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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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 Phillip Walker: Tough Blues DVD
This eight song DVD was recorded in The Netherlands in 1990. Features the tracks Someday You'll Have These Blues, Her Own Keys, Go Ahead And Take Her, I'm Tough, Tin Pan Alley, How Long, Hello Central, and Linda Lou
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Elvin Bishop's Big Fun Trio Return With SOMETHING SMELLS FUNKY 'ROUND HERE On July 13
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Marcia Ball To Be Inducted Into Austin City Limits Hall Of Fame
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Alligator Artists Rick Estrin And Curtis Salgado Win Top Blues Music Awards
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Vocalist And Drummer LINDSAY BEAVER Signs With Alligator Records
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Marcia Ball To Appear On NPR's WEEKEND EDITION SATURDAY On April 28
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