Author: American Blues Scene Staff
“Together these songs make an American Quilt.”
“Willie Durisseau’s music was like a precious time capsule that was buried in his mind for almost a century.” – Louis Michot
‘Guarantee’ is Henry’s latest artistic endeavor, following his success as an actor including his three Tony-nominated turns on Broadway, performing as Aaron Burr in the first touring company of Hamilton, and his upcoming performance in Lin Manuel Miranda’s highly anticipated directorial film debut ‘Tick Tick… Boom!’
“This album is a tribute to my mentor, and friend, the late great Hubert Sumlin.” – Sean Chambers
Premiering today is the video for Brant Buckley’s new single, “Don’t Shoot Your Blues Away.”
‘Little Black Flies’ will be released via Ruf Records on May 28!
Fifty years ago, 23-year-old blues fan Bruce Iglauer spent his meager savings to record an LP by his favorite Chicago blues band, Hound Dog Taylor & The HouseRockers, and founded Alligator Records to release it. Today, Alligator boasts a catalog of over 350 titles, many of which are renowned, award-winning, time-tested classics of the genre.
“Rusty was the most unpretentious, caring and idyllic artist I have ever worked with, a natural life force that he consistently poured into his music,” says Rick Alter, Poco and Rusty’s manager of more than 20 years.
“My favorite rock & roll is the stuff that has groove to it.” – Sam Morrow
The song is about the rumor that Lynyrd Skynyrd fans had been chipping bits off Ronnie Van Zant’s gravestone as mementos!