This was exclusively positive news! For those of us who could not partisipate in Montreal, this is a real treat. I so look forward to watch the whole concert, not just some tracks on YouTube. Yes, it is expensive, but welcome to reality. UHPF is free to set the price, and we are free to buy it or no...

(Jarkko, where did you find out it was a prison?). I have always believed it was an old arsenal or fort! Guess it has had many functions during time. In the 70's (when I first visited Hydra) it was an (illegal) camping site. Many packpackers. Anne R _________________________________________________...

It was an interview with Marianne and the author, Kari Hesthamar, at todays morning show on TV. Perhaps you can see it here: http://webtv.tv2.no/webtv/sumo/?treeId=16&progId=&itemId= You'll find it at the end of the show, about 2:47:45. Even if you don't speak Norwegian, you can enjoy her ki...

Marianne Ihlens memoirs will be published Monday Oct. 20, 2008. There will be private photos, letters and unpublished poems in the book. Can be ordered here:
http://www.tanum.no/product.aspx?isbn=8243004483
It costs NOK 297, about 35 Euro.

Anne R

More links from the Gothenburg gig: http://www.rockfoto.net/artists/Leonard%20Cohen/gig/20081012/7499/photos/64402 http://www.digital-rights.net/?p=1839 http://www.dn.se/DNet/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2198&a=839376 Anne R My master took me travelling: Oslo 1976, 1979,1985 (twice), 1988, 1993 Manchester...

Anneri that was a great clip, thanks. There was a huge crowd there, would you be able to tell us what Marianne said? jacqui They were talking about the book that will be published later this year. The journalist asks "So he is not going to contribute to the book while he is here?" Mariann...

NRK's late night news covered the concert. Short clip from "Dance me to the end of love" and interview with Marianne Ihlen and Kari Hesthamar, who will publish a book later this year based on Marianne's story. http://www1.nrk.no/nett-tv/indeks/137059 Anne R Manchester June 20, Oslo July 1,...

= Is that really Anjani on keyboards...?!

Yes, it must be Anjani. Her style has changed... But I guess we all have changed since the 80's!

Anne R

Manchester June 20, Oslo July 1, Copenhagen July 5, Amsterdam July 12

Setlist from Oslo, July 1. 2008 First Set Dance Me To The End Of Love The Future Ain't No Cure For Love Bird On The Wire Everybody Knows In My Secret Life Who By Fire Hey That's No Way To Say Goodbye Anthem Second Set Tower Of Song Suzanne Gypsy Wife Boogie Street Hallelujah Democracy I'm Your Man T...

NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation) have a bunch of links to Cohen today. It's all from NRK's archives. Lots of good stuff! Concert from Kalvøya 1985 is great. Enjoy. http://www.nrk.no/kanal/nrk_gull/1.6121458 Anne R Oslo 1976, 1979,1985 (twice), 1988, 1993 Manchester June 20, Oslo July 1, Cope...

My ticket says that the doors open at 5 o'clock. There are two guests first, Lillebjørn Nilsen and Shaun Bartlett (?). Don't know when Leonard enters, but don't think it will be before 7.30 or something. Just a guess. Anne R Manchester 20th June, Oslo 1st July, Copenhagen 5th July, Amsterdam 12th Ju...