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Leonard Cohen Reschedules Regina Show to April 28

Leonard Cohen’s upcoming performance at the Brandt Centre has been postponed to April 28.
Photograph by: AFP , AFP/Getty Images

REGINA — Reginans who have been waiting patiently to see Leonard Cohen at the Brandt Centre will have to wait a little bit longer.

Cohen, who was scheduled to perform at the Brandt Centre on Saturday, has postponed the show after he and his band were hit by a flu bug. The 78-year-old Canadian icon has rescheduled the show to April 28.

The event promoter spoke for Cohen in a media release: “In addition to his concern for the health and well-being of his musicians, Mr. Cohen wants to ensure the fans are given nothing less than the highest standard concert experience he has consistently delivered to audiences for more than 300 concerts over the past five years.”

All tickets for the originally scheduled concert will be honoured at the April 28 show. Refunds will be available at the original point of purchase

JJ Elliott ‏@JJ_Ramone 1
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JessieSmith ‏@Ra_Ra_Riot
Waiting for Leonard Cohen. http://instagram.com/p/Yq6WW7J4as/

Cate Hydeman ‏@hydec
waiting. #leonardcohen #yqr #music @ Brandt Centre http://instagram.com/p/Yq6lD-NcPc/

Theresa Gallinger ‏@GreenMommag 1m
View from my seat at Leonard Cohen. No zoom. http://mypict.me/nXtAL

@SheilaColesCBC - The stage is set for a great night with the Bard of Canada Leonard Cohen! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BI-wi1uCMAEc_Av.jpg

@virtualham - I've never seen so many fedoras. #LeonardCohen #YQR

@MikeKuzan - Give me a Leonard Cohen Afterworld So I can sigh eternally

@jameskbennett -Awful lotta blue hairs at Leonard Cohen

@AndyBTate - Pretty wide age range here at #LeonardCohen in Regina. 25-75. Show's about to start!

@scrumtrelescent - Leonard Cohen time with @lochtess54 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BI-8JhFCEAMvFYp.jpg

@RalphGoodale - Double JUNO winner last week, Leonard Cohen opens his concert in Regina tonight with Dance Me to the End of Love pic.twitter.com/V4Wc3MrYYu

@simboner96 - Leonard Cohen you god

@MalcolmFrench - "I hope this isn't the farewell tour ... But we'll give you everything we've got." #LeonardCohen pic.twitter.com/wuJrPqY1EQ

@MalcolmFrench - Everybody knows the dice are loaded. #LeonardCohen #yqr https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BI_Gj8TCQAATSOa.jpg:large

@trenak711 - Leonard Cohen, his voice is amazing! pic.twitter.com/ts7fkCCcbv

@bucko521 - Leonard Cohen is still kicking ass in concert #sweetvoice

@MalcolmFrench - Like a Bird on a Wire. #LeonardCohen pic.twitter.com/5S2aVicex9

@darcy_kluge - Leonard Cohen rock'n the @BrandtCentre .. move'n and groove'n from the recent Juno winner. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BI_FYjDCEAAoPGJ.jpg:large

@RalphGoodale - The incredible talent of Leonard Cohen fills Regina's Brandt Centre - crowd is enthralled pic.twitter.com/QNxtzRu0jR

@JasonBrouwers - "I hope this isn't a farewell tour, but in a sense we are all on a farewell tour" - Leonard Cohen https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BI_JOYCCQAAo1dz.jpg

@lochtess54 - Leonard Cohen and his elegant staging. #thedarkness @ Brandt Centre http://distilleryimage4.ak.instagram.co ... b843_7.jpg

@Matt_krahn - Leonard Cohen is amazing

@RalphGoodale - There ain't no cure for Love - Cdn music icon and poet Leonard Cohen in Regina. What a talent! pic.twitter.com/H7dJanguFF

@MalcolmFrench - There ain't no cure for love. #LeonardCohen #yqr https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BI_LuV1CMAEZczl.jpg

@MalcolmFrench - Lot's of Christological imagery in "Tell me again." Ironic. #LeonardCohen #yqr https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BI_NtlyCcAAjuuE.jpg:large

@lochtess54 - The one and only Leonard Cohen killing it tonight. #athousandkissesdeep @ Brandt Centre http://distilleryimage2.ak.instagram.co ... b83a_7.jpg

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@Delus10n - I swear I just saw #leonardcohen do the gangnam style dance off the stage

@DeanRugland - The passion Leonard Cohen sings with is incredible

@ryanmoore2002rt - @leonardcohen. #Legand. U young kids missin out on life! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BI_V-SdCEAE-Fe-.jpg:large

