Van Morrison

The Freewheelin' Ben Sidran

source: host.madison.com

The second time Sidran didn't meet Bob Dylan came years later at New York's Madison Square Garden, when Sidran was playing with Van Morrison. ...

Published Sun, Nov 29

Pop culture: Good, bad and ugly

source: Florida Times-Union

The pop culture cup runneth over with headlines: The Good • In our age of downloading singles, a bold concert trend could be on the rock 'n' roll rise: entire albums being performed live in concert by the original artists. If you're willing to travel, you could catch Van Morrison performing...

Published Mon, Oct 5

TV/FILM: Van Morrison Rediscovers "Astral Weeks" in "to be Born Again" Doc

source: All About Jazz

What started as a few shows to revisit Van Morrisons 1968 classic Astral Weeks an album hed never previously performed live has blossomed into a much larger celebration of the LP. First, Morrison turned a November 2008 performance in Los Angeles into the live film/album Astral Weeks: Liv...

Published Mon, Aug 17

Van Morrison

source: Washington City Paper

The current tour is the first in which Morrison has performed Astral Weeks in its entirety. In certain circles, this is a big deal. And while he isn’t so much performing the songs as trotting them out, the thrill of recognition is enough to carry the suite.

Published Fri, Aug 7

CD review: JJ Cale, Roll On, 4 out of 5 stars

source: My Fox Colorado.com

 CO Van Morrison: Astral Weeks (live at the Hollywood Bowl). Morrison's 1968 album, as performed in 2008. at the Hollywood landmark. Chris Isaac: Mr. Lucky. The "Wicked Game" crooner returns. Jonas Brothers: Music from the 3-D Concert Experience. ...

Published Mon, Jun 15

Famous Amos

source: Honolulu Weekly

 HI has already performed with Bob Dylan, Van Morrison and Paul Simon. Rolling Stone named him one of 10 artists to watch back in 2005–his debut album that year sold half a million copies. Local jazz-pop musician Anuhea opens with some Hawaii- infused ...

Published Wed, May 27

A special night with Rickie Lee Jones

source: Minneapolis Star Tribune

 MN Backed by a terrific combo featuring ace bassist Rob Wasserman (Van Morrison, David Grisman, Lou Reed) and LA drum star Don Heffington (Lone Justice, Bob Dylan, the Jayhawks), Jones played mostly electric or acoustic guitar as well as piano on a few ...

Published Wed, May 27

She moves, she shakes, she loves baseball

source: Denver Post

 CO Van Morrison's "Into the Mystic," Seal and David Foster, "People Get Ready," "Knocking on Heaven's Door," Bob Dylan and "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," the best song ever. Interview conducted, condensed and edited by Bill Husted: 303- 954-1486, ...

Published Thu, May 21