Tour Reviews and Other Memories from
LEONARD COHEN WORLD TOUR Winter 2009



From Vanity Fair
Jan. 20, 2009    Wellington, New Zealand    TSB Bank Arena
"..I have never said in a review before and will never say again:
this was the best show I have ever seen." - The Dominion Post

Jan. 22, 2009    Auckland, New Zealand    Vector Arena
"Leonard Cohen's Auckland performance was as close to perfection
in live music - and poetry - as you will ever get..." - Stuff.co.nz

Jan. 24, 2009    Yarra Valley, Australia    Rochfords Wines
"Cohen seduced 7000 people -- women and men --
with an act polished by a year's touring
and a lifetime perfecting his pitch: he charmed us, he moved us..." - The Age

Jan. 26, 2009    Adelaide, Australia    Leconfield Winery
"To hear the great songs like Suzanne, So Long Marianne, First We Take Manhattan,
Hallelujah and Bird on a Wire brought to definition one more time
is an experience most will cherish..." - Tim Lloyd, AdelaideNow

"There could be little doubt that for me
(and, judging by the loud applause, I was not alone)
this was one of the finest shows I have had the privilege to witness." - Paul Nassari, AdelaideNow

Jan. 28 & 29, 2009    Sydney, Australia    Sydney Entertainment Centre
"...Cohen proved to be that singular artist
who can make a hall of more than 10,000 people
feel like a loungeroom gathering of old friends." - The Daily Telegraph (Australia)

Jan. 31, 2009    Hunter Valley, Australia    Bimbadgen Estate
Feb. 1, 2009    Bowral, Australia    Centennial Vineyards
"[Cohen] mesmerised Bowral audiences..." - Southern Highland News

Feb. 3, 2009    Brisbane, Australia    Brisbane Entertainment Centre
"Leonard Cohen is still the prince of cool at 74." - The Courier-Mail
"Inspired and inspiring, the show was a simply sublime experience.." - Gold Coast.com

Feb. 5, 2009    Melbourne, Australia    Rod Laver Arena
"With his words, melodies and impeccable band,
Leonard Cohen reminds you why you love music so much." - Herald Sun

Feb. 7, 2009    Swan Valley, Australia    Sandalford Wines
"[Cohen] has given these songs to the world,
but showed time and again he has the
power to take them back any time he chooses." - Perth Now

Feb. 10, 2009    Melbourne, Australia    Rod Laver Arena
"But there is something to be said for being in the presence of the truly great --
those who simply pulsate with genius and charisma.
Leonard Cohen is like that." - Eureka Street





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