The Songs Of Elvis Costello - Victor Stranges & The Futurists
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When?
31 August 2025 starting 5:30 am
How much?
From: $35
What?
My Aim Is True
This Year’s Model
Armed Forces
Get Happy!!
Trust
Almost Blue
Imperial Bedroom
Punch The Clock
King Of America
Blood & Chocolate
Spike
Mighty Like A Rose
Brutal Youth
All This Useless Beauty
Expect familiar tracks like Pump It Up, Watching The Detectives, Oliver’s Army, Everyday I Write The Book, Veronica and Alison alongside deeper cuts such as So Like Candy, You Tripped At Every Step, New Lace Sleeves, Blue Chair, Shipbuilding, Riot Act and Deep Dark Truthful Mirror.
The show takes place at the iconic Sooki Lounge, one of Belgrave’s most distinctive live venues, set in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges and known for its intimate stage, eclectic atmosphere and support for original and alternative music.
This date also marks the return of Melbourne bassist Mike Stranges, appearing with The Futurists for the first time in several years.
The full lineup includes:
Victor Stranges - vocals, guitar (The Methinks, Black Market Clash, Atomic: The Songs Of Blondie)Frank Scalzo - drums, backing vocals (The Methinks, Secret Agents, Tom Waits Show)Mike Dupp - keyboards (The Methinks, Black Market Clash, Atomic: The Songs Of Blondie)Mike Stranges - bass (John Dowler's Vanity Project, Kim Salmon, Morning After Girls, Ripe)
What began as a private study in songcraft has evolved into a disciplined and deeply informed live show - a long-form engagement with the work of a singular songwriter, played by a group with no interest in mimicry and every interest in getting it right.
Shows like this don’t happen often. If you’re a Costello fan, this one’s not to be missed.?? Sooki Lounge, Belgrave?? Watch live footage: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNkSFtV39TsJF0cV830XqDnU9sMP-gWRq&si=ETxm_lDSi4lWNvAt
This Year’s Model
Armed Forces
Get Happy!!
Trust
Almost Blue
Imperial Bedroom
Punch The Clock
King Of America
Blood & Chocolate
Spike
Mighty Like A Rose
Brutal Youth
All This Useless Beauty
Expect familiar tracks like Pump It Up, Watching The Detectives, Oliver’s Army, Everyday I Write The Book, Veronica and Alison alongside deeper cuts such as So Like Candy, You Tripped At Every Step, New Lace Sleeves, Blue Chair, Shipbuilding, Riot Act and Deep Dark Truthful Mirror.
The show takes place at the iconic Sooki Lounge, one of Belgrave’s most distinctive live venues, set in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges and known for its intimate stage, eclectic atmosphere and support for original and alternative music.
This date also marks the return of Melbourne bassist Mike Stranges, appearing with The Futurists for the first time in several years.
The full lineup includes:
Victor Stranges - vocals, guitar (The Methinks, Black Market Clash, Atomic: The Songs Of Blondie)Frank Scalzo - drums, backing vocals (The Methinks, Secret Agents, Tom Waits Show)Mike Dupp - keyboards (The Methinks, Black Market Clash, Atomic: The Songs Of Blondie)Mike Stranges - bass (John Dowler's Vanity Project, Kim Salmon, Morning After Girls, Ripe)
What began as a private study in songcraft has evolved into a disciplined and deeply informed live show - a long-form engagement with the work of a singular songwriter, played by a group with no interest in mimicry and every interest in getting it right.
Shows like this don’t happen often. If you’re a Costello fan, this one’s not to be missed.?? Sooki Lounge, Belgrave?? Watch live footage: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNkSFtV39TsJF0cV830XqDnU9sMP-gWRq&si=ETxm_lDSi4lWNvAt
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