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 […]

For The Sake of The Song: Steve Forbert “Ebenezer’s Back In Town”

October 5, 2026 0

Steve Forbert arrived on the music scene in 1978 fully formed and alive with youthful energy and attitude. Fast forward nearly fifty years and he continues to make music that is consistently relevant and enjoyable. Touted […]

This is Lorelei “The Singer in My Band”

October 5, 2026 0

Deeply human songs with indie sensibilities and shades of bluegrass. This is Lorelei is the moniker used by singer-songwriter Nate Amos. He’s also in the experimental, indie pop band Water from Your Eyes, where he plays […]

Anniversary Cheers: Levellers “Levelling The Land” celebrates 35 years

October 5, 2026 0

Warner Music UK/Rhino release a 35th-Anniversary version of the classic sophomore album from the Levellers. Originally released in 1991 with that iconic opening “There’s only one way of life / And that’s your own”, the Levellers […]

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

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

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

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

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

For The Sake of The Song: Steve Forbert “Ebenezer’s Back In Town”

This is Lorelei “The Singer in My Band”

Anniversary Cheers: Levellers “Levelling The Land” celebrates 35 years

Dom Flemons to release new album using Smithsonian’s collection of musical instruments

Laura Cortese “Lucky Water”