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Alligator Records Archive
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Alligator Records Releasing FREE 17-Song Sampler
Posted on April 8, 2013 |To Help Bring Attention to Public Radio Music Month, Alligator Records is GIVING AWAY an absolutely FREE 17-Song Sampler!0Comments -
James Cotton to Release “Cotton Mouth Man” on May 7th
Posted on March 5, 2013 |Cotton co-wrote seven of the tracks with Hambridge (who co-wrote five additional tracks). The songs were inspired by Cotton's colorful and sometimes perilous life and his memories of the Mississippi Delta, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Memphis, Sun Records, Chicago, and Muddy Waters. Throughout the CD Cotton's blast-furnace harmonica sound and larger-than-life personality are front and center.0Comments -
Ann Rabson, of Saffire – The Uppity Blues Women Passes Away
Posted on January 30, 2013 |Blues pianist/singer/songwriter/guitarist Ann Rabson died on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 in Fredericksburg, Virginia after a long battle with cancer. She was 67. Co-founder of the hugely successful trio Saffire--The Uppity Blues Women, Rabson was a legendary force on the keyboards as well as being a deeply soulful vocalist.0Comments -
Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials – Jump Start Is Great House Blues
Posted on December 3, 2012 |Tweet Jump Start is the latest CD from Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, and their eighth on Alligator Records. Lil’ Ed Williams’ uncle was the great Chicago showman J.B....0Comments -
Anders Osborne brings Louisiana Gold to the Pacific Northwest
Posted on November 19, 2012 |Anders blew the crowd away with this stripped down version of his music and when he played "Black Tar", he captivated the mostly upscale crowd with some absolute filthy slide guitar!0Comments -
Michael Burks “Show of Strength” – A Masterful Final Statement
Posted on July 25, 2012 |As a final gift to us all, "Iron Man" Burks has left a fine statement of who he is and what he stood for. Every ounce of playing on this album is a cut above the rest, and every note is right where it should be.0Comments -
Award-winning soul blues singer/harmonica master Curtis Salgado to undergo lung surgery
Posted on June 29, 2012 |Soul blues singer/harmonica master Curtis Salgado will undergo surgery on July 18 in Portland, Oregon, to remove a cancerous growth from his lung, according to his manager Shane Tappendorf.0Comments -
Michael “Iron Man” Burks’ Final CD ‘Show Of Strength’ To Be Released Aug. 21
Posted on June 27, 2012 |Diamond-hard blues-rock...fierce, original, beautiful guitar and an exquisite growl of a voice...powerhouse blues that strikes like a hammer blow. --Billboard0Comments -
Rick Estrin and the Nightcats Take One Wrong Turn (And It’s Awesome)
Posted on June 25, 2012 |The love and effort that went into writing and playing this material is evident throughout.0Comments -
Celebrated Alligator Recording Artist Michael Burks Dead at 54
Posted on May 6, 2012 |Michael “Iron Man” Burks, the incredible Arkansas blues master who’s attacking guitar style was one of the most powerful in the industry, has passed away.0Comments
