Alligator Records

08/28/2026

Come one come all!!! I’m very happy to be doing a few openers for Gary Clark Jr. Hope to see y’all there!! Guitar WorldThe Vic TheatreChicago Blues Guide

08/17/2026

Elvin Bishop's Big Fun Trio comes to Sellersville this Saturday, August 22 for a performance at Sellersville Theater! Still a few tix available.

https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/68930086/elvin-bishops-big-fun-trio-sellersville-sellersville-theater-1894

08/17/2026

Rock & Roll and Blues Hall of Famer Elvin Bishop will bring his Big Fun Trio -- Bob Welsh on piano and guitar and W***y Jordan on cajón and vocals -- to Sellersville Theater on Saturday, August 22nd!

Bishop, a natural storyteller, is as slyly good-humored and instantly crowd-pleasing as he was when he was scoring Southern rock-styled hits during the 1970s or cutting award-winning blues albums over the last 30 years.

Elvin Bishop formed The Big Fun Trio in late 2015 with his friends Bob Welsh and W***y Jordan. After playing just a handful of live dates, the group’s instantly crowd-pleasing music and undeniable chemistry took the blues world by storm. With the release of their self-titled CD in 2017, media and fan response was immediate and overwhelming. DownBeat celebrated Bishop’s “verbal hijinks, outstanding guitar work and country boy friendliness.”

Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio are clearly having a very good time. Don’t miss it!
https://www.st94.com/events/elvin-bishops-big-fun-trio/

08/13/2026

Chris O'Leary will perform on Friday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. at Ojai Underground Exchange

If you’re looking for someone who has actually lived the blues, look no further than bluesman Chris O’Leary: U.S. Marine Corps and Gulf War veteran, police officer, traveling musician, associate

07/17/2026

Chris O'Leary's second album for Alligator, BLUE COLLAR, was released one week ago today. While in Orlando yesterday for his CD release party at The Alley - Sanford, FL , Chris was able to stop in for an extended appearance on Orlando’s FOX affiliate’s show “The 407.” He talks about his military service, playing with Levon Helm, his songwriting inspiration and what drove him to the blues. He performs the first single, “Bad Decisions." Check it out https://www.fox35orlando.com/video/fmc-i18od1lz4khqqejz

His new album is available now https://oleary.lnk.to/BlueCollar

Marine veteran, former federal officer and harmonica powerhouse Chris O’Leary stopped by The 407 to share stories from his incredible career and deliver a special live preview of his show tonight, July 16th, at 7:00 PM at The Alley in Downtown Sanford.

07/15/2026

Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials headline the Houghton Lake Blues Festival this Saturday, July 18! The open air festival is FREE and will be held in the area behind the Houghton Lake Chamber Of Commerce. https://houghtonlakebluesfest.org/

Lil’ Ed's new release, Slideways, is perhaps the crowning achievement of their entire career and Living Blues magazine describes their music as, “Scorching and soulful, joyous and stomping...raw, rough and ready blues played with unmitigated intensity.” Get your copy today! https://liled.lnk.to/Slideways

07/10/2026

Chris O'Leary's new album, BLUE COLLAR, features 11 musically irresistible original songs, ranging from wildly comical to deadly serious, all written and produced by Chris. O’Leary’s sound is a one-of-a-kind, energetic, deep-dish gumbo of Chicago blues, Memphis soul and New Orleans funk. Driven by his powerhouse roadhouse band, the release is packed with commanding vocals, his fierce harmonica, and undeniable swagger. Available to buy on CD, Blue Vinyl LP or stream now at your favorite digital service.

https://oleary.lnk.to/BlueCollar

07/10/2026

Happy Birthday to Alligator founder and president,Bruce Iglauer. With 55 years at the helm of Alligator Records, he's produced some of the best blues around and has some great stories to tell, many of which were captured in his book with co-author Patrick A Roberts, "Bitten by the Blues: The Alligator Records Story." Here’s to many more years of bringing the best of the blues to the world! https://www.alligator.com/store/product/3776/BITTEN-BY-THE-BLUES-THE-ALLIGATOR-RECORDS-STORY---SOFTCOVER-BOOK