Leonard Cohen World Tour 2008 - 2009 
More concerts to be announced soon, stay tuned for more!
Tour schedule (more concerts to be announced):
May 11 - Fredericton, NB - Fredericton Playhouse - (ADT)
May 12 & 13 - Halifax, NS - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium - (ADT)
May 18 - Charlottetown, PE - Confederation Centre - (ADT)
May 20 - Glace Bay, NS - Savoy Theatre - (ADT)
May 23 - Moncton, NB - Capitol Theatre - (ADT)
May 26 - St. John’s, ML - Holy Heart Theatre - (NDT)
May 30 - Saguenay, QC - Auditorium Dufour - (ET)
June 2 - Kitchener, ON - Centre in the Square - (ET)
06-Jun-08 Toronto - Sony Centre For The Performing Arts
07-Jun-08 Toronto - Sony Centre For The Performing Arts
08-Jun-08 Toronto - Sony Centre For The Performing Arts
09-Jun-08 Toronto - Sony Centre For The Performing Arts; Tickets at www.ticketmaster.ca, charge by phone (416) 872-2262 and at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts Box Office on sale Sat March 15 at 11 EDT
13-Jun-08 Dublin, Irelan; IMMA/Royal Hospital Kilmainham; Tickets at www.ticketmaster.ie or by phone 0818 719300
14-Jun-08 Dublin, Ireland - IMMA; Tickets at www.ticketmaster.ie or by phone 0818 719300
15-Jun-08 Dublin, Ireland - IMMA
17-Jun-08 Manchester, UK - Opera House; Tickets at www.ticketmaster.co.uk on sale March 14
18-Jun-08 Manchester, UK - Opera House
19-Jun-08 Manchester, UK - Opera House
20-Jun-08 Manchester, UK - Opera House
23-Jun-08 Montreal - Montreal Jazz Festival / Place des Arts
24-Jun-08 Montreal - Montreal Jazz Festival / Place des Arts
25-Jun-08 Montreal - Montreal Jazz Festival / Place des Arts
29-Jun-08 Glastonbury, UK - Glastonbury Festival (Glastonbury Festival
www.glastonburyregistration.co.uk. To obtain tickets you must register before midnight March 14!!! Failure to follow the registration instructions correctly will lead to rejection, you will be notified if this occurs. Registration does not guarantee you a ticket - you will need your registration number to purchase tickets on Sunday April, 6)
01-Jul-08 Oslo, Norway - Bislett Stadium; Tickets at www.billettservice.no on sale March 15
03-Jul-08 Helsingborg, Sweden - Open Air
05-Jul-08 Copenhagen, Denmark - Rosenborg Castle; Tickets at www.billetnet.dk or by phone +45 7015 6565
06-Jul-08 Arhuus, Denmark - Raadhus Parken; Tickets at www.billetnet.dk or by phone +45 7015 6565 on sale Monday March 17th
08-Jul-08 Montreux, Switzerland - Montreux Jazz Festival
09-Jul-08 Lyon, France - Festival
10-Jul-08 Bruges, Belgium - Cactus
12-Jul-08 Amsterdam, Holland - Westerpark; Tickets at www.ticketmaster.nl on sale March 15
16-Jul-08 Edinburgh, UK - Castle; Tickets at www.ticketmaster.co.uk
17-Jul-08 London, UK - The 02 Arena; Tickets at www.aeglive.co.uk on sale March 14
19-Jul-08 Lisbon, Portugal - Passeio Maritimo; Tickets at www.ticketline.pt or by phone/Call Center: +351 707234234
20-Jul-08 Bennicasim, Spain - Festival
22-Jul-08 Nice, France - Jazz Festival; Tickets at www.gdp.fr/index.php?idDirBill=1285
25-Jul-08 Lorrach, Germany - Stimmen De Welt
27-Jul-08 Lucca, Italy - Summer Festival; Tickets at www.ticketone.it
28-Jul-08 Rome, Italy; Auditorium Parco della Musica Tickets at https://biglietteria.listicket.it on sale now
30-Jul-08 Athens, Greece; Tickets at www.ticketpro.gr on sale on May 23
3-Aug-08 Ledbury, UK - Big Chill Festival; Big Chill Festival Tickets at http://bigchill.ticketline.co.uk on sale NOW £129
Bass & vocal, Musical Director
Roscoe Beck has been a mainstay on the Los Angeles and Austin, Texas music scenes for many years. Originally from Poughkeepsie, New York, Roscoe moved to Texas in his teens and was soon integrated into the thriving blues and jazz communities in Austin. Relocating to Los Angeles in 1979, he recorded with Leonard Cohen, Robben Ford, Jennifer Warnes, and others. He’s played on and/or co-produced five Cohen discs to date.
