Dr. John

Malcolm John "Mac" Rebennack, Jr. (born November 21, 1940), better known by
the stage name Dr. John (also Dr. John Creaux, or Dr. John the Night Tripper),
is an American singer-songwriter, pianist and guitarist, whose music combines
blues, pop, jazz as well as zydeco, boogie woogie and rock and roll. Active
as a session musician since the late 1950s, he gained a cult ... read more

Premiere: Shannon McNally, Dr. John cover Bobby Charles

"I Must Be in a Good Place Now" will appear on her "Small Town Talk" album, due in April.
Posted 21 February 10.46am — Comment on this

How Music Works by David Byrne – review

The former Talking Head delights with a 'wildly ambitious' study of all matters musical, from Pythagoras to the MP3David Byrne was not like other boys. When he first hear...
Posted 7 September 2012 12.00pm — Comment on this

SummerTyne Americana – review

Sage, GatesheadSummerTyne is a soulful celebration of American roots music and culture, and this year carried a distinct Cajun flavour in every sense. Cooking and music-m...
Posted 24 July 2012 6.45pm — Comment on this

Damon Albarn's opera Dr Dee - video

Carole Jahme talks to Marek Kukula, public astronomer at the Royal Observatory, and Rufus Norris, who directs the opera, about the life and legacy of Dr John DeeCarole Ja...
Posted 25 June 2012 6.10pm — Comment on this

The fantastic Dr Dee: angels, magic and the birth of modern science | Carole Jahme

As Damon Albarn's opera opens in London, Carole Jahme wonders why Dee has been written out of the history of scienceElizabethan England is enjoying a revival in the publi...
Posted 25 June 2012 5.52pm — Comment on this

Grayson Capps: tour dates

Singer-songwriter Grayson Capps kick off his tour in Alabama. He is in Europe in late June playing shows in the Uk and The Netherlands - shows to be Germany and Italy t...
Posted 10 May 2012 4.04pm — Comment on this

Noah Wyle - Actor Noah Wyle Arrested For Activist Work

Noah Wyle was once known as Dr John Carter in popular hospital drama ER one of the most popular characters in one of the most popular shows on American TV hes had a glitt...
Posted 24 April 2012 12.15pm — Comment on this

Dr. John Brings His “Revolution” to “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”

The Night Tripper brings a taste of his excellent new album Locked Down to Jimmy Fallon. Also in attendance: the Doctor’s producer, who’s in some band called ...
Posted 4 April 2012 7.43pm — Comment on this

Listen Up: Dr. John, Obie Trice, Orbital, Wilson Phillips

Music fans will find blues-rock, rap, pop and electronica in this week's new albums.
Posted 3 April 2012 1.15am — Comment on this

Spring arts calendar 2012

From Snow White to Jack White, and Cumbria to Cannes, the Observer's critics pick the season's highlights. What are you most looking forward to? Post your comments belowD...
Posted 1 April 2012 12.06am — Comment on this

Dr John: Locked Down – review

(Nonesuch)The collaboration between the New Orleans legend and the Black Keys' Dan Auerbach is inspired, with the younger garage-bluesman placing the 71-year-old's blues ...
Posted 29 March 2012 10.33pm — Comment on this

Brad Pitt's New Orleans Charity Gala Will Feature Rihanna, Sean Penn, Sheryl Crow and More

A who's who of entertainers are looking to make it right for Brad Pitt.The Moneyball actor has recruited an all-star lineup including Rihanna, Sheryl Crow, Dr. John an...
Posted 8 March 2012 10.03pm — Comment on this

Dr John's New Dan Auerbach Produced "Revolution" Tune

MUSIC NEWS - Thankfully, Dr. John has a new album releasing soon. Entitled Locked Down, it's coming April 3 via Nonesuch Records and was produced by Black Keys frontman D...
Posted 7 March 2012 12.48pm — Comment on this

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