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You won't see a better tribute to the music and lyrics of VAN MORRISON than this major Irish band, CELTIC SOUL

‘a great band and a very fine tribute’. BBC’s Ralph McLean

'As close as you can get ... even the Man approves '. Noel Casey Dublin City FM



Van Morrison fans will welcome the return of Celtic Soul to the Riverside to celebrate one of the truly great singer/songwriters of all time: our own and newly knighted, Sir Van Morrison.

As regulars on Gerry Kelly’s BBC radio show, Gerry invited the band to perform at the Ulster Hall last year to mark the first BBC Music Day. With Van marking his 70th birthday last year, the band has been busier than ever. They performed a massive open air show in Bangor on the day of his birthday as well as a concert for the visiting international fan club in Belfast.

Receiving critical acclaim from devout Vanatics wherever they perform, you’ll hear the big hits like Days Like This and Brown Eyed Girl as well as album tracks like Ballerina and The Philosopher’s Stone in a packed 2 1/2hr show.

With years of playing in blues, folk, trad and jazz bands, these seven musicians have the ingredients to deliver Van’s music authentically. They are: Clarke Wilson on Vocals and Saxophone, Ray McEvoy (Electric Guitar), Marcus McAuley (Acoustic Guitar), Rik Gay (Drums), Keith Ward (Piano and keyboards), Gerry McClurg (Trumpet) and Mark Crockard (Electric and Double Bass)

Let Celtic Soul take you on a journey through the songbook of our very own musical legend!