Vocals
A native Californian, Sharon grew up in Los Angeles, studied classical piano with Ethel Newman, and majored in music at California Institute of the Arts. While touring with Cohen in ?79 and ?80, Sharon and Leonard collaborated for the first time on the song, Summertime, later recorded by both Diana Ross and Roberta Flack. Their collaboration went on to produce such songs as Waiting for the Miracle and Everybody Knows. A Grammy award-winner for her writing contribution on Patti LaBelle?s New Attitude, Sharon?s songs have been recorded by such artists as the Pointer Sisters, Aaron Neville, the Temptations, Randy Crawford, Brenda Russell, Ute Lemper, Don Henley, and jazz vocalists Vanessa Rubin and Carl Anderson. Her newest collaborations with Leonard Cohen can be heard on Cohen’s recent albums “Dear Heather” and “Ten New Songs”
Keyboard, accordion, brass instruments
Neil Larsen is a composer/keyboard player from Florida that has been successful in several different fields. As a recording artist, he has recorded four solo albums, one of which was nominated for a Grammy. As a session musician, Neil Larsen has played on over 150 albums. He has also written over 60 songs on various albums.
Vocals
The Webb Sisters are a musical duo comprised of the siblings Charley and Hattie Webb. They were born in Kent, UK, and had early on decided on a career in music. Hattie played the harp, and Charley the piano. When they were teenagers, the pair began to give recitals all over the country. They met Johnny Pierce, a record producer who invited to Nashville, where they recorded their debut album, A Piece of Mind. After six months, they went to California, selling the album between performances at various recitals. They were soon found and offered a publishing deal, and shortly after, a record deal, and they began to create an album, Daylight Crossing. Two years later they returned to the UK, where they were discovered by Mercury Records, and they recorded Daylight Crossing.
Guitar, steel guitar & vocal
Bob Metzger has appeared in concert with many international artists, including Leonard Cohen in the 1988 and 1993 tour. Bob plays six intruments and is featured on recordings by many different artists. He lives in Boston. Bob was also a special guest at our New York Event in 2004.
Acoustic guitar, oud & misc. string instruments
Javier Mas was born in Zaragoza, Spain and began playing the bandurria at the age of nine. At twelve, he was playing drums and the 12 string guitar. He has worked in UK and Spain, and recorded and toured with many artists and groups. He also performed at the Leonard Cohen tribute concerts in 2006 and 2007 in Spain, “Acords amb Leonard Cohen”.
Violin, viola, cello & keyboard
Christine Wu is an established professional violinist, composer and arranger. Christine is a former tenured member of the Houston Symphony and currently plays violin, cello and viola with the L.A. Strings. Christine was born in Germany and has lived in 9 different US cities. She has performed in concert with artists such as k.d Lang, Lyle Lovett, Eric Benet, Wayne Shorter and Johnny Mathis.
Drums & percussion
Rafael Gayol is a drummer, percussionist, songwriter, vocalist and actor. He was born in Mexico City and raised in Los Angeles, California. His influences range from Brian Eno to Hooverphonic and Massive Attack. ‘Ambient Pop’ has been a genre listeners have linked his music to. Rafael has recorded and toured with many artists. His current band is Tito and Tarantula.
Keyboard, saxophone, wind instruments &vocal
Growing up in La Verne, California with sons of local orange growers, Dino Soldo was encouraged by his parents to start guitar lessons at age five which were followed shortly thereafter by years on clarinet. Like his idol, Buster Keaton, Dino Soldo makes everything physical seem effortless. The Keatonesque hat he dons is a trademark part of the image he cuts every time he hits the stage. Dino has been seeking the perfect balance between ensembling with superstars and sharing his own solo artistry with the world.
2008-03-11 at 15:27
Where & when can I purchase tickets online?
2008-03-11 at 16:39
The ticket booking is organized by professional companies.
