Dr. John
Wednesday, Jun 6, 2012 8:00p
Paradise Rock Club
Boston,
MA
When Mac Rebennack is in town, it's time for a New Orleans-style, swamp-bred grooves dance party. You probably know him as Dr. John, and the American roots-music icon is in town to support "Locked Down." Dr. John & the Lower 911 featuring Jon Cleary stars the good doctor, his band, and Cleary, a New Orleans singer-songwriter-pianist.--June Wulff, Globe Staff
Fifty-plus years since his debut as the Night Tripper, Dr. John recently released one of the most transfixing albums of his career. "Locked… Show more
Created by
StubHub
| Claim this event
Performers at this Event
Dr. John
Although he didn't become widely known until the 1970s, Dr. John had been active in the music industry since the late '50s, when the teenager was still known as Mac Rebennack. A formidable boogie and blues pianist with a lovable growl of a voice, his most enduring achievements have fused New Orleans R&B, rock, and Mardi Gras craziness to come up with his own brand of "voodoo" music....
Although he didn't become widely known until the 1970s, Dr. John had been active in the music industry since the late '50s, when the teenager was still known as Mac Rebennack. A formidable boogie and blues pianist with a lovable growl of a voice, his most enduring achievements have fused New Orleans R&B, rock, and Mardi Gras craziness to come up with his own brand of "voodoo" music....
Location & Nearby Info
Show nearby:
0.7
mi
1
Brighton Music Hall
1.3
mi
2
House Of Blues
1.3
mi
3
Z-Square Lounge
1.4
mi
4
The Loft @ Tommy Doyle's
1.4
mi
5
One Brigham Circle
1.5
mi
6
Crossroads Irish Pub
2.1
mi
9
Lucca Back Bay
Don't Miss This
Sponsored Listings
Hot Tickets
More »
ON SALE NOW
-
Sun 5/19 1:00p
-
Sun 5/19 2:00p
-
Sat 8/10 7:00p
-
Wed 8/7 7:30p
-
Sun 5/19 2:00p
-
Wed 6/26 7:30p
Other Events
| 5/21 | 8:00p | Of Montreal |
| 5/22 | 9:00p | Bloody Beetroots |
| 5/31 | 9:00p | Amon Tobin |
| 6/1 | 9:00p | Tomahawk |
| 6/6 | 8:00p | Coeur de Pirate |
| 6/7 | 9:00p | Soul Rebels Brass Band |
| 6/10 | 7:00p | Marianas Trench |
| 6/11 | 8:00p | The Heavy |
| 6/12 | 8:00p | Twin Shadow |
| 6/13 | 9:00p | Son Volt |
add to our listings



Write a Review