Van Morrison
When: 2nd August 2022
Location: Kelvingrove Bandstand
Van Morrison, one of music’s true originals Sir Van Morrison’s unique and inspirational musical legacy is rooted in postwar Belfast. Coming to Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Bandstand on 2nd August 2022.
Feeding off musical greats such as Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, Muddy Waters, Mahalia Jackson and Leadbelly he was a travelling musician at 13 and singing, playing guitar and sax, in several bands, before forming Them in 1964.
Making their name at Belfast’s Maritime Club Them soon established Van as a major force in the British R&B scene. Morrison’s matchless vocal and songwriting talents produced instant classics such as the much covered ‘Gloria’ and ‘Here Comes The Night’.
Those talents found full astonishing range in Van’s solo career.
After working with Them’s New York producer Bert Berns on beautiful Top 40 pop hit ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ (1967), Morrison moved to another realm.
Recorded over 3 days with legendary jazz musicians Astral Weeks (1968) is a still sing
Tickets are on sale now for Van Morrison and will cost £71.50 (plus processing fees). The only performance will be on the 2nd August 2022. Get your tickets today!
