Leonard Cohens first-ever New Orleans concert Thursday night was, I think most would agree, transcendent; over the course of nearly three hours and a satisfying number of familiar songs, he and his band hit the mark of reverence, humor, ribaldry and general intimacy with the nearly sold-out theater even while battling a well-publicized group flu. <\/p>\n
Did it add extra impact that the show took place between Passover and Easter weekend? Yes, probably; the content of the show resonated with a passionate crowd already well versed in the intense spirituality of Mr. Cohens work. <\/p>\n
Those with more out-and-about time in them joined singer Emily Roberston after the fact for a tribute concert at the Saturn Bar that included local underground singer-songwriters Jayson Knox, Micah McKee and others that honored Cohen well into the first hours of Friday morning. <\/p>\n
Did you attend the show at the Mahalia Jackson Theater, the tribute show at Saturn Bar, or like me, both? Please share your thoughts while I collect my own for a longer commentary. <\/p>\n
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