Conspiracy of Beards May 12, 2010

Conspiracy of Beards is San Francisco's 30-man choir singing exclusively the songs of Leonard Cohen. Formed in 2003 through the inspiration of the late performance artist Peter Kadyk, this a capella group has become a fixture in SF's folk scene. Transforming Cohen's simple melodies into complex 4- and 5-part harmonies, the group achieves a sound that is both robust and tender, with influences of indie rock, jazz, gospel, barbershop, classical and doo-wop in the unique arrangements the choir creates.