|
|
 |
|
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
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 Little Walter Harmonica Play-Along Book & CD
The Harmonica Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the notation, listen to the CD to hear how the harmonica should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is playable on any CD player, and also enhanced so PC and Mac users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Blues And R&B Vocalist And Drummer Lindsay Beaver Announces TOUGH AS LOVE Tour
Read More
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Named Band Of The Year At 2018 Blue Blast Awards
Read More
Shemekia Copeland To Sing National Anthem at Giants Vs. Saints NFL Game On September 30
Read More
New Book By Alligator President Bruce Iglauer And Patrick A. Roberts Set For Oct. 30 Release
Read More
Bluesman And Chicago Bus Driver Toronzo Cannon Featured In CTA Ad Campaign
Read More
|
Coco Montoya |
| Ventura, CA |
10/19/2018 |
Curtis Salgado |
| Oslo, NORWAY |
10/18/2018 |
Eric Lindell |
| Hopland, CA |
10/17/2018 |
| San Francisco, CA |
10/18/2018 |
| Hermosa Beach, CA |
10/19/2018 |
Lindsay Beaver |
| Blue Ash, OH |
10/18/2018 |
| Berwyn , IL |
10/19/2018 |
Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling |
| Chicago, IL |
10/18/2018 |
| Goshen, IN |
10/19/2018 |
Tinsley Ellis |
| Chattanooga, TN |
10/19/2018 |
|
Click to sign up for our newsletter!
|
|
