Topix — "It's been an extreme honor to be able to share the stage with him and just be around him," said Alleman. more info

USA Today Music — Chuck Leavell joins the stellar house band led by Don Was more info

Topix — A live interview with Dr. John , conducted by Nick Spitzer and hosted by the Country Music Hall of Fame, was a highlight of the 2013 Americana Music Festival 's second day. more info

Topix — Receiving his lifetime achievement award for performance Wednesday night, on the storied stage of Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, Dr. John seemed a little amused that he was there. more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS- Gov’t Mule has premiered a brand new album track “Stoop So Low” today on Billboard.com. Stream it below, along with a special version of the song featuring Dr. John. Both tracks are from the band’s star-pack double-disc album... ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Though everyone's heart was in exactly the right place for the all-star tribute to Louis Armstrong that lighted up the Hollywood Bowl Wednesday night, it was initially tough to shake a mild, underlying frustration. more info

Consequence of Sound — Dr. John, Boys Noize, Matt & Kim, Reignwolf, and more join the bill. more info

ContactMusic — Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh is working on a new album of obscure R&B and blues songs with Dr. John and a host of other celebrity pals.The album will... more info

USA Today Music — "I Must Be in a Good Place Now" will appear on her "Small Town Talk" album, due in April. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The Black Keys had a good Sunday night: The group swept the rock categories with its album “El Camino” and its driving hit, “Lonely Boy,” and Keys guitarist and singer Dan Auerbach earned the Grammy for producer of the year (nonclassical) for... more info