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A New Generation of Roots Music Reissues
A New Generation of Roots Music Reissues
January 8, 2010
By BARRY MAZOR
The Wall Street Journal
It's no secret that the commercial standing, even the viability, of the recorded album has been
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Alfred Music Releases Sue Foley: Guitar Woman DVD
Alfred Music Releases Sue Foley: Guitar Woman DVD
June 24, 2010
Ultimate Guitar
Alfred Music Publishing, the leader in educational music publishing since 1922 and the exclusive print publishe
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/press_releases...
Alligator Records Announces March Releases!Alligator Records Announces March Releases!
February 5, 2010
Rev. Keith A. Gordon
About.com
he legendary Alligator Records label has announced a March 2, 2010 release date for albums from two of
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bb4sunrise.comFrom Director Yonah Krohn, "BLUES BEFORE SUNRISE" movie trailer and DVD
Dear Blues and Movie Fans,
I am very pleased to announce the completion and release of my debut feature documentary fi
http://www.bb4sunrise.com
Blue Bella Schedules New Nick Moss & More
Blue Bella Schedules New Nick Moss & More
January 28, 2009
Rev. Keith A. Gordon
About.com
Blue Bella Records has its sights set on making 2010 its best year yet, announcing a handful of new re
http://blues.about.com/b/2010/01/28/blue-bella-sch...
Blues Destiny Records Sues Microsoft, Google
Blues Destiny Records Sues Microsoft, Google
December 16, 2009
Rev. Keith A. Gordon
About.com
n a complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Pensacola on December 7th, the Florida-based indepen
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Chicago's Alligator Records celebrates its 40th at SPACE
Chicago's Alligator Records celebrates its 40th at SPACE
October 11, 2011
Howard Reich
Chicago Tribune
When the accountants added up last year's figures, Alligator Records founder Bruce Iglaue
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/...
Former Chess Records Studio Legendary in Music World
Former Chess Records Studio Legendary in Music World
December 9, 2010
By Corey McPherrin
FOX Chicago News
Chicago - Maybe you enjoy the blues; maybe you enjoy rock and roll. Either way, you sh
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/metro/chess-r...
He saves vintage music, turning 78s into CDs
He saves vintage music, turning 78s into CDs
October 18, 2009
BY LUCIANA CHAVEZ
newsobserver.com
Buy Photo
Staff Photo by Robert Willett
Marshall Wyatt, who owns Old Hat Records in Raleig
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Hugh Laurie's Blues Album To Be Released In Spring 2011
Hugh Laurie's Blues Album To Be Released In Spring 2011
October 22, 2010
By MINDY PETERMAN
seattlepi
For Hugh Laurie fans, his forthcoming blues album is a source of great anticipation. Entici
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Joe Bonamassa's New Solo Album Dust Bowl Out Today!
Joe Bonamassa's New Solo Album Dust Bowl Out Today!
March 22, 2011
PR Newswire
Single "Dust Bowl" Available For Free Download
LOS ANGELES, March 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dust Bowl (J&R Adven
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/joe-bonama...
Label turns forgotten music into gold
Label turns forgotten music into gold
January 28, 201
By Ashley Fantz
CNN
Atlanta, Georgia (CNN) -- There are burglar bars on the windows of Second Mount Olive Baptist Church. It takes a good
http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Music/01/28/atlant...
New Duke Robillard and Ronnie Earl Albums Coming in Aug
New Duke Robillard and Ronnie Earl Albums Coming in Aug
06/21/2010
antimusic.com
U.S. Blues fans mark down August 24 on your calendar as Stony Plain Records has set that date for the release o
http://www.antimusic.com/news/10/june/21New_Duke_R...
Rounder Records at 40
Rounder Records at 40
March 3, 2010
By BARRY MAZOR
The Wall Street Journal
Airing on PBS stations this month (beginning Saturday) is "Rounder Records' 40th Anniversary Concert," a celebration
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Rounder Records sold to Calif. company
Rounder Records sold to Calif. company
April 15, 2010
By Joel Brown
The Boston Globe
Rounder Records, a 40-year-old independent music label based in Burlington, has been sold to the Concord Mu
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/04/15...
The Alligator Story
The Alligator Story
Back in 1971, Bruce Iglauer, a 23-year-old blues fan, used his meager savings to record and produce his favorite band, Hound Dog Taylor & the HouseRockers. Following his hea
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THE HOLLYWOOD BLUE FLAMES "DEEP IN AMERICA" (2 DISC)
THE HOLLYWOOD BLUE FLAMES "DEEP IN AMERICA" (2 DISC)
Delta Groove Records
RELEASE DATE: 01/19/09 / CATALOG #: DGPCD136
DISC 1: 14 TRACKS / DISC 2: 12 TRACKS
MUSICIANS:
Al Blake: vocals & ha
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The Mississippi Sheiks Tribute Concert Comes To DVD Sept. 21
The Mississippi Sheiks Tribute Concert Comes To DVD Sept. 21
September 3, 2010
seattle pi
ne of the highlights of my trip to the Blues Music Awards in May was the performance by a group of fin
http://www.seattlepi.com/pop/426186_143063-blogcri...
Vintage 1970s Muddy Waters To Be Released
Vintage 1970s Muddy Waters To Be Released
July 23, 2010
Rev. Keith A. Gordon
About.com
Through the years, Britian's BGO Records ("Beat Goes On") has received a well-earned reputation for its e
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