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Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · 1d

Horn-powered Roomful Of Blues are celebrated around the world for their exhilarating mix of jump, swing, and tough blues. Their new album, STEPPIN’ OUT!, adds powerful, soul-stirring female vocalist D.D. Bastos to the band’s potent musicianship.
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#bluesmusic #newrelease

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Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · 2d

Roomful of Blues’ brand-new album STEPPIN’ OUT! arrives tomorrow. Here, Roomful’s guitarist Chris Vachon speaks with Boston’s WBUR about the new album, about bringing on D.D. Bastos, the first female lead singer to ever record with the group, and more.
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10...

Roomful of Blues swings into a new era

Since it was founded in Rhode Island in 1967, the group has had eight lead singers and over 60 members. Roomful's new record “Steppin’ Out!” marks a new era for the band — lead singer D.D. Bastos beco...

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Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · 8d

Happy Birthday to Billy Branch, one of the blues’ greatest harmonica players. He’s played on around 300 albums, many on Alligator, including his own “Roots & Branches” and “Harp Attack!!” He and his band, The Sons of Blues, first cut for Alligator in 1978. We hope Billy has a great birthday!

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Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · 8d

FIVE ALLIGATOR RECORDS ARTISTS' RECORDINGS
FOR YOUR GRAMMY CONSIDERATION!

RONNIE BAKER BROOKS
TOMMY CASTRO
D.K. HARRELL
SOUTHERN AVENUE
CAROLYN WONDERLAND

#foryourgrammyconsideration #bluesmusic

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Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · 9d

This Sat, October 4, Chicago blues Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials w/special guest Ben Levin headline the Bloomington Blues Festival at the Upland Bloomington Brewpub

For additional info see thewhirlwindagency.com/blues-fest

#bluesfest #bluesmusic #liveblues

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Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · 13d

Today is the birthday of The Queen Of The Blues, Koko Taylor. She thrilled blues fans all over the world, delivering real deal blues for over fifty years. She said, “If I make even one person in the audience feel better with my music, then I’ve done my job.” She sure did her job!

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Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · 15d

We're just two weeks away from the release of Roomful of Blues new album, STEPPIN' OUT, which will be released on Friday, October 10!

Pre-order your copy today!
lnk.to/ROB_steppinout
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tdQ...

Roomful Of Blues - You Were Wrong (Live from The Fallout Shelter)

YouTube video by Alligator Records

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Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · 16d

One of Texas' finest guitar-slingers, Carolyn Wonderland, returns to Cleveland for a show at The Music Box Supper Club this Friday, Sept 26th.
www.cleveland.com/entertainmen...

Tickets are still available
musicboxcle.com/event/caroly...

#truthis #bluesmusic #ontour #cleveland #womeninblues

Carolyn Wonderland finds joy, fire, healing in the blues

Got an itch that only the blues can fix? Carolyn Wonderland has a bit of truth to deal at Music Box Supper Club this Friday... and it's got your name on it.

www.cleveland.com

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Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · 19d

Blues Blast Magazine has announced the winners of its 18th annual Blues Blast Music Awards. This year, Alligator Records artists Shemekia Copeland and TOMMY CASTRO received honors.
www.bluesblastmagazine.com

Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · Sep 11

Southern Avenue touches down in Nashville for AMERICANAFEST 2025! Four shows over 2 days – Paste Sessions, AMERICANAFEST Day Stage presented by @wmotrootsradio.bsky.social, @worldcafe.bsky.social & NPR and an evening performance at 3rd & Lindsley on 9/11 and at Bands Do BK at Dee's Lounge on 9/12.

Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · Sep 10

Chris O'Leary heads West for an "insane weekend" of Blues - Friday in Laguna/Saturday in Arcadia/Sunday in Long Beach/Monday in Tarzana!

www.eventbrite.com/o/cadillac-z...

