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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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 Blues with a Feeling The Little Walter Story
Blues with a Feeling explores the life, times, and musical creations of a founder of the Chicago Blues style. Little Walter revolutionized blues harmonica playing, and is generally recognized as the greatest innovator in modern blues. Beginning in the early '50s as a sideman with the legendary Muddy Waters, Walter appeared on many of Muddy's classic recordings through the mid-'60s, even after striking out on his own. Walter had several hits, including the #1 R&B songs, "Juke" and "My Babe," ...
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VISIONARY BLUESMAN SELWYN BIRCHWOOD PREMIERES NEW VIDEO OF SEARCHING FOR MY TRIBE
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Chris Cain |
| San Jose, CA |
09/24/2021 |
Christone "Kingfish" Ingram |
| Nashville, TN |
09/24/2021 |
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials |
| Berwyn, IL |
09/24/2021 |
Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling |
| Steger, IL |
09/23/2021 |
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats |
| Basel, SWITZERLAND |
09/23/2021 |
Selwyn Birchwood |
| Tallahassee, FL |
09/24/2021 |
Shemekia Copeland |
| Berwyn, IL |
09/24/2021 |
The Cash Box Kings |
| Madison, WI |
09/23/2021 |
Tommy Castro |
| Boise, ID |
09/23/2021 |
Toronzo Cannon |
| Berwyn, IL |
09/24/2021 |
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