Monthly Archives: November 2012

Leonard Cohen Tour Diary — Chicago, Chicago

Posted on November 25, 2012 by 416

I’m starting a little early; in the last entry, I made claims that the following entry (ie this one) would cover a certain amount of ground, but I am calling myself a liar. A mere three days we are going … Continue reading →

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Leonard Cohen Tour Diary — From Calgary to Saskatoon

Posted on November 25, 2012 by 416

NOVEMBER 14 — CALGARY, DAY OFF Some members of The Winning Team began their first full day in Calgary visiting an electronics store to pick out some choice goods necessary for equipment maintenance. I purchased a snap-in electrical socket, and some … Continue reading →

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Leonard Cohen Tour Diary — San Jose to Calgary

Posted on November 20, 2012 by 416

NOVEMBER 7 — SAN JOSE SHOW It’s cool out this morning. Clouds! WEATHER! Since arriving in the US, it’s been clear skies here, blue vastness there, a total absence of meteorological activity. The break in the non-weather is welcome, as … Continue reading →

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Leonard Cohen Tour Diary — From Westminster to San Jose

Posted on November 14, 2012 by 416

NOVEMBER 3 — Westminster Show As this leg of the tour is still young, and the setup of the lighting and PA still need a bit of refining, the load-in for today’s show is an eye-popping 6am. From a very fortunate … Continue reading →

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Leonard Cohen Tour Diary — From Austin to Westminster

Posted on November 7, 2012 by 416

OCTOBER 31st The opening show of Old Ideas’ North American leg begins on All Hallows’ Eve in Austin Texas. It is fitting that we should begin on such a date, in a town which proudly displays, for sale, t-shirts which … Continue reading →

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A Real Conversation

Posted on November 7, 2012 by 416

6 November 2012 An actual conversation between my wife and I, via text messaging. –> Me –> Her Just doing some laundry a mile from the hotel. Had veggie byriani next door. We just watched Voyager and now I’m having … Continue reading →

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Leonard Cohen Tour Diary — Austin — Rehearsals and First Show

Posted on November 3, 2012 by 416

On a bright Sunday morning, the troupe of crew make their way to the rehearsal studio, via what might be called brunch. Austin is filled with boutique food joints, and the one in which we stop bears no brand,  is … Continue reading →

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