#bluesmusic #thehardline #lostmymind #malaineys #mauisugarmillsaloon #mattdennysalehouse #lagunabeachculturalcenter

Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join D.K. Harrell and his terrific band live in studio today, Sept 5, on @npr.org Music @wnrnradio.bsky.social at 12:05 PM ET. They will be performing songs from his new album, Talkin’ Heavy, in front of a live studio audience including an interview. Click www.wrnr.org

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Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · Sep 4

Oct 31, Alligator will reissue JJ GREY & MOFRO’s ORANGE BLOSSOMS as a deluxe 2LP set. Pressed on sunburst splash vinyl, high-quality gatefold jacket, newly remastered, spins at 45rpm to deliver the best sound
Pre-order today! jjgrey.lnk.to/OB2

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Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · Aug 15

"You Were Wrong," the first single from Roomful of Blues' upcoming release, STEPPIN' OUT!, was added to Spotify's Got Blues playlist! Check it out open.spotify.com/playlist/37i...
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Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · Aug 11

Roomful of Blues, recipients of five GRAMMY nominations, will release their new album, Steppin’ Out!, on 10/10! Their first album in five years features their first-ever female vocalist to record with the band, D.D. Bastos youtu.be/0tdQM4tRz58

Pre-order your copy today lnk.to/ROB_steppinout

Roomful Of Blues - You Were Wrong (Live from The Fallout Shelter)

YouTube video by Alligator Records

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Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · Aug 4

D.K. Harrell, whose Alligator debut, TALKIN' HEAVY, was released in June, is profiled in @guitarworld.com.web.brid.gy. "Harrell makes his mark by wringing every ounce of emotion from a single note...D.K. Harrell is the blues hero you need in your life right now." www.guitarworld.com/artists/guit...

“Those tubes need to be burning. As I put it to the band, I like to smell dinner cooking”: With his gourmet phrasing and R&B hot sauce, D.K. Harrell is the blues hero you need in your life right now

The Louisiana phenom comes from the less-is-more school of blues that B.B. King came from, and you might want to keep that King comparison in mind when listening to Harrell's latest album

www.guitarworld.com

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Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · Jul 24

Southern Avenue’s “Upside” has been selected as NPR Music’s Live Session’s Song Of The Day! Last month, before their appearance at the Red Wing Music Festival in Mt Solon, VA, they treated WNRN Members to a live performance of their song "Upside"

Check it out livesessions.npr.org/videos/south...

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Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · Jul 15

Ronnie Baker Brooks will be interviewd and perform on Chicago's Fox-TV Morning Show Good Day Chicago within the next hour. He will talk about his Alligator release, Blues In My DNA, and his upcoming performance this Thursday at The Ravinia Festival. Check it out www.fox32chicago.com/shows/good-day

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Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · Jul 14

Fan voting is now open for the 2025 Blues Blast Music Awards at www.bluesblastmagazine.com where Alligator artists received 19 nominations.

Voting is free and open to anyone who is a Blues Blast Magazine subscriber. You may only vote one time. Voting ends Aug 31, 2025.

#bluesblastmusicawards

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Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · Jul 10

Happy Birthday to Bruce Iglauer. With 54 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"
www.alligator.com/store/produc...

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Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · Jul 9

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 and their stripped down performance of 3 songs from their Alligator debut, Family. www.ijpr.org/podcast/jpr-...

JPR Live Session: 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.

www.ijpr.org

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Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · Jul 8

Just 10 days until Koko Taylor's CROWN JEWELS arrives on vinyl and digital! Packed with over 50 min. 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. Pre-order your copy today! lnk.to/CrownJewels

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Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · Jul 2

D.K. Harrell’s Alligator debut, Talkin’ Heavy, is the feature review in Living Blues. "D.K. Harrell emerges as a true talent and a cause for celebration. Original, superbly fresh and melodic songcraft and style… It’s Harrell’s show…he is the real deal."

Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · Jul 1

Alligator Artists D.K. Harrell, Chris O’Leary and Derrick “D’mar” Martin (drummer for Rick Estrin & The Nightcats) will be performing at this year’s FREE Downtown Tacoma Jazz & Blues Festival (Aug 23 & 24). To see the full lineup, find add'l details or to purchase VIP tickets, see dtbjf.rsvpify.com

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Alligator Records @alligator1971.bsky.social · Jun 26

D.K. Harrell, whose Alligator 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 americanamusic.org/americanafest/
@americanafest #bluesmusic #talkinheavy #AMERICANAFEST

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