Elvis Costello to play Graceland

Elvis is coming to Memphis — Elvis Costello that is. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer will make his way to the Bluff City to play his namesake Elvis Presley’s Graceland Soundstage on Nov. 15.

The show is part of a fall headlining tour for the veteran singer-songwriter and his backing band that is being dubbed “Just Trust Elvis Costello and the Imposters.” The lineup will feature Costello’s longtime backers the Imposters, featuring Steve Nieve on keyboards, Pete Thomas on drums, Davey Faragher on bass, as well as vocalists Kitten Kuroi and Briana Lee, all of whom appeared on his most recent release, 2018’s “Look Now.”

Costello spent much of the summer as part of a package tour with Blondie. His “Just Trust” tour will kick off Oct. 23 in Charlottesville, Virginia, and wrap up just over a month later in Milwaukee on Nov. 26, for a total of 24 shows.

The London-born, Liverpool-raised Costello — born Declan Patrick Macmanus — came to prominence in the late-'70s, amid the U.K.’S punk rock/ new wave boom. Originally performing as D.P. Costello, his manager suggested he take the Elvis moniker. He legally changed his name to Elvis Costello in 1977 — shortly before the passing of Elvis Presley.

In something of a surprise earlier this month — given his often-trenchant views on British government and politics — Costello was recognized with an official British Empire Honor, for his service to the arts.

Costello’s show at the Graceland Soundstage follows a couple other alternative music bookings at the venue this year. The Soundstage, which is booked by Livenation, has been expanding its range of artists, with recent shows including dates by LA punk band X and the Midwest anti-folkers Violent Femmes. Tickets for the Elvis Costello show can be purchased at Gracelandlive.com or by calling (877) 777-0606.