Dr. John Celebrates Satchmo

Soundcheck | Mar 23, 2012

New Orleans innovator Mac Rebennack, a.k.a. Dr. John, joins us to talk about his tribute to his hometown’s guiding spirit, Louis Armstrong, this week at BAM. Plus,  we discuss his upcoming album, “Locked Down,” which was produced by Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys.

Do you have a question for Dr. John? Leave it in the comments section below.

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