(CelebrityAccess) — Sharon Robinson, the Grammy-winning songwriter, singer, record producer, and longtime writing partner of Leonard Cohen, announced plans for a North American tour detailing her experiences with the late music legend.
Sharon Robinson: My Time with Leonard Cohen” will see Robinson share stories and experiences from her nearly 40-year friendship and songwriting partnership with Leonard Cohen, including behind-the-scenes narratives and performances of songs they wrote together such as Everybody Knows, In My Secret Life, Waiting For The Miracle, Alexandra Leaving and Boogie Street.
The tour will also feature rare archival material, including photographic images captured during their time together, as well as details about their partnership, writing process, and insight into Cohen’s perspective.
“As Leonard Cohen’s songwriting collaborator, I am excited to share the stories of our creative partnership and friendship. I’ll reveal our writing process and include performances of some of our best known songs, woven through a behind the scenes narrative, and presented against a backdrop of photos and videos,” Robinson told CelebrityAccess.
It’s been an honor to put this show together and has proven to be a magical and moving experience for audiences.” she added.
The show debuted in California and New York to sold out crowds in June and starting this fall, Robinson will embark on a tour that includes City Winery locations in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Nashville, as well as McCabe’s Guitar Shop in Los Angeles.