Van Morrison to play Edmonton Folk Fest fundraiser
Last Updated: Monday, May 31, 2010 | 1:39 PM MT
CBC News
The Edmonton Folk Music Festival confirmed Monday that Van Morrison will headline a fundraising concert for the festival's endowment fund on Aug. 4. (Richard Drew/Associated Press)Van Morrison will headline the Wednesday night opener to the Edmonton Folk Music Festival in August, organizers announced Monday.
The Grammy-winning blues and soul star will play the concert Aug. 4 to raise money for the festival's endowment fund.
The fundraiser occurs the day before the official Thursday night start of Folk Festival and is considered a separate event not covered by festival passes. Last year, Sarah McLachlan headlined the event.
People who buy four-day passes can buy tickets for Van Morrison at a discounted price of $69. Passes go on sale Tuesday.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at a cost of $89 for adults.
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