Sherrill began writing while in college. A proud Seminole she graduated from Florida State University with BAs in German and Russian with minors in Communications. Since then she has written numerous articles worked in publicity and co-authored a book on the history of a local congregation in Rochester, New York.

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Elvis Costello - A Spectacle

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December 1, 2:27 AM

by Sherrill Fulghum, New York Music Examiner

photo from rollingstone.com

Rocker Elvis Costello will launch a 13 episode show "Spectacle" on Wednesday December 3 on the Sundance Channel. Known more for showing non big studio films the Sundance Channel and Costello are offering a talk variety styled show. Each episode will feature usually one, sometime more, artist. Along with a candid discussions from Costello and the featured guest, there will be music - and not always music by the guest artist.

The show opens with legendary English rocker Sir Elton John. Viewers get an insight into the man behind the rock persona.

Guest artists scheduled in the coming weeks are:
Lou Reed and Julian Schnabel
amateur saxophone player Bill Clinton
James Taylor
Tony Bennett
The Police
Rufus Wainwright
Kris Kristofferson, Rosanne Cash, Norah Jones, and John Mellencamp
Renee Flemming
Herbie Hancock
She & Him, Jenny Lewis, Jakob Dylan
Elvis Costello's wife Diana Krall who will be interviewed by Sir Elton
Smokey Robinson

New shows air each Wednesday at 9pm with encore presentations airing on various days and times throughout the week.

For more info: www.sundancechannel.com

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