Other less publicized Leonard Cohen Dates- The Secret List

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Other less publicized Leonard Cohen Dates- The Secret List

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Am I really the only one going to the Vatican City gig. There has been no discussion of the gig on the Forum and for this I blame Jarkko who has been far too busy eating curry in Brick Lane instead of attending to his highly paid contractual obligations on this website I created so many years ago.


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Vatican City 75th Row
Lichtenstein 76th Row
San Marino 77th Row
Luxembourg 78th Row
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You forgot his very exclusive concert in The Sea of Tranquility...
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Due to the amazing sucess of this tour, Boris Johnson (Mayor of London) has been in contact with Leonard's management.
I am unable to reveal exactly what was agreed ,due to security reasons.However my understanding is that a short set list has been agreed for the Olympic opening ceremony.
I also have been given assurances that 10,000 tickets will be made available in advance to members of this forum (thanks once again jarkko!) and these will shortly be on sale.
As I have privileged information I don't feel that I can leak any of the set list but I feel his songs fit the occasion perfectly.
As always more news will be realised via this forum.
Royal Albert Hall London 1988, Manchester Opera House 18th June 2008,
Manchester Arena 30th Nov 2008, Weybridge 11th July 2009,
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I was shocked to hear of the cancellation of the Olympic Opening Ceremony Leonard Cohen Concert and I feel that his rendition of the National Anthem at next year's Cup Final is a poor replacement indeed.
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mickey_one wrote:Am I really the only one going to the Vatican City gig. There has been no discussion of the gig on the Forum and for this I blame Jarkko who has been far too busy eating curry in Brick Lane instead of attending to his highly paid contractual obligations on this website I created so many years ago.


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O2 Front Row
RAH On the Stage
Vatican City 75th Row
Lichtenstein 76th Row
San Marino 77th Row
Luxembourg 78th Row
Canterbury Cathedral In the Altar Box
Wembley Stadium Manager's Dugout
Wimbledon Centre Court
Old Bailey Centre Court
My Front Room 3rd Sofa on the Left
How disappointing that the Queensway Ice Rink isn't on the list.........
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Padma wrote:
How disappointing that the Queensway Ice Rink isn't on the list.........

don't be silly

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RAH On the Stage
Vatican City 75th Row
Lichtenstein 76th Row
San Marino 77th Row
Luxembourg 78th Row
Canterbury Cathedral In the Altar Box
Wembley Stadium Manager's Dugout
Wimbledon Centre Court
Old Bailey Centre Court
My Front Room 3rd Sofa on the Left
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You say don't be silly but...

Now Leonard has been freed from his Olympic responsibities I have it on good authority he is looking for further sporting venues in which to further showcase his talents.Hence the cup final date.
Padma ,the Queensway Ice Rink as a venue has not been fully ruled out yet.BUT there are one or two issues concerning the skate hire that have yet to be sorted.
Fingers crossed.
Watch this space.

breaking news...
The working title of "Leonard Cohen on Ice" that has been leaked to the press has NOT been confirmed by the tour management.
Royal Albert Hall London 1988, Manchester Opera House 18th June 2008,
Manchester Arena 30th Nov 2008, Weybridge 11th July 2009,
Lissadell House 31st July 2010, Dublin 11th & 12th September 2012, London O2 21st June 2013,
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mickey_one wrote:O2 Front Row
RAH On the Stage
Vatican City 75th Row
Lichtenstein 76th Row
San Marino 77th Row
Luxembourg 78th Row
Canterbury Cathedral In the Altar Box
Wembley Stadium Manager's Dugout
Wimbledon Centre Court
Old Bailey Centre Court
My Front Room 3rd Sofa on the Left
The one that makes me laugh out loud is RAH On the Stage. Visions of Javier Mas being forced to stand while you sit in his red velvet chair.

Which reminds me...what IS with all the oriental rugs onstage?? I am sooooo afraid of someone tripping, I haven't been able to go to any concerts since July. ;-)
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It might be something to do with getting the sound right. Just my thought
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mnkyface wrote:
mickey_one wrote:
Which reminds me...what IS with all the oriental rugs onstage?? I am sooooo afraid of someone tripping, I haven't been able to go to any concerts since July. ;-)
Ahh....so someone has finally spotted Padma's gift to Leonard.
I guess that her bathroom is looking pretty bare these days.

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raywebster wrote:
mnkyface wrote:
mickey_one wrote:
Which reminds me...what IS with all the oriental rugs onstage?? I am sooooo afraid of someone tripping, I haven't been able to go to any concerts since July. ;-)
Ahh....so someone has finally spotted Padma's gift to Leonard.
I guess that her bathroom is looking pretty bare these days.

ray
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It's not just the bathroom that's bare - my rooms are all bare .........maybe - when the tour is over, he might return them to me?
lol
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I was at the RAH for Wednesday's LC gig and there were
"no Ray Websters
there were no Ray Websters
no Ray Websters
there were no Ray Websters"

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O2 Front Row
RAH On the Stage
Vatican City 75th Row
Lichtenstein 76th Row
San Marino 77th Row
Luxembourg 78th Row
Canterbury Cathedral In the Altar Box
Wembley Stadium Manager's Dugout
Wimbledon Centre Court
Old Bailey Centre Court
My Front Room 3rd Sofa on the Left
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[quote="mickey_one"]I was at the RAH for Wednesday's LC gig and there were
"no Ray Websters
there were no Ray Websters
no Ray Websters
there were no Ray Websters"

Lord King Mickey of One




And there was no Leonard Cohen either!
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mickey_one wrote:I was at the RAH for Wednesday's LC gig and there were
"no Ray Websters
there were no Ray Websters
no Ray Websters
there were no Ray Websters"

Lord King Mickey of One

Ah! but on Tuesday did you notice the assistant, assistant sound desk engineer stage left?

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margaret wrote:
mickey_one wrote:I was at the RAH for Wednesday's LC gig and there were
"no Ray Websters
there were no Ray Websters
no Ray Websters
there were no Ray Websters"

Lord King Mickey of One




And there was no Leonard Cohen either!
oh yes there was, you just ain't in the Inner Inner Inner Circle (and nor is Jarkko btw). I must confess that the Wednesday evening gig was nowhere near as good as Thursday's. Must go now, Leonard is on stage in an hour

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O2 Front Row
RAH On the Stage
Vatican City 75th Row
Lichtenstein 76th Row
San Marino 77th Row
Luxembourg 78th Row
Canterbury Cathedral In the Altar Box
Wembley Stadium Manager's Dugout
Wimbledon Centre Court
Old Bailey Centre Court
My Front Room 3rd Sofa on the Left
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