Alligator Records
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Celebrating 50+ years of genuine houserockin' music!! Alligator boasts a catalog of over 350 titles, many of which are renowned, award-winning, time-tested classics of the genre.
Southern Avenue's Alligator debut, Family, has been nominated for a 2026 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album! "Family was born out of everything that’s real to us...love, pain, joy, and growth. A GRAMMY nomination reminds us to always stay true to who we are.” #GRAMMYS #bluesmusic #family
November 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Southern Avenue's Alligator debut, Family, has been nominated for a 2026 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album! "Family was born out of everything that’s real to us...love, pain, joy, and growth. A GRAMMY nomination reminds us to always stay true to who we are.” #GRAMMYS #bluesmusic #family
JJ Grey & Mofro's 2008 classic ORANGE BLOSSOMS vinyl officially released today! All tracks remastered and pressed at 45rpm on two Sunburst Splash-color LPs in a gatefold cover. Pick up your copy today or stream online jjgrey.lnk.to/OB2
#jjgrey #orangeblossoms #vinyl #gatefold
#jjgrey #orangeblossoms #vinyl #gatefold
October 31, 2025 at 3:34 PM
JJ Grey & Mofro's 2008 classic ORANGE BLOSSOMS vinyl officially released today! All tracks remastered and pressed at 45rpm on two Sunburst Splash-color LPs in a gatefold cover. Pick up your copy today or stream online jjgrey.lnk.to/OB2
#jjgrey #orangeblossoms #vinyl #gatefold
#jjgrey #orangeblossoms #vinyl #gatefold
Happy Birthday to JJ Grey - delivering deeply moving, masterfully written, funkified rock and Southern soul music on Alligator since 2007. The classic, Orange Blossoms, will be available on vinyl TOMORROW! Pressed at 45rpm on TWO Sunburst Splash-color LPs in a gatefold cover. jjgrey.lnk.to/OB2
October 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Happy Birthday to JJ Grey - delivering deeply moving, masterfully written, funkified rock and Southern soul music on Alligator since 2007. The classic, Orange Blossoms, will be available on vinyl TOMORROW! Pressed at 45rpm on TWO Sunburst Splash-color LPs in a gatefold cover. jjgrey.lnk.to/OB2
Today, Oct 21, is Elvin Bishop's birthday. Elvin was a blues pilgrim who came to Chicago as a teenager to experience the blues in its home town. With 55+ years of playing the blues, Elvin is still creating new music, and sharing the his energy and humor. Happy Birthday Elvin!
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October 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Today, Oct 21, is Elvin Bishop's birthday. Elvin was a blues pilgrim who came to Chicago as a teenager to experience the blues in its home town. With 55+ years of playing the blues, Elvin is still creating new music, and sharing the his energy and humor. Happy Birthday Elvin!
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JJ Grey & Mofro's 2008 classic ORANGE BLOSSOMS will be available next Friday, October 31! All tracks remastered and pressed at 45rpm on two Sunburst Splash-color LPs in a gatefold cover. Preorder your copy today or stream online jjgrey.lnk.to/OB2
#jjgrey #mofro #newvinyl #otangeblossoms
#jjgrey #mofro #newvinyl #otangeblossoms
October 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
JJ Grey & Mofro's 2008 classic ORANGE BLOSSOMS will be available next Friday, October 31! All tracks remastered and pressed at 45rpm on two Sunburst Splash-color LPs in a gatefold cover. Preorder your copy today or stream online jjgrey.lnk.to/OB2
#jjgrey #mofro #newvinyl #otangeblossoms
#jjgrey #mofro #newvinyl #otangeblossoms
Horn-powered Roomful Of Blues are celebrated around the world for their exhilarating mix of jump, swing, and tough blues. Their new album, STEPPIN’ OUT!, adds powerful, soul-stirring female vocalist D.D. Bastos to the band’s potent musicianship.
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#bluesmusic #newrelease
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#bluesmusic #newrelease
October 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Horn-powered Roomful Of Blues are celebrated around the world for their exhilarating mix of jump, swing, and tough blues. Their new album, STEPPIN’ OUT!, adds powerful, soul-stirring female vocalist D.D. Bastos to the band’s potent musicianship.
lnk.to/ROB_steppinout
#bluesmusic #newrelease
lnk.to/ROB_steppinout
#bluesmusic #newrelease
Happy Birthday to Billy Branch, one of the blues’ greatest harmonica players. He’s played on around 300 albums, many on Alligator, including his own “Roots & Branches” and “Harp Attack!!” He and his band, The Sons of Blues, first cut for Alligator in 1978. We hope Billy has a great birthday!
