Allograph Records

12/27/2018

On Big Shoulders is featured in Henry Carrigan's most recent No Depression article. Thanks for the kind words, Henry!

As another year draws to a close — though separating time into annual chunks is illusory, for time inexorably moves along no matter how we try to control it with a calendar or a clock — I take a few moments to reflect on the ups and downs of the past 12 months. There have certainly been challeng...

12/11/2018

Would you like a limited edition On Big Shoulders release show poster screen printed by our friends at Zerobird studio? There are 15 left after our release show on December 2. They are now for sale via our website.

These limited edition, screen printed, commemorative, 11” x 17'“ release show posters were designed and printed by Zerobird studio, who designed On Big Shoulders and all of its merchandise. They were first sold at the Chicago album release show on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at the Old Town School ...

11/29/2018

Here's the Cowboys & Indians Magazine interview with On Big Shoulders executive producer Matt Brown about the making of the album.

Matt Brown talks about his new Chicago-inspired collaborative album, On Big Shoulders.

11/27/2018

Laurie's Planet of Sound is giving away 2 tickets to Sunday's album release show to the next shopper who buys the On Big Shoulders album on CD or vinyl!

Some of our friends and yours from the Old Town School put together an outstanding collection of songs called ‘On Big Shoulders,’ with each track either originally recorded in Chicago or by a Chicago-based artist. This is the musical history of our city! You can purchase a copy on CD or vinyl here.

Our pair of tickets has been won, but check out the show at Old Town School this Sunday!

Allograph Records On Big Shoulders Old Town School of Folk Music

11/25/2018

The On Big Shoulders release show is a week from today! Snag your tickets here: ots.fm/onbigshoulders

11/08/2018

Executive producer Matt Brown hypes the upcoming On Big Shoulders release show at the Old Town School of Folk Music. Watch the video for news about a very special guest who will be joining the band onstage! Concert tickets: http://ots.fm/onbigshoulders

11/02/2018

Today is release day for On Big Shoulders! An all-star cast of twelve Chicago musicians covers Big Bill Broonzy, Wilco, Sam Cooke, Bill Monroe, and Barbara Carr, plus you'll hear brand new songs from contemporary Chicago songwriters including the one & only Robbie Fulks. Grab your copy of the album on vinyl or CD at Laurie's Planet of Sound, allographrecords.com, or stream it from your favorite digital service: Anghami, Apple Music, Claro música, Spotify, et al.

10/26/2018

Thanks to The Bluegrass Situation for premiering "Heavy Traffic Ahead" from On Big Shoulders!

Artist: Matt Brown Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Song: "Heavy Traffic Ahead" Album: On Big Shoulders Release Date: November 2, 2018 Label: Allograph Records In Their Words: "Each On Big Shoulders track has a Chicago connection. We performed new songs from contemporary Chicago songwriters and covered o...