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Leonard Cohen U.S. tour kicks off in Austin
Hallelujah! Canadian singer-songwriting legend Leonard Cohen is starting his 2009 U.S. tour at the Long Center April 2. This is a tip from bassist Roscoe Beck, the Austinite who serves as Cohen’s musical director. There are no ticket details yet.
Cohen’s promoter AEG Live could not be reached for confirmation, though a source at the Long Center said the final details of the show are being worked out.
Cohen has not toured the U.S. in 16 years. His recent shows in Europe sold out in minutes.
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By Sano
January 20, 2009 9:28 AM | Link to this
how can he be kicking off his tour in austin in April when he’s playing the beacon theatre in NYC on Feb 19?
By Wynne
January 20, 2009 9:30 AM | Link to this
This news just about knocked me out of my chair. I was too young to see Cohen when he used to perform in Austin. What a wonderful treat to look forward to. Please post ticket info as soon as it is available.
By Bob Madden
January 20, 2009 1:35 PM | Link to this
Sano, he spent 2008 touring Canada, Europe and this month he is performing in New Zealand and Australia. The NYC date is the cap to that tour, and the only date of that leg in America. There is a 2 month rest after the Beacon Theater, after which time a new tour, the tour of America, kicks off in Austin.