"SPECTACLE: Elvis Costello with..." Returns for Season Two

MUSIC NEWS - The second season of Sundance Channel's popular music/talk original series “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with…” will return on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 10:00pm et/pt with an episode featuring U2’s Bono and The Edge (maybe some Spiderman, The Musical discussion?). “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with…” combines the best parts of talk and music television and lets viewers in on intimate conversation and performances with host Costello and his guests, who range from legendary performers to up and comers. The series includes one-on-one interviews, intriguing pairings and group discussions, as well as extraordinary performances, from impromptu “illustrative” moments to full band (and even multi-band) productions. Among the confirmed guests for the seven-part season are: Bono, The Edge, Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow, Lyle Lovett, John Prine, Ron Sexsmith, Neko Case, Jesse Winchester, Ray LaMontagne, Nick Lowe, Levon Helm, Richard Thompson and Allen Toussaint.

“Spectacle: Elvis Costello with…” is taped in front of a live audience at Harlem's world famous Apollo Theater in NYC and at The Masonic Temple in Toronto, Canada. The series will also air on CTV in Canada.

Season One of “Spectacle” is now available on iTunes, and a DVD/BluRay box set was released on November 17, 2009

Season Two schedule for “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with …” -

December 9th at 10:00pm “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Bono and The Edge”
Elvis Costello conducts an intimate and revealing conversation with U2's Bono and The Edge. Recorded at the Masonic Temple in Toronto, Ontario, during their current 360 world tour, Bono and Edge discuss the writing and recording process behind some of their most famous recordings, perform rarities, as well as a show-ending mash-up with Elvis and The Imposters.

December 16th at 10:00pm “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Sheryl Crow, Neko Case, Ron Sexsmith and Jesse Winchester”
Elvis Costello is joined by guests Neko Case, Sheryl Crow, Ron Sexsmith and Jesse Winchester for an old fashioned "guitar pull" -- a swapping of songs and stories -- amongst this amazing group of singer/songwriters. Highlights include Crow's "If it Makes You Happy," a unique rendition of a song from Neko Case's acclaimed "Middle Cyclone" album, a Sexsmith and Elvis duet on a Costello classic; and Jesse Winchester reducing the audience (and his cohorts) to tears with his gentle lyrics and voice.

December 23rd at 10:00pm “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Levon Helm, Nick Lowe, Richard Thompson and Allen Toussaint”
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; U.K. guitar giant/songwriter Richard Thompson; and, from The Band, drummer Levon Helm.

December 30th 6:00 – 10:00pm “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with…” marathon
A marathon of five previous episodes of “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with…”.

January 6th at 10:00pm “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Elvis Costello”
In this very special edition of Spectacle, Elvis Costello slides from the host chair to guest chair for a revealing conversation with actress/music journalist Mary Lousie Parker. While it’s impossible to cover all of Costello's 30 year plus musical journey in an hour, he performs a wide selection of his material.

January 13th at 10:00pm “Elvis Costello with Lyle Lovett, Ray LaMontagne, and John Prine”
Elvis Costello explores the role of the singer/songwriter with three of music's best: the legendary and highly influential John Prine, four-time Grammy winner Lyle Lovett, and the critically acclaimed Ray LaMontagne. Each stands alone in the spotlight to perform and sits for an intimate chat with Elvis on their craft.
January 20th at 10:00pm “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Bruce Springsteen part 1”January 27th at 10:00pm “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Bruce Springsteen part 2”
Elvis Costello sits down with Bruce Springsteen for a special two part episode and, with his guitar in hand, he opens up about his pre-E Street Band bands, his early and current inspirations, and the resurgence of New Jersey. E Street Band members Nils Lofgren and Roy Bittan sit in for a couple of songs.