{"id":278439,"date":"2026-01-23T11:24:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T16:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/?p=278439"},"modified":"2026-01-23T13:19:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T18:19:11","slug":"van-morrison-somebody-tried-to-sell-me-a-bridge-album-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/van-morrison-somebody-tried-to-sell-me-a-bridge-album-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Van Morrison Releases New Album ‘Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridge’ and Announces 2026 Tour Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Van Morrison\u2002has announced a new album that, to a large extent, is inspired by the music of his earlier days. Someone\u2002Tried To Sell Me A Bridge<\/em> is a mixture of classic songs, familiar collaborators, and a raw, direct recording style. The\u2002release comes amid a recent burst of activity for Morrison, which has included major live dates and a fresh series of shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A press release from Van Morrison’s management revealed that Somebody Tried to Sell Me a Bridge<\/em> is already out, via Orangefield Records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy Somebody Tried to Sell Me a Bridge<\/em><\/a>, on CD and digital formats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridge<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>delivers a spirited, unfiltered blues experience from an artist whose connection to the genre runs deep. The album blends Morrison\u2019s trademark grit and lyricism with the unmistakable emotional weight of classic blues<\/a>, resulting in a collection that feels both timeless and fiercely alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A standout feature of the album is its extraordinary roster of collaborators. Morrison is joined by some of the most respected figures in modern blues, including Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy, Elvin Bishop, and long-time musical collaborator John Allair<\/strong>, along with other long-standing collaborators, David Hayes, Bobby Ruggerio, \u201cFriends Along The Way\u201d associate Mitch Woods, Anthony Paule, leader of the Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra and the renowned Larry Vann on drums.<\/em> Their combined contributions bring depth, character and authenticity to the record, each adding their own distinctive twist to Morrison\u2019s vision.   Recorded at Studio D in Sausalito, California, and engineered by long-term associate Jim Stern with Ben McAuley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And having just completed a spectacular run of 80th<\/sup> Birthday Shows at the Waterfront Hall<\/strong> in Belfast<\/strong>, Van Morrison<\/strong> is now set to play the following series of shows to promote the new album. The lineup for the shows will be John Allair on Hammond and vocals, Mitch Woods, piano, Anthony Paule, guitar, David hayes, bass, Bobby Ruggerio, drums with backing vocals from Omega Rae Brooks and Larry Batiste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch a recent live performance by Van Morrison:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Van Morrison - Great Songs \/ Live<\/div><\/div>
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