Blues Ain’t Nothin’ But the Mind The world famous Chicago blues great speaks his mind on Muddy Waters, Magic Slim, The Rolling Stones,...

Chicago Blues Hero to release new album The award-winning, international blues star was on top of the world until the world suddenly changed

Release date: February 26, 2020 10 Tracks; 37:00 The age of 27 marked the demise of many great music icons. Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix,...

Releases new CD tribute to Little Walter on Alligator Records By Eric Schelkopf Billy Branch not only learned how to be a better...

Release date: April 29, 2019 Jamot Music By Terry Abrahamson If Big James’ Montgomery’s A Dose of the Blues was any more Chicago, I’d be...

Mary Lane has been singing the blues for over 60 years with little recognition. Now at age 83, it’s her turn to be a star. By Eric...

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, all summer festivals in Chicago have been cancelled, including the 37th Annual Chicago Blues Festival.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered all bars and dine-in restaurants in our state to close until further notice.

By Linda Cain Derek Trucks (lead guitar) & Susan Tedeschi (lead vocals, guitar) Tyler Greenwell (Drums) J.J. Johnson (Drums) Mike...

Release date: November 1, 2019 By Robin Zimmerman The name Jack Butler’s Jones might sound like a high-end golf course but it’s actually...

Release date: November 8, 2019 M.C. Records By Greg Easterling If you were expecting a standard traditional sounding blues record from...

Release date: November 7, 2019 Delmark Records By Marty Gunther One of the most cherished artists ever to be a part of the Chicago blues...

Alligator Records’ newest artist is multi-talented and Tough As Love, with a little help from her famous friends By Eric Schelkopf...

Release date: September 20, 2019 Alligator Records By Greg Easterling One of the blues' longest running acts, Rick Estrin & The...

Release date: August 12, 2019 Delmark Records By Robin Zimmerman It’s easy to see why folks are blown away by Breezy Rodio’s latest — If...

Release date: August 9, 2019 Alligator Records 14 Tracks / 57:24 By Mark Thompson It has been a great year already for Nick Moss and his...

Bill Dahl and Benny Turner Nola Blue, Inc. Review by Mark Baier Benny Turner may not be a household name, but his life and story are...

By Robin Zimmerman Photos: Philamonjaro How fitting that fate – and Mick Jagger’s quick recovery from heart surgery – aligned the dates...

The story of the blues is impossible to tell without also telling the story of Alligator Records.

Bruce Iglauer was bitten hard by the blues 50 years ago when he walked into Florence’s Lounge on the South Side to witness the raucous...