Connected in Pompano Aug 31, 2009
Much of his music gives the impression that Dennen could enjoy musical comparisons to Paul Simon or to Van Morrison, but with an occasional reggae lilt. Foreshadowing Dennen s appearance on stage during O.A.R. s set, the main act s saxophonist, Jerry DiPizzo, soloed during Dennen s last song, All We Have. (The Palm Beach Post)
Second Cup Cafe: Will Hoge Aug 30, 2009
Hoge's music and tireless drive have traces of Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, Hank Williams, Van Morrison, Patty Griffin, Neil Young and Bob Dylan. He has been added to the lineup with Black Crowes, My Morning Jacket and the Drive-By Truckers. (CBS News)
Amy Hanaiali'i's new album holds great promise Aug 29, 2009
"Have I Told You Lately?," with Willie Nelson The Maui connection is the reason to lasso country gent Nelson to update the vintage Van Morrison hit earlier popularized by Rod Stewart. His wobbly and nasal vocal timbre makes this a wild card entry for a global audience. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Fan Demand Pushes Michael Bublé's New "Crazy Love" CD to Come out Friday, October 9th Aug 29, 2009
Crazy Love includes Bubls always unique spin on classics from Cry Me A River, to Georgia On My Mind along with the Van Morrison classic, Crazy Love. Bubl is also expected to make several major TV appearances in conjunction with the CDs release. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Celebrity birthdays for Aug. 30-Sept. 5 Aug 27, 2009
Singer Van Morrison is 64. Guitarist Rudolf Schenker of Scorpions is 61. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Michael Buble releasing new CD Aug 26, 2009
The title song is a cover of the Van Morrison gem "Crazy Love. "I started this record knowing I was going to record it differently than my previous ones. I dug way deeper and was more introspective on this one. (KHOU.com, TX)
Guitar greats unite in 'It Might Get Loud' Aug 24, 2009
" {sbox} It Might Get Loud (PG) opens Friday at Bay Area theaters. To see a trailer for "It Might Get Loud," go to . Jimmy Page Born: Jan. 9, 1944 (Heston, England). Why we care: This brilliant guitarist has written some of the greatest riffs and ripped some of the most searing solos in rock 'n' roll (see also: "Heartbreaker," "Stairway to Heaven," "The Ocean" and many others) and is a groundbreaking producer whose innovations include reverse echo (as in "Whole Lotta Love") and recording the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Kawakami vs. Santana one-sided? Aug 21, 2009
CLEANING WINDOWS by Van Morrison ... I had no idea that Van Morrison was from Ireland until recently I can t hear any accent when he sings, much like a lot of singers from Across the Pond why is that. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Flooky and the Beans play the Gazebo Thursday night Aug 20, 2009
Consists of seven musicians performing an eclectic array of styles from Stevie Wonder, Van Morrison, Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gay. Debra Vinci, lead vocalist appreciates the influence of the great soul vocalists of our time as she continues 9 years of appearances with the band. (Medfield Press, MA)
Amy's duet with Nelson could be a winner Aug 15, 2009
Remake of Van Morrison hit is high point of her new CD ... That distinction belongs to Hanaiali'i's duet with Willie Nelson, a remake of Van Morrison's "Have I Told You Lately.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Parish Gap covers the classics Aug 14, 2009
The band plays everything from classic rock to easy listening, jazz to folk and blues to country covering popular tunes by artists such as Fleetwood Mac, Men at Work, The Doors, Aerosmith, Van Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and Journey. In a pinch, Parish Gap can play more than six continuous hours of songs, about 70 of which are on their standard playlist. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Bring Teddy to the doctor, STAT Aug 13, 2009
The food is very disappointing and very over priced for (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Funk soul brother now a frontman Aug 7, 2009
The Age: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Melbourne's leading newspaper. Music man: Fred Wesley. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
These guys are still aces Aug 6, 2009
As he often does when he passes through town, Van Morrison connected with J. Geils Band frontman Peter Wolf. The longtime friends and former Cambridge neighbors - Morrison lived on Green Street, Wolf on University Road - reminisced about old times over lunch at Henrietta s Table yesterday. (Boston Globe)
