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Marcia Ball
April 20, 2018
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A career-defining album produced by Steve Berlin of Los Lobos. Marcia is simply on fire throughout, with an exuberant array of piano-fueled roadhouse romps seasoned by incomparably soulful ballads. Tracks include nine new Marcia originals, plus brilliant takes on the music of Ray Charles, Ernie K-Doe and Jesse Winchester. Producer/saxophonist Berlin guests on five tracks. "Rollicking, playful, good-time blues and intima...
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Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling
March 9, 2018
Sparkling new music in the classic Chicago blues ensemble tradition, led by Moss’ brawny guitar riffs and Gruenling’s monster harp chops. Ten terrific originals bring fresh lyrical perspective and mesh seamlessly with revitalized versions of three blues chestnuts. This is brash, exciting Chicago blues; honest, intense and powerful. "Moss muscular, electric energy combines jaw-dropping guitar, gruff, soulful vocals and impassioned songwriting. Gruenling is a contemporary harmonica mas...
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Curtis Salgado, Alan Hager
January 12, 2018
Six original songs imbued with the spirit of the blues’ greatest traditions and seven vibrant takes on classic tunes by Elmore James, Muddy Waters, Son House and more. From front porch acoustic finger-picking to swaggering Chicago shuffles and dark, swampy blues, Curtis and Alan play with the joy of kids in a candy store, delighting in the rich, captivating legacy of the blues.
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Tinsley Ellis
January 12, 2018
Packs the punch of a heavyweight champion as Tinsley reclaims his place with the giants of blues-rock guitar. From searing licks to psychedelic riffing, Tinsley and his axe are front and center on a riveting collection of heart-pounding rockers, raucous R&B and devastating blues. "Fiery controlled intensity…soulful, gritty, hard-edged blues rock" —Living Blues
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Tommy Castro
September 29, 2017
A dozen irresistible new tracks split between fresh Castro originals and revitalized versions of songs that inspired Tommy when he was coming of age in San Jose, California. Guest artists include David Hidalgo of Los Lobos, Charlie Musselwhite, Danielle Nicole (Trampled Underfoot) and Mike Zito. "Raw blues, dynamic rock and blustery, Stax-styled soul...powerful vocals...emotional, heartfelt performances" – Blues Music Magazine
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Tommy Castro
September 29, 2017
Pressed on 180g translucent yellow vinyl. Includes FREE download card.
A dozen irresistible new tracks split between fresh Castro originals and revitalized versions of songs that inspired Tommy when he was coming of age in San Jose, California. Guest artists include David Hidalgo of Los Lobos, Charlie Musselwhite, Danielle Nicole (Trampled Underfoot) and Mike Zito. "Raw blues, dynamic rock and blustery, Stax-styled soul...powerful vocals...emotional, h...
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Selwyn Birchwood
May 19, 2017
Bursting with exhilarating, genre-expanding blues and roots anchored by Selwyn’s gruff, urgent vocals and fiery guitar and lap steel playing. Thirteen striking original songs roam through raw roots rock, infectious Southern R&B, sweaty funk jams, searing blues and after hours ballads, forging a groundbreaking new sound created by one of the most sensational new blues talents in ages. "A remarkable contemporary bluesman...a powerhouse guitarist and soulful vocalist...highly recomm...
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Coco Montoya
March 24, 2017
Coco returns to Alligator with a sparkling new release that reaffirms his place on the top shelf of contemporary rocking bluesmen. From the ecstatic, just-fell-in-love shuffle “I Want To Shout About It” to the scorching “Hard As Hell” to the patented Albert Collins funk of “Moon Is Full,” Coco‘s soul-burning mastery of hard-hitting, long-lasting blues-rock is on full display. Produced by Tony Braunagel (Bonnie Raitt, Curtis Salgado, Taj Mahal) and feat...
