An Irish Heartbeat: A Tribute to Van Morrison

As a small child in Belfast, Van Morrison used to love listening to his father’s records by Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, Muddy Waters, Mahalia Jackson and Leadbelly. He became a traveling musician at age 13 and formed Them at 19. From then on, it was simply impossible to categorize him in any traditional musical category. You want pop? Gloria. Top 40? Domino. Iconic song played at every social function known to man? Brown-Eyed Girl.
Van Morrison’s complete understanding of the Gospel, Jazz & R&B idioms makes the prospect of forging a tribute show to the Belfast Cowboy a wonderful opportunity.
STOAG producer Doug James has done just that, forming a crack 10-piece outfit featuring singer/harp player Derrick Procell that plays all the Van Morrison hits but also spans the musical genres represented during the man’s 55-year career. Don’t miss this fast-paced nearly 2-hour show that pays homage to the most original of artists.