The Leonard Cohen Files & The Leonard Cohen Forum websites cannot help
you in obtaining the tickets. Leonard Cohen and his management have kindly
given the fans this special chance to book tickets before the official date,
but our ticket quota is limited. You have to contact the sellers directly if
you have any questions.
http://leonardcohenfiles.com/tour2008-2.html
2008-03-11 at 23:00
hi
2008-03-12 at 6:21
http://mangaloy.wordpress.com/2008/03/12/cohen-in-europe/
here is the august schedule, in Europe
also on Pollstar :
http://www.pollstar.com/tour/searchall.pl?By=Artist&Content=159632&Key=Y
2008-03-12 at 8:59
Jarkko wrote:
Leonard’s tour management said that the August days are partly incorrect
and may change so they asked not to post them until they are 100 %
confirmed. And there will be more than these!
That is why I have removed them from this schedule.
2008-03-12 at 12:55
At least Bucharest is confirmed on LeonardcohenFiles, I think by jarkko himself, no, by Tom Sakic.
Also, on http://aeglive.com/tourdates.php?id=17701&detail_type=event
2008-03-12 at 13:12
does anybody know who is leonard cohen’s tour manager ?? thanks
2008-03-13 at 2:15
the Bucharest event WAS CANCELLED!?
Today it appeared on AEGlive site!
2008-03-13 at 22:15
will you be playing in Quebec City
and why are you playing in the Saguanay
2008-03-14 at 20:43
why was the Greece performance cancelled? :-( why? why? whyyyyyyyy?
2008-03-17 at 16:21
do you know where can I buy/ book/ tickets for concerts in Prague or Vienna? Please let me know if you do :-)
2008-03-18 at 6:55
Why oh why, no British columbia dates????????
Us westerners in Canada NEED our Cohen fix too.
PLEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASE, dont forget us out here.
I live near Kelowna BC btw but would drive to Vancouver if need be.
*crosses fingers hard*
2008-03-18 at 21:58
Here’s another request for a British Columbia date.
Don’t forget us here in the west.
2008-03-19 at 12:26
any news regarding european concerts on august?
2008-03-19 at 16:28
I phoned the Vienna Opera House today. There won’t be concert at the Vienna Opera House!!!! Reports that Leonard Cohen is going to perform there are wrong. :-(((
2008-03-19 at 16:39
in romania, bucharest, the press is howling about cohen coming on 14 july…it seems he will come, indeed..
2008-03-20 at 4:27
Can’t wait to see him in Toronto!!! We are so excited!!
2008-03-21 at 18:04
Is there any way we can have Leonard come out to the West Coast? Vancouver? or even one of the prairie provinces? I have to see him but Toronto is so far away!
2008-03-23 at 15:14
Please come to Israel as well.
2008-03-24 at 6:56
Will the tour include British Columbia or anywhere in the western U.S.A.?
2008-03-25 at 22:20
Mike - are you 100% sure he won’t be performing in Vienna? Who did you talk to there? Just the box office or someone in PR? Is there ANY hope they could be wrong…?
2008-03-26 at 4:59
when will Leonard perform in New York
2008-03-27 at 19:24
he’s playing on june 4th in hamilton!!
i’m going to it :DDD
can’t wait! x
2008-03-28 at 19:13
We will be happy to see you on July in Lyon
2008-03-29 at 9:40
Please come to Australia….Please
2008-04-01 at 15:36
I am seeing him in Montreal (7th row) on June 25. YAY!…but heard that Damien Rice is opening for him in Dublin…I’m soooo jealous as Damien is a favourite of mine!!
2008-04-02 at 1:42
Will there be an Ottawa date? I really hope so….Can you please post info soon so I know whether to try for Montreal?
Wendy
2008-04-04 at 0:45
Is he coming to the United States?
2008-04-04 at 21:21
I obtained tickets for Berlin. Now Jarko informs us on his fanpage, that the concert is not confirmed and probably won’t happen. What to think about that?
2008-04-07 at 13:24
yes! please come to israel! pleeeaaasseee!!!
2008-04-08 at 15:55
I have tickets for Bruges (July 10th)and am very happy about this.
Concert is sold out.
2008-04-15 at 5:55
leonard: our high priest. Thank God for all the great recordings because I won’t even pretend to hope he’d come to Alberta.
2008-04-19 at 2:59
please please come back to australia
2008-04-23 at 17:14
Vancouver would be nice, as would Hong Kong. Shenzhen even better!
