Dr. John's 1985 Concert History

Dr. John (born Malcolm John Rebennack on 20 November 1941; died 6 June 2019) was an American singer, pianist, guitarist, and songwriter whose music combined blues, boogie woogie and rock and roll. The winner of six Grammy awards, Rebennack was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by singer John Legend on Monday, March 14, 2011. He was variously known as Mac Rebennack, Dr. John Creaux, Dr. John, the Night Tripper.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 09, 1985
Memorial for Big Joe Turner
Room Full of Blues / Felix Cavaliere / Sylvian Sylvian / Jorma Kaukonan / Mink Deville / Herbie Mann / Charles Neville / Josh White, Jr. / Johnny Copeland / Little Jimmy Scott / Big Nick Nickolas / Jabbo Smith & the Allstars / Southside Johnny & Asbury Jukes / Dr. John Show all bands
Lone Star Cafe New York, New York, United States
Aug 17, 1985 –
Aug 18, 1985
Accord Bluegrass Festival
Bonnie Raitt / Taj Majal / Vassar Clements / Happy and Artie Traum / Jay Ungar / Doc Watson / Dave Van Ronk / Dr. John / John Herald Band
Rondout Country Club Accord, NY
Jun 29, 1985 –
Jun 30, 1985
Newport Jazz Festival
Patti Labelle / Miles Davis Band / Chick Corea Trio / Wynton Marsalis Quintet / David Murray Octet / Steps Ahead / Dirty Dozen Brass Band / Yellowjackets / Rent Party / Keith Smith's Hefty Jazz / Special EFX / Roscoe Mitchell & The Sound Ensemble / Ronnie Cuber Band / John Blake Quartet / The Commodores / Spyro Gyra / Stevie Ray Vaughn & Double Trouble / Dave Brubeck Quartet / Woody Herman All Stars / Dr. John / Jackie McLean/ Rene McLean Sextet / The Johnny Otis Show f/ Bullmoose Jackson / Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers / David Sidman and Speak of The Sun / Hilton Ruiz Trio / Bill Kennedy Quartet / Rashid Al Akbar Quartet / Jim Cullum Jazz Band Show all bands
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Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Folk
Singer-Songwriter
Jazz
Classic Rock
Soul
Folk Rock
Psychedelic Rock
Blues
Blues Rock
Funk
Country Rock
Roots Rock
Electric Blues
Modern Blues
Rhythm And Blues
Traditional Blues
Acoustic Blues
Rhythm & Blues
Jazz Blues
New Orleans
Louisiana Blues
Piano Blues
New Orleans Blues
New Orleans R&B
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2019 1 concert
2018 1 concert
2017 20 concerts
2016 49 concerts
2015 71 concerts
2014 69 concerts
2013 71 concerts
2012 92 concerts
2011 73 concerts
2010 91 concerts
2009 84 concerts
2008 92 concerts
2007 96 concerts
2006 122 concerts
2005 125 concerts
2004 25 concerts
2003 13 concerts
2002 13 concerts
2001 9 concerts
2000 13 concerts
1999 5 concerts
1998 10 concerts
1997 2 concerts
1996 3 concerts
1995 3 concerts
1994 13 concerts
1993 3 concerts
1992 7 concerts
1991 3 concerts
1990 2 concerts
1989 13 concerts
1988 1 concert
1985 3 concerts
1984 2 concerts
1982 3 concerts
1981 1 concert
1980 1 concert
1976 1 concert
1974 5 concerts
1973 7 concerts
1972 15 concerts
1971 5 concerts
1970 5 concerts
1969 7 concerts
1968 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Dr. John had?

Dr. John has had 1,251 concerts.

What genre is Dr. John?

Dr. John is most often considered to be Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Jazz, Classic Rock, Soul, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Blues, Blues Rock, Funk, Country Rock, Roots Rock, Electric Blues, Modern Blues, Rhythm And Blues, Traditional Blues, Acoustic Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz Blues, New Orleans, Louisiana Blues, Piano Blues, New Orleans Blues, and New Orleans R&B.

When was the last Dr. John concert?

The last Dr. John concert was on April 27, 2019 at New Orleans Fair Grounds and Racetrack in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The bands that performed were: The Meters / Dr. John / Little Feat / Deacon John / Marcia Ball / Aaron Neville / Linda Ronstadt / Robert Parker.

What setlist does Dr. John play live?

The songs that Dr. John performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the October 14, 2017 concert at Yonder Field in Bowman, South Carolina, United States:

  1. The Monkey
  2. Renegade
  3. Iko Iko / Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me
  4. Sing, Sing, Sing
  5. How Come My Dog Don't Bark (When You Come 'Round)
  6. I Walk on Guilded Splinters
  7. Wang Dang Doodle
  8. Food for Thot
  9. Big Chief
  10. Such a Night

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