Browsing: Alligator Records

May 19th ushers in the next chapter of Birchwood’s exciting career when he releases his sophomore album on the Alligator Records label, ‘Pick Your Poison.’

“With the deepest sadness, we the Baker Brooks family announce the passing of our father, Legendary Blues musician Lonnie Brooks…”

Award-winning soul and blues singer Curtis Salgado will undergo triple bypass surgery at a Lebanon, New Hampshire area hospital on Friday, March 10, 2017.

Oshkosh, WI – A rare occurrence takes place this weekend at the Grand Opera House in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. More than…

“Life is a tour, and it’s all about how you decide to get where you’re going… I don’t want to ignore the bad things in life, but I want to emphasize the good things.”

“Although Mr. Mack can play every finger-twisting blues guitar lick, he doesn’t show off; he comes up with sustained melodies and uses fast licks only at an emotional peak…”

1. Big Walter April 6th, 1918: Blues harmonica player, “Big Walter” Horton was born in Horn Lake, Mississippi. Also known…

“That’s what attracted me to Magic Sam. His style. Then with Otis Rush, his tone was just outstanding. I would sit there and watch him all night.”

“That’s who I am and what I do. I want to inspire people to keep pushing their way through hard times.” says Jarekus in an extensive, interesting Q&A with the “next big thing” in the blues!

The way the Beatles made all those girls scream at the Hollywood Bowl, that’s how Selwyn and company left the audience feeling on the inside.