Morrison revisits his ‘Astral’ glory Aug 6, 2009
Performing tunes crafted 40 years ago, Van Morrison performed his iconic album Astral Weeks ... So how does Van Morrison singing Them gems Mystic Eyes and Gloria feel almost superfluous ... VAN MORRISON At: the Wang Theatre, Tuesday night. (Boston Globe)
Back by Popular Demand: Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels Ditch Their Cars for Mackinac Island's 5th Annual Mackinac Island Music Festival Aug 1, 2009
The Forbes Brothers will take on the musical stylings of The Band and festival musicians will portray Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison and more to celebrate one of the greatest stage shows of American Roots music in rock history at Mission Point's historic theatre. About Mackinac Island. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Newport folk festival marks 50th annniversary Jul 31, 2009
James Taylor played there in 1969 at age 21 and Joni Mitchell and Van Morrison were there before becoming household names. Dylan goes electricThen, of course, there's Dylan. (MSNBC -- Music)
The Script and "The Man Who Can't B... Jul 27, 2009
The group, including third single Breakever, was influenced by acts as diverse as Van Morrison, Timbaland, the Neptunes and new friends U2. Perhaps most notably, the band owes much of their sound to fellow Irishmen The Police. (Suite101.com)
Summer concerts going strong Jul 19, 2009
This seasoned group of seven musicians, who play an eclectic array of styles from Stevie Wonder, Van Morrison, Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gay, prove that the main ingredient is Soul. Debra Vinci, lead vocalist appreciates the influence of the great soul vocalists of our time as she continues 9 years of appearances with the band. (Medfield Press, MA)
There’s no scamming Steely Dan fans Jul 19, 2009
While veteran acts from Van Morrison to the Pixies are increasingly taking up the novelty of playing a classic album from front to back in concert, only Steely Dan is going for the trifecta this summer. As part of its Rent Party 09 outing, the tasteful jazz-rockers with the irreverent lyrics are playing their vintage releases Aja, Gaucho, and The Royal Scam - encompassing such hits as Peg, Hey Nineteen, and Deacon Blues - in full in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago on successive nights. (Boston Globe)
Randy Myers kicks off Somerfest Jul 18, 2009
This is for all you brave people out there, Myers said (Somerset Daily American, PA)
CBS pulls plug on WBCN Jul 15, 2009
Before he was lead singer in the J. Geils Band, Peter Wolf was one of the founding DJs at WBCN. He started there in 1968, interviewing the likes of Van Morrison, Jeff Beck, Sun Ra, and Roland Kirk. Wolf said he is neither surprised nor upset the station is going away. (Boston Globe)
Albums come alive when bands now hit the stage Jul 5, 2009
Additionally, rock n soul crooner Van Morrison will perform his 1968 masterwork Astral Weeks (Aug ... In the case of a Van Morrison, I think the added incentive there is that you might actually have an understanding of what you re going to be seeing. (Boston Globe)
Van Morrison tribute to play Ashford Manor Jul 3, 2009
Greg Hester's Van Morrison Tribute Band and Mad Whiskey Grin will give Independence Day performances Saturday at Ashford Manor's Concerts on the Lawn series. Augusta native Hester mixes Southern soul and high-energy rock 'n' roll. (Athens Banner-Herald)
A scented evening garden Jun 26, 2009
I have always liked Van Morrison and one of my favorite songs is one he sings called Moondance. Even if you re not dancing what better place to appreciate the moonlight than in the night garden. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Boom Boom Roumbanis Jun 16, 2009
And Joe Cocker, Jimi Hendrix, Van Morrison, John Cougar or Mellencamp, Meatloaf, Etta James and Bette Midler, Janis Steppenwolf, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Rat Pack, U2, The Isley Brothers and 3. 2 gigabytes of others. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Morrison 'would've quit' if album sold well Jun 16, 2009
Fredrik Persson / APVan Morrisonperformed his album "Astral Weeks" in its entirety last November at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles; aDVD of those showshas been produced ... LOS ANGELES - Van Morrison hates the fame game so much that he would have abandoned his music career 40 years ago if one of his early albums had made him a superstar. (MSNBC -- Music)
Southern comfort: Renee Petsi McLeod opens new restaurant in Inman Square Jun 5, 2009
