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No Way to Say Goodbye:
Songs of Leonard Cohen at The Gladstone October 25 (preview) to November 4 Director: Eleanor Crowder Ensemble: Pierre Brault, Rachel Eugster, Robin Guy, Scott Richardson PLUS: Special concert event October 29*
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Created by Bear & Co.
No Way to Say Goodbye: Songs of Leonard Cohen showcases his work, in all its power and delicacy. The show was born in the Gladstone dressing room during Bear & Co.’s production of Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris last year, as the cast began to imagine their own personal farewell to the legendary poet and songwriter.
With a strong vocal ensemble backed by a variety of instruments, Bear & Co. brings songs from all phases of his career to life on the Gladstone stage, celebrating Cohen the man, the seeker after truth, the obsessive lover, the unrelenting artist. No Way to Say Goodbye digs deep into his incredibly varied songbook, ranging from his days as a folk balladeer and the early acoustic hits such as “Suzanne,” through his surprising transformation into a pop-rock performer in the 70s and 80s, and on to his late-life period of renewed creative energy, including last fall’s remarkable and bittersweet final album You Want It Darker.
Leonard Cohen, towering Canadian icon, is in our blood. Join Bear & Co. to help pay tribute, and to voice our collective Goodbye.
No Way to Say Goodbye: Songs of Leonard Cohen showcases his work, in all its power and delicacy. The show was born in the Gladstone dressing room during Bear & Co.’s production of Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris last year, as the cast began to imagine their own personal farewell to the legendary poet and songwriter.
With a strong vocal ensemble backed by a variety of instruments, Bear & Co. brings songs from all phases of his career to life on the Gladstone stage, celebrating Cohen the man, the seeker after truth, the obsessive lover, the unrelenting artist. No Way to Say Goodbye digs deep into his incredibly varied songbook, ranging from his days as a folk balladeer and the early acoustic hits such as “Suzanne,” through his surprising transformation into a pop-rock performer in the 70s and 80s, and on to his late-life period of renewed creative energy, including last fall’s remarkable and bittersweet final album You Want It Darker.
Leonard Cohen, towering Canadian icon, is in our blood. Join Bear & Co. to help pay tribute, and to voice our collective Goodbye.
MEDIA
Hear director Eleanor Crowder and actor/singer Rachel Eugster on CKCU's Friday Special Blend with Amanda Jetté Knox, Susan Johnston, and Bob LeDrew.
Hear performers Rachel Eugster, Robin Guy, and Scott Richardson--talking and singing--on Apt613 (CHUO) with host Josh Lemoine (or in Soundcloud.)
Visit our Facebook Event Page!
*Join us on October 29 at The Gladstone for a special event!
Moonfruits & Montreal's own Kyra Shaughnessy invite you to The Gladstone Theatre on Sunday, October 28th for a bilingual double-bill of songs and stories. Both artists will be perform with a full band to delight and transport the listener.
Moonfruits et la folkeuse montréalaise Kyra Shaughnessy vous invite à The Gladstone Theatre le dimanche 29 octobre pour une soirée raconteuse, baladeuse, tisseuse d’histoires. Ce spectacle verra les deux artistes en formule élargie, dans l'espérance de vous faire voyager d'autant plus loin.
Show Details
6:30pm doors // 7:30pm show
General Admission // $20
Students / Seniors / Artists / Fixed income // $10
Ticket link // http://www.thegladstone.ca/moonfruits-kyra-shaughnessy/
Facebook event // https://www.facebook.com/events/126535601430417
About the artists
Moonfruits // www.moonfruits.ca
[By turns cheeky, atmospheric and vulnerable, bilingual folk duo Moonfruits prides itself on crafting honest music that transports the listener. Stripped down arrangements bloom into soundscapes that dance around the couple’s soaring harmonies and storytelling. Expect imagery-first folk music that captivates listeners and celebrates common ground.
Groupe sur scène, couple dans la vie, le duo Moonfruits crée un folk qui donne voix à ses valeurs et son imaginaire. Guidées par le banjo et la guitare, les harmonies envoûtantes de Moonfruits transportent le public dans un univers qui célèbre le pouvoir rassembleur du quotidien.
Kyra Shaughnessy // www.kyrashaughnessy.com
Kyra Shaughnessy’s identity as an artist is nourished by an uncommon diversity of experience. The result? A folk-roots blend defined by warm, intimate vocals and the unmistakable depth and authenticity of her poet’s pen. Often compared to the likes of Joan Baez and Ani DiFranco, Kyra’s music artfully combines elements of “political folk” and sacred songs to captivate audiences of all ages and all walks of life.
L’identité artistique de Kyra Shaughnessy se nourrit d’une diversité d’expériences et d’une sagesse inattendu chez quelqu’un de si jeune. Le résultat ? Une musique folk-roots épurée, teinté de jazz par sa voix feutrée, bondée d’une poésie simple qui captive les publiques de tous les âges.
Moonfruits et la folkeuse montréalaise Kyra Shaughnessy vous invite à The Gladstone Theatre le dimanche 29 octobre pour une soirée raconteuse, baladeuse, tisseuse d’histoires. Ce spectacle verra les deux artistes en formule élargie, dans l'espérance de vous faire voyager d'autant plus loin.
Show Details
6:30pm doors // 7:30pm show
General Admission // $20
Students / Seniors / Artists / Fixed income // $10
Ticket link // http://www.thegladstone.ca/moonfruits-kyra-shaughnessy/
Facebook event // https://www.facebook.com/events/126535601430417
About the artists
Moonfruits // www.moonfruits.ca
[By turns cheeky, atmospheric and vulnerable, bilingual folk duo Moonfruits prides itself on crafting honest music that transports the listener. Stripped down arrangements bloom into soundscapes that dance around the couple’s soaring harmonies and storytelling. Expect imagery-first folk music that captivates listeners and celebrates common ground.
Groupe sur scène, couple dans la vie, le duo Moonfruits crée un folk qui donne voix à ses valeurs et son imaginaire. Guidées par le banjo et la guitare, les harmonies envoûtantes de Moonfruits transportent le public dans un univers qui célèbre le pouvoir rassembleur du quotidien.
Kyra Shaughnessy // www.kyrashaughnessy.com
Kyra Shaughnessy’s identity as an artist is nourished by an uncommon diversity of experience. The result? A folk-roots blend defined by warm, intimate vocals and the unmistakable depth and authenticity of her poet’s pen. Often compared to the likes of Joan Baez and Ani DiFranco, Kyra’s music artfully combines elements of “political folk” and sacred songs to captivate audiences of all ages and all walks of life.
L’identité artistique de Kyra Shaughnessy se nourrit d’une diversité d’expériences et d’une sagesse inattendu chez quelqu’un de si jeune. Le résultat ? Une musique folk-roots épurée, teinté de jazz par sa voix feutrée, bondée d’une poésie simple qui captive les publiques de tous les âges.
