Van Morrison will take a break from his current European schedule to play several upcoming shows in the US as the legendary singer continues to support his most recent disc, the country-heavy “Pay the Devil.”
Morrison will kick off his short round of US dates Aug. 5 in Philadelphia, following that up with three additional eastern dates. After another round of overseas touring, Morrison will return in September for three more shows on the West Coast, beginning with a Sept. 12 appearance in Berkeley, CA.
The September dates will include Morrison’s slot at the Austin City Limits Festival in Austin, TX.
Morrison’s complete European itinerary can be found at his website.
“Pay the Devil” includes 12 covers of country classics, among them Hank Williams’ “Your Cheatin’ Heart” and “Things Have Gone to Pieces,” originally performed by George Jones. The set–the follow-up to 2005’s “Magic Time”–also features three original compositions.
The 58-year-old singer has also released a live DVD containing five songs from the new album shot during his performance earlier this year at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The DVD will be packaged with new pressings of “Pay the Devil.” A preview video from the disc is available for viewing at Morrison’s website.
Morrison became a solo star in the late ’60s and early ’70s; his best-known albums include “Astral Weeks,” “Moondance” and “Tupelo Honey.”
A native of Belfast, Northern Ireland, Morrison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.
August 2006
5 – Philadelphia, PA – Wachovia Spectrum
6 – Washington, DC – Patriot Center
7 – Wantagh, NY – Nikon at Jones Beach
8 – Toronto, Ontario – Air Canada Centre
September 2006
12 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre
13 – Phoenix, AZ – Cricket Pavilion
15 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Festival
