Conspiracy of Beards is a 30-man choir based out of San Francisco. Formed in 2005, the choir was drawn together by a love for Leonard Cohen and decided to sing only Cohen covers. The result of this decision was a repertoire of lovely 4-5 part harmonies sung entirely a'capella. Though the choir certainly fills a very specific niche, it has been met with positive acclaim across the country, not just for its kitsch factor, but also for its evident talent and raw presentation of Cohen's material that allows the listener to contemplate the intelligent lyrics in their purest form.