Tipitina's and Don Moser Present: "The Nite Trooper Guitar Comes Home"
Tipitina's 501 Napoleon Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115
Known as Dr. John by most, as The Nite Tripper by others, as Mac Rebennack by his friends: the New Orleans legend is the cause for occasion at this special concert presented by Tipitina's and Don Moser. Featuring a lineup curated by Musical Director Leo Nocentelli—founding member of The Meters and Lifetime Achievement Grammy recipient—who has invited some of the city's finest guitarist to the stage, including: Dave Malone (The Radiators), Renard Poché (Neville Brothers, Dr. John Irma Thomas, Aaron Neville, Allen Toussant), and June Yamagishi (Papa Grows Funk, The Wild Magnolias).
A musician and luthier, Moser is known for crafting one-of-a-kind playable art instruments for years. HIs latest creation will be an homage to Dr. John: The Nite Tripper Guitar, which will be enshrined at Tipitina's in a handmade case.
Proceeds from the event will benefit New Orleans Musicians' Clinic, an organization close to Dr. John's heart. 8 pm. $30. tipitinas.com.