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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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Robert Cray Band 4 Nights Of 40 Years Live BLU RAY/2 CD Set
Contemporary blues icon Robert Cray is celebrating his 40 years of performing with this Blu-Ray-CD combo package. Contains 90 minutes of concert footage from multiple camera angles, creating an incredible perspective. Filmed and recorded at Ventura, Belly Up (Dec. 4, 2014), Saban Theatre (Dec. 6, 2014) and his rehearsal studio in Dec., 2014. The program also includes in-depth interviews with Cray, his band members and testimonials from legends Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Keith Richards, Jimmie Vaug...
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ALLIGATOR RECORDS -- 50 YEARS OF GENUINE HOUSEROCKIN' MUSIC Set For June 18 Release
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Blues Master Chris Cain -- Alligator Debut And Live Streaming Concert April 9
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Visionary Blues Star Selwyn Birchwood Releases "Revelation" Video
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Blues Master Chris Cain To Release Alligator Debut RAISIN’ CAIN On April 9
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Selwyn Birchwood Launches New Alligator Album And Interview Today
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