In 1971, musician and songwriter Van Morrison released an album entitled Tupelo Honey. Uncle Tupelo was an alternative country band. (Somerville Journal, MA)
INTERVIEW: Brett Dennen's journey of 'Hope' Jun 1, 2009
But for most of my musical inspiration I turn to the older cats like Van Morrison. TDM: What are some other influences you have. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
New on DVD: Morrison concert, 'Valkyrie' May 22, 2009
This week's picks include a Van Morrison concert exclusive, a WWII drama and a Robert Mitchum classic ... Van Morrison: Astral Weeks Live at the Hollywood Bowl: The Concert Film**** out of four, 2009, Amazon. (USA Today -- Life)
Five greatest albums of all time May 22, 2009
Jack wrote on May 20, 2009 4:24 PM:" A semi-decent list. I would take Pearl Jam and Billy Joel off and replace them with "Astral Weeks" (the original, not the live album) by Van Morrison, and either "Dark Side of the Moon" by Pink Floyd or "Forever Changes" (again, the original) by Love.Sixties survivor.....OUT!!! ". Nick wrote on May 19, 2009 11:40 PM:" Good list, Matt. But you didn't even mention the best track on "Blood on the Tracks," which is "If You See Her, Say Hello. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Garage Gamble May 20, 2009
Lots on the southern end of Broadway in Downtown filled up last week for three Van Morrison concerts at the Orpheum Theatre. An effort is underway to create a new parking garage on the street. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Yusuf gets a warm welcome as he delivers Cat Stevens songs May 13, 2009
The audience: The invitation-only show at El Rey Theatre was filled with enthusiastic radio contest winners, music business insiders and celebrities, including singers Van Morrison and Josh Groban, film producers Steve Bing and Mitch Glazer (with actress wife Kelly Lynch) and actress Rosanna Arquette. A warm reception: The band (guitars, bass, keyboards, no drums) opened with an instrumental version of The First Cut is the Deepest, then introduced their leader as "the first Cat and now Yusuf."... (USA Today -- Life)
Dylan - poetic soul in shadow of guitar May 8, 2009
You can see his poetic champion glint in the eyes of Van Morrison and hear the earthy poetry of everyone from Ulster-Scots icon Burns onwards in his work. It's there just as much as his oft-mentioned love of Paul Verlaine and Arthur Rimbaud, and the great poets are arguably as big an influence on the man and his work as Woody Guthrie or Chuck Berry. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Kenny Chesney To Appear On Austin City Limits May 1, 2009
Chesney joins a long list of recording artists to appear on the show, including Van Morrison, Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, the Allman Brothers, Tom Waits and Merle Haggard. Chesney will release his second greatest hits collection on May 19. (KWTX.com, TX)
Van Morrison's Upcoming 3 Night Run at L.A. Orpheum Theater May 1, 2009
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It was just announced that a block of great orchestra seats for Van Morrison's three night stand at the Orpheum (May 7-9) will be released this WEDNESDAY (5/6/09) as he reprises his Southern California performance recorded back in November, - ASTRAL WEEKS LIVE AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL. Morrison will also be performing on the TONIGHT SHOW Wednesday, May 6 and the long awaited DVD of his Bowl performance releases May 19 exclusively on ... Pictured backstage recently... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Van Morrison finds magic in 'Astral' songs Apr 30, 2009
Van Morrison, who begins the final dates in his current tour Saturday and Sunday at UC Berkeley's Greek Theatre playing his classic album, "Astral Weeks," has long had a wary relationship with the press, which made it somewhat surprising that he was willing to talk about his tour ... Van Morrison: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley campus. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Finding Magic In Song Apr 30, 2009
Van Morrison finds magic in 'Astral' songs. Article:Van Morrison finds magic in 'Astral' songs:/c/a/2009/04/28/DD4I17AGM1 ... DTL Article:Van Morrison finds magic in 'Astral' songs:/c/a/2009/04/28/DD4I17AGM1. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Jazzmouth turns 5 with Mose Allison and Donald Hall as headliners Apr 16, 2009
In a recent New Yorker article, the reporter was interviewing Van Morrison. When he asked Morrison if he sought out any of the new bands, Morrison said no, that he had already seen everyone important. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