October 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Happy Birthday to Billy Branch, one of the blues’ greatest harmonica players. He’s played on around 300 albums, many on Alligator, including his own “Roots & Branches” and “Harp Attack!!” He and his band, The Sons of Blues, first cut for Alligator in 1978. We hope Billy has a great birthday!
FIVE ALLIGATOR RECORDS ARTISTS' RECORDINGS
FOR YOUR GRAMMY CONSIDERATION!
RONNIE BAKER BROOKS
TOMMY CASTRO
D.K. HARRELL
SOUTHERN AVENUE
CAROLYN WONDERLAND
#foryourgrammyconsideration #bluesmusic
FOR YOUR GRAMMY CONSIDERATION!
RONNIE BAKER BROOKS
TOMMY CASTRO
D.K. HARRELL
SOUTHERN AVENUE
CAROLYN WONDERLAND
#foryourgrammyconsideration #bluesmusic
October 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
FIVE ALLIGATOR RECORDS ARTISTS' RECORDINGS
FOR YOUR GRAMMY CONSIDERATION!
RONNIE BAKER BROOKS
TOMMY CASTRO
D.K. HARRELL
SOUTHERN AVENUE
CAROLYN WONDERLAND
#foryourgrammyconsideration #bluesmusic
FOR YOUR GRAMMY CONSIDERATION!
RONNIE BAKER BROOKS
TOMMY CASTRO
D.K. HARRELL
SOUTHERN AVENUE
CAROLYN WONDERLAND
#foryourgrammyconsideration #bluesmusic
This Sat, October 4, Chicago blues Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials w/special guest Ben Levin headline the Bloomington Blues Festival at the Upland Bloomington Brewpub
For additional info see thewhirlwindagency.com/blues-fest
#bluesfest #bluesmusic #liveblues
For additional info see thewhirlwindagency.com/blues-fest
#bluesfest #bluesmusic #liveblues
October 2, 2025 at 8:45 PM
This Sat, October 4, Chicago blues Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials w/special guest Ben Levin headline the Bloomington Blues Festival at the Upland Bloomington Brewpub
For additional info see thewhirlwindagency.com/blues-fest
#bluesfest #bluesmusic #liveblues
For additional info see thewhirlwindagency.com/blues-fest
#bluesfest #bluesmusic #liveblues
Today is the birthday of The Queen Of The Blues, Koko Taylor. She thrilled blues fans all over the world, delivering real deal blues for over fifty years. She said, “If I make even one person in the audience feel better with my music, then I’ve done my job.” She sure did her job!
September 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today is the birthday of The Queen Of The Blues, Koko Taylor. She thrilled blues fans all over the world, delivering real deal blues for over fifty years. She said, “If I make even one person in the audience feel better with my music, then I’ve done my job.” She sure did her job!
Blues Blast Magazine has announced the winners of its 18th annual Blues Blast Music Awards. This year, Alligator Records artists Shemekia Copeland and TOMMY CASTRO received honors.
www.bluesblastmagazine.com
www.bluesblastmagazine.com
September 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Blues Blast Magazine has announced the winners of its 18th annual Blues Blast Music Awards. This year, Alligator Records artists Shemekia Copeland and TOMMY CASTRO received honors.
www.bluesblastmagazine.com
www.bluesblastmagazine.com
Southern Avenue touches down in Nashville for AMERICANAFEST 2025! Four shows over 2 days – Paste Sessions, AMERICANAFEST Day Stage presented by @wmotrootsradio.bsky.social, @worldcafe.bsky.social & NPR and an evening performance at 3rd & Lindsley on 9/11 and at Bands Do BK at Dee's Lounge on 9/12.
September 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Southern Avenue touches down in Nashville for AMERICANAFEST 2025! Four shows over 2 days – Paste Sessions, AMERICANAFEST Day Stage presented by @wmotrootsradio.bsky.social, @worldcafe.bsky.social & NPR and an evening performance at 3rd & Lindsley on 9/11 and at Bands Do BK at Dee's Lounge on 9/12.
