Leonard Cohen To Perform First U.S. Show in 15 Yrs

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LEONARD COHEN TO PERFORM FIRST U.S. SHOW IN FIFTEEN YEARS
PERFORMANCE AT NEW YORK CITY'S BEACON THEATRE ON FEBRUARY 19
BRINGS COHEN'S HIGHLY CELEBRATED INTERNATIONAL TOUR TO U.S.

Leonard Cohen
For the first time since 1993, Leonard Cohen will perform in the U.S. on February 19 at The Beacon Theatre in New York City. For one night at the 2,800 seat venue Leonard Cohen will perform the show that earned more than 80 five-star reviews during his fall 2008 U.K. and European tour. Tickets will go on sale beginning Friday, January 16 at 9:00 a.m. The poet, singer/songwriter and novelist's intense and complex explorations of spiritual, interpersonal, romantic and political themes have resulted in a life's work that has impacted countless contemporary recording artists and writers.

Throughout 2008, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee's return to live performance in Canada and Europe has been met with extraordinary and unanimous accolades. Cohen is currently performing limited engagements in Australia and New Zealand.

"A unique, soul-stirring event, surely destined to be remembered as one of the great shows of the year." - Manchester Evening News – June, 2008

"To hear him sing is still an experience to truly make young women and romantics shiver and sweat." "spectacularly good" – Independent, London , UK – June, 2008

"Quite simply Leonard Cohen's voice is a force of supernature." – BBC 6, – June, 2008

Tickets will be available via Ticketmaster.com, Beacontheatre.com and charge-by-phone at (866) 858-0008 beginning on Friday, January 16 at 9:00 a.m. If tickets remain, they will be available for purchase beginning Saturday, January, 17 at Madison Square Garden and Radio City Box offices. Tickets for patrons with disabilities may also be purchased by calling (212) 465-6085. Event time and date are subject to change.

http://www.leonardcohen.com/

[Published on: 1/13/09]
 

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ClaysTribe starstarstarstarstar Tue 1/13/2009 05:50PM
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ClaysTribe

this or mmw for birthday????

what choices!

Cola21 Tue 1/13/2009 06:26PM
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Cola21

um. really? cohen hands down, simply for the rarity of it if for nothing else at all.

gamecat starstarstarstarstar Tue 1/13/2009 06:28PM
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gamecat

^ Um.....see Leonard.

You can see MMW anytime.

Mr. Cohen is quite simply the greatest poet/songwriter of our time.

I wish I could write even an 1/8th as good as him.

Do not miss this if you have the chance.

This could be the last time.

ClaysTribe starstarstarstarstar Tue 1/13/2009 07:38PM
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ClaysTribe

why thank you very much to the both of you

you were very helpful in this dilemma

gamecat starstarstarstarstar Tue 1/13/2009 08:03PM
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gamecat

Watch the film: Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man

Nate Wed 1/14/2009 04:51AM
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Nate

Cohen, Kerouac, Bukowski the inspiration for many generations.

PUFNSTUF1 Wed 1/14/2009 05:58AM
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Allow me to use one of his song titles to express my feelings,"Hallelujah!"

Awesome news to wake up to. Leonard flies under the radar but just about any serious songwriter you name will point to him as one of their greatest influences. And his voice is mezmorizing.....kind of a slow whispering rap.

Deon starstarstarstarstar Wed 1/14/2009 07:38AM
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Deon

I hope someone records this SO bad. When you do please, please, please hit me up and I will do something of equal awesomeness for you.

linsbee314 starstarstarstarstar Wed 1/14/2009 08:59AM
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Ohhh...to live in NYC! What a joy and honor this would be!! That damn Beacon gets everything!!

MyFavBandIsTheBestYoursSucks Wed 1/14/2009 11:13AM
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MyFavBandIsTheBestYoursSucks

You lucky New Yorkers suck!. Just kidding...congrats! Wish I could make this one.

redhed starstarstarstarstar Wed 1/14/2009 01:29PM
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redhed

Wow, I wish he would tour around a bit

21mmer starstarstarstarstar Wed 1/14/2009 02:46PM
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21mmer

nice!!