Down Those Ancient Roads

For more than a decade, Celtic Soul have been celebrating the music of Sir Van Morrison, bringing the soul, energy and storytelling of his songs to audiences across Ireland and beyond.

Today, the eight-piece band combines vocals, saxophone, trumpet, acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards, bass and drums. Together, they explore the gospel, blues, jazz, folk and rock that run through Morrison’s music, moving from intimate ballads to full-bodied, uplifting performances.

The band have performed at venues including Dublin’s Sugar Club, a sold-out Ulster Hall in Belfast and Berlin’s B-Flat Jazz Club. Their exploration of Astral Weeks, with an accompanying string section, led to commissioned concerts and a special live recording celebrating the album’s 50th anniversary, curated by BBC broadcaster Ralph McLean.

The current lineup carries that history forward, bringing fresh energy to a repertoire spanning much-loved favourites and songs that reward a deeper listen. At the heart of every show is the pleasure of musicians playing together and sharing music that means as much to them as it does to their audience.

Whether you have followed Van Morrison’s music for decades or are discovering it for the first time, Celtic Soul invite you to join them.

Down Those Ancient Streets