the Tuesday night Massey show!!Unfortunately only caught the first half of the show. Fatigue got the better of me...pretty sad when I can't even make it to ten. How did Lamontagne sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 How did Lamontagne sound?Good, though Costello came over to his mic during the "catch a cannonball" verse and was so riled up that it looked like Lamontagne was having a hard time getting his face close enough to the mic to be heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bONES Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 How did Lamontagne sound?Good' date=' though Costello came over to his mic during the "catch a cannonball" verse and was so riled up that it looked like Lamontagne was having a hard time getting his face close enough to the mic to be heard. [/quote']I caught that too, it looked like a battle for the mic and who's voice could be heard louder.Toussaint was the highlight of the show for me. That man is amazing; I'd love to see him live someday.Ya, he was fantastic. Great voice and playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Is it just me or is Costello looking a little rough, even in comparison to last season? It looks like he's dropped a bunch of weight (without the glow that comes from healthy weight loss)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Barrring from Toussaint's portion, being the biggest Levon geek going, I found the whole show a bit tiresome. I hate seeing Levon like that for one, the footage is gladly a bit dated I'd imagine his voice is in much better shape - I liked the concession to not having him talk too much with the rim shot bit but it was sad too.Agreed on never needing to hear The Weight again. Although Lamontagne was a good call and are you guys idiots the cannonball verse other than Toussaint's was the only one that really sung and they shared the mic fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prost Posted March 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 That would be awesome if Allen Toussaint played with Levon at Massey. I'm gonna go see him at the jazz festival for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Yes Levon is currently singing.Ray has been added to Levons Mtn Jam 70th Birhtday Set along with Patterson Hood, Warren Haynes and many more. www.mountainjam.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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