When I created Alligator Records, the very first promo piece to promote that very first Hound Dog Taylor album was headed "Genuine Houserockin' Music." That became our slogan, and we wear it proudly today. "Genuine" because the music we record is deeply rooted in the blues tradition (even when it pushes the standard definition of blues) and is created by musicians who have honed their songs not on synthesizers in their bedrooms, but in front of real audiences, responding to the emotional needs of their listeners. "House" instead of "theatre" or "arena" or "stadium," because our music is ultimately intimate, even when it's big and loud. It's not meant to be presented. It's meant to be shared between the musicians and the audience, like everyone at Florence's shared the music with Hound Dog Taylor. And "Rockin'" because it's designed to move you. Most of Alligator's records will move your feet or your body, but we've tried to make records that will move that other part of you—your soul. Sometimes that can mean music that cleanses your inner pain by pulling it out of you, the "hurts so good" that is so special to the blues. And sometimes it just means the pure release and fun of musicians pouring their energy into a great groove.
–Bruce Iglauer
Checkout The Preview For Brighter Days, The Live CD/DVD Release From JJ Grey & Mofro - In Stores Sept 13th!
Luther Allison Songs From The Road
CD/DVD set featuring Luther live in Europe. 10 track live CD includes Living In The House Of The Blues, (Watching You) Cherry Red Wine, Low Down And Dirty and more! The 7 track DVD captures Luther live in a performance shortly before his passing as well as an exclusive interview and tribute to him. Packaged in double CD case.
JANIVA MAGNESS' STRONGER FOR IT SET FOR MARCH 13 RELEASE
Alligator Records has set a March 13 release date for award-winning vocalist Janiva Magness' powerful new album, Stronger For It.
Legendary James Cotton participating in "Howlin For Hubert" at benefit at the Apollo Theater (2/24) with many others - http://t.co/9X66uzgM 2/3/2012 11:12AM
RT @LyricaLLinks: “@wsjrock: My piece on Joe Louis Walker and his new "Hellfire": http://t.co/oD0Vc8Tt” great at Iridium tribute 2 Mike Bloomfield w J. Geils 2/3/2012 10:24AM
JJ Grey interviewed on ENDLESS BOUNDARIES JAM RADIO (which airs on Z88.9 FM in Philly & S. Jersey) http://t.co/HutekN5f 2/3/2012 10:21AM
Mark Wade at A1Blues.com sat down w/ Joe Louis Walker to discuss his Alligator debut, HELLFIRE. Hear the poscast here http://t.co/pwOCWWSl 2/3/2012 9:48AM
Joe Louis Walker's HELLFIRE reviewed in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette http://t.co/lL9FzBRd 2/3/2012 9:20AM
Luther Allison Songs From The Road
