The Mint (Venue Partner)
6010 W Pico Blvd
323.954.9400
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Conspiracy of Beards
- When
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Saturday Feb 20, 2010 (10pm)
- Where
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Directions: Pico Blvd near Crescent Heights
- Price
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$15 / $12 advance
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Cohen as Doo-Wop? The masterful Leonard Cohen, legendary folk icon and Canadian poet, is further immortalized by San Francisco's Conspiracy of Beards, a 30-man choir that transforms Cohen gems into complex choral symphonies, and then some. Expect a treasure trove of catalog essentials ("Suzanne," "Sisters Of Mercy") and some of the prolific singer/songwriter's lesser-known jewels, polished to an almost-unrecognizable sheen of jazz-influenced gospel, barbershop, and yes, even Doo-Wop.
Julian Hooper, Flavorpill
San Francisco's Conspiracy of Beards is a 30-man choir that performs gritty, original arrangements of the songs of Leonard Cohen. This a capella group has had a string of acclaimed performances at Bay Area venues, including the Cafe du Nord, the Great American Music Hall, and The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. The choir has also been featured on National Public Radio's "West Coast Live," on KFOG-FM, and on PBS television station KQED-TV.
Transforming Cohen's simple melodies into complex 4- and 5-part harmonies, the group achieves a sound that is both robust and tender. One can hear influences of indie rock, jazz, gospel, barbershop, classical and even doo-wop in the unique arrangements the choir selects. Using the genius of Cohen's words, the Beards inspire their audience members to ponder romance, politics, sex, longing and spirituality, all amid laughter and cheers.