High achieving BHS students get accolades Apr 11, 2009
Before awards were given out, Isaac Maddox entertained those attending by playing his guitar and singing Brown-Eyed Girl, a cover of a Van Morrison tune, and an original song he wrote called Glass Figurine. . (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
2009 Rock Hall Inductees Honor Pop's Subgenres Apr 5, 2009
(Hey, even early-'90s inductee Van Morrison doesn't want his music labeled as rock 'n' roll. . (KCRA 3, CA)
Brendan Cieko sets his sites on Holyoke Apr 3, 2009
Now 21, Ciecko has a roster of clients that includes most of the major record labels (he's produced sites for a host of pop stars including Katy Perry, Lily Allen, Lenny Kravitz, and Van Morrison) as well as corporate giants Clear Channel and MassMutual. We caught up with Ciecko at home in Holyoke, where in his spare time he's spearheading the revitalization of his city's historic downtown. (Boston Globe)
A land of singer-songwriters Mar 28, 2009
When weekday morning host Tom Allen wants to get down, he might momentarily ditch the Cancon and play up-tempo Van Morrison. But raw electric guitars (save for the occasional oldie by the Guess Who) are out. (Globe and Mail)
Music Legend Van Morrison Returns to California for U.C. Berkeley and Los Angeles Orpheum Performances of "Astral Weeks Live" Mar 24, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--By popular demand, multi-award winning musical legend Van Morrison returns to California for Astral Weeks Live at the Berkeleys University of California, Greek Theatre on May 2 and 3, and at the intimate Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles on May 7, 8 p ... American Express Cardmembers can get advance tickets to Van Morrison beginning March 25 through March 28 at 10 p.m. ... "Universally regarded as one of the most important albums in pop music history, "Astral... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Van Morrison: 'Astral Weeks' Mar 18, 2009
Van Morrison: 'Astral Weeks: Live at the Hollywood Bowl ... Van Morrison: 'Astral Weeks: Live at the Hollywood Bowl ... Van Morrison: 'Astral Weeks: Live at the Hollywood Bowl. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
St. Paddy's events Mar 17, 2009
Hear all your favorite Irish music from artists like U2 to Van Morrison. Yard House, Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Idols are divas Mar 16, 2009
That old smoothie Lendel Moonsamy (23), from Durban, did the swingy Michael Bubl arrangement of the Van Morrison classic, 'Moondance. "You've been consistently average," Dave sighed. (iAfrica.com)
SXSW music festival a big draw for Austin Mar 16, 2009
Smith has also gotten rave reviews from critics who find strains of Van Morrison, the Kinks and even The Beatles in his music. He s playing at his old haunt Momo s on Saturday night, which is about as close to top billing as a band can get at SXSW.. (KHOU.com, TX)
For St. Patrick's: 17 Irish albums that rock Mar 15, 2009
Van Morrison, "Astral Weeks" (1968): He wanted to make a jazz album, but what came out isn't even music - it's better. Damien Rice, "O" (2003): So intimate and unassuming it's only after repeated listens that you discover your heart in a puddle on the ground. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The chiefs of Irish music Mar 13, 2009
There are plenty of Irish music acts in town this weekend, but only one (that we know of) has recorded with Van Morrison, Elvis Costello, Sting, and Tom Jones. That band is, of course, the Chieftains, and tonight, the beloved Celtic act plays a show at Symphony Hall. (Boston Globe)
Sucking Up to Brangelina? Mar 12, 2009
Only one track, country singer James Otto s take on Van Morrison s "Into the Mystic" makes any sense. It s not like label tribute albums can t be interesting. (Fox News)
Jimmy Fallon makes his debut as 'Late Night' host Mar 5, 2009
Finishing up was Van Morrison, who performed a song amid a huge band of his own. And that's how the hour went. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Tequila Time , the new Release from Natasha James, A Triple Shot of Triple AAA/Americana Already Making Waves at Radio Mar 5, 2009
Her vocals have been compared to Bonnie Raitt, Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks, Joan Baez; her music to Van Morrison, Los Lobos, Allman Bros, Neil Young, Johnny Cash see for yourself you might just wanna join her "south of the border, livin' on Tequila Time." From the opener, "Takes Alotta Love," to the last track, "Modern Life," you'll find yourself tapping and humming to high-energy, upbeat songs of broken hearts, desert sunsets, south-of-the-border bars, NYC east village dawns, and that endless... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Fallon Sails To First Night Win Mar 4, 2009
