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A style of music originally based on field shouts and secular songs of the American Negro, featuring repeated sections of twelve measures each in an A-A-B structure. This is a vocal genre, often performed by singing guitarists, with melodic lines characterized by flatted thirds and seventh. Despite the name, the mood can be happy or sad, the tempo fast or slow. Sometimes called a subgenre of jazz, blues music has its own identity in artists such as Buddy Guy and Ruth Brown. Typical artists in Blues-Rock, a related style, are Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Clapton.

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• Ace Records

  http://www.acerecords.co.uk/
  UK label specializing in reissues. Searchable database and links to music sites.

• Adelphi Records

  http://www.adelphirecords.com/
  Delta and Country styles as well as Blues-Rock. Roy Bookbinder, Paul Geremiah, Chris Smither, The Nighthawks, Catfish Hodge, and collections of classic artists featuring photos and detailed bios.

• Alligator Records

  http://www.alligator.com/
  View artist biographies, liner notes, and shop their catalog online.

• Arcola Records

  http://arcolarecords.com/
  Online orders of recordings from Furry Lewis, Bukka White, Henry Townsend, Big Al Calhoun, and Babe Stovall.

• Atlantic Records

  http://www.atlanticrecords.com/
  Offers information and links on their artists.

• Atlas Records

  http://members.tripod.com/WHPerkins/atlas.htm
  Based in Macon, Georgia, USA. Offers guitar-driven Blues Rock, with artist biographies and reviews.

• Atomic Theory

  http://www.tt.net/atomic/
  Various musical genres, including Contemporary Urban Blues. Features the Lamont Cranston Blues Band, Hoopsnakes, and James Solberg.

• Blind Pig

  http://www.blindpigrecords.com/
  Many "one-off" recordings by a wide variety of long established artists (Luther Allison, George "Harmonica" Smith), plus a roster of newer artists (Chris Cain, Tommy Castro) Most albums have soundclips and cover art.

• Blue Rock'it Records

  http://www.bluerockit.com/home.shtml
  Releases by Chris Cain, Andy Just, Charles Ford Band, and Ralph Shine.

• Blue Soul Records

  http://www.timothea.com/
  Home of Timothea, New Orleans singer, songwriter, and producer as well as Cajun bluesman Amedee' Frederick.

• Blue Storm Music

  http://www.bluestormmusic.com/
  Sound clips, newsletter, artist biographies, online store, and memorabilia.

• Blue Suit Records

  http://www.blue-suit.com/
  Includes profile, catalog, and pictures of blues artists.

• Choctaw Creek Records

  http://www.choctawcreekrecords.com/
  Independent Texas label featuring bluesman Texas Johnny Brown. Includes artist bio, tour schedules, and information for ordering CDs.

• DWM Music

  http://www.dwmmusic.com/
  Independently produced releases.

• Earwig Music Company

  http://www.earwigmusic.com/
  Chicago, USA based independent label offering CDs, records and tapes of traditional and contemporary Delta Blues and Chicago Blues. Audio samples and tour dates.

• Ecko Records

  http://www.eckorecords.com/
  Memphis rhythm and blues and contemporary blues recording studio.

• Fat Possum Records

  http://www.fatpossum.com/
  Raw and unpolished blues. Artists include R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, T-Model Ford, Elmo Williams, Hezekiah Early, Hasil Adkins, Neckbones, 20 Miles, Robert Cage, Cedell Davis, Jelly Roll Kings, Robert Palmer, Paul Wine Jones, Johnny Farmer, Frank Roach, Super Chikan, Country Teasers.

• Fedora Records

  http://www.jazzdepot.com/
  Information on new releases, catalog, and an email mailing list.

• Havic Records

  http://www.havic.com/
  Artist bios, pictures, links, ordering information.

• Hip-O Records

  http://www.hip-o.com/
  The compilation label of Universal Music Group, featuring numerous reissues from Classic Blues and Rhythm and Blues artists.

• Hottrax Records

  http://www.hottrax.com/
  Independent label based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

• Landslide Records

  http://www.landsliderecords.com/
  From Atlanta, Georgia, home of Sean Costello.

• M.C. Records

  http://www.mc-records.com/
  American roots music, including Odetta, R.L. Burnside, Big Jack Johnson, Sleepy Labeef, Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson.

• Mapleshade Records

  http://www.mapleshaderecords.com/
  And studio, plus Wildchild Records. CDs releases by Sunnyland Slim, The Blue Rider Trio, Drink Small, and John Dee and Fris. Also a selection of audio products and an email mailing list.

