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Alligator Records 45th Anniversary Collection Various Artists

Richard Ludmerer alligator records, blues, blues-rock, bruce iglauer, indie Blues, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues June 5, 2016

Alligator Records 45th Anniversary Collection Various Artists Alligator Records The 2016 Chicago Blues Festival, June 10th – 12th, will again be held in Grant Park. This year the festival is celebrating the 45th Anniversary of Alligator Records. The Chicago based label was founded in 1971 by Bruce Iglauer. An underfinanced operation Iglauer operated out of his […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues/ INDIE Blues Scene

Pride and Joy: The Story of Alligator Records

Richard L'Hommedieu alligator records, blues, blues-rock, bruce iglauer, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots music May 26, 2016

“Pride and Joy: The Story of Alligator Records” www.MVDvisual.com Blu-Ray Disc For forty-five years Alligator Records has remained one of the truest Blues recording labels since their humble Windy City beginnings. Bruce Iglauer founded the company in 1971 and still remains; as owner, chief cook and bottle washer, and boss. Iglauer’s first release was by […]