Taking over as host from Conan O'Brien, Fallon had Robert De Niro, Justin Timberlake and Van Morrison as guests on his first show. These early Nielsen numbers measure viewership in 56 of the top U.S. markets, which reflects about 70 percent of the nation's total 114. (KWTX.com, TX)
Jimmy Fallon gets off to sluggish start Mar 4, 2009
And Van Morrison is good at mumbling song lyrics. Alas, I don't have much else that's good to say about the premiere of "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" early Tuesday morning. (Boston Globe)
Michael Jackson Passes Medical Tests, Will Announce New Concerts... Mar 4, 2009
Jimmy Fallon s opening show last night seemed like a home run to me: Robert DeNiro who never does talk shows made a rare appearance and was pretty funny, Justin Timberlake proved to be an excellent mimic, and Van Morrison was transcendent. Fallon s Slow Jammin the News blues number with the Roots was very clever. (The Drudge Report)
Fallon's 'Late Night' Debut Mar 3, 2009
Fallon's opening-night guests included Robert De Niro and Justin Timberlake, with Van Morrison as his musical guest. An hour earlier on CBS, "Late Show with David Letterman" was kicking off some musical excitement of its own: the first of a full week of performances by the superstar band U2. (Fox News)
Jimmy Fallon set for Late Night debut Mar 3, 2009
Fallons scheduled opening-night guests include Robert De Niro and Justin Timberlake, with Van Morrison his musical guest. It airs at 12:35 a.m. EST.. (MSNBC -- News)
Advice For Jimmy Fallon Mar 3, 2009
-- Despite the fact that NBC gave you Robert De Niro and Van Morrison as first-night guests - and, thankfully for you, Justin Timberlake as well - your audience is in college, or almost in college, or barely out ... As many musical acts as possible that are separated by a minimum of two decades from Van Morrison (not that there's anything wrong there; your audience will eventually discover him through covers and then, in time, with his actual songs). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Friends mourn Bulls legend Van Lier at funeral Mar 3, 2009
Van Lier loved rock, particularly Boz Scaggs, the Rolling Stones, Van Morrison and Earth, Wind and Fire. He also loved watching "Law ," "Perry Mason," and "Hawaii Five-O" along with the Bulls -- even if it was painful at times. (ESPN -- Basketball News)
Opposites Attract Mar 2, 2009
CLASSIC rock couldn't have got classier than it did this past weekend with Van Morrison at the Gar den's WaMu Theater and David Byrne at Radio City Music Hall - each artist offering a pair of shows Friday and Saturday. Van wore black, David white. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
CD Review: Van Morrison Revisits, Reworks '60s Masterpiece On Live Disc Feb 28, 2009
Review: Van Morrison Revisits, Reworks '60s Masterpiece On Live Disc - Sound Bytes News Story - KIRO Seattle ... Review: Van Morrison Revisits, Reworks '60s Masterpiece On Live Disc ... Get Van Morrison's new "Astral Weeks Live At The Hollywood Bowl" album in your hot little hands and this record will prompt two questions for anyone who knows anything about the Northern Irish crooner's legendary career: Where is the real Van Morrison and where did they find this uncannily authentic imposter. (KIRO TV, WA)
Fallon, king of late night? Is NBC serious? Feb 28, 2009
He's also booked guests with, let's say, higher profiles: Monday's inaugural show brings a rare TV appearance by Robert De Niro, whom Fallon has previously impersonated on SNL (the website has De Niro's blistering retort to the portrayal) and a musical performance by Van Morrison. The first episode of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon will no doubt be well received. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
10 Questions for Van Morrison Feb 27, 2009
By Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 Van Morrison Listen to the Lion Films Inc.. People have been waiting a lifetime to hear you perform Astral Weeks live. (Time.com)
Singer's 'Girl' Fatigue Feb 27, 2009
VAN Morrison isn't a fan of his most popular song. Asked by Time magazine if he would have ever expected "Brown Eyed Girl" to still get radio play 40 years later, he responded, "No. I didn't perform it for a long time because for me it was like a throwaway song. I've got about 300 other songs that I think are better than that." He also said that he wasn't excited by any musicians performing today because, "It's all been done, you 00004000 know?". (New York Post -- Gossip)
