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Elvis Is King
For this in its entirety, and more specifically for this: [T]here are occasions when merely having your name added to a concert schedule may be interpreted as a political act that resonates more than anything that might be sung and it may be assumed that one has no mind for the suffering of the innocent. […]
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Following Boycott Calls, Elvis Costello Cancels Israel Concerts
The rock musician Elvis Costello has canceled a pair of upcoming concerts in Israel in response to boycott calls from Palestinian solidarity activists. In a statement, Costello said, “I must believe that the audience…would have contained many people who question the policies of their government on settlement and deplore conditions that visit intimidation, humiliation or […]
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ISRAEL: Elvis Costello cancels Tel Aviv concerts as ‘matter of conscience’
May 19, 2010 | 10:20 am Elvis Costello What’s so funny about peace, love and understanding? Nothing for Israeli fans of Elvis Costello who will not see the legend perform in Tel Aviv this summer after he canceled all scheduled shows there, citing concerns over the treatment of Palestinians. “There are occasions when merely having […]
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Boycott Targets Stars From Elvis to Elton
By Nathan Guttman Published May 19, 2010, issue of May 28, 2010. Washington – It was a feather in the cap of pro-boycott activists, but for Israelis, a major setback. With battle lines drawn across concert halls and stadiums hosting rock bands, the decision by mega-star Elvis Costello to cancel his planned concerts in Israel […]
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Elvis Costello, Noam Chomsky, and Israel: Who’s in? Who’s out?
One day after far-left Jewish American academic Noam Chomsky was prevented from entering the West Bank to give a lecture at Bir Zeit University, rock singer Elvis Costello canceled two summer concerts in Israel. By Staff / May 19, 2010 What’s so funny ’bout peace, love, and understanding? Rock singer Elvis Costello’s fans in Israel, […]
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BRICUP sends a second open letter to Elton John
19 May, 2010 Dear Elton John: It”s funny how people can be close friends, and yet react so differently to things. You”re apparently close friends with Elvis Costello – so close you hosted his wedding to Diana Krall at your “castle” in Windsor. After just three weeks of people appealing to Elvis Costello not to […]
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Elvis Costello cancels Israel concerts
Page last updated at 10:09 GMT, Wednesday, 19 May 2010 11:09 UK Elvis Costello Elvis Costello performed at the New Orleans Jazz Festival last month Singer Elvis Costello has pulled out of two gigs in Israel due to concerns over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The musician, who was due to perform later this summer, said: “Having […]
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What’s So Funny “˜Bout Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions: Elvis Costello’s Beautiful Message
Wednesday, 19 May 2010 12:21 Added by PT Editor Omar Ghraieb May 19, (Pal Telegraph – By Jesse Bacon) I was a little young to get Elvis Costello, as opposed to the Pixies. He was well on his way to the iconic status, vaguely stereotypical rabbi look, dorky glasses and angst that made him a […]
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Elvis Costello Cancels Concerts in Israel
Compiled by DAVE ITZKOFF Published: May 18, 2010 Elvis Costello has canceled two concerts he was planning to perform in Israel this summer, citing the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Agence France-Presse reported. Mr. Costello was scheduled to appear at the Caesarea Amphitheater on June 30 and July 1. But in a statement on his […]
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Elvis and the apartheid state
The British singer-songwriter was booked to perform in Israel on 30 June and 1 July. He has issued a statement on his website which makes it unambiguously clear that he is now withdrawing from the bookings. He says: “there are occasions when merely having your name added to a concert schedule may be interpreted as […]
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