Legendary Canadian music icon, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, announces first tour in 15 years
in concert May 18th at the Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Immediately following his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on Monday, March 10th, Leonard Cohen announced his return to the live arena after 15 years, and he will be appearing in Charlottetown at the Confederation Centre for what promises to be a unique, intimate and unforgettable evening on Sunday, May 18th.
Montreal-born Cohen is arguably the greatest singer-songwriter of modern times. At his induction into the Hall of Fame, Lou Reed recognized him as, “without question one of the most important and influential songwriters of our time, a figure whose body of work achieves greater mystery and depth as time goes on.” Among those inducted with him were Madonna, John Mellencamp, The Dave Clark Five and The Ventures.
Already a celebrated poet and novelist since the 1950’s, Cohen emerged as a major and influential singer-songwriter in the mid-60's. Albums like Songs Of Leonard Cohen (1967), Songs Of Love And Hate (1970), I’m Your Man (1990), and The Future (1992), right up to Ten New Songs (2001) and Dear Heather (2004) are rightly considered classics. A great humanist, his songs explore the issues of spirituality, religion, sexuality, power, loneliness, interpersonal relationship - simply put, the human condition.
His songs have been famously covered by the great and the good, each version a fascinating attempt to move closer to Cohen’s enigmatic muse. From Judy Collins’ Suzanne to k.d. lang’s seminal rendition of Hallelujah, Cohen’s songs have traveled as far and wide as their author. U2, Sting, R.E.M., Nick Cave, Rufus Wainwright, Johnny Cash, and Neil Diamond are only a few of Leonard’s other devotees. It’s estimated that his songbook has been covered more than 1,300 times by other recording artists. And uniquely, his literary plaudits rival those for his music. Leonard Cohen in concert - a rare opportunity to experience one of our country’s great artistic treasures.
Sunday, May 18th - 8 p.m.
Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Max: 4 tickets per person
Tickets $72.50 (taxes included, service charge extra)
Limited quantity of Gold Circle seating at $100.00
Available at the Confederation Centre box office,
at (902) 566-1267 or 1-800-565-0278 and at www.confederationcentre.com
ON SALE THURSDAY, MARCH 20th AT NOON
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Wendy Phillips at (902) 492-0960 or sonicentertainmentgroup.com
Erin McGuire at (902) 492-0960 or sonicentertainmentgroup.com
Arlene Slavin Rubin Fogel Productions (514) 288-7500 #250 rubinfogel.com
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