photo by Kim Solez
A tribute to poet, singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen on his 68th birthday
Hosted by Kim and Kevin Solez
An evening of song, dance, the spoken word, Red Needles, Greek food and Montreal smoked meats
Suzanne Holland(san franciso) and host Kim Solez (edmonton)
Suzanne and Kim
song by Suzanne Holland
cohost Kevin Solez (edmonton)......Poem and video presentation by Andrew Darbyshire (Toowoomba Australia)
OPEN MIC TRIBUTES
What was the name of the country and western band that Leonard was in as a student at McGill?
In 1956, Leonard published his first book of poetry. What was it called?
What is the name of Canadian goth group that took its name from one of Leonard's songs?
What is the name of the protagonist in 'The Favorite Game'? What was the name of his best friend?
Which director featured several of Leonard's songs in 'McCabe and Mrs. Miller?
What was Leonard's Zen monk name at Mt. Baldy?
How many Juno awards has Leonard received?
What Mel Gibson film takes its name from one of Leonard's songs?
When Leonard wrote 'I live here with a woman and her child, the situation makes me kind of nervous,'who was he writing about?
Who is the woman in the towel on the back cover of 'Songs from a Room'?
Which of Leonard's songs is frequently covered by Tori Amos in concert?
Which of Leonard's songs was featured in the film 'Shrek'?
What is the name of Leonard's caretaker in his Hydra house?
How many times has Leonard been married?
In 1969, what was Leonard's reaction to the Governor General's Literary Award for English Language Poetry (for 'Selected Poems 1956-1968')?
What was Leonard's major at McGill?
What album is also known as 'Jenny Sings Lenny'?
What Montreal delicatessen did Leonard frequent, returning to in 'Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen'?
What hollywood actress was Leonard linked with in the 1980's?
What Spanish poet's works inspired Leonard to write'Take this Waltz'?
What 1980's TV show did Leonard have a brief part in?
Who is the Mohawk Indian saint who figures prominently in 'Beautiful Losers'?
WHAT!!! YOU WANT ANSWERS HERE?(insert evil laugh)......good luck