What do Luther Allison, Koko Taylor, Son Seals, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Magic Slim, Lonnie Mack, Clarence ‘Gatemouth’ Brown, Little Charlie & the Nightca...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dear friends,
Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials just celebrated an amazing 30 years together with a gala night at B.L.U.E.S. on Halsted in Chicago. I know of...
Dear Friends,
It’s been a difficult couple of months since I last wrote to you. Three great musicians and longtime friends of mine passed away. James “Mr. Su...
Dear Friends,
I’m happy to tell you that the newest member of the Alligator family, Johnny Lee Copeland, made his debut appearance on Christmas Eve with a lo...