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WWOZ’s Piano Night 2020 features tributes to Dr. John & Art Neville
WWOZ Piano Night returns for its annual night of entertainment, food, and most importantly, keys. Piano Night concert benefits WWOZ and has become a Jazz Fest season staple in New […]
Mac’s lifelong friend Stanley Chaisson opens his Dr. John vault
Dr. John passed away last June, but his music just keeps coming. Two significant releases have been issued posthumously and these may only be the tip of the iceberg, since […]
Dr. John & the WDR Big Band, Big Band Voodoo (Orange Music)
Dr. John is an essential piece of New Orleans for his R&B and rock ’n’ roll sessions at Cosimo Matassa’s studio, for the marvelous invention of his Gris-Gris music and […]
Celebrate Dr. John’s birthday with a second line parade on Nov. 20
In celebration of the birthday of the late Malcolm “Mac” Rebennack, aka Dr. John, a second line parade in the music icon’s honor will take place today, November 20. Beginning […]
Dr. John to be celebrated by George Porter Jr. & all-star lineup at Tipitina’s
Mac “Dr. John” Rebennack passed away earlier this year, but on November 27 an all-star cast of New Orleans musicians will celebrate The Nite Tripper in a one-night only concert […]
John “Papa” Gros to perform first tribute to Dr. John since icon’s death
Last year, New Orleans keyboardist and singer John “Papa” Gros sold out the Ace Hotel when he and his band played a tribute to Dr. John. Following the band’s success […]
Saying goodbye to Dr. John: Mac Rebennack’s memorial
Stepping into the lobby of New Orleans’ Orpheum Theater before the memorial service for Malcolm John Rebennack Jr., a.k.a. Dr. John, I heard his recording of Allen Toussaint’s “Life” playing […]
Dr. John’s family asks mourners to support New Orleans Musicians Clinic
Millions of fans around the world are mourning the loss of Malcolm/Mac John Rebennack, aka Dr. John. Many are eager to pay homage to his memory in some fashion, particularly […]
In Memoriam: Malcolm John Rebennack Jr. a.k.a. Dr. John (1941 –2019)
His family released the following statement: “Towards the break of day on June 6, 2019, iconic music legend Malcolm John Rebennack Jr., professionally known as Dr. John, passed away of […]
Dr. John Funeral: date, details announced for public memorial
Details surrounding a public funeral for Malcolm/Mac “Dr. John” Rebennack have been announced. The late icon and New Orleans music giant died at 77 earlier this month. Dr. John’s public […]
