by Bman | Jun 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
FIVE ALLIGATOR ARTISTS RECEIVE NINE 2013 BLUES BLAST AWARD NOMINATIONS Alligator Records artists Curtis Salgado, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, Janiva Magness and the late Michael "Iron Man" Burks received a total of nine 2013...
by Bman | Jun 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
SEVEN ALLIGATOR ARTISTS RECEIVE 11 LIVING BLUES AWARD NOMINATIONS Living Blues magazine announced the nominees for the 2013 Living Blues Awards in their June 2013 issue. Seven Alligator Records artists received a total of 11 nominations. Joe Louis Walker, Curtis...
by Bman | May 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
I have just been informed that Michael Burks has passed suddenly. I will keep you informed as I get confirmation and details. My thoughts go out to his friends and family.This is confirmedFrom Bruce Iglauer: Michael "Iron Man" Burks, the great blues guitarist and...
by Bman | Jan 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
Guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Michael โIron Manโ Burks stands tall as a major contemporary blues figure. With a nickname earned by his hours-long, intensely physical performances, fearsome guitar attack, tough, smoky vocals and the thousands of miles logged behind the...
by Bman | Dec 31, 2011 | Uncategorized
The Nominees For Contemporary Blues Male Artist are: Joe Louis Walker Johnny Sansone JP Soars Tab Benoit Tommy Castro The Nominees For Gibson Guitar Award are:Derek Trucks Duke Robillard Kirk Fletcher Lurrie Bell Michael Burks The...
