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Alligator
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 you-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 (Founder of Alligator Records)
Discography
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One Wrong Turn Rick Estrin And The…
Format: CD
02/07/2012
The award-winning harp player, songwriter and vocalist Rick Estrin and his band The Nightcats make a wholly unique blend of cutting edge blues and roo… -
Jump Start Lil' Ed & T…
Format: CD
04/06/2012
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, who have recently released their new Alligator album, "Jump Start", received the Readers' Award for Best Live Performer… -
Black Eye Galaxy Anders Osborne
Format: CD
28/05/2012
A genuine triple-threat guitarist, singer and songwriter, Anders has established himself as a radio staple while knocking out audiences everywhere wit… -
Soul Shot Curtis Salgado
Format: CD
16/04/2012
A worldwide touring artist for over 20 years, Salgado has eight previous releases and his last, 2008's Clean Getaway, was nominated for four Blues Mus… -
Stronger For It Janiva Magness
Format: CD
12/03/2012
Janiva Magness is a blues star quickly crossing over to a larger audience. A multiple Blues Music Award-winner (B.B. King Entertainer of the Year in… -
Hellfire Joe Louis Walker
Format: CD
30/01/2012
The Blues Music Award winner and legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise favorite has been releasing critically-acclaimed albums and touring the world since 1… -
Brighter Days (CD + DVD) JJ Grey & Mofro
Format: CD
19/09/2011
At nearly 2 hours long, the DVD has all the songs on the CD plus three more, and includes revealing interview and studio vignettes woven between the s… -
Tommy Castro Presents The Lege… Various Artists
Format: CD
06/06/2011
Tommy Castro is one of Alligator's best-selling, hardest-touring artists, with nearly 28,000 units sold on 2009's 'Hard Believer' and over 150 live da… -
Roadside Attractions Marcia Ball
Format: CD
28/03/2011
Living Blues magazine announced its winners for the 2012 Living Blues Readers' Awards in AUg 2012. Marcia Ball won for Blues Artist Of The Year (Femal… -
Blue Blazes Sugar Blue
Format: CD
14/03/2011
First released in 1994, Blue Blazes displays the full range of Sugar Blue's amazing virtuosity on blues harp in a variety of traditional and contempor… -
In Your Eyes Sugar Blue
Format: CD
14/03/2011
'In Your Eyes', stretches the boundaries of the blues, infusing it with elements of jazz, funk and rock. -
Showdown! Albert Collins, Robe…
Format: CD
14/03/2011
Alligator's Grammy award winning best selling title of all time, remastered on CD with the added bonus track, "Something To Remember You By."
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