“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...

IN LIVING BLUES #258
DECEMBER 2018

Dear Friends, We’re very excited by the terrific public reaction to our latest releases –Tough As Love by spitfire blues and R&...

In Living Blues #235
January 2015

Dear Friends, The new year has started off sadly, with the loss of a member of the Alligator musical family. Popsy Dixon, the drummer and co-vocalist of The ...

In Living Blues #234
November 2014

Dear Friends, 2014 proved to be a banner year for Alligator. We presented albums by artists ranging in age from their 20s to their 70s, hailing from Virginia...

IN LIVING BLUES #92
JULY 1990

Deal' Friends, Just returned from everywhere (Brazil for the 2nd annual Brazil Blues Fest, California where I recorded a live album with Little Charlie and t...

IN LIVING BLUES #91
MARCH 1990

Dear Friends, Life continues fast and furious at Alligator World. We’re have all kinds of wonderful response to SAFFIRE--THE UPPITY BLUES WOMEN, whose debut ...

IN LIVING BLUES #83
NOVEMBER 1988

Dear Friends, Because I had to rush out my last LB letter before going on a series of overseas tours all my news is a little late. By now I hope you've all r...

IN LIVING BLUES #81
JULY 1988

Dear Friends, Just got back from San Francisco, where I was mixing a new album with an old favorite--Elvin Bishop! You old fogies (like me) will remember Elv...

IN LIVING BLUES #80
MAY 1988

Dear Friends , Seems harder and harder to find time to write these. In a few minutes I’m off to the studio to remaster Maurice John Vaughn’s "Generic Blues''...