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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 the Black Keys or something. Dig it
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Soul Serenade: The Band (With Van Morrison), “Caravan”
On a Thanksgiving night 35 years ago tomorrow, the Band bid farewell at The Last Waltz. Among the show's many highlights was Van Morrison's scintillating rendition of "Caravan."
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Soul Serenade: Otis Redding, Wardell Quezergue, Stax Reissues
Otis Redding would have turned 70 tomorrow. The great New Orleans musician Wardell Quezergue died this week. Ken Shane pays tribute to both artists
Read More »CD Review: Voormann & Friends, “A Sideman’s Journey” (Win the Super Deluxe Version!)
After decades as a renowned sideman, Klaus Voormann has released his first solo album, featuring many of his famous friends. Win the Super Deluxe box set
Read More »Ticket Stub: Dr. John in New York, November 1978
Malcolm John “Mac” Rebennack has gone by many names over the course of his long career — Dr. John, the Night Tripper, that guy with the song in the Heineken commercial — but he’s
Read More »Soul Serenade: “Treme: Music From the HBO Original Series, Season One” (Win a Copy!)
Earlier this year HBO aired the New Orleans-based series Treme, featuring remarkable music each week. Now it's been collected in a soundtrack album.
Read More »Soundtrack Saturday: “Bull Durham”
Scott Malchus pinch-hits for Kelly Stitzel with a post on Ron Shelton's classic baseball film, Bull Durham (1988)
Read More »Versionality: “Stagger Lee”
In our new series, Kelly Stitzel and the Popdose staff bring you 27 -- count 'em! -- versions of the great blues-folk song "Stagger Lee."
Read More »Death by Power Ballad: Robin Zander, “Time Will Let You Know”
Wouldn’t it be cool to be Cheap Trick’s Robin “The Voice” Zander? I mean, the guy’s, like, 85 years old and looks the same as he did on the cover of Heaven Tonight; he
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