Acclaimed session musician Gary Mallaber recalled how Van Morrison’s trust in his musicians helped make his breakthrough 1970 album Moondance such a success. The LP helped cement Morrison’s reputation ...

For Santa Barbara–based dad band Doublewide Kings, The Granada Theatre will now be remembered as the “fanciest garage” they ever played in. The Santa Barbara Symphony welcomed the middle-aged rock ...

Even with the luxury 45 years’ worth of hindsight brings, it’s difficult to find another artist who released such a steady stream of innovative, artistically challenging and ultimately classic albums ...

Van Morrison has never been noted for his sense of humor, as befits a legendary curmudgeon. But the veteran Irish singer-songwriter might have let out a rare chuckle Tuesday night, had he spotted the ...

The Celtic traditions of spiritual quests run through Morrison’s sprawling catalog of soul and R&B-inspired songs. They also lean comfortably against the leafy dirt of folk music. Born George Ivan ...

Northern Irish singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Van Morrison turns 73 today, best known for his gruff, soulful vocals and his 1967 smash hit single and forever karaoke jam, “Brown Eyed Girl ...