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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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 Jeff Beck - The Jeff Beck Story STILL ON THE RUN DVD
Jeff Beck is one of the most innovative and original guitar players of the rock 'n' roll era. "Still On The Run–The Jeff Beck Story" follows his career from early days learning guitar solos with his friend Jimmy Page, through the Yardbirds, the Jeff Beck Group and solo albums. Beck's fascination with both guitar music and hot rods is explored through interviews at home/workshop and with friends Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Joe Perry, Slash, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood and more.
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Toronzo Cannon Releases First Single, The Chicago Way, From Upcoming CD, THE PREACHER, THE POLITICIAN OR THE PIMP
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Rick Estrin & The Nightcats To Release CONTEMPORARY On September 20
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Three Alligator Records Artists Receive Six 2019 Living Blues Awards
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Toronzo Cannon To Release THE PREACHER, THE POLITICIAN OR THE PIMP On September 20
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Christone "Kingfish" Ingram Announces First Headlining Tour -- FISH GREASE: A JUKE JOINT TOUR
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Christone "Kingfish" Ingram |
| Irving, TX |
08/18/2019 |
| Austin, TX |
08/20/2019 |
Curtis Salgado |
| Tacoma, WA |
08/18/2019 |
Elvin Bishop |
| Thornton, NH |
08/18/2019 |
Lindsay Beaver |
| Milwaukee, WI |
08/18/2019 |
Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling |
| Madison, WI |
08/18/2019 |
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats |
| Rockland, ME |
08/19/2019 |
Roomful of Blues |
| Abington, MA |
08/18/2019 |
Selwyn Birchwood |
| Jacksonville Beach, FL |
08/18/2019 |
Shemekia Copeland |
| Saratoga, CA |
08/20/2019 |
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