Chris O'Leary heads West for an "insane weekend" of Blues - Friday in Laguna/Saturday in Arcadia/Sunday in Long Beach/Monday in Tarzana!
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#bluesmusic #thehardline #lostmymind #malaineys #mauisugarmillsaloon #mattdennysalehouse #lagunabeachculturalcenter
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#bluesmusic #thehardline #lostmymind #malaineys #mauisugarmillsaloon #mattdennysalehouse #lagunabeachculturalcenter
September 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Chris O'Leary heads West for an "insane weekend" of Blues - Friday in Laguna/Saturday in Arcadia/Sunday in Long Beach/Monday in Tarzana!
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#bluesmusic #thehardline #lostmymind #malaineys #mauisugarmillsaloon #mattdennysalehouse #lagunabeachculturalcenter
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#bluesmusic #thehardline #lostmymind #malaineys #mauisugarmillsaloon #mattdennysalehouse #lagunabeachculturalcenter
Join D.K. Harrell and his terrific band live in studio today, Sept 5, on @npr.org Music @wnrnradio.bsky.social at 12:05 PM ET. They will be performing songs from his new album, Talkin’ Heavy, in front of a live studio audience including an interview. Click www.wrnr.org
September 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Join D.K. Harrell and his terrific band live in studio today, Sept 5, on @npr.org Music @wnrnradio.bsky.social at 12:05 PM ET. They will be performing songs from his new album, Talkin’ Heavy, in front of a live studio audience including an interview. Click www.wrnr.org
Oct 31, Alligator will reissue JJ GREY & MOFRO’s ORANGE BLOSSOMS as a deluxe 2LP set. Pressed on sunburst splash vinyl, high-quality gatefold jacket, newly remastered, spins at 45rpm to deliver the best sound
Pre-order today! jjgrey.lnk.to/OB2
Pre-order today! jjgrey.lnk.to/OB2
September 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Oct 31, Alligator will reissue JJ GREY & MOFRO’s ORANGE BLOSSOMS as a deluxe 2LP set. Pressed on sunburst splash vinyl, high-quality gatefold jacket, newly remastered, spins at 45rpm to deliver the best sound
Pre-order today! jjgrey.lnk.to/OB2
Pre-order today! jjgrey.lnk.to/OB2
"You Were Wrong," the first single from Roomful of Blues' upcoming release, STEPPIN' OUT!, was added to Spotify's Got Blues playlist! Check it out open.spotify.com/playlist/37i...
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August 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
"You Were Wrong," the first single from Roomful of Blues' upcoming release, STEPPIN' OUT!, was added to Spotify's Got Blues playlist! Check it out open.spotify.com/playlist/37i...
lnk.to/ROB_steppinout
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Southern Avenue’s “Upside” has been selected as NPR Music’s Live Session’s Song Of The Day! Last month, before their appearance at the Red Wing Music Festival in Mt Solon, VA, they treated WNRN Members to a live performance of their song "Upside"
Check it out livesessions.npr.org/videos/south...
Check it out livesessions.npr.org/videos/south...
July 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Southern Avenue’s “Upside” has been selected as NPR Music’s Live Session’s Song Of The Day! Last month, before their appearance at the Red Wing Music Festival in Mt Solon, VA, they treated WNRN Members to a live performance of their song "Upside"
Check it out livesessions.npr.org/videos/south...
Check it out livesessions.npr.org/videos/south...
Ronnie Baker Brooks will be interviewd and perform on Chicago's Fox-TV Morning Show Good Day Chicago within the next hour. He will talk about his Alligator release, Blues In My DNA, and his upcoming performance this Thursday at The Ravinia Festival. Check it out www.fox32chicago.com/shows/good-day
July 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Ronnie Baker Brooks will be interviewd and perform on Chicago's Fox-TV Morning Show Good Day Chicago within the next hour. He will talk about his Alligator release, Blues In My DNA, and his upcoming performance this Thursday at The Ravinia Festival. Check it out www.fox32chicago.com/shows/good-day
Fan voting is now open for the 2025 Blues Blast Music Awards at www.bluesblastmagazine.com where Alligator artists received 19 nominations.
Voting is free and open to anyone who is a Blues Blast Magazine subscriber. You may only vote one time. Voting ends Aug 31, 2025.
#bluesblastmusicawards
Voting is free and open to anyone who is a Blues Blast Magazine subscriber. You may only vote one time. Voting ends Aug 31, 2025.
