For the first time in nearly 15 years Leonard Cohen will launch a major tour spanning most of North America and portions of Europe, reports "MOJO":CH. The jaunt will support an upcoming album from the legendary singer-songwriter which is scheduled to be released later this year. Details have yet to be given while a spokesperson for the artist stated more information will be outlined in Febru...
More >
Canadian singer-songwriter, poet and novelist Leonard Cohen has scheduled nearly 40 European performances this Summer. The tour, the first for the 73-year-old in nearly 15 years, will not include any dates in the United States. "As previously reported":PR, Cohen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (March 10) for his status among the "highest and most influential echelon of songwrit...
More >
This year marked the first time Leonard Cohen hit the road in almost fifteen years. Despite being well into his seventies, Cohen seems to be loving the feeling of the wind rushing through his hair as he's extended his summer jaunt way into the 2008 fall and winter. Cohen and his baritone will hit only Europe, but who says you can't plan yourself a nice getaway centered around Mr. Cohen's music....
More >
You may have thought that Leonard Cohen’s world tour had ended after his onstage collapse and brief trip to the hospital in Spain recently, but not only has the poet/singer/legend hopped back into the spotlight, he’s also unveiling a few new songs...
More >
On Friday night, the great Leonard Cohen, was in Valencia, Spain, performing his classic “Bird on a Wire.” He was just trying in his way, to be free. But, he wasn’t free from food poisoning and so, our Tower of Song, toppled and was taken to the hospital. Thankfully, he is ok, and will resume his tour shortly. Now come to Portland. I will pay your high ticket prices. And feel better, beca
More >
Columbia Records has announced that legendary musician Leonard Cohen will be releasing his July 17, 2008 concert at London's O2 Arena on both CD & DVD on March 31. Pre-ordering is available today (February 13) through Amazon.com (you can also watch an exclusive stream of "Suzanne" on the right side of the page)Disc 11. Dance Me To The End Of Love2. The Future3. Ain't No Cure For Love4. Bird On ...
More >
Here it is, the 2009 Polaris Prize Long List in all of its glory:Arkells – Jackson SquareJill Barber – ChancesBeast – BeastBell Orchestre – As Seen Through WindowsBison B.C. – Quiet EarthBruce Peninsula – A Mountain Is A MouthCoeur De Pirate – Coeur De PirateLeonard Cohen – Live In LondonD-Sisive – Let The Children DieElephant [...]
More >
There has been much debate about the state of Rock and Roll since last September when the list of 2008 Hall of Fame inductees was announced. The list included several artists which music critics harshly deemed unworthy of the once prestigious lifetime achievement award. The nominees included Beastie Boys, Madonna, Afrika Bambaataa, John Mellencamp, Donna Summer, Leonard Cohen, The Dave Clark ...
More >
Learn to Stop Worrying and Love Leonard Cohenby Jeff Wilson • June 19, 2009"It's Father's Day, and everybody's wounded" - Leonard Cohen, "First We Take Manhattan"During the halcyon days of public education, the grade school I attended boasted a fine music program that included, along with in-depth music instruction by a stern old lady who cared deeply about preserving the heritage of classical .
More >
Leonard Cohen is to return to Ireland this summer for three gigs. The legendary songwriter will play The O2, Dublin, on July 19 and 20, and The Odyssey Arena, Belfast, on July 26.His dates last year at The Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, were heralded as “a cultural event of Biblical…
More >
Leonard Cohen on CBCWATCH: Leonard Cohen - “Hallelujah” (Video) Leonard Cohen’s new record and DVD, Live in London comes out today, (March 31), and it’s currently streaming (in whole or in part) on spinner.com, NPR.org, and CBC.ca. The CBC is also doing a couple of interesting things for the launch of this album, including a [...]
More >
Tickets for the Leonard Cohen shows at Radio City Music Hall (May 16 and May 17) go on sale Monday, March 9 at 10 AM. Due to popular demand, a second show (May 17) was added.More Leonard Cohen tour dates can be found here.
More >
Oh man, this is a bummer to see happen. This past Friday at a show in Valencia Spain, legendary singer Leonard Cohen collapsed on stage. The poet/singer was rushed to the hospital where he stayed overnight and was released Saturday morning. Stomach issues from poisoning was cited as the problem for the 75 year old [...]
More >
What an inspired project! This is exactly the thing that artists should be doing for themselves and their fans. And the fact that Leonard Cohen’s Songs of Leonard Cohen was chosen on the heels of Velvet Underground & Nico says a lot about the minds at work here (they have good taste). Here’s what Beck or whoever writes for the Beck’s Record Club section of the website had to say about album
More >
Leonard Cohen faints in Spain after food poisoning. Supposed to be fine now but Jeepers...
More >
© 2006-2009 Mog Inc. All Rights Reserved
