Dr. John & The Nite Trippers announce fall tour

Legendary New Orleans pianist and singer Dr. John will be heading back out on the road this fall with his band The Nite Trippers in support of his latest album, 2014's Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit of Satch, an album of songs made famous by Louis Armstrong.

The tour will come to the Carolina Theatre in Durham on Saturday, October 3. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 14, via the venue box office and Ticketmaster for $41 to $105.83 (plus fees. An online pre-sale has already started and runs through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, using the password SATCH.

Check out the song "Sweet Hunk O' Trash" from Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit of Satch below.



Dr. John 2015 tour dates
Sep 9 - Chicago, IL - City Winery
Sep 10 - Milwaukee, WI - Northern Lights Theater @ Potawatomi Casino
Sep 11 - Chicago, IL - City Winery
Sep 17 - Agoura Hills, CA - The Canyon
Sep 19 - Mill Valley, CA - Sound Summit: A Benefit for the Mountain
Sep 20 - Beverly Hills, CA - Saban Theatre
Sep 25 - Columbia, MO - Roots n Blues n BBQ Festival
Sep 26 - Franklin, TN - Pilgrimage Music Festival
Sep 27 - Washington DC - Landmark Music Festival
Oct 3 - Durham, NC - Carolina Theatre
Oct 4 - Ponte Vendra Beach, FL - Ponte Vendra Concert Hall
Oct 7 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Parker Playhouse
Oct 10 - Kure Beach, NC - Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival
Oct 15 - North Kansas City, MO - Voodoo Lounge @ Harrah's