• Messaround Records

  http://www.messaround.com/
  Releases San Francisco style Blues. Features Gary Smith, John "Broadway" Tucker, Jerry Miller, and Charlie Musselwhite.

• Mocombo Records

  http://www.mocomborecords.com/
  John Juke Logan, Doug MacLeod, the Delgado Brothers, ...

• Moorafa Records

  http://www.moorafa.com/
  Owned and operated by Seattle, Washington independent singer/songwriter Michael Guthrie. CD, bio, and audio samples available.

• Mountain Top Productions

  http://www.westcoastblues.com/
  CDs by West Coast artists Gary Smith, Mark Hummel, Clarence "Guitar" Sims, and R.J.Mischo as well as harmonica instruction videos.

• MW Records

  http://www.musicwords.nl/
  Netherlands based label available in English.

• Mystery Media Inc. Records

  http://www.angelfire.com/indie/mysterymedia/
  Reviews, links, MP3 downloads.

• No Cover Productions

  http://www.nvo.com/nocover
  Independent label from Detroit. Releases range from traditional delta and Chicago styles to contemporary "rocking blues" sound.

• NorthernBlues Music, Inc.

  http://www.northernblues.com/
  Canadian label featuring Otis Taylor, Harry Manx, Rita Chiarelli, and Paul Reddick+The Sidemen. Artist bios, tour dates, reviews, and online ordering.

• PacificSol

  http://www.pacificsol.com/
  Northern California based, featuring new, original blues and rhythm and blues artists. Audio samples and online retail store available.

• Random Chance Records

  http://www.randomchancerecords.com/
  Independent label specializing in artists whose work is otherwise no longer available, as well as new artists. Roster includes mandolin player Yank Rachell and harmonica man Little Arther Duncan. Online orders and bios.

• Razor and Tie Records

  http://www.razorandtie.com/
  "From the Vault" series of reissues featuring Blues and Rhythm and Blues artists such as Arthur Alexander, Irma Thomas, and John Lee Hooker.

• Red House Records

  http://www.redhouserecords.com/
  Independent acoustic specialists whose roster includes Guy Davis, Paul Gerimiah, and Koerner/Ray/Glover. Online order form. [Printable catalog requires Adobe Acrobat Reader]

• Rhino Records

  http://www.rhino.com/
  Specializing in reissues, including collections and box sets of classic Albert King, Elmore James, John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy and Junior Wells and the "Blues Masters" series of compilations.

• Roesch Records

  http://www.roeschrecords.com/
  Featuring Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Eddie King, Jesse Austin, and the Blues Brothers Horns.

• Ruf Records

  http://www.rufrecords.de/
  Artist biographies and tour dates. Releases from Luther and Bernard Allison, Canned Heat, Sue Foley, Imperial Crowns, Candye Kane, Aynsley Lister, Omar and The Howlers, Ana Popovic, and Walter Trout.

• Serapis Records

  http://www.serapisrecords.com/
  Official site of Zach Parrish. Includes music samples, images, tour dates, bio and press.

• Severn Records

  http://www.severnrecords.com/
  East Coast independent label promoting Blues and Soul. See tour schedules, photos, purchase CDs online. Artist roster includes Louisiana Red, Darrell Nulisch, and Roy Gaines.

• Sleeping Dog Records

  http://www.sleepingdogrecords.com/
  An independent internet-based label. Specializing in new and contemporary Chicago Blues, but offering a broad range of genres.

• Speakeasy CDs

  http://www.execulink.com/~speakeasy/
  Independent Canadian blues label.

• Taxim Records

  http://www.taxim.com/
  German specialist in roots music; blues, folk, country, roots-rock, and all points in between

• Telarc International

  http://www.telarc.com/
  Printable catalog, online orders, MP3 downloads. Roster includes Tab Benoit, Lady Bianca, James Cotton, Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson, Robert Jr. Lockwood, and Son Seals.

• Twll Du Records

  http://www.indielabel.co.uk/
  Wales, UK musicians collective producing music based on punk blues.

• Winner Records

  http://www.bluespower.com/
  Includes CD information, videos, and ordering information.

• World Talent Records

  http://www.wtrhq.com/
  Label based in Atlanta, Georgia USA. Artists: Guitarist/Songwriter Forrest McDonald, Raymond Victor

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