Out NOW! Live at The Village Gate
Photo © Joseph A. Rosen
OUT NOV. 21, 2025!
The Estate of Dr. John and Omnivore Recordings are pleased to present Live At The Village Gate, a previously unheard performance (unless you were lucky enough to be there), recorded on the evening of March 5, 1988.
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Featured — "Right Place, Wrong Time" Rockpalast
February 19, 2026
Dr. John: Live At Rockpalast CD/DVD Boxset out this March!
- Recorded at the legendary Loreley Amphitheatre along the banks of the Rhine River.
October 28, 2025
Dr. John: Live At The Village Gate
Release date: November 21, 2025
- Previously unissued performance from 1988 by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee featuring tracks from across his storied career.
June 7, 2025
Dr. John Estate Commemorates Six Years and New Merchandise Line
- The legendary Dr. John passed away on June 6, 2019, and has been mourned worldwide by fans, friends and family. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and six-time Grammy award winner left behind a legacy to remember him by, in five critically acclaimed albums released by his Estate including a Grammy-nominated posthumous studio album, and now a popular merchandise line . . . read more here
Nov. 1, 2024
- DR. JOHN: LIVE AT MONTREUX 1986 THE COMPLETE SOLO LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON ALL DIGITAL PLATFORMS NOVEMBER 20th.
June 4, 2024
- Dr. John Estate Commemorates Five Years and Four Acclaimed Albums. The legendary Dr. John passed away on June 6, 2019, and has been mourned worldwide by fans, friends and family. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and six-time Grammy award winner left behind more music to remember him by, in four critically acclaimed albums . . . read more
April 26, 2024
- NOW AVAILABLE ON COMPACT DISC! It's the right time: "Dr. John: Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya: Singles 1968-1974" CD - 26 Dr. John A & B-Sides out today on Omnivore! Tap the link above, TO ORDER.
April 19, 2024
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We are pleased to announce the Omnivore Recordings official vinyl release of "Dr.John Gris Gris Gumbo Ya Ya Singles 1968-1974, 26 of Dr. John's A & B sides from 1968 to 1974, including "Right Place, Wrong Time", "Iko Iko", & "I Walk On Guilded Splinters", produced in full cooperation with the Dr. John Estate.
June 2, 2023
- We are pleased to announce the release of "Dr. John: The Montreaux Years" featuring the live sound of the legendary Night Tripper out on double vinyl, CD and digital platforms on June 2, 2023. Order the album and merchandise, which are now available, more here.
April 21, 2023
- We are pleased to announce the upcoming release of "Dr. John: The Montreaux Years" featuring the live sound of the legendary Night Tripper out on double vinyl, CD and digital platforms on June 2, 2023. Pre-Orders of the album and merchandise, are now available, learn more here.
September 23, 2022
- Things Happen That Way is officially released to the world. Read more about it here..
August 19, 2022
- Take a listen to Dr. John and the legendary Aaron Neville covering The Traveling Wilbury's "End of the Line," available soon on the 9/23/2022 release "Things Happen That Way" from Rounder Records.
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June 12, 2022
- Dr. John packed a lot of living into his 77 years, including a 6-decade run as one of the most original, distinctive and influential voices to ever come out of New Orleans" - @glidemag on heartfelt new #DrJohn song: "Sleeping Dogs Best Left Alone"
May 6, 2022
- We are pleased to announce the upcoming release of Things Happen That Way on Rounder Records, September 23, 2022. Pre-Orders of the album and merchandise, are now available, learn more here.
January 1, 2022
- The Official Estate and Dr. John’s family wish you a healthy and Happy New Year!
November 19, 2021
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On November 20th, We hope y'all will join in Celebrating Dr. John's 80th Birthday!
July 21, 2021
- For Immediate Release. Please read the following statement from the Official Estate of Dr. John.
June 6, 2019
- Towards the break of day June 6, iconic music legend Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr., known as Dr. John, passed away of a heart attack. The family thanks all whom shared his unique musical journey & requests privacy at this time.
Buy Dr. John: The Montreux Years (LIVE)
VIDEO: Live from Montreux, Right Place, Wrong Time
Mama Roux Live at the Village Gate
Celebrated musician, bandleader and Dr. John co-conspirator, Jools Holland released PIANOLA: PIANO & FRIENDS this past November. See Dr. John along with Jools in this fabulous clip from Night Music.
Recent Release
Things Happen That Way
As Executrix of his estate, Mac Rebennack’s eldest daughter Karla Pratt, was entrusted with the daunting – but keenly important – task of seeing the final Dr. John album through to completion.
“Though it’s very sad that my father isn’t here to see this project that meant so much to him finally be out in the world, I take great comfort in knowing that we fulfilled his long-held wishes.
During his lifetime he frequently stated his desire to record this album with his dear, lifelong friend Willie Nelson and Willie’s son Lukas Nelson as treasured guest artists – he felt having two generations would be very special, spanning past and future. Though he didn’t get to work with Lukas during his lifetime, I’m very happy to know we were able to make that happen. Another lifelong friend, Aaron Neville, lends the instantly recognizable, beautiful voice he always admired. We’re so grateful to the many musicians and all who contributed to this album, and I’m confident that Dad would be very proud of the final result."
