Elvis Costello has announced an extension of his 2025 “Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello” tour, adding 22 new East Coast and Midwest dates for September and October. This leg of the tour will see Costello and The Imposters, featuring guitarist Charlie Sexton, revisiting the early years of his career, performing songs from albums such as *My Aim Is True* (1977), *This Year’s Model* (1978), and *Blood & Chocolate* (1986). The setlist is expected to include classics like “Watching the Detectives,” “Pump It Up,” and “Everyday I Write the Book,” as well as deeper cuts and surprises .([Pitchfork][1], [Radio 88.8 – Demo][2])
The tour’s name, “Radio Soul!,” is a nod to an early version of “Radio Radio,” a track Costello wrote in 1974 while part of the band Flip City. He explained that for any songwriter, it’s a compliment if people want to hear songs written up to fifty years ago . Costello emphasized that the performances will be a blend of faithful renditions and unexpected interpretations, highlighting the dynamic nature of The Imposters. The band, described as “a living, breathing, swooning, swinging, kicking and screaming rock and roll band,” includes Steve Nieve, Pete Thomas, Davey Faragher, and Charlie Sexton .([Hit Channel][3], [YouRadio -> Free Music Streaming][4], [INDUSTRY\* PREVIEWS][5])
The tour will begin on June 12 in Seattle, WA, and conclude on July 12 in Miami Beach, FL. The newly added dates in September and October will continue to showcase Costello’s early works, offering fans a chance to experience the foundational songs that shaped his illustrious career. Tickets for the tour are available through Elvis Costello’s official website .([elviscostello.com][6])
This tour follows the recent release of “King Of America & Other Realms,” a 6-CD anthology that delves into the 1986 album and the music that led to it. The “King Of America” songs are expected to be featured in the mid-show interlude, along with tracks written as early as 1975, providing a comprehensive look at Costello’s musical evolution .
Fans attending the tour can anticipate a rich musical journey through Costello’s early catalog, delivered with the energy and passion that have defined his performances over the years.
