CONCERT REPORTS: Manchester, UK (June 17, 18, 19 and 20)

[honeyrose]

Had an email from Ticketmaster the other day saying there is no supporting act at the Manchester concerts in England next week (17-20th June) and we should be in our seats by 7.30pm - Bars open from 6.30pm.

[cloudlea]

Going on Tuesday I still can't believe I got tickets

[colonel_mustard]

I cant wait to see Leonard tomorrow ^_^ I'll try to take a few videos and pictures

[qbera6]

Going to Manchester gig on Wednesday. Looking forward to it! Went to see LC in Dublin on Saturday 14th June but this will be so much different, smaller venue and indoors It's going to be amazing

[parker71]

Have a spare ticket for tonight`s show. Friend dropped out at last minute. Anybody need one? Message in next couple of hours please

[Suemerlyn]

Going to Manchester gig on Wednesday. Looking forward to it! Went to see LC in Dublin on Saturday 14th June but this will be so much different, smaller venue and indoors It's going to be amazing [/quote]

hey, qbera6 (funny signature), so did I , and got totally rained on for a while - but it was all worth it. He was amazing, smiling, sunny, gracious, funny, in great voice behind the green patterned neck scarf ... - I went with an Irish friend who had also attended June 14th in Dublin, and she said 15th was even better - better atmosphere, Lenny truly on form. Wonderful, wonderful. Am also, like you, going to see him in Manchester Wed nite (I live in London so I'm travelling about). Can't wait to see him again (and not get rained on).

Anyone know if there is a meet up place in Manchester before/after the show?? Would like to meet you if you have any ideas where (don't know Manchester). Me and my son are going up by train from London Wed lunchtime.

[margaret]

Before the Manchester shows some of us are meeting from about 5.00 onwards at the Deansgate pub on Deansgate, about 8 -10 minutes walk from the Opera House (in Quay Street) I believe food is served there up til 5.00pm so we will try try to be there before 5.00 ourselves

Dublin on 15th was just superb, despite the rain

Margaret

[James T]

Just met Leonard and got a picture with him! Amazing day.

[Paul Zagreb]

Just met Leonard and got a picture with him! Amazing day.

Which in the wonderful spirit of collaboration which this forum represents, you'll post on here, right?

[James T]

There you go, me looking older than Leonard Cohen

[st theresa]

Wow James T. What a great picture of Leonard. (Can't comment on yours since I have no basis of comparison, but you look very pleased). Love it !

[Paul Zagreb]

Wow James T. What a great picture of Leonard. (Can't comment on yours since I have no basis of comparison, but you look very pleased). Love it !

And in a famous blue raincoat too ...

[Suemerlyn]

Can't wait for Wed nite. !!Hey, fantastic pic, James!! Lucky lucky you!

Have two spare stalls tickets to sell for Manchester Wed. If anyone is interested, please email me personally before 11.30am BST tomorrow Wed, before I leave London to train it to Manchester.

Thanks very much Margaret - will try to find the street and the pub tomorrow.

[sesdeb]

I have three spare tickets for Manchester on Thursday. I will also be seeing him on Wednesday. If anyone wants the tickets (at face +£5 booking fee each) let me know by tomorrow morning and I can arrange to get them to you in Manchester. Or text me on 07747462353. I will be at the WalkAbout Wednesday and Thursday. David Boucher

[martisan]

going up wednesday from London...oooohh.
Sue - are you getting the 13.40 from Euston?
Hope to see some of you in the Deansgate...
I was in Montreal yesterday - for work - and visited Leonard's house.
Just hung out outside and thought I'll see you in Manchester in a couple of days...
hallelujah!
M