Pitchfork — Van Morrison is getting ready to release Astral Weeks: Live at the Hollywood Bowl, which was recorded during a couple shows last November in which the classic rocker played his 1968 LP front-to-back for the first time ever. The record comes out Febru... more info

Paste Magazine — Ray LaMontagne has announced the dates for his upcoming tour. The bearded crooner, who often draws the comparison to a young Van Morrison, will travel the country throughout April in support of his third album, Gossip In The Grain . ... more info

JamBase — RAY LAMONTAGNE ANNOUNCES FIRST NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES OF 2009 Touring In Support Of Top 5 Album Gossip In The Grain Ray LaMontagne Ray LaMontagne announced his first North American tour dates of 2009 today, starting April 2 at the Wellmont The... more info

Paste Magazine — The Van Morrison live experience is a confounding thing. He can be totally mesmerizing (see It’s Too Late to Stop Now, from 1974). He can be professionally competent (see Live at the Grand Opera House Belfast, from 1984). And he can be petulantly i... more info

Topix — A solid documentary that shows the struggles of three bands trying to make it in the cutthroat music industry. One of Van Morrison's great literary lines was from 1992's "Why Must I Always Explain" – It's just my job you know/And it's no sweet ... more info

Altsounds — Van Morrison's "Astral Weeks: Live At The Hollywood Bowl" Chronicles the First-Ever Live Performance of Legendary Soul Singer's Revered 1968 Album Multi-award winning soul singer and musical legend Van Morrison is set to release "Astral Weeks: Live ... more info

Altsounds — Van Morrison's "Astral Weeks: Live At The Hollywood Bowl" Chronicles the First-Ever Live Performance of Legendary Soul Singer's Revered 1968 Album Multi-award winning soul singer and musical legend Van Morrison is set to release "Astral Weeks: Live ... more info

Rolling Stone — After performing on behalf of Barack Obama on the campaign trail, Jay-Z will play a concert on the eve of the inauguration in Washington, D.C. on January 19th. Jigga will backed by a live band when he performs at D.C.’s Warner Theatre. Tickets for ... more info

JamBase — LEGENDARY SOUL SINGER VAN MORRISON RETURNS TO EMI MUSIC THE LIVE RECORDING OF ASTRAL WEEKS FROM THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL TO BE RELEASED WORLDWIDE BY EMI MUSIC IN EARLY 2009 ON MORRISON'S OWN LISTEN TO THE LION RECORDS Van Morrison Multi-award-winnin... more info

ContactMusic — VAN MORRISON has announced that he is to release a special live album in the US early next year.The legendary singer-songwriter recorded his classic 1968 album ... more info