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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 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
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 Rolling Stones Gear BOOK
An amazing book! Beautifully put together. Rolling Stones Gear is the first book to historically document all of the Rolling Stones' musical equipment. It's also the story of the Rolling Stones, but with a new twist: their history as told through the instruments they used. This book covers not only the group's personal background, but also every tour and studio session from their inception in 1962 to date, with detailed documentation illustrating what instruments and equipment were used...
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Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite -- New Album 100 YEARS OF BLUES -- Coming Sept 25
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2020 BLUES – NEW MUSIC FROM ALLIGATOR RECORDS Set for August 21 Release
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Christone "Kingfish" Ingram Releases New Song, ROCK & ROLL
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Nine Alligator Artists Receive Seventeen 2020 Blues Blast Award Nominations
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Eight Alligator Artists Receive 15 Living Blues Award Nominations
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Chris Cain |
| Modesto, CA |
08/16/2020 |
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials |
| Chicago, IL |
08/15/2020 |
Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling |
| Fishers, IN |
09/05/2020 |
Selwyn Birchwood |
| Sanford, FL |
08/21/2020 |
The Kentucky Headhunters |
| Liberty, NC |
08/21/2020 |
| Louisville, KY |
08/27/2020 |
Toronzo Cannon |
| Cleveland, OH |
08/14/2020 |
| Columbus, OH |
08/15/2020 |
| Berwyn, IL |
08/29/2020 |
| Fishers, IN |
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