So, as those of you who’ve already been bombed by my ultra-efficient (or not) publicity machine so far will know, I’m co-hosting a Leonard Cohen tribute night with the uber-talented Mr Norman Lamont, singer-songwriter of this parish (and NOTHING to do with Conservative economic policies in the 1980s – that’s the other one, that doesn’t know how to pronounce ‘Lamont’ the proper i.e. Scottish way).

Why Lenny? A previous post describes my long avoidance of his brilliance for the flimsiest of reasons, and my conversion at the hands of his utterly excellent 2012 album, ‘Old Ideas.’ Plus it means working with Norman, as well as a new venture for Isaac Brutal – an acoustic set! I’m really looking forward to working on the two songs we’ve gone for, both off ‘Old Ideas’ – ‘Going Home,’ and ‘Amen.’

Anyway, here’s the spiel:

Leonard Cohen, musician and sage, composer of ‘So Long Marianne’, ‘Suzanne’, ‘First We Take Manhattan’ and of course the ubiquitous ‘Hallelujah’, turned 80 in September.

Join us for a belated birthday celebration by Edinburgh’s singer-songwriter coven. The event is organised by songwriter Norman Lamont (following his two previous ‘Tip of the Hat’ events) and writer and musician Andrew C Ferguson, promoter of successful Dylan and Nick Cave events.

Expect a roster of some of the most talented local bands and songwriters, with their own take on Leonard’s mighty songbook, including Norman himself, Graeme Mearns, Ross Neilson and a host of others.

The gig is free but a collection will be taken for refugee charities and Scottish foodbanks.

A Third Tip of the Hat to Leonard Cohen, Friday 20th November, The Village, 16 South Fort Street, EH6 4DN 7.30 – 11.00 p.m.

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