Leonard Cohen News

The thrilling artistic partnership of Hothouse Flowers frontman Liam Maonla and Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson, forged at the Irish Arts Center's 2016 Ireland Rising concert and deepened in the Center's acclaimed Masters in Collaboration residency program last November, will tour to Dublin's Olympia Theatre (November 3), Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles (November 8) and The Old Town School in Chicago (November 10) followed by an exclusive return engagement to Irish Arts Center in New York City (November 12). A stellar ensemble of top Irish, folk, and jazz musicians from both sides of the Atlantic will join Maonla and Wilson in these special performances.

St. Ann's Warehouse launches into its ambitious international 2017-18 Season, the third in its waterfront theater in Brooklyn Bridge Park, with highlights that exemplify the institution's role as a home for major new works from singular international companies and American avant-garde masters.

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has promoted Dan Nelson to Senior Vice President, International, based in the company's London office.

For one show only, Riverside Theatres will present The Songs and Tales of Angry Old Men, a celebration of rock-n-roll and the songs that defined great moments throughout the decades.

Franco-American band JOON MOON is releasing their album MOONSHINE CORNER on September 29 via Le Plan Recordings.

Joe's Pub is proud to announce the headlining runs of shows for its 2017 Fall Season, running September 6 to November 30!

The Epstein Theatre today reveals an exciting season of entertainment for autumn/winter 2017 - from thought-provoking drama to sing-along musicals, great music, hilarious comedy and fun for all the family.

Lyric Opera of Chicago will present international singing phenomenon Choir! Choir! Choir! at the Lyric Opera House (20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago) on Saturday, October 21 at 8pm.

Multi-award winning actor, singer, composer and pianist Godfrey Johnson is known for his originality, humour and skill. He has been wowing international audiences for over twenty years and continues to do so with his eclectic and ground-breaking style.

See the newly announced lineup for September at Chicago City Winery below!

Rising L.A. band Nights & Weekends' “Little Things” debuts today via Bullett, who call it “a dreamy take on pain and regret, part Beach Boys, part Leonard Cohen. Fusing upbeat keys with a bittersweet harmony, the single pretty much soundtracks every love/hate relationship we've ever been in

USAToday reports that Linkin Park will once again be paying tribute to its late frontman Chester Bennington. The band posted a new message on its social media accounts Tuesday thanking fans for their love and support. Bennington was found dead July 20 in his southern California home. He was 41 years old.

Sony/ATV Music Publishing's Latin music division is heading for a record-breaking year following the success of the global phenomenon “Despacito” and a large number of other hits.

In 1988, Freddie Mercury and Kenny Everett reportedly helped Princess Diana escape the pressures of palace life by dressing her in drag and smuggling her into London's notorious gay pub: the Royal Vauxhall Tavern.

Returning for its third year, Bryant Park Presents' Emerging Music Festival (EMF) features a strong roster of on-the-rise indie rock, pop and folk bands, performing on one of the biggest stages of their career.

AEG Live & Fox Concerts are thrilled to announce the Grammy Award winning a cappella group Pentatonix will perform at the Fabulous Fox Theatre Thursday, August 31 at 8 p.m. In just five years, Pentatonix has sold more than 6 million albums in the U.S. alone.  They have won 3 Grammy Awards and performed for hundreds of thousands of fans at their sold-out shows across the globe.  Their YouTube channel boasts close to 13 million subscribers, yielding over 2 billion video views, and their 2015 self-titled album has been certified gold after debuting #1 on Billboard's Top 200.  

Rising L.A. band Nights & Weekends' “Little Things” debuts today via Bullett, who call it “a dreamy take on pain and regret, part Beach Boys, part Leonard Cohen. Fusing upbeat keys with a bittersweet harmony, the single pretty much soundtracks every love/hate relationship we've ever been in

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has extended its worldwide deal with LA-based singer and songwriter Ilsey Juber.

With an array of musical influences including musical storytellers like Billy Joel and Tom Waits, French classical composers and gospel music, Daniel Zaitchik's sound was bound to be unique. This recent Ed Kleban award winner brings his new musical DARLING GRENADINE to the Goodspeed's Terris Theatre beginning August 18. The musical, which centers on a jingle composer, Harry, his girlfriend, Louise and their life in Manhattan tells its story with a contemporary but classic MGM musical feel. I had the chance to sit down with Daniel and talk about his inspiration for the show, the creative path it has taken (including a recent workshop at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center), and his own creative process.

Joe's Pub is proud to announce the headlining runs of shows for its 2017 Fall Season, running September 6 to November 30!