Alligator Records

02/13/2025

Catch us live at the Nelsonville Music Festival from June 20-22! Join us for an unforgettable weekend of music, fun, and good vibes. 🎤✨ Mark your calendars!

02/13/2025

Southern Avenue, whose Alligator Records debut, Family, will be released on April 25, will be appearing on the nationally syndicated program Mountain Stage Radio Show the week beginning February 14. They appear during the second hour of the broadcast and perform four songs from their upcoming release, including “So Much Love” which was selected as Mountain Stage’s Song Of The Week.
https://wvpublic.org/listen-southern-avenue-has-the-mountain-stage-song-of-the-week-2

https://mountainstage.org/southern-avenue-driftwood-elvie-shane-melissa-ferrick-and-jeff-plank

On this week’s encore broadcast of Mountain Stage, host Kathy Mattea welcomes Southern Avenue, Driftwood, Elvie Shane, Melissa Ferrick and Jeff Plankenhorn.

02/12/2025

The 4th annual Celebration of the Life and Music of all time great, Little Charlie Baty is coming right up. Proceeds to benefit the Cal State University scholarship fund established in his honor. Tickets are going fast, so don’t procrastinate! Get on it now and avoid the anxt of FOMO syndrome!
Details here: https://www.sacblues.org/the-sacramento-blues-society-little-charlie-baty-memorial-music-scholarship.html

02/12/2025

, whose new album, Closer To The Bone, was just released last Friday, chats with Chicago’s  The Steve And Johnnie Show. They discuss his brand-new album, working with producer Kid Andersen, the song selections and more. Get a taste of Tommy before his upcoming performance at   on March 5th. The interview with Tommy begins at the 23:30 mark.

https://wgnradio.com/steve-and-johnnie/steve-and-johnnie-are-feeling-the-blues/

02/12/2025

TOMMY CASTRO , whose new album, Closer To The Bone, was just released last Friday, chats with Chicago’s WGN Radio The Steve And Johnnie Show. They discuss his brand-new album, working with producer Kid Andersen, the song selections and more. Get a taste of Tommy before his upcoming performance at Evanston SPACE on March 5th. The interview with Tommy begins at the 23:30 mark. https://wgnradio.com/steve-and-johnnie/steve-and-johnnie-are-feeling-the-blues/

https://www.ticketweb.com/event/tommy-castro-and-the-painkillers-space-tickets/14136493?pl=space

Steve King and Johhnie Putman bring another shortened show, but still just as sweet with a couple of features you don’t want to miss! With 25 years having gone by since the tragic loss of our…

02/11/2025

TOMMY CASTRO returns to Houston for a performance at The Heights Theater this Friday, Feb 14th to debut songs from his just-released new album, CLOSER TO THE BONE. Castro speaks with the Houston Press about the album, working with producer Kid Andersen and more.

Veteran blues guitarist Tommy Castro has just released a new album, Closer to the Bone, and Houston fans will have an opportunity to hear the fruits of Castro’s labors when he performs at the Heights Theater on Friday, February 14. As an added bonus, Marcia Ball will open the show...

02/11/2025

PARIS! We couldn’t think of a better way to start our European tour! Tonight, we play at ! Come on now!!

NEXT UP…
12 Feb • Brussels, BE -
14 Feb • Worpswede, DE -
15 Feb • Groningen, NL -
16 Feb • Utrecht, NL -
18 Feb • Aschaffenburg, DE -
19 Feb • Hamburg, DE -
20 Feb • Copenhagen, DK -
22 Feb • Stockholm, SE -
23 Feb • Gothenburg, SE -
24 Feb • Malmö, SE -
26 Feb • Berlin, DE -
27 Feb • Prague, CZ -
1 Mar • Rubigen, CH -
2 Mar • Cologne, DE -

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02/10/2025

TOMMY CASTRO & The Painkillers’ brand-new album, released last Friday, is reviewed by AllMusic. "Astonishing, raw, unpolished gritty late-night blues…punched up-stinging dirty guitar…Castro’s singing is some of the most expressive of his career. All killer…no filler.” Check it out! https://www.allmusic.com/album/closer-to-the-bone-mw0

Closer to the Bone by Tommy Castro released in 2025. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

02/10/2025

🎸🔥 GONE FISHIN’ TOUR 🔥🎸

I’m teaming up w/ for a sensational live show! Two powerhouse artists, one electrifying tour!

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May 14 - - San Antonio, TX
May 15 - - Houston, TX
May 16 - - Dallas, TX
May 17 - - Fort Smith, AR
May 18 - - Tulsa, OK
May 21 - - Omaha, NE
May 22 - - Wichita, KS
May 23 - - Springfield, MO

🔗christonekingfishingram.com/kingfish-tour 🤘🏾🎸✌🏾

02/10/2025

.copeland We had so much fun at last night’s SOLD OUT show in Boston, our shows in Philly and Columbia, MD!

02/10/2025

We’re excited to share that has featured us in an interview where we talk about our beloved city of Memphis, and our new album - FAMILY, coming out April 25th! 🥳

It’s always great to dive into the stories behind the music, and this album means a lot to us. Check out the full article here: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sights-sounds-southern-avenue-memphis-1235253081/

02/07/2025

TOMMY CASTRO & The Painkillers brand-new album, CLOSER TO THE BONE, is available now and featured at New Releases Now! Check out streaming audio, a video for "Can't Catch a Break," and find when Tommy is coming to a town near you!

Listen to Closer To The Bone by Tommy Castro And The Pain Killers - a new album (release date: February 7, 2025 @ New Releases Now

02/06/2025

TOMMY CASTRO & The Painkillers' brand new album, CLOSER TO THE BONE, is here! Get your copy today https://lnk.to/TCP_Closer

02/05/2025

TOMMY CASTRO is interviewed by Blues Rock Review about his upcoming release, Closer To The Bone, available this Friday. Castro speaks with BRR about the songs, working with producer Kid Andersen and more

Tommy Castro explains his early doubts about "Closer to the Bone" and shares that the finished project has exceeded his own expectations.

02/05/2025

02/04/2025

Christone "KINGFISH" Ingram and Samantha Fish are reeling in the blues for the GONE FISHIN’ TOUR! Two powerhouse artists, one electrifying tour—this is a show you don’t wanna throw back! 🎶🔥
w/ Mathias Lattin

🐟 Hook your tickets this Friday before they’re gone! Who’s coming with you? 🎟👇

May 14 - The Aztec Theatre - San Antonio, TX
May 15 - House of Blues Houston - Houston, TX
May 16 - House of Blues Dallas - Dallas, TX
May 17 - TempleLive Fort Smith - Fort Smith, AR
May 18 - Cain's Ballroom - Tulsa, OK
May 21 - The Astro - Omaha, NE
May 22 - The Cotillion - Wichita, KS
May 23 - Gillioz Theatre - Springfield, MO

https://christonekingfishingram.com/tour

02/04/2025

🚨 Get your advance tickets for “Florida Man” Selwyn Birchwood at JUDSON’S LIVE beofore they are gone! Selwyn returns to Judson’s for 2 NIGHTS this Friday and Saturday!!

https://tickets.drphillipscenter.org/production/22060

02/03/2025

TOMMY CASTRO’s new album, Closer To The Bone, will be released this Friday, February 7. Just in time for the release, Tommy is featured on the cover of Vintage Guitar magazine’s February issue and is the subject of an in-depth interview.

Pre-order you copy of Closer To The Bone, today! https://lnk.to/TCP_Closer