Dr. John and Grandpa Elliot. Photo by Jeffrey Dupuis

New Orleans legend Dr. John will be in New York this March for his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. Dr. John will also play intimate shows with his band The Lower 911 at two New York Clubs. On March 4, Dr. John will perform at New York’s Sullivan Hall with special guests Marco Benevento Trio and High & Mighty Brass Band. On March 5, Dr. John & the Lower 911 will headline the 5th Annual Nolafunk Mardi Gras Ball with openers Soul Revel Brass Band, Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds and others.

Here’s a look at the weekend’s schedule

Friday March 4

Dr. John & the Lower 911 10pm
Marco Benevento Trio 8:30pm
High & Mighty Brass Band 12am
at Sullivan Hall, NYC

Saturday March 5

5th Annual Nolafunk Mardi Gras Ball!
Dr. John & the Lower 911 10pm
Soul Rebels Brass Band 12am
Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds 8:30pm
Plus DJ Cochon de Lait
at Le Poisson Rouge, NYC