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20/06/2025

D.K. Harrell's Alligator Records debut, TALKIN' HEAVY, arrives today! Living Blues says of the 27-year-old Louisiana-born blues phenomenon, “Jubilantly raucous, musically adventurous, biting and exploratory…enriched by unselfconscious virtuosity…a leading light of the younger generation of blues artists”

Check out the video for "Grown Now" and get your copy today! https://lnk.to/DKHarrellFO

D.K. Harrell's Alligator Records debut, TALKIN' HEAVY, will be available tomorrow!  No Depression reviews the release sa...
19/06/2025

D.K. Harrell's Alligator Records debut, TALKIN' HEAVY, will be available tomorrow! No Depression reviews the release saying "With every exuberant turn of phrase, and each sharp guitar lick, the Louisiana born showman displays a pure joy in performing that’s hard to resist. Talkin’ Heavy combines all manner of sounds in one supremely satisfying, engaging package…robust yet relaxed singing and fluid yet piercing fretwork. Ultimately, Harrell’s greatest talent is just being his own larger-than-life self."
https://nodepression.org/album-review-d-k-harrell-struts-his-stuff-in-high-style-on-talkin-heavy/

https://lnk.to/DKHarrell

D’Kieran Harrell clearly loves his work. With every exuberant turn of phrase, and each sharp guitar lick, 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,

D.K. Harrell, a genuine star of the new generation of blues artists, will have his Alligator Records debut, Talkin’ Heav...
13/06/2025

D.K. Harrell, a genuine star of the new generation of blues artists, will have his Alligator Records debut, Talkin’ Heavy, released one week from today, June 20th. D.K. spoke to Guitar World magazine about the album, his gear and more. “Harrell makes his mark by wringing every ounce of emotion from a single note before extending the thought with lyrical, slow-burning, well-crafted guitar solos.”

Check it out and pre-order your copy of Talkin’ Heavy today
https://lnk.to/DKHarrell

Carolyn Wonderland's album TRUTH IS tops the Living Blues magazine's May 2025 Radio Chart!!  Check it out https://lnk.to...
10/06/2025

Carolyn Wonderland's album TRUTH IS tops the Living Blues magazine's May 2025 Radio Chart!! Check it out https://lnk.to/CW_TruthIs

D.K. Harrell rocked Chicago Bluesfest this past weekend!  His Alligator debut, Talkin’ Heavy, will be released on June 2...
10/06/2025

D.K. Harrell rocked Chicago Bluesfest this past weekend! His Alligator debut, Talkin’ Heavy, will be released on June 20th. 27-year-old D.K. spoke with Guitar Player Magazine for an extensive feature touching on his history, influences, and more. Check it out https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/dk-harrell-channels-bb-king-for-blues-guitar-revival

And pre-order your copy today https://lnk.to/DKHarrell

“I want to grab people and make them feel good,” Harrell says. “Blues songs don’t have to be sad to resonate"

Today is the birthday of one of the long-time members of the Alligator family and a close friend, the great Tinsley Elli...
04/06/2025

Today is the birthday of one of the long-time members of the Alligator family and a close friend, the great Tinsley Ellis. He’s previously released eleven albums on Alligator, full of tough, hard-rocking blues, searing guitar and outstanding original songs. His twelfth and most recent release, Naked Truth, is his first ever acoustic release...just Tinsley and his two guitars - his beloved 1969 Martin D-35 and his 1937 National Steel O Series guitar. Stay tuned for new music from Tinsley coming later in 2025 or early 2026! Happy Birthday Tinsley!

https://lnk.to/nakedtruth

FREE JJ GREY & MOFRO LIVESTREAM!On Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, acclaimed Alligator Records recording artist JJ ...
23/05/2025

FREE JJ GREY & MOFRO LIVESTREAM!

On Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, acclaimed Alligator Records recording artist JJ Grey, leader of JJ Grey & Mofro, will host the 2025 Blackwater Sol R***e presented by the Live Wildly Foundation. Today, Friday, May 23, Grey announced that, for the first time ever, the festival will be livestreamed around the world for FREE.

The free livestream will be hosted on Volume.com and available at this link: https://volume.com/blackwatersolrevue. There will be an additional donation link for people to contribute to Live Wildly's conservation efforts.

According to Live Wildly, “We are proud to present JJ Grey’s Blackwater Sol R***e. Donations made on this livestream will directly support conservation initiatives that help preserve wild Florida.”

21/05/2025

On Friday, July 18, Alligator Records will release Crown Jewels, the new greatest hits LP and digital-only album from the legendary Queen Of The Blues, Koko Taylor. The album -- available on 140g black vinyl and at all digital service providers -- collects 12 of Taylor's most powerful, dynamic and impactful performances, all newly remastered. From the iconic Wang Dang Doodle to the forceful and empowering I'm A Woman to the raucous Hey Bartender to the heart-melting live rendition of I'd Rather Go Blind to the blistering original Ernestine, Taylor proves why, over the course of her four-decade career, she had no peers.

According to Alligator Records founder and president Bruce Iglauer, Crown Jewels is Taylor at her very best. "Koko Taylor, the GRAMMY-winning Queen of the Blues, was a member of the Alligator family for 34 years, from her label debut in 1975 until her death in 2009. During that time, she toured worldwide, devastating audiences with her lioness’ power and the depth of her soul. She cut nine albums for Alligator, each filled with her timeless royal performances. For Crown Jewels, we picked and remastered songs from throughout her career, highlighting her most-requested fan favorites—each one a gem."

Read all about it here - https://www.alligator.com/news/1017/ALLIGATOR-RECORDS-TO-RELEASE-KOKO-TAYLORS-CROWN-JEWELS-LP-ON-JULY-18/

Carolyn Wonderland’s TRUTH IS was just released this past Friday.  Carolyn sat down to chat with Don Wilcock for an exte...
21/05/2025

Carolyn Wonderland’s TRUTH IS was just released this past Friday. Carolyn sat down to chat with Don Wilcock for an extensive feature at American Blues Scene. They speak about her long career that included touring with John Mayall, working with the legendary Dave Alvin on her two Alligator releases, and more.
https://www.americanbluesscene.com/2025/05/carolyn-wonderland-an-overnight-sensation-after-four-decades/

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At 52, genre-defying guitarist and singer Carolyn Wonderland is hitting her stride with 'Truth Is,' her second Alligator Records release. From touring with John Mayall to being produced by Dave Alvin and Ray Benson, Wonderland reflects on her wild ride through cosmic country, soul, zydeco, and beyon

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