Chris O’Leary new album, BLUE COLLAR, is here! 11 original songs, ranging from wildly comical to serious. O’Leary’s sound is a one-of-a-kind, energetic, deep-dish gumbo of Chicago blues, Memphis soul and NOLA funk. Available on CD, LP, digital or stream oleary.lnk.to/BlueCollar

Happy Birthday to Alligator's Bruce Iglauer. With 55 yrs at the helm, he's produced some of the best blues around and has great stories many captured in his book w/co-author Patrick A Roberts, Bitten by the Blues. Here’s to many more years of bringing the blues to the world!

Chris O'Leary feature interview in Rock & Blues Muse rockandbluesmuse.com/2026/07… Album review - BLUE COLLAR checks all the boxes – powerful, credible vocals, superb support from the band, unflagging energy, and superb songwriting. rockandbluesmuse.com/2026/07…

The Nick Moss Band made an appearance this morning on Syracuse, NY’s ABC affiliate WSYR ’s show Bridge Street Live ahead of their performance TONIGHT, July 7, at The The 443 Social Club & Lounge. Tickets are still available for the show tonight. localsyr.com/bridge-street/

Chris O’Leary’s Blue Collar, his new release arriving next Friday, July 10, is reviewed by Living Blues. “...Supremely entertaining. Fierce, wailing harp and assertive vocals…Chris O’Leary’s musical storytelling shows him to be a true original.” oleary.lnk.to/BlueCollar

Chris O'Leary's BLUE COLLAR is just is just 2 weeks away! @nodepression says of O'Leary "Blistering originals…melding hard-core Chicago blues with soul. The results are raw and forceful." Order yours today oleary.lnk.to/BlueCollar #bluesmusic #ontour #newrelease #bluecollar

Selwyn Birchwood Guest DJ spot on #siriusXM #Bluesville!

The Alligator festivities kick off tonight at Millennium Park for Chicago Blues Fest and 55 years of Alligator Records On Stage!

Ronnie Baker Brooks stopped in at Chicago’s @WGNTV Midday News today, June 3, for a brief interview and he performed “I’m Feeling You” from his Blues Music Award-winning Alligator debut, Blues In My DNA. youtube.com/watch?v=so_JDzr5…

A huge feature on Alligator Records in The @Suntimes and @WBEZ in the lead up to Chicago BluesFest this wknd. They call it like they see it…”The star of this year’s Blues Fest: Chicago’s Alligator Records, celebrating 55 years of championing the music.” wbez.org/music/2026/06/02/ch…

On Thursday, May 7, The Blues Foundation announced the winners of the 47th Annual Blues Music Awards. Alligator Records artists received seven awards, including three of the night's top honors. #bmaawards #bmawinners #bluesmusicawards #bluesmusic

Chris O'Leary will release BLUE COLLAR, his second Alligator rerlease on July 10! The album finds the Marine combat veteran, ex-Federal police officer turning his life experiences into timeless blues tales. The first single, Bad Decisions, premieres today youtu.be/7EJusdZUGyA

Get ready for an unforgettable night of blues in Memphis! Carolyn Wonderland will deliver a special tribute to 2026 Hall of Fame Inductee and BMA Nominee Marcia Ball during the 2026 Blues Music Awards on Thurs, May 7 blues.org/

Guitarist, lap steel master, vocalist and cinematic songwriter @BirchwoodSelwyn releases his new video for the song "Talking Heads" - a visual representation of the type of “news” that we are bombarded with every day from my viewpoint. youtube.com/watch?v=spppA6PM…

Happy birthday to our dear friend @ShemekiaBlues! She joined the Alligator family when she was only 18 and has earned worldwide acclaim for her soulful performances. These days, she’s expanding her vision of the blues to embrace some fresh, visionary and contemporary songwriting.

Lil' Ed Williams, Chicago slide guitarist extraordinaire, speaks with @RockBluesMuse about his four decades in the blues, his legendary uncle, J.B. Hutto, and the newest release from Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, Slideways. rockandbluesmuse.com/2026/04… #chicagoblues #ontour

Selwyn Birchwood new album ELECTRIC SWAMP FUNKIN BLUES arrives TODAY! Birchwood’s sound is an intoxicating mix of deep blues, blistering, psychedelic-tinged rock, soul-drenched ballads and booty-shaking funk, played and sung with true blues passion. selwyn.lnk.to/Electric

Happy 41st Birthday to Selwyn! His sound is an intoxicating mix of blues, blistering, psychedelic-tinged rock, booty-shaking funk & sweet Southern soul. The next chapter in his musical career is just around the corner with Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues 3/27 selwyn.lnk.to/Electric

Check out the new video from @TinsleyEllis for "Sweet Ice Tea," a highlight track from Ellis' new album, Labor Of Love. The album is available on CD, Georgia peach-colored vinyl LP and at all digital service providers. youtube.com/watch?v=RHc9nMDK…

Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials have delivered gloriously riotous Chicago blues to audiences around the world for 40 years and have been honored by induction into the Blues Hall of Fame. Now, their newest release, SLIDEWAYS, is finally here. Check it out liled.lnk.to/Slideways