Saturday, October 13, 2007

Van the Man in NYC tonight....

The Reet's friend, Louise, is going to the United Palace in NYC tonight to see Van Morrison for the second of three sold-out shows. Very jealous.

New York Times pop/rock listings: VAN MORRISON/BOBBY (BLUE) BLAND (Friday through Sunday) Through the years since he had hits with songs like “Brown-Eyed Girl” and “Moondance,” Van Morrison has lent his Irish soul to blues and Celtic music, country and R&B. Lately his live shows have been like visits to some suave late-1950s lounge where historical eras dissolve. Bobby (Blue) Bland, the longtime soul singer who’s opening the concerts, should keep him on his toes; despite some gaps in his voice, Mr. Bland can still ache and implore in ways that rival those of any singer alive. At 7 p.m., United Palace, 4140 Broadway, at 175th Street, Washington Heights, (212) 568-5260, theunitedpalace.com; $79 to $254. (Pareles)

Here is a YouTube clip of Van from The Last Waltz doing Radio with The Band:

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