#bluesblastmusicawards
July 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Fan voting is now open for the 2025 Blues Blast Music Awards at www.bluesblastmagazine.com where Alligator artists received 19 nominations.
Voting is free and open to anyone who is a Blues Blast Magazine subscriber. You may only vote one time. Voting ends Aug 31, 2025.
#bluesblastmusicawards
Voting is free and open to anyone who is a Blues Blast Magazine subscriber. You may only vote one time. Voting ends Aug 31, 2025.
#bluesblastmusicawards
Happy Birthday to Bruce Iglauer. With 54 years at the helm of Alligator Records, he's produced some of the best blues around and has some great stories to tell, many of which were captured in his book with co-author Patrick A Roberts, "Bitten by the Blues"
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July 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Happy Birthday to Bruce Iglauer. With 54 years at the helm of Alligator Records, he's produced some of the best blues around and has some great stories to tell, many of which were captured in his book with co-author Patrick A Roberts, "Bitten by the Blues"
www.alligator.com/store/produc...
www.alligator.com/store/produc...
Just 10 days until Koko Taylor's CROWN JEWELS arrives on vinyl and digital! Packed with over 50 min. of her finest performances, this is unvarnished, old-school blues and proud of it. Every track is infused with Koko’s ageless energy and passion. Pre-order your copy today! lnk.to/CrownJewels
July 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Just 10 days until Koko Taylor's CROWN JEWELS arrives on vinyl and digital! Packed with over 50 min. of her finest performances, this is unvarnished, old-school blues and proud of it. Every track is infused with Koko’s ageless energy and passion. Pre-order your copy today! lnk.to/CrownJewels
D.K. Harrell’s Alligator debut, Talkin’ Heavy, is the feature review in Living Blues. "D.K. Harrell emerges as a true talent and a cause for celebration. Original, superbly fresh and melodic songcraft and style… It’s Harrell’s show…he is the real deal."
July 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
D.K. Harrell’s Alligator debut, Talkin’ Heavy, is the feature review in Living Blues. "D.K. Harrell emerges as a true talent and a cause for celebration. Original, superbly fresh and melodic songcraft and style… It’s Harrell’s show…he is the real deal."
Alligator Artists D.K. Harrell, Chris O’Leary and Derrick “D’mar” Martin (drummer for Rick Estrin & The Nightcats) will be performing at this year’s FREE Downtown Tacoma Jazz & Blues Festival (Aug 23 & 24). To see the full lineup, find add'l details or to purchase VIP tickets, see dtbjf.rsvpify.com
July 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Alligator Artists D.K. Harrell, Chris O’Leary and Derrick “D’mar” Martin (drummer for Rick Estrin & The Nightcats) will be performing at this year’s FREE Downtown Tacoma Jazz & Blues Festival (Aug 23 & 24). To see the full lineup, find add'l details or to purchase VIP tickets, see dtbjf.rsvpify.com
D.K. Harrell, whose Alligator debut, Talkin' Heavy, was just released this past week, has been named an official showcase artist at this year's AMERICANAFEST, taking place in Nashville from Sept 9 - 13 americanamusic.org/americanafest/
@americanafest #bluesmusic #talkinheavy #AMERICANAFEST
@americanafest #bluesmusic #talkinheavy #AMERICANAFEST
June 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
D.K. Harrell, whose Alligator debut, Talkin' Heavy, was just released this past week, has been named an official showcase artist at this year's AMERICANAFEST, taking place in Nashville from Sept 9 - 13 americanamusic.org/americanafest/
@americanafest #bluesmusic #talkinheavy #AMERICANAFEST
@americanafest #bluesmusic #talkinheavy #AMERICANAFEST
D.K. Harrell's TALKIN' HEAVY arrives today! @LivingBlues says of the 27-year-old phenom, "Jubilantly raucous, musically adventurous, biting and exploratory...enriched by unselfconscious virtuosity…a leading light of the younger generation of blues artists” #newrelease #bluesmusic
June 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
D.K. Harrell's TALKIN' HEAVY arrives today! @LivingBlues says of the 27-year-old phenom, "Jubilantly raucous, musically adventurous, biting and exploratory...enriched by unselfconscious virtuosity…a leading light of the younger generation of blues artists” #newrelease #bluesmusic