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Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials
September 23, 2016
An album absolutely bursting with Lil' Ed's rollicking slide-work and raw-boned vocals on a joyous blend of burning boogies, romping shuffles and heart-stopping slow blues. The ever-ready Blues Imperials continue to be his perfect sidekicks, laying down greasy, percolating grooves with reckless precision. "Electrifying, raucous, pure Chicago blues...Lil’ Ed is a guitarist extraordinaire...slashing slide and flamboyant stage persona." –Chicago Tribune
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Albert Collins
August 26, 2016
INCLUDES FREE DOWNLOAD CARD The great Texas guitarist's Alligator debut; a blues classic. Includes "Master Charge," "Conversation With Collins." Grammy nominee. On vinyl for the first time in over 25 years, first time ever on 180 gram pressing! "The most exciting blues LP of the year"—Village Voice
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Various Artists/Anthologies
June 10, 2016
Two CDs chock full with over 158 minutes of genuine houserockin’ music spanning the label’s 45-year history for the cost of a single CD! Features Johnny Winter, Koko Taylor, Luther Allison, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, Albert Collins, James Cotton and many, many more! Housed in a beautiful 6-panel digipak with 24-page booklet featuring liner notes from head 'Gator Bruce Iglauer.
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Moreland & Arbuckle
May 6, 2016
Moreland & Arbuckle’s Alligator debut is as deep as Delta blues and heavy as thundering rock, as the band continues to wring hard-hitting, modern roots music from traditional forms. Groove-friendly guitar spiced with sledgehammer riffs duels with raucous singing and harp playing, and both barely held in place by propulsive drumming. Even when the throttle is pulled back for a loping folk-tinged ballad or a noir-ish blues worthy of Tom Waits, the band’s intensity and raw emotion...
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Moreland & Arbuckle
May 6, 2016
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Moreland & Arbuckle’s Alligator debut is as deep as Delta blues and heavy as thundering rock, as the band continues to wring hard-hitting, modern roots music from traditional forms. Groove-friendly guitar spiced with sledgehammer riffs duels with raucous singing and harp playing, and both barely held in place by propulsive drumming. Even when the throttle is pulled back for a loping folk-tinged ballad or a n...
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Curtis Salgado
April 8, 2016
Salgado’s most fearless and adventurous release to date finds him writing or co-writing all but one song, co-producing and contributing to horn and background vocal parts. With Curtis’ powerful, passionate vocals leading the way on everything from soulful Van Morrison-esque rock to slippery funk, from gritty harp-stoked blues to devastating ballads, the results are nothing short of spectacular. "Inspired, powerful R&B showcases Salgado’s exceptional range and m...
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Various Artists/Anthologies
February 26, 2016
A stunning collection of artists and performances celebrate the timeless music of legendary gospel bluesman Blind Willie Johnson. From Derek Trucks’ and Susan Tedeschi’s reverent reading of Keep Your Lamp Trimmed And Burning to Lucinda Williams’ slide guitar-fueled lament in Nobody’s Fault But Mine, from Luther Dickinson’s spirited take on Bye And Bye I’m Going To See The King (with The Rising Star Fife & Drum Band) to Tom Waits’ vi...
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Various Artists/Anthologies
February 26, 2016
A stunning collection of artists and performances celebrate the timeless music of legendary gospel bluesman Blind Willie Johnson. From Derek Trucks’ and Susan Tedeschi’s reverent reading of Keep Your Lamp Trimmed And Burning to Lucinda Williams’ slide guitar-fueled lament in Nobody’s Fault But Mine, from Luther Dickinson’s spirited take on Bye And Bye I’m Going To See The King (with The Rising Star Fife & Drum Band) to Tom Waits’ vi...
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Toronzo Cannon
February 26, 2016
Chicago born and bred blues guitarist/singer/songwriter Toronzo Cannon keeps the city’s blues flame blazing with The Chicago Way. Playing all self-penned material, Toronzo’s lyrics sting just as hard as his fretwork, and his singing resonates instantly with a gruff soulfulness that begs for repeated listening. From frisky shuffles and hard blues to buttery ballads and funky R&B, Toronzo Cannon blends all flavors of Chicago blues and makes them his own. &ldq...
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