@BowerAnnette - Great first half by a master performer Leonard Cohen. pic.twitter.com/Ki4fQ5pkdh

@MalcolmFrench - "Thanks for not leaving. I appreciate it." #LeonardCohen #yqr https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BI_ZKNHCQAAgRCQ.jpg

@BJellybean - I’m floored by Leonard Cohen. I’ve already cried twice. This man is the living embodiment of class and poetry

@patthebook - Leonard Cohen is making all other singers look like fucking garbage tonight. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BI_Xkt_CYAA3FhA.jpg

@katfishkris -- Leonard Cohen is the coolest guy alive.

@MalcolmFrench - Ironically, I can see better on the screen, but I'm still drawn to watch the stage. Tower of Song. #LeonardCohen #yqr pic.twitter.com/6huZinObbW

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‏@MalcolmFrench - Hallelujah #LeonardCohen #yqr pic.twitter.com/aY7f9SXcWC

@AlexDocking - Three hours of magic in the Church of Leonard. Wow! pic.twitter.com/v10PnLOJTF https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BI_tlEQCEAAUiA9.jpg

@MalcolmFrench -A fabulous night all around. #LeonardCohen #yqr https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BI_qe-FCYAA7zer.jpg

@MalcolmFrench - Closing Time #LeonardCohen #yqr pic.twitter.com/FHYfcogfHN

@RalphGoodale - @SheilaColesCBC - Leonard Cohen said he wld give tonite all he had. Now near midnite, close to 4 hrs of excellence pic.twitter.com/cVjcLwDga6

@AlexDocking - No he is not done yet. Finished 'closing time' then said 'if you have to go fine. We are doing a couple more songs.. #fantastic

‏@AlexDocking - Bak for second encore. #leonardcohen . Started at 8:15. 30 minute intermission. Now 11:50. Do the math.

‏@CorinneCJohnson - He is still playing. This is a wow concert. #leonardcohen

@virtualham - The view from my seat at the #YQR Leonard Cohen concert. pic.twitter.com/MMxaPp1Psd https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BI_7hU1CcAAC-uR.jpg

@TheDeadSouth4 - Leonard Cohen just blew my mind.

@AlexDocking - Classy finish to a near 4 hour spectacular. Full crew up on stage, for "save the last dance for me" #leonardcohen #spectacular

‏@derfries - I'd sell my soul for Leonard Cohen's voice. Who am I kidding, I'd do it for his bolo tie.

@AlexDocking - For the record from my earlier typo. Intermission was 20 mins. Show went 8:15 to almost midnight otherwise. #leonardcohen #fantastic

@kendrapottage - I swear,the most talented musicians in the world are in #leonardcohen 's band. Wowza! What a show!! One of the best shows I've ever been to!

@DeanRugland - Wow most amazing concert ever -3 encores of 3 songs each what energy. Thank you #LeonardCohen

@GordBarnes - A fabulous concert this evening in #Regina. Thank you Leonard Cohen and to your band members!!! #yqr

@virtualham - The Leonard Cohen concert was four hours! Four! Don't expect much from me tomorrow, kids. #CoffeeTwoSugars #Please

‏@carliermusic - 4 hours, including 3 encodes. 78 years old. 2nd time I've seen him. Loved every moment. #LeonardCohen http://distilleryimage11.ak.instagram.c ... 15db_7.jpg

@_ThePaddy_ - I love Leonard Cohen so so so much

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@trinahollinger - Leonard Cohen. What a phenomenal artist and soul.

@ahorseahorse - Thanks #leonardcohen for coming to #Regina. It was beautiful

@JustinSwedberg - #classact #leonardcohen http://instagram.com/p/Yrgjhrslme/

@HeerJeet13m
At age 78, Leonard Cohen gave the best concert I've ever seen, nearly 4 hours of passionate crooning.

@HeerJeet13m
I've flirted with Leonard Cohen revisions (thanks to @MissStaceyMay but having seen him perform last night am now in awe of the man.

‏@ChristyAGarn1h
Two words: Leonard Cohen

#leonardcohen

Sooooooo amazing! My life has been changed forever! Class act!

‏@JJ_Ramone1h
Happy Monday, ladies and gents! I think it's safe to say that nothing will top Leonard Cohen this week. What an incredible show.

‏@DBartolf1
Yes, that was me in the #napalmdeath t-shirt at last night's #leonardcohen concert.

