The annual Tibet House US benefit concert is always a great group of musicians assembled for a great cause. This year’s version, held March 3rd at Carnegie Hall was no different. With Debbie Harry out sick, Elvis Costello stepped in to take her place. Costello explained that he was in Nashville when Laurie Anderson called and asked if he could fill in for Harry. “When you think of Debbie, you think of who else? Me,” said Costello by way of introduction. And then he launched into a cover of Blondie‘s “Picture This,” delivered with his usual affection and clear love of the song.
With March 3rd also being the night the United States started bombing operations in Iran, Costello included the songs “We’re All Cowards Now,” and “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding.”
The night also featured appearances by Laurie Anderson, Allison Russell, Kate Pierson of the B-52’s and actor Robert De Niro among others.
