Dr John

The Song Remains: John Paul Hammond (1942 – 2026)

March 3, 2026 Martin Johnson 0

He expanded the blues genre for future generations of listeners and musicians. The world lost one of the last true champions of country blues on February 28th with the passing of John Paul Hammond, son of […]

Interview: Mark Bingham on ‘60s musical ideals, Hal Willner, and Dr. John

November 22, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Re-releasing 22 albums is just a way to keep working and playing. The ‘60s still exerts a significant influence over music for a whole variety of reasons, and one key characteristic of ‘60s music was that […]

Classic Clips: Etta James and Dr. John “I’d Rather Go Blind” – BB King and Friends, 1987

August 26, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

What with the last studio album from Dr. John about to be released and just general musing on what a superb talent he was I set off on a quest through Youtube for a moving performance […]

Dr John “End Of The Line” – with Aaron Neville

August 23, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Dr John’s last studio album offers up another musical, if somewhat poignant considering the lyrics, treat in the form of this cover of the Traveling Wilbury’s song ‘End Of The Line.’ The album ‘Things Happen That […]

Dr John “Gimme That Old Time Religion” – it’s good enough for me

July 28, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

A song that was good enough for The Band makes a nice choice for Dr John on this latest single from his last studio recordings. And on this song, sure enough it’s true, the good Doctor […]

Railcard “Unstable Neighbour” – let’s get on, ok?

August 6, 2026 0

Railcard’s new single from their debut album Two Steps At A Time, is a softly sunny power pop take on a common problem – the unreasonable person who lives next door. Tell us about it. Although […]

Video: Karl Bray “Marianne”

August 6, 2026 0

Here’s the sound of the summer; Marianne is upbeat folk from singer-songwriter Karl Bray. Featuring guitar from Paul Phillips, former member of Pooh Sticks, Marianne opens with a light strum before the song settles into its swaying […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Tom Waits

August 5, 2026 2

The musical influence of Tom Waits over the last seven decades has spanned far beyond what one might define as americana. His deep, gravely voice, has been described as having been soaked in a vat of […]