The series is being done by Irish music magazine Hot Press and all of the covers are on their YouTube channel. Speaking about the event, Hot Press editor Niall Stokes said; “The result is a feast of extraordinary music, brilliantly delivered by artists from all over the island of Ireland. This is a hugely deserved tribute to a brilliant, internationally acclaimed artist from East Belfast. But Rave On, Van Morrison has also turned into a powerful confirmation of the outstanding talent that exists in this extraordinary place on the eastern edge of the Atlantic Ocean. Long may it continue.”

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To mark Van Morrison’s 75th birthday on August 31, Ireland’s @hotpressmagazine has curated musical tributes by 75 exceptional artists, to be broadcast to the world via YouTube, in August and September. Follow the link in the bio to watch the series so far.

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The impressive line-up includes Hozier, Imelda May, Una Healy, Glen Hansard and Mary Coughlan to name a few. There was even a contribution from President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins. The poet and one-time culture minister took on a spoken word version of Rave On John Donne and changed the words to honour the late American politician and civil-rights leader John Lewis. President Higgins was also joined by Bill Whelan, composer of the Irish dancing show Riverdance.

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Taking the #RaveOnVanMorrison Birthday Celebrations to the next level for the man himself’s big day! We are delighted to be announcing back to back performances on our YouTube tonight from 7pm GMT+1 It’s our absolute honor to have President Michael D. Higgins starting tonight’s proceedings of the impressive line up of showcases we have for you this evening. #VanTheMan @presidentirl

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Van Morrison is a Northern-Irish, who shot to fame in the 60’s when he was a part of Northern Irish R&B and rock band, Them. His solo career lead to great hits such as Brown Eyed Girl, Moondance and Jackie Wilson Said (I’m in Heaven When You Smile).  He has received two Grammy Awards, the 1994 Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, the 2017 Americana Music Lifetime Achievement Award for Song Writing and has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

The Rave On, Van Morrison event will run until Sunday September 15th. You can watch all of the covers on the Hot Press YouTube channel, here.

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To celebrate the release of our brand new album in February, we’re taking it on the road around the UK and Europe in March and April! All dates will be on sale this Friday at 9am local time, keep an eye on our website. This new show is something we’re buzzing to play for you all. H&A x

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Hudson Taylor comprises two brothers Harry and Alfie Hudson-Taylor. Originally performing and busking on the streets of their hometown in Dublin, the duo was signed to Polydor Records and released their debut album, Singing for Strangers, in 2015. The album became moderately successful, with it charting at number 24 on the UK Albums Chart and spawning well-known singles like “Battles“, “World Without You“, and “Chasing Rubies“.

After releasing the first LP, the group had toured over Europe and North America, gaining popularity for their easy-listening tunes in the styles of folk and Americana music. In 2016, they decided to depart from Polydor and were signed to an Irish independent record label, Rubyworks, a home for Irish powerhouse Hozier and Rodrigo y Gabriela.

In 2018, the Dubliners released Feel It Again, a five-track EP, as a return to music. In the same year, they also released a mini-album called Bear Creek to Dame Street, which contains live rendition of the tracks from their 2015 album and four new songs. Following the releases, they continued building their hype in the music scene by doing their sold-out headlining tours and opening for big acts like Gabrielle Aplin and Hozier.

On February 28, Hudson Taylor finally released their second studio album Loving Everywhere I Go. The album contains 14 songs, including three tracks from the Feel It Again EP and singles like “Back to You”, “What Do You Mean?” and “Where Did It All Go Wrong?“. The two, according to Hotpress, describes the album as “deeply humanist” with the title that suggests a “banner of positivity and hope”.

The “Care” duo will go on the road again in support of their recent offering. They will land in the UK shores for a four-date tour in Leeds, Glasgow, Manchester, and London, kicking off on March 30. Check out the dates below, and the tickets for the show go on sale now. Meanwhile, Loving Everywhere I Go is also available in physical copies and for streaming and downloading on your preferred platforms.

Tour Dates
28/03/2020 — The Wardrobe — Leeds
29/03 — King Tuts Wah Wah Hut — Glasgow
30/03 — Manchester Club Academy — Manchester
01/04 — Lafayette — London