Alligator records
2022
Lonnie Mack’s classic 1985 Alligator Records LP, Strike Like Lightning, released on translucent red vinyl is available only at indie record stores starting today, November 25, on #RSDBlackFriday. The album includes a guest appearance by Stevie Ray Vaughan on four tracks. For more info see recordstoreday.com
ALLIGATOR RECORDS FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT BRUCE IGLAUER CELEBRATED IN WASHINGTON D.C. FOR HISTORIC LABEL’S 50th ANNIVERSARY
Alligator Records founder and president
Bruce Iglauer was feted last night (11/16) in the nation’s capital by Illinois Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky,
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the American Association of Independent Music (
A2IM). RIAA Chairman and CEO Mitch Glazier, A2IM president and CEO Dr. Richard James Burgess and founding partner of Exceleration Music, Glen Barros (with whom Alligator Records joined forces in 2021), also honored the label chief in their remarks. The private event acknowledging Alligator’s role in the cultural impact of Blues music was hosted at the RIAA’s state-of-the-art headquarters in partnership with A2IM and Exceleration Music, who welcomed the music community, members of Congress and staff.
Longtime Alligator Records artist
Shemekia Copeland , whom The
Washington Post calls « the greatest blues singer of her generation, » performed a stirring set for the exclusive list of invitees, including material from her powerful new album, Done Come Too Far.
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RICK ESTRIN & THE NIGHTCATS
Contemporary
Contemporary Blues Album Of The Year
Contemporary Blues Male Artist Of The Year
B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year
Band Of The Year
Song Of The Year – “Resentment File”
Instrumentalist – Harmonica
Instrumentalist – Guitar: Kid Anderson
Instrumentalist – Drums: Derrick D’Mar Martin |
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CHRISTONE “KINGFISH” INGRAMKingfish
Album Of The Year
Contemporary Blues Album Of The Year
Best Emerging Artist Album Of The Year
Contemporary Blues Male Artist Of The Year
Instrumentalist – Guitar
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THE CASH BOX KINGSAll Hail The Kings!
Album Of The Year
Traditional Blues Album Of The Year
Band Of The Year
Song Of The Year – “The Wine Talkin’”
Instrumentalist – Drums: Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith |
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BILLY BRANCH
& THE SONS OF BLUESRoots And Branches:
The Songs Of Little WalterAlbum Of The Year
Traditional Blues Album Of The Year
Traditional Blues Male Artist Of The Year
B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year
Instrumentalist – Harmonica |
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THE NICK MOSS BAND
featuring DENNIS GRUENLINGLucky Guy!Traditional Blues Album Of The Year
Band Of The Year
Song Of The Year – “Lucky Guy!”
Instrumentalist – Harmonica: Dennis Gruenling |
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TORONZO CANNONThe Preacher, The Politician
Or The PimpAlbum Of The Year
Contemporary Blues Album Of The Year
Contemporary Blues Male Artist Of The Year |
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TOMMY CASTRO AND
THE PAINKILLERSKillin’ It LiveBlues Rock Album Of The Year
Blues Rock Artist Of The Year |
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SHEMEKIA COPELAND
Contemporary Blues
Female Artist Of The YearInstrumentalist – Vocals |
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CURTIS SALGADO
Soul Blues Male Artist Of The Year
Instrumentalist – Vocals |
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TINSLEY ELLIS
Ice Cream In Hell
Blues Rock Artist Of The Year |
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2019
Tedeschi-Trucks Band
Signs
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The new album featuring 11 new tracks recorded to two-inch analog tape at Susan and Derek’s home studio!
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Alligator Records
New markdowns on hundreds of titles
on CD & LP!
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PLUS enter code ALLIGATOR to take an additional 10% OFF your order through the end of the month!
Promo code ALLIGATOR expires at midnight (cst) on 2/28/19.
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On The Road!
The best way to support artists, along with buying their records, is to show up and experience them live.
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Samantha Fish practically lives on the road. She’ll be on tour throughout the spring!
Get her records here and see all of her tour dates here.
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Devon Allman continues to carry forward the Allman legacy and after he completes his appearance on the Rock Legends cruise, Devon will be covering Florida with six shows in six days with more dates to follow.
Keep up with all of his dates here and visit ccmusic.com to get all of his releases!
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Over 200 releases on sale now!
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2015
An extensive feature interview with Selwyn Birchwood, winner of the 2015 Blues Music Award for Best New Artist Album, is in this month’s issue of Red Hot Rock. “The time has come for Selwyn Birchwood to make his mark. Prodigious musician, engaging vocalist, fantastic performer, prolific songwriter, interesting name. This guy is the whole package.”http://www.redhotrockhq.com/selwyn-birchwood-bluesman-on-t…/
TuneIn — the world’s largest audio network — officially launched Alligator Records Radio today, December 9, 2014. The Alligator Records Radio station on TuneIn will stream songs 24/7 from Alligator’s extensive catalog of music covering 43 years of blues and roots rock releases.
Exclusively available on TuneIn, Alligator Records Radio is one of only a handful of label stations to be developed and curated by TuneIn itself.http://s.tunein.com/alligator.
Fans can simply search « Alligator Records » on the free TuneIn Radio app (available at iTunes and Google Play) or on TuneIn.com to listen to Alligator Records Radio. TuneIn is also available on more than 200 platforms, including smartphones, tablets, vehicles and gaming consoles.
Bruce Iglauer says, « Alligator is committed to bringing blues and roots music to new fans and getting them as excited about the music as I am. I want the future of the…
Nine new digital-only « Best Of » Collections from Alligator Records! 15-20 of the best tracks from their years on Alligator from KOKO TAYLOR, HOUND DOG TAYLOR, JAMES COTTON, COCO MONTOYA, LIL’ ED & THE BLUES IMPERIALS, TINSLEY ELLIS, ROOMFUL OF BLUES, ERIC LINDELL and LONNIE MACK. Exclusively at iTunes from 12/16 – 1/13 for the low price of $9.99 each! Pre-Order your copies today. Give the gift of music.
http://www.alligator.com/…/in…/CID/39/Digital-Best-Of-Series
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