Leonard Cohen News

Renowned cabaret artist Amy Beth Williams returns to Don't Tell Mama with her critically acclaimed Leonard Cohen show.

Friday June 3rd 2022 will witness celebrated chanteuse Debra Byrne, country outlaw Henry Wagons, Melbourne icon Rebecca Barnard, the shape-shifting post colonialist Delsinki, versatile jazz vocalist Alma Zygier (who also happens to be Deborah Conway's daughter), and the amazing new talent, Mozë, performing early works by the awe-inspiring singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen.

The multi-talented Casey Donovan delivered a captivating concert at Sydney Festival, showcasing her vocal versatility and ability to tap into the true emotion of the music she sings. 

The internationally acclaimed Irish performer, Pierce Turner, releases a new single titled “Set A Few Things Up” alongside a creative, handmade music video. The single is the third track off his forthcoming album, Terrible Good, which was created with legendary guitarist Gerry Leonard (David Bowie, Suzanne Vega, Rufus Wainwright).

Today, the award-winning South Korean singer Youn Sun Nah has shared “Don’t Get Me Wrong,” the second single from her forthcoming album Waking World. For the first time in her career, Youn Sun Nah wrote all of the songs that comprise her forthcoming collection. For Youn Sun Nah writing was a way to find light in dark times.

Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor events which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Tackling a classic is never easy, however, Nurko and Devon Baldwin have shared their remake of the ubiquitous ‘Hallelujah,’ with a unique twist. Drawing from his melodic bass background, Nurko, brings his high-intensity sound to a remarkably solemn track, escalating the guitar-laden ballad into a fully blown festival floor filler.

The show-stopping rendition of Leonard Cohen’s classic “Hallelujah” marks Virginia Bocelli’s musical debut. The tender father-daughter rendition showcases the family’s incredible vocal harmonies and taps into the special bond that exists between parent and child. Listen to the new track now and watch them perform the song live!

ACOCo’s 2022 season sees the award winning independent company roar back to live performance with seven shows all directed by women, including five Australian premieres,    and new presentation partnerships with The Wheeler Centre, the Melbourne Recital Centre, and, wait for it, the MCG (Yarra Park).

“Possibly our greatest interpreter of Dylan’s songs”, Barb Jungr is releasing a new recording of  Leonard Cohen‘s ‘Famous Blue Raincoat’ from her latest collection, ‘Forgetful Heart’, featuring love songs by Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen.

The singer, along with his 8-Piece Band will kick off their weekend of concerts in Asbury Park at Tim McLoone’s Supper Club on Thursday December 16th then on Saturday December 18th Chris will head on down to Manasquan for a concert at the Algonquin Arts Theatre.  Then Sunday it’s back to Asbury, at Tim McLoone’s Supper Club to cap it all off.

Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor events which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

With reproductive rights increasingly at risk, Lower Cornwall, Nova Scotia-based singer/songwriter Erika Kulnys takes a stand in song for bodily autonomy and the right to choose with this, her searing new single and video, 'My Choice' - available now.

Hace unos años, la compañía Belter Souls presentaba en la Gran Vía su aclamado espectáculo JOYFUL! Los próximos 27 y 28 de diciembre vuelven a Madrid para presentar THE CHRISTMAS SOUL. Belter Souls transportará a los espectadores a los mejores momentos vividos a lo largo de todas las navidades de su vida a través de un recorrido musical tintado por el color del soul y las características armonías vocales de la compañía.

The fascinatingly enigmatic Leonard Cohen's first clutch of classic albums saw him become one of the leading proponents of folk. Signed following a Newport Folk festival appearance, Cohen's early albums were acclaimed by critics and ecstatically received by a community who within two years witnessed him provide a highlight performance at 1970's Isle Of Wight festival, and receive outstanding covers of his songs by folk giants such as Judy Collins and Joan Baez.

Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor events which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Whether you believe it or not, climate change is real, global warming is real, and our planet is in crisis. Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Kalmakoff addresses the urgent need for action in the face of this emergency with the release of his new single and video, 'Mother Nature' - available now.

Capturing that golden moment when you realize time truly heals and that the spiritual superglue of making new memories can actually mend a broken heart is Canadian folk-rock artist Dany Horovitz and his joyful and personal debut single, 'Moving On' - available now.

The comedy of Paula Poundstone, Lewis Black, FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, Whose Live Anyway? and evenings with Luann de Lesseps (a.k.a. Countess Luann), The Outlaws with special guest the Pat Travers Band, Village People, Darlene Love and Jonathan Antoine as well as the holiday favorite The Nutcracker are among the events this December in Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker.

Jersey shore native and Manasquan High School alumni, Chris Pinnella is returning to his roots on DECEMBER 4TH, when he and his 14-Piece Orchestra take the stage at the Jack Nicholson Theatre (inside Manasquan High School).