Elvis Costello is gearing up for a special 2025 North American tour where he’ll reconnect with the earliest chapters of his renowned career. Under the banner “Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello,” these concerts will showcase tracks from his first 11 albums, spanning roughly between 1977 and 1986. For longtime fans and curious newcomers alike, it’s an extraordinary opportunity to experience these foundational songs in a contemporary live setting.
The tour finds Costello backed by The Imposters—featuring longtime collaborators Steve Nieve (keyboards), Pete Thomas (drums), and Davey Faragher (bass)—along with guitarist Charlie Sexton. “For any songwriter, it has to be a compliment if people want to hear songs written up to 50 years ago,” Costello said in a statement. “You can expect the unexpected and the faithful in equal measure.”
In other words, the hits will certainly make an appearance, but so might lesser-known tunes and deep cuts that haven’t surfaced live in decades. “Don’t forget this show is ‘Performed by Elvis Costello & The Imposters,’ an ensemble which includes three people who first recorded this music and two more who bring something entirely new,” Costello added, promising that the band will bring both reverence and reinvention to the table.
Elvis Costello & The Imposters ‘Radio Soul!’ 2025 Tour Dates:
June 12 – Seattle, WA @ Woodland Park Zoo Amphitheatre
June 13 – Portland, OR @ Keller Auditorium
June 15 – Reno, NV @ Venue TBA
June 17 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic
June 19 – Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live Sacramento
June 21 – Los Angeles, CA @ Orpheum Theatre
June 24 – San Diego, CA @ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
June 26 – Las Vegas, NV @ Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
June 28 – Beaver Creek, CO @ Vilar Performing Arts Center
June 29 – Denver, CO @ Bellco Theatre
July 1 – Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater
July 3 – St. Louis, MO @ The Factory
July 5 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
July 7 – Greenville, SC @ The Peace Center Concert Hall
July 9 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Mahaffey Theater in Duke Energy Center for the Arts
July 10 – Fort Myers, FL @ Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
July 12 – Miami Beach, FL @ Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theatre
Tickets for the “Radio Soul!” tour will be available starting December [date], with presale options and further details on Elvis Costello’s official website. Given the nature of this trip down memory lane, fans might want to secure their spots early.
As Costello hinted, don’t be late—the band hits at eight, and this could be the last time many of these early favorites are played live in your city. The “Radio Soul!” tour not only honors the past but also reintroduces these formative songs to a new era of listeners.
Fans can expect “the unexpected and the faithful in equal measure” as Costello and his longtime collaborators revisit vintage hits and deep cuts.