Big Muddy Records is an independent American roots music record label based out of St Louis, Missouri. Founded by Chris (Kristo) Baricevic in 2005,[1] Big Muddy Records has been a pivotal element in the development of many of St Louis' roots music acts, ranging from garage rock, punk, country, traditional jazz, blues, and folk music.[2] Big Muddy Records is distributed by Entertainment One and Amped.
| Big Muddy Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Founder | Chris Baricevic |
| Distributor(s) | Entertainment One, Amped |
| Genre | Proto-punk, punk rock, garage rock, folk, country, honky tonk, jazz, blues |
| Country of origin | U.S. |
| Location | St Louis, Missouri |
| Official website | bigmuddyrecords |
Big Muddy Records artists include The Hooten Hallers,[3] Jack Grelle,[4] Ryan Koenig, Maximum Effort,[5] Sidney Street Shakers,[6] Rum Drum Ramblers, The Strange Places, The Loot Rock Gang, The Hobosexuals, Tortuga, and Southwest Watson Sweethearts.
Past Big Muddy recording artists include Pokey LaFarge,[7] Bob Reuter of The Dinosaurs and Alley Ghost, and 7 Shot Screamers.
Bob Reuter and his legacy
editAfter the death of Bob Reuter in 2013,[8] Chris Baricevic and Big Muddy Records became executors of Reuter's estate, including his catalog of music and his photography. They were tasked with preserving his legacy and forming the Cowboy Angel Foundation. Big Muddy Records is working to re-issue Reuter's back catalog.[9]
Awards
editBig Muddy Records was awarded the Best Local Record Label in 2008 [10] and 2009 [11] by The Riverfront Times.
Discography
edit| Release Date