Van Morrison – On the Road Again, Mercurial and Remarkably Wonderful All At Once

Van Morrison in concert can be a difficult bet. Like other icons late in their career (Miles Davis, Bob Dylan), Morrison seems to ignore the audience. In San Diego last night, he was ... Continue Reading →

Jesse Colin Young – Additionally Out of the Darkness Darkness of Lyme Disease

It is such a great story. After a couple solo albums, Jesse Colin Young emerged on the scene in the late ’60s as a key part of The Youngbloods. Their song “Get Together” became ... Continue Reading →

Van Morrison and Tom Jones – Hollywood Bowl 2016, a Desert Trip Preview

In a delightful pairing of singers, Tom Jones and Van Morrison delivered a stirring double bill at the Hollywood Bowl. It was the night before the second weekend of Desert Trip, a timely ... Continue Reading →

Van Morrison in 2016

Even casual fans of Van Morrison know that he can be hit or miss in concert, rarely acknowledging the audience and evincing a seeming indifference to the fan base that rewards his muse. So ... Continue Reading →

ESSENTIAL VAN MORRISON AND UPCOMING LIVE GIGS

I have often written over the years that a definitive Van Morrison box set would never happen, given that his best work covers two major labels and he has a smattering of work on other ... Continue Reading →

The Waterboys Landing at Humphrey’s By The Bay

There are probably other bands as equally well-named as The Waterboys to appear at Humphrey’s By The Bay, but band leader Mike Scott will undoubtedly deliver a rousing performance ... Continue Reading →