But in any case, best wishes,
dba
2008-04-26 at 11:18
We still didn’t forget Leonard’s visits in our small country - Isarel!
Please, come again
2008-04-26 at 22:46
Will Leonar Cohen perform in Greece this summer?
2008-04-28 at 18:49
Will Leonard perform one day in Mexico? It’s just a few flight hours away from Canada, and I’ll bet there would be at least 2 sold out shows, that only counting mexico city (population 19.2 million), please, pleaseee come here…
“Ocesa” is the company who handles all the mayor events in partnership with ticketmaster, Leonards’s tour management take notice PLEASE.
Thanks :)
2008-04-30 at 2:57
why oh why no bay area? Berkeley 1975, SF in ‘86 & ‘88. We loved you then, we love you now.
2008-05-06 at 11:58
when is leonard coming to australia?
2008-05-07 at 11:54
When is Leonard Cohen coming to Central Europe? to Budapest or Vienna? Why isnt he coming to Sziget festval? Tons of people are waiting for him over here!! please come !!!
2008-05-07 at 11:57
“take this waltz” is about vienna and hungarian mountains!!! pls come to see it dear Leonard!!
2008-05-10 at 0:42
Leonard has been seducing me for 20 years with his voice and words like velvet and gravel. Now he is coming to my beautiful PEI! Thank you Leonard!!! I will wear a zebra print dress with a red rose in my hair for you…
2008-05-18 at 8:00
we miss you in asia too!! just one show, anywhere in the region would be enough!
2008-05-19 at 18:21
Hi
I will promote a concert in Vancouver if He will come!
2008-05-30 at 10:36
For sale:
Leonard Cohen
The O2, London,
Thu 17 Jul 2008, 18:30
Seat location: section BK 420, row R, seats 928-929
2008-06-03 at 19:53
Have tickets for the concert in Bruges, Belgium on July 10th.
Can’t wait ! For some months the concert is sold out !
2008-06-09 at 15:18
Please, please, PLEASE come to Australia!!!
I don’t care how much tickets costs I will buy plenty! (I know a legion of fans who will go nuts at the opportunity).
Really don’t want to miss out on a concert.
2008-06-11 at 6:29
a date in Vancouver / Seattle or Portland please!!
2008-06-11 at 9:56
Hey Leonard !
Why not come to Serbia? You have HUGEEEEEE COMMUNITY OF FANS over here across generations , and you seem to be the ONLY CURE FOR THE GENERATION GAP. Please do not miss out on us. You are OUR MAN and we would like to be YOURS, for a song or two -we’ve ALWAYS BEEN GREEDY THIS WAY :)
Cheers,
Borivoje and the people of Serbia
2008-06-13 at 6:00
Have seen you LIVE twice and really want to see you again.Please consider the west coast again,you are a MUSE to many of us,with the greatest RESPECT and …You are the Hero,Colette
2008-06-13 at 15:37
please come to israel
2008-06-16 at 6:42
Oh, I hope Australia will be included. Please?
2008-07-09 at 1:53
Yes! Please come to Australia, you will see the most appreciative audience. Would be the jewel in the crown of any performer i have seen.
2008-07-09 at 11:10
I missed you in both Helsingborg and Copenhagen.
I really admire your lyrics.
Is there a chance to see you again in Sweden, Denmark?
Yours sincerely,
Peter
2008-07-09 at 17:40
Again from Vancouver,BC , Leonard Cohen we r waiting for u , don’t forget us out here,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
2008-07-17 at 13:42
Was at Edinburgh Castle last night for maybe the most inspiring BIG music concert of my life. The setting was and is glorious and the rain held off till the very end when no one wanted to move–wanted it to go on and on. Leonard had to say with all his genuine warmth as if all ?thousand of us had been his dinner guests. “now get out of the rain, don’t want you to get a summer cold”.
The power of all the years, the grace and humour and civility never flinching from the truth.The musicality of all the artists was balanced and brought together around the penetrating power and warmth of Leonard’s song.
leaving in full on rain,cast of thousands, no pushing or shoving or rudeness–harmony and gratitude.
Thanks Leonard, May you live long and come back soon.
2008-07-18 at 2:08
Will he be coming to the US, specifically CHICAGO? Anyone know?
