From today's NY Times about upcoming events:VAN MORRISON (Monday) Van Morrison has flirted with country music before, but his latest album, "Pay the Devil" (Lost Highway), offers his slanted take on songs like Hank Williams's "Your Cheatin' Heart" and Rodney Crowell's "Till I Gain Control Again." He's better at his own classic, agitated R & B but can certainly work up a surly-cowboy pique. 7:30 p.m., Theater at Madison Square Garden, 3 (212) 307-7171; $79.50 and $149.50.
Nice prices, Vanno! The new CD on Lost Highway (yeah, Lucinda's label!)has been getting very good reviews; AMG gushes over it. "Pay the Devil is at the crossroads of country, blues, and soul. In his voice is the authority to bring them together. No matter how restless and inconsistent he can be because of his obsession with perfection, Morrison is capable of being inspired enough to let his muse guide him toward something approaching greatness. Pay the Devil is proof." Complete AMG review here.
Per his website, The Man is only playing Elay, Minneapolis, ChiTown and The Apple here in the States on the current tour.
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