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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
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
Alligator founder marks 40 years in the clutches of the blues
Alligator founder marks 40 years in the clutches of the blues April 6, 2011 By Ryan Snyder Yes! Weekly Alligator recording artist Tinsley Ellis. (courtesy photo) Alligator Records founder B
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
‘Boss Croc’ gives record label its blues bite for four decades
‘Boss Croc’ gives record label its blues bite for four decades February 6, 2011 By Jon Poses Columbia Daily Tribune I met Bruce Iglauer, the founder of Alligator Records, in 1987. In the n
bb4sunrise.com
From 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
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
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
BLUES MASTER CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE RETURNS TO ALLIGATOR RECORDS! NEW CD, THE WELL, SET FOR AUGUST 24 RELEASE
BLUES MASTER CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE RETURNS TO ALLIGATOR RECORDS! NEW CD, THE WELL, SET FOR AUGUST 24 RELEASE [06/16/2010] Alligator Records Harmonica master, vocalist, songwriter and guitarist
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
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
Harmonica Great James Cotton, set to perform at Georgia BluesFest August 21, Signs with Alligator
Harmonica Great James Cotton, set to perform at Georgia BluesFest August 21, Signs with Alligator July 27, 2010 Rhetta Akamatsu Examiner.com Alligator Records sent out a press release July 14t
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
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
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
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Inks Deal With Roadrunner / Loud & Proud Records
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Inks Deal With Roadrunner / Loud & Proud Records June 24, 2010 Icon vs. Icon Roadrunner/ Loud & Proud Records is pleased to announce the signing of four-time Grammy nominat
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
TWO STONY PLAIN RECORDS “SIGNATURE ARTISTS” HONOURED AT BLUES MUSIC AWARDS IN MEMPHIS
TWO STONY PLAIN RECORDS “SIGNATURE ARTISTS” HONOURED AT BLUES MUSIC AWARDS IN MEMPHIS May 07, 2010 EJazzNews JOE LOUIS WALKER AND DUKE ROBILLARD BRING DISTINCTION TO CANADA’S LEADING
Video: Arhoolie Records and a Man Who Enriched the Treasury of Recorded Music
Video: Arhoolie Records and a Man Who Enriched the Treasury of Recorded Music November 27, 2010 By Megan Orr ElCerritoPatch "Without collector Chris Strachwitz, there'd be no record of some
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