April 18, 2009 broadcast with Elvis Costello, Tom Rush, and Heather Masse

This week on A Prairie Home Companion, legendary English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello makes his first appearance on the show at Town Hall in New York City. Also with us: renowned guitarist/ songwriter Tom Rush, who influenced the greats (James Taylor and Garth Brooks) and introduced us to the likes of Joni Mitchell and Jackson Browne. Plus, Heather Masse, Guy Noir, Radio Private Eye, and the latest post-Easter, post-Tax Day news from Lake Wobegon.