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Dr. John, the King of the Krewes is gone, and the world is a bit more dim and colorless because of it.
Mac Rebennack, better known to the world as Dr. John is taking a break from the road.
Whether or not one celebrates Halloween, most will agree that there always seems to be a tinge of evil in the air.
This is the latest installment of our weekly series The Language of the Blues, in which author and rock musician…
On Saturday, May 3rd, 2014, a group of esteemed musicians and friends joined together for ‘The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: A Celebration of Mac & His Music’
His early performances are the stuff of myth and legend, and just dropping a needle on one of his exceptional albums will ignite the passions gathered in any given space.
Facts about New Orleans Piano Player Dr. John, born Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr., Dr John is a singer, songwriter, actor, piano player and guitarist, born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Mighty Mississippi was flowing in the evening sunlight as citizens of the Mid-Delta gathered for a celebration of the announcement, which included Gov’t Mule and many more!
A bright unison of powerful musical styles, plenty of space, and a perfect downtown location let the free festival once again show why more people flock to it than any other.
Hugh Laurie has a spirited discussion about an emotional moment after playing with Dr John, how all human life is in the blues, Jelly Roll Morton being an “olympian god” of music, and trying to introduce Bessie Smith to someone new.