Author: Lauren Leadingham

Lilli Lewis, singer-songwriter, composer, and visionary behind Black American Music Summit invites us into the heart of her latest endeavor, reshaping the narrative around Black American music and its place within the wider cultural conversation. Now, she’s expanding her impact through children’s literature.

In celebration of the legendary Dr. John’s iconic words, the Dr. John Estate has launched a commemorative “Dat’s Where It’s At” tee, featuring the Good Doctor’s image and his famous lyric. To honor the spirit of the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and six-time Grammy winner, American Blues Scene is giving away one of these exclusive t-shirts. Enter for a chance to win by commenting with your favorite Dr. John phrase on our Facebook page!

“Holiday Song” reimagines the season as a time for spiritual reflection, free from greed. With its tender clarinet and heartfelt vocals, the song invites listeners to embrace a more connected holiday experience.

Dr. John’s unmistakable blend of Big Easy flair, local vernacular, and musical mastery left an indelible mark. Since his passing, the Dr. John Estate has released five critically acclaimed albums, including the Grammy-nominated ‘Things Happen That Way.’ These posthumous releases follow his musical evolution, featuring live performances, rare recordings, and timeless classics.

“Blues is a living, breathing art form, and Cody brings a skill and passion that we’re really looking forward to tapping into. It opens up a lot of avenues for us to explore sonically that haven’t been available in the past, and that’s very compelling for me,” guitarist Matthew Stubbs tells us. Listen to the lead single from the chart-topping power trio’s forthcoming ‘EP Volume 2’ out in spring of 2025!

The video for “Things They Tellin’ You” from Robert Connely Farr’s ‘Pandora Sessions’ captures the universal weight of suffering and the blurred lines between truth and deception. Directed by longtime collaborator Jay Bundy Johnson, the visual pairs Farr’s melancholic, minimalist blues with haunting footage from the Prelinger Archive.

The Old Ceremony’s new album ‘Earthbound,’ forged through two decades of collaboration and a vast collection of songs born from the pandemic, is out now!

Frontman Django Haskins reflects on the band’s growth, the ongoing joy of making music together, and his Big Star tribute work. “Getting to know and play with so many people who had previously existed only on my turntables has been a thrill. Mike Mills played and sang on our last record… None of this would’ve happened without the Big Star thing, and — to give credit where it belongs — without the quixotic genius of Chris Stamey, who put the whole thing together, along with Big Star’s Jody Stephens.”

In a thrilling tribute to the late Dr. John, fans worldwide can now experience his solo performance from the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1986

American Blues Scene is proud to be one of the sponsors for this pig roast with a purpose.

“There’s always a place for Joy (Clark).”

A throwback Clark show will air WWOZ-FM’s Jazz Festing in Place at 5:15 Thursday, Oct. 24, right before Dr. John’s Voodoo Fest performance from 2011.