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Allen Toussaint has passed - My thoughts and prayers are with his family
MADRID (AP) — Legendary New Orleans pianist, songwriter, producer and performer, Allen Toussaint, who penned or produced such classics as "Working in a Coal Mine" and "Lady Marmalade," has died after suffering a heart attack following a concert…
Continue Reading »Allen Vega & the Hurricanes
Allen grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, and first started playing guitar at age 15. As a teen, Allen was greatly influenced by his musically talented family, which includes his uncle, Grammy winner, Gold album recipient…
Continue Reading »ALLIGATOR RECORDS 45TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION Set For June 10 Release
Alligator Records has set a June 10, 2016 release date for the Alligator Records 45th Anniversary Collection. The 2CDs-for-the-price-of-one set -- boasting over 148 minutes of music -- features career-defining performances from blues royalty past, present and…
Continue Reading »Alligator Records artist: Anders Osborne - Three Free Amigos - New Release Review
I just received a copy of the new Anders Osborne EP release, Three Free Amigos. This will be available on Alligator records on February 12. The release opens with Marmalade, a reggae island pop track. This has strong…
Continue Reading »Alligator Records artist: Chris O'Leary - Blue Collar - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues Collar, by Chris O'Leary and it's a huge bite of Chicago style blues. Opening with shuffle, Bad Decisions, Chris O'Leary on vocal and harmonica sets a …
Continue Reading »Alligator Records artist: Curtis Salgado & Alan Hager – Rough Cut - New release review - Stilladog - Guest Writer
Driving home from work the other day I heard a song called “I Want My Dog To Live Longer” on the Bluesville channel on Sirius XM. It was done by Curtis Salgado & Alan Hager. I know Curtis…
Continue Reading »Alligator Records artist: Elvin Bishop - Can't Even Do Wrong Right - New release Review
I just received the newest release, Can't Even Do Wrong Right, from Elvin Bishop and it's the best of Bishop in possibly 15 years. I have been a huge Elvin Bishop fan since his first note on the…
Continue Reading »Alligator Records artist: JAMES COTTON - COTTON MOUTH MAN - New release Review - Ellis James guest contributer
Blues harmonica legend, James Cotton releases his new CD “Cotton Mouth Man” which will be available at local and online record stores beginning May 07, 2013. May is also a time in which Cotton’s 77 year old face…
Continue Reading »Alligator Records artist: JAMES COTTON - COTTON MOUTH MAN - New release Review - Ellis James guest contributer
Blues harmonica legend, James Cotton releases his new CD “Cotton Mouth Man” which will be available at local and online record stores beginning May 07, 2013. May is also a time in which Cotton’s 77 year old face…
Continue Reading »Alligator Records artist: Jesse Dee - On My Mind / In My Heart - New Release Review
I have just received the newest release, On My Mind/In My Heart by Jesse Dee. This is a strong Soul/R&B style recording with 11 fresh tracks all composed by Jesse Dee except for Track 5 by Jesse Dee…
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