In the 1970s, Blues labels like Blind Pig were created from the meager savings of devout fans. Like most labors of Blues love, the label was born from wanting to record and share the performances [...]

This year, Delmark Records celebrated its 50th year. Founded initially as a traditional jazz label by Bob Koester, the label began recording blues within three years of its birth. During the 1960’s, Koester helped pioneer [...]

Born 18 years ago in the heart of the vibrant Boston Blues scene, Tone-Cool Records has combined a deep respect for the Blues tradition with an open ear and an open mind. By never confining [...]

In 1971, a 23-year-old shipping clerk at Delmark records named Bruce Iglauer took a tiny inheritance and used it to record his favorite Chicago Blues band. The eponymous Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers became [...]

Producer: Scott Billington