Thanks Ken. I knew a little of the history of "Raglan Road" as its one of my favourite songs. However, it was really only when the Luke Kelly version was also featured in a poignant scene in one of my favourite films "In Bruges" that I tried to find out more about the song and its roots. I've really...

Alex Turner first came to be known, for his admiration of Leonard, during one of his (non-Arctic Monkeys) collaborations a few years ago:

The Last Shadow Puppets. (Turner & Miles Kane). Their version of "Memories" for anyone who hasn't seen it;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJvRyN1jlCc

A little late posting this so apologies for old news to some. As part of an interview on Tuesday 28th of January, with the British comedian Arthur Smith, on BBC Radio 2, the show's host Steve Wright played: "So Long Marianne" & "First We Take Manhattan" within a few minutes of each other. I can't re...

Unfortunately not able to make that performance, Padma. The Tipsy Wife and I have booked for Saturday 1st March. If anyone interested in meeting up for drinks/food we would be happy to hear from you.

Regards

Scott & Helen

The Tipsy Wife was watching Coronation Street tonight. The ITV soap opera character Peter Barlow was having second thoughts about his wedding tomorrow and having a heart to heart with his new love interest...(why am I even admitting to knowing this?). Anyway,playing in the background was "Night come...

The Tipsy Wife and I were lucky enough to attend a production of Tosca at this spectacular venue a few years ago. Not surprisingly, fantastic acoustics, in case anyone was in any doubt. We always said that the Opera House would be the perfect venue for Leonard to perform at. Really envious of all of...

Hi. Apologies for the late notice. We managed to secure last minute tickets so please add us to the list of attendees. However, we will not be eating. Also very interested in meeting up afterwards, if you need numbers to secure the venue. Looking forward to it. Regards, Scott & Helen (The Tipsy Wife).

We went down Oxford Street and found a pub for a quick refreshment or two after the event. Nearly everyone there had been to the concert. Its good now that in London they no longer throw you out of the pub at 11 o'clock. Luckily we didn't have to rush for the tube as we were staying in a hotel withi...

Just back from one of those great nights you will remember forever. Mick and the rest of the lads gave one great performance, almost one that you might take as extra special as it might be the last time......... Couldn't agree more. A stunning concert and a great night. 65000 fans got something unf...

For anyone who is concerned about getting a refund from AXS.com. My experience was quite straight forward. Due to the change of date for the London concert we, reluctantly, asked for a refund via the supplied e-mail address: supportuk@axs.com I requested and received confirmation of tickets cancella...

This is the email you should have recieved ( came into my inbox at 9.01 am BST this morning) LEONARD COHEN'S SHOWS IN LEEDS AND LONDON RESCHEDULED Thanks cohenadmirer. I haven't used your full quote to save space. Others have also received the same email. It appears that those of us who elected for...

All members who have bought tickets online have already received an email from the ticket seller (if they had given a valid email address to the seller) I do not think that I am alone in not receiving an email from the ticket seller. I know that AXS.com has my email address as I received ticket con...

Revisited "Ten New Songs" recently.

What appears to be quite a simple line, but really poignant:

"...Love Itself was gone".

Great to see that this has been another successful presale. Many members have got really good seats! The positive feedback warms my old heart; thanks for thanks! However, I'd like to share all your thanks with Marie who is working hard on the presales and everything that is involved! Well said Jark...

Thanks Jarkko. Easy process. Great tickets bought for 5 venues completed within 20 minutes including front row in Birmingham and front row centre at Cardiff (these were the last tickets I purchased). Still great availability there. No summer holidays abroad this year but seeing plenty of the UK in A...