Alligator Records

07/09/2025

While in Portland last week for the Waterfront Blues Festival, Southern Avenue stopped in at Jefferson Public Radio and was featured on their JPR Live Sessions broadcast. Hear their chat with host Danielle Kelly and their stripped down performance of three songs from their Alligator Records debut, Family. https://www.ijpr.org/podcast/jpr-live-sessions/2025-07-08/jpr-live-session-southern-avenue

For additional info see https://lnk.to/Southern_Avenue

The gospel-inspired, Memphis soul, family band Southern Avenue stopped by on their west coast tour in support of their latest album, Family.

07/09/2025

Carolyn Wonderland heads to Sioux City this weekend for a performance at Vangarde Arts on July 12! She speaks with the Sioux City Journal about gettng her start, playing with John Mayall, working with the legendary Dave Alvin and her new album, TRUTH IS.
https://siouxcityjournal.com/life/article_acd18480-a03c-4274-9884-fc2f2bfd8c33.html

07/08/2025

Just 10 days until July 18 when Koko Taylor's CROWN JEWELS arrives on vinyl and digital! Packed with over 50 minutes of her finest performances, this is unvarnished, old-school blues and proud of it. Every track is infused with Koko’s ageless energy and passion. Check it out and pre-order your copy today! https://lnk.to/CrownJewels

07/06/2025

.ellis Summer shows! Tickets and info at tinsleyellis.com
7/12 Uptown Greenwood Greenwood SC
8/13 Millenium Stage Washington DC
8/14 Sellersville Theater Sellersville PA
8/15 Narrows Center For The Arts Fall River MA
8/16 The Iridium New York NY
8/17 Katherine Hepburn Arts Center Old Saybrook CT
8/19 The Iron Horse Northampton MA
8/21 Firehouse Center Newburyport MA
8/22 Opera House Boothbay Harbor ME
8/23 Caffe Lena Saratoga Springs NY
8/24 The Vogel Red Bank NJ
9/13 Court Square Theater Harrisonburg VA
9/14 The Grey Eagle Asheville NC
9/28 Neighborhood Theatre Charlotte NC
10/10 Eddie Owens Presents at Red Clay Duluth GA
10/17 Averitt Center For The Arts Statesboro GA
10/18 Cafe Eleven St Augustine FL
10/19 Judson’s Live Orlando FL
11/13 Churchill School Baker City OR
11/14 Brewminatti Prosser WA
11/17 Vashon Center For The Arts Vashon WA
11/18 Alberta Rose Theatre Portland OR
11/20 Yoshi’s Oakland CA
11/21 Raven Performing Arts Theater Healdsburg CA

07/02/2025

Celebrate the 4th of July with Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials at Chan's!
https://www.chanseggrollsjazz.com/event-details/lil-ed-and-the-blues-imperials-july-4

07/02/2025

D.K. Harrell’s just-released Alligator Records debut, Talkin’ Heavy, is the feature review in the July 2025 issue of Living Blues (page 46). "D.K. Harrell emerges as a true talent and a cause for celebration. Original, superbly fresh and melodic songcraft and style…precise and deeply soulful guitar artistry and authentically passionate vocals. [He plays] searing and catchy blues. It’s Harrell’s show…he is the real deal." https://lnk.to/DKHarrell

07/01/2025

Alligator Artists D.K. Harrell, Chris O'Leary and Derrick D'Mar Martin (drummer for Rick Estrin and The Nightcats) will all be performing at this year’s Downtown Tacoma Blues & Jazz Festival on August 23 & 24. The festival is FREE. To see the full lineup, find additional details or to purchase VIP tickets, see https://dtbjf.rsvpify.com/

06/29/2025

06/26/2025

D.K. Harrell, whose Alligator Records debut, Talkin' Heavy, was just released this past week, has been named an official showcase artist at this year's AMERICANAFEST, taking place in Nashville from Sept 9 - 13.

Just reviewed in No Depression -- "The Louisiana-born showman displays a pure joy in performing that’s hard to resist. Intended for both blues purists and fans of a broader range of roots styles, his stellar sophomore album, Talkin’ Heavy, combines all manner of sounds in one supremely satisfying package."

Don't miss the opportunity to see this 27-year-old Blues Music Award-winning guitarist/vocalist/songwriter at the 25th Annual Americanafest this September!

https://americanamusic.org/americanafest/

Americana Music Association