“Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio”

Alligator Records advertisement...

“Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio”

Alligator Records advertisement...

Elvin Bishop, Little Smokey Smothers

Elvin Bishop & Little Smokey Smothers / Alligator promotional photo - By Stuart Brinin...

Elvin Bishop

Elvin Bishop / Alligator promotional photo - By Bob Hakins...

“Illuminating views and straightforward recounting”

What do Luther Allison, Koko Taylor, Son Seals, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Magic Slim, Lonnie Mack, Clarence ‘Gatemouth’ Brown, Little Charlie & the Nightca...

Citybeat: “An inspiring tale”

David Lee Watson, Professor Longhair, Dr. John, and Bruce Iglauer at Sea Saint Studios - Photo by Michael P. Smith. The success of Alligator is an insp...

In Living Blues #257
October 2018

Dear friends, In this issue of Living Blues comes the first look at the book I’ve been working on for the last seven years — Bitten By The Blues, co-writ...

In Living Blues #256
August 2018

Dear friends, The 35th Annual Chicago Blues Festival on June 8-10 was another don’t-miss event. Lots of great sets, including terrific performances by Alliga...

In Living Blues #255
June 2018

Dear friends, I just returned from the Blues Music Awards in Memphis. It’s a great event and a must-attend for any blues fan. Besides the music-packed awards...

In Living Blues #253
February 2018

Dear friends, I’m thrilled that so many of Alligator’s artists have been nominated for this year’s Blues Music Awards. Longtime Alligator family member R...