@DBartolf1
I'm glad I picked up a #leonardcohen t-shirt last night. Now I have something to wear to the #cannibalcorpse / #napalmdeath show in May.

‏@DBartolf1
#leonardcohen was in fine form last night. He played so many parts: Lothario was a given, but also vulcan, gangster, b-boy, sprite, zenster

‏@DBartolf1
... passive-aggressive self-deprecating insult comic and so much more. #leonardcohen even channeled #laurenceoliver as The Entertainer.

... At the very end, during Save the Last Dance, Leonard called us all on stage and we did our little steps, watching you, Regina, watching us, and our last rug-cut of Canada, last in North America; thanks for coming.

Leonard Cohen Was Well Worth The Wait


By Christopher Tessmer, for the Leader-Post
April 29, 2013 11:06 AM


Singer/musician Leonard Cohen, pictured here performing at Radio City Music Hall
on April 6, 2013 in New York City, was a big hit at the Brandt Centre on Sunday night.
Photograph by: Jemal Countess , Getty Images files

REGINA -- While fans of the incomparable Leonard Cohen may have had to wait since early March for his rescheduled concert, the revered Canadian icon gave folks their money’s worth and then some on Sunday evening.

Performing for over three hours, the 78-year old singer/songwriter and poet laureate embarked on a lyrical journey with a vigour that outlasted many in the audience.

Taking the stage at precisely 8:15 p.m. and dressed in a suit and trademark black fedora, Cohen earnestly apologized for the “inconvenience” of previously postponing the show due the flu outbreak he and the band encountered.

Opening with Dance Me to the End of Love, the Montreal-born artist demonstrated an unexpected quirkiness, dropping to his knees while singing the lyrics. Surprisingly, this was one of Cohen’s go-to moves during many of the songs, while slowly stalking the stage through others.

Joining Cohen, on the elegantly simple staging, were his magnificent band and three accompanying singers. While the Brandt Centre often becomes a wall of sound during many rock and pop concerts, the old stadium sounded transcendent with every movement shining through as intended. The aural spectrum was spectacular as every instrument could be heard perfectly with nary a note sounding muddled.

While the legendary vocalist was the main attraction, and deservedly so, his band was absolutely sublime with a talent level that rivals any touring today. Javier Mas, 12-string guitarist, who also plays the bandurria (similar to a Spanish mandolin), was beyond impressive with his finger work and precision. Truthfully, Mas and violinist Alexandru Bublitchi would have been worth the cost of admission alone.

Cohen’s accompanying singers were also superb, with longtime collaborator Sharon Robinson taking lead vocals on Alexandra Leaving, and the Webb Sisters (Hattie and Charley) performing If It Be Your Will while also assisting with duties on the harp, clarinet, and guitar.

Known for his sardonic and self-deprecating humour, the near octogenarian quipped, “I hope this isn’t a farewell tour, but in a sense we’re all on a farewell tour. I promise you tonight that we’ll give you everything we’ve got.”

Later after a 20-minute intermission, upon returning to the stage, he once again teased the crowd thanking them for not going home.

If there was one complaint, it was a minor one, as the lengthy show became too much for many in the crowd who left after Hallelujah, or after the first or second encores. While it’s odd to complain about too much value in today’s concert industry, a start time an hour earlier may have been more appropriate considering a long work week beckoning for most and the show finishing mere minutes before midnight.

In perspective, without the prescience of knowing if we’ll be blessed to see Mr. Cohen again in Regina in the future, it’s a small price to pay.

Heck, if a 78-year old man can stay up that late to perform for us, who’s to complain about being a little tired the next day at work.

Set List

1. Dance Me to the End of Love
2. The Future
3. Bird on the Wire
4. Everybody Knows
5. Who by Fire
6. The Darkness
7. Ain’t No Cure for Love
8. Amen
9. Come Healing
10. First We Take Manhattan
11. A Thousand Kisses Deep (recitation)
12. Anthem

Intermission

13. Tower of Song
14. Suzanne
15. The Gypsy’s Wife
16. Waiting for the Miracle
17. Show Me the Place
18. Anyhow
19. Lover Lover Lover
20. Alexandra Leaving (performed by Sharon Robinson)
21. I’m Your Man
22. Hallelujah
23. Take This Waltz

Encore
24. So Long, Marianne
25. Going Home
26. Closing Time

Encore 2
27. Famous Blue Raincoat
28. If It Be Your Will (performed by the Webb Sisters)
29. I Can’t Forget

Encore 3
30. I Tried to Leave You
31. Save the Last Dance for Me