Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton

Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton land at Symphony Hall, Birmingham on 13 June 2026. Costello, the London-born songwriter who bridged pub rock and new wave before moving through soul, country and chamber-pop, brings a catalog shaped for stage reinvention. With The Imposters — Steve Nieve (keyboards), Pete Thomas (drums) and Davey Faragher (bass) — the music pivots easily between taut rhythms, sharp chord turns and quieter detail, without losing the bite of the early records. Their long history together keeps the songs flexible, opening space for dynamics, codas and tight vocal blends.

Charlie Sexton joins on guitar and vocals. The Austin musician, known for his work alongside Bob Dylan as well as his own releases, threads melodic lines and slide textures around Costello’s phrasing, adding color and drive. Expect a set drawn from across decades: nervy rockers, reflective ballads and R&B-leaning cuts, rearranged with an ear for words, hooks and onstage interplay.