2008-07-23 at 9:53
Read about “The Fall Tour” http://leonardcohenevent.info/2008/07/23/145
2008-08-29 at 12:17
one more vote for Australia any city will do
life is already complete but to see Leonard once more would be the cherry on top of the icing on top of the cake
2008-09-03 at 21:50
One more request to add Vancouver! Or at least a western Canada city.
2008-09-14 at 10:42
We would love to see Leonard again in Australia - it has been 23 years!
2008-11-01 at 20:02
woo unto those who seek the kingdom of heaven, and who keepeth the laws of the wicked..
Leonard..your age old wisdom is a welcome durring these uncertain times..the delivery of the ‘word’ in person, is sought heavily by many…however, please try and come to the lost masses here in the NE - USA….your golden words are needed by your energy, live in person….every little bit helps….many are lost here…
wisdom of old…not here…just the not the correct way…of understanding…yor gift is needed here…
peace unto you, and one and all…
all shall he held accountable …
blessings
james
2008-12-02 at 14:12
Thank you Leonard and all in the band for giving me such pleasure in seeing you once again in concert,we waited for you for such a long ,long time but you know the wait was worth every minute.Saw you at Edinburgh Castle…Portugal…London…Glasgow both nights.
Please dont leave it so long…….If it be your will,I will be there.
Brian.
2008-12-05 at 10:13
Please include Hong Kong or Macau in your Pacific tour! Let us know soon!
2008-12-21 at 19:31
Thanks for the Waltz Leonard….England
2009-01-18 at 2:20
Don’t forget us, the Western Canadians!!! (BC)
2009-01-19 at 18:47
Please–a concert in Western Canada, or even the west coast states.
2009-01-21 at 17:07
where to buy a DVD of the Unified Heart Touring Co. ?
was in Geneva , Switzerland . unforgettable concert !
such a wonderful pleasure to see you but it was too short ! now , in need of a DVD, please !
thank you for all! hi from France!
2009-02-02 at 16:47
Is Leonard Cohen going to have concerts on February – March in Europe? Is there an updated tour schedule for 2009?
2009-02-05 at 2:27
i saw leonard in glastonbury jume 2008.. what a show.. still recollecting it some 8 months later. and what a performance. he had the 75,000+ crowd of young and old eating out of his hand and singing along 2 all his anthems.. great show leonard. thanks
2009-02-23 at 1:29
Nu? Will the master be making his way to Nashville in 2009?
2009-02-25 at 4:26
I’m so glad to see Mr Cohen back on tour. Only he can do these songs justice and having fallen in love with his music in college, I’m just so thankful for his music. Hallelujah of course being my favorite.
Thank you Leonard!
2009-02-27 at 20:30
It has been a dream of mine since the age of 17 to see the genius, Mr. Leonard Cohen, live in concert. There are many fans in Florida. Wishing, hoping, praying to see Leonard Cohen come to Florida!
2009-03-12 at 22:26
Are there more testimonials around the site?
2009-05-08 at 18:35
I agree Sheryl! I would travel *ANYWHERE* In Florida to see him. Heck I’d even go into Georgia if I had to!!!!!
2009-05-12 at 7:18
hi, i am from Mexico, and i have a cuestion….do you come to Mexico?…please!!!!!!!
2009-05-14 at 18:53
Please,come to South Africa!!!
2009-05-25 at 4:09
I’d drive clear across Texas just to see Leonard! Hell, I’d travel cross-country, too. Any US city would do, really.
2009-06-01 at 22:57
Last year`s concert here in Oberhausen was wonderful!
For me this one special concert was more than I could ask for, I do not wish a second concert experience. Instead of coming back to Germany so soon, why not visiting other countries and make other fans happy?
I know someone in Mexico who is waiting for Leonard!
2009-06-03 at 6:02
Well Leonard lost his famous rain coat in Denver. We came from Kelowna, B.C. Canada for our 35th wedding anniversary but the concert has been cancelled due to rain and we have to fly home before the rescheduled date on the 4th of June. I am sad, as a fan for over 40 years I thought this was the chance to see him at Red Rocks. Goodbye Leonard Cohen, it’s time to say goodbye and to cry and laugh about it all again. Sorry there is no laughing tonight.
2009-06-28 at 1:32
I flew to the Winnipeg concert from Barbados. The “geographic and financial inconvenience” was more than justified. From my wife I…..Thank You…..it was really an unforgettable experience.