Leonard Cohen Announces 2009 Tour Dates
Leonard Cohen has just announced his first North American tour dates in 15 years, and fortunate for those in the Twin Cities the living legend has included a May 3 show at the Orpheum Theatre to his extensive trek. Playing 31 shows between April and May, Cohen is also expected to announce another string of dates in the near future which will extend his tour overseas.
04.02 Austin, TX: Long Center for the Performing Arts
04.03 Grand Prairie, TX: Nokia Theatre Grand Prairie
04.05 Phoenix, AZ: Dodge Theatre
04.07 San Diego, CA: Copley Symphony Hall
04.10 Los Angeles, CA: Nokia Theatre L.A.
04.11 Los Angeles, CA: Nokia Theatre L.A.
04.13 Oakland, CA: Paramount Theatre
04.14 Oakland, CA: Paramount Theatre
04.19 Vancouver, BC: GM Place
04.21 Victoria, BC: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
04.23 Seattle, WA: WaMu Theater
04.25 Edmonton, AB: Rexall Place
04.26 Calgary, AB: Jack Singer Concert Hall
04.28 Saskatoon, SK: Credit Union Centre
04.30 Winnipeg, MB: MTS Centre
05.03 Minneapolis, MN: Orpheum Theatre
05.05 Chicago, IL: Chicago Theatre
05.06 Chicago, IL: Chicago Theatre
05.09 Detroit, MI: Fox Theatre
05.11 Columbia, MD: Merriweather Post Pavilion
05.14 Waterbury, CT: Palace Theater
05.16 New York, NY: Radio City Music Hall
05.17 New York, NY: Radio City Music Hall
05.19 Hamilton, ON: Copps Coliseum
05.21 Quebec City, QC: Pavillion de la Jeunesse
05.22 Kingston, ON: K-Rock Centre
05.24 London, ON: John Labatt Centre
05.25 Ottawa, ON: National Arts Centre
05.26 Ottawa, ON: National Arts Centre
05.29 Boston, MA: Wang Theatre
05.30 Boston, MA: Wang Theatre
Ticket info:
Date:5/3/2009 at 08:00 P.M.
Venue:Orpheum Theatre
Prices:$253.50 – $78.50
Onsale: 3/2/2009 at 10:00 A.M.
$253.50, $178.50, $93.00 and $78.50
uhm… noooo thanks. never spent that kind of dough to see ANYONE before, and as much as I do like Leonard, he’s not exactly in my top 10 or anything.
i am in Quebec city and will buy my ticket when on sale March 2nd
Considering what Leonard Cohen has brought to poetry and music, I do hope he plays to sell out crowds but at those prices it won’t include me. Seems so many entertainers see themselves as deserving homage rather than honoring the their audiances who bought their CD’s, LPs, etc. Not saying this is so for Mr. Cohen, but clearly he is not bucking the irrational tide that has financially disrupted this nation.
and considering his reason for touring again is because he went bankrupt a few years ago…
sucks, but at those prices, sorry dude, you had lots of $$ at one time…
A bargain if you ask me. We got 10th row in Dallas for $300 with fees (2 tickets). You can’t put a price on an experience like this.
And solace, before you insult the man…his retirement fund got scammed by one of his financial advisers. He lost everything he worked hard for. That’s like telling someone who got their house broken into “Sorry dude, but at one time you had all your stuff!”
I will def be there to support Mr. Cohen. I can’t wait!
Mike, i’m fully aware of how he lost his money, but the guy made 100x more money in his life than i’ll ever make…
Those prices are absolutely outrageous. I was so excited to see Leonard was coming, only to have my hopes dashed per the price-gouging.
I hope to keep my mortgage in May as well as my job. Those are both iffy propositions for me and for many in this economy right now.
I hope the rich crowd of supporters (a small subset of his real fans) who are privledged enough to go have a great time though. I’ll be spending those funds on groceries!
writing this in the UK and hopefully coming over to NY in May to see Leonard Cohen. How you lot can moan about the prices amazes me. The man is a living legend.
You people who are moaning about paying top dollar for a legend are amazing me. I am glad you have a house payment to make, I don’t.
I am poor, but rich in the arts and I spent $171 to see Mr Cohen.
The arts and artists like Leonard Cohen have been my life’s blood.
But then again, you probably didn’t major in the arts like I did. You just don’t “get” it. If I didn’t have people like Cohen in my life I would be empty. Seeing him in Chicago on May 5th, will most likely be a religious experience that has no price tag. I need groceries too, but I need inspiration and man does not live by bread alone. I have been all over the world and wouldn’t trade that for anything either. You moaners must be small minded from small towns. Just not my types.
I’ve passed up many concerts and events because I couldn’t pay the price, but I took the plunge for this one (and traveled hundreds of miles in the bargain). I don’t regret a penny of it. I saw him last night and it was a stupendous show with nine top-notch musicians. Absolutely one of the best performances I’ve seen by anybody.
Nietzsche said that we have to have art to keep us from dying of the truth. I’m with Jo in that art keeps me alive, and I try to do my bit to return the favor now and again. I also wish that the show could be available to the thousands of those who simply can’t afford it. Our entire system is skewed and I don’t think it’s Cohen’s fault. While we work to fix it–or sit and complain–I intend to hear some music. Some will be expensive, and some will be free. All will enrich my soul, which is what has kept me going when the groceries have run out (and believe me, I’ve been there).
Worth every penny you pay. Austin 1st show sold out in 41 minutes, 2nd show was scheduled and sold out immediately also. True, most of these tickets go to scalpers these days but it still was a full house. Never seen a show like it, wake up every day with a song in my heart. Hallelujah.
Saw him and the band last night. As I have to agree that prices seemed steep, especially for Kingtson, Ontario. Firstly saw the prices when they went on sale and hesitated. Decided to take the plunge a short time later and they were gone. My wife lucked out with a co-worker who bought the tickets and then found out he couldn’t go so we bought them.
Worth every penny and minute. What a show and they played for 3 hours. An encor like no other.
He is truly a legend and a master. I as a Canadian am very proud and feel blessed and honoured to be able too see and experienc his live performance and passion for his works. AMAZING! Have seen lots of concerts in my 50 yrs and I would be first in line to see him again.
My wife and are still “Dancing to the end of Love”.
Back in the late 60′s at a Central Park concert (Schaeffer Music Festival, tickets 2 bucks!) towards the end of a Judy Collins concert, a shy young man stepped out of the shadows to sing a few songs. He was Leonard Cohen.
Updated fall dates:
Oct. 17: Sunrise, Fla. (BankAtlantic Center)
Oct. 19: Tampa, Fla. (St. Pete Times Forum)
Oct. 20: Atlanta (Fox Theatre)
Oct. 22: Philadelphia (The Wachovia Spectrum)
Oct. 23: New York (Madison Square Garden)
Oct. 25: Cleveland (Allen Theatre)
Oct. 27: Columbus, Ohio (Palace Theatre)
Oct. 29: Chicago (Rosemont Theatre)
Nov. 1: Asheville, N.C. (Thomas Wolfe Auditorium)
Nov. 3: Durham, N.C. (Durham Performing Arts Center)
Nov. 5: Nashville (Tennessee Performing Arts Center)
Nov. 7: St. Louis (Fox Theatre)
Nov. 9: Kansas City, Mo. (The Midland by AMC)
Nov. 12: Las Vegas (The Colosseum at Caesars Palace)
Nov. 13: San Jose, Calif. (HP Pavilion)
I was fortunate to see him in Brisbane. the price was of no consideration. The real question is “How much do you value your own life experience?” Enough to allow yourself such an experience.
It is rare that such a man graces the stage, a bit musician and a bit saint.
I think Sir Leonard Cohen has a nice ring to it.
Brian
I saw Leonard in Dallas, It was outstanding! Kansas City in November? I’ll be there!
That’s the “supply and demand” law. As long as he can sell out all his concerts, tickets will be expensive. Anyway I should not blame on LC.
If you consider that a concert ticket for bad commercial music (e.g. Lady Gaga or Bon Jovi) is just slightly cheaper, then you would agree that LC is not so expensive.
Morover you should consider that going to a concert of LC is a lifetime experience.
My salary is not huge, but since I love good music, I can save money in order to go once or twice per year to great concerts. I can wait to buy a new car or a fashion jacket which are more expensive than a concert ticket.