Ultan Conlon and Leslie Dowdall to feature on 'Rave On, Van Morrison' tonight

Following stunning performances on 'Rave On, Van Morrison' last night, we're brining you more back-to-back performances – with Ultan Conlon performing 'Bulbs', followed by Leslie Dowdall performing 'Philosopher's Stone'.

Over the course of the YouTube event, celebrating Van Morrison's 75th birthday, you can expect even more renditions of his remarkable songs from some of the most iconic names in the country.

Widely considered one of Ireland’s most captivating artists, Ultan Conlon has shared stages with the legendary likes of Jackson Browne, John Grant and Patty Griffin, and performed duets with Glen Hansard and John Martyn – the latter recording one of Ultan’s early songs, ‘Really Gone’, in 2005. The Galway singer-songwriter released his fourth studio album, There’s A Waltz, earlier this year.

Initially rising to prominence as the lead singer with In Tua Nua – who were first act on U2's Mother label before joining Island Records – Dublin singer-songwriter Leslie Dowdall has enjoyed a successful solo career since the '90s, and was voted Best Female Artist at the Hot Press Awards in 1997. She also works with young people as part of Music Generation Wicklow.

Ultan Conlon's performance of 'Bulbs' (7pm Irish Standard Time) and Leslie Dowdall's performances of 'Philosopher's Stone' (8pm) premiere tonight, September 8, on the Hot Press YouTube channel.

Take a look at the spectacular line-up for the next week of 'Rave On, Van Morrison' below:

• Tues Sept 8, Ultan Conlon Bulbs (7pm); Leslie Dowdall Philosopher's Stone (8pm)
• Wed Sept 9, Wookalily Wavelength (7pm); The Riptide Movement Brown Eyed Girl (8pm)
• Thurs Sept 10, Joy Crookes Madame George (7pm); Uly The Street Only Knew Your Name (8pm)
• Fri Sept 11, Eleanor McEvoy Songwriter (7pm); Jack Lukeman The Way Young Lovers Do (8pm)
• Sat Sept, 12, Ciaran Lavery Country Fair (7pm); PowPig Natalia
• Sun Sept 13, FINALE SPECIAL: Keep an eye on hotpress.com for further details, coming soon!

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Hot Press is also publishing a Van Morrison Special Issue, to coincide with ‘Rave On, Van Morrison’, featuring written contributions from the legendary likes of Hozier, Sinéad O’Connor, Gary Lightbody, Damien Rice, Imelda May and Damien Rice, as well as special homages from international artists Brandon Flowers, Steve Van Zandt and Matt Berninger. In addition, you'll find the highlights of our recent exclusive interview with Van – who discusses the Belfast he grew up in, ‘Gloria’, Jim Morrison, Lenny Bruce, the real inspiration for Astral Weeks and his extraordinary work as a songwriter.

This historic publication is a must-have for Van Morrison fans all over the world, and is available to order now.