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On Oct. 28's edition of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Stephen Colbert hosted who he called his "favorite rock artist of all time," Elvis Costello.
jambands.comHere’s the latest I can confirm about Elvis Costello and Stephen Colbert up to now.
Answer
- Elvis Costello has appeared on Stephen Colbert’s show in the past, including performances and interviews tied to various projects, and has also teamed with T Bone Burnett as The Coward Brothers for albums and related content. The most recent widely reported Colbert appearance involving Costello and Burnett dates back to late 2024/early 2025, when they promoted Coward Brothers material and Costello’s touring plans.[1][2][9]
Context and recent highlights
- The Coward Brothers collaboration (Costello and T Bone Burnett) produced an album and an Audible podcast, with publicized late-2024/early-2025 media appearances that included Colbert’s program, where they discussed the project and performed material. This is the clearest, most consistently reported link between Costello and Colbert in the last year.[2][1]
- In parallel, Costello announced a North American tour with keyboardist Steve Nieve, which he has been promoting in various interviews and coverage surrounding the Colbert appearance period. The tour schedule has included performances in major U.S. cities, including Chicago, and has been a recurring element in Costello’s publicity cycle around the Coward Brothers material.[1][2]
- Earlier Colbert-era appearances (such as 2020 and 2022 segments) are well documented in music press and show coverage, featuring Costello performing tracks like “Hey Clockface” and engaging in interviews. These establish a pattern of Costello’s frequent collaboration and performance on Colbert’s platform.[3][5][8]
Would you like me to pull the very latest headlines or confirm current tour dates and availability for Costello’s shows near Chicago, given your location in Chicago? I can also summarize the Coward Brothers project and its Colbert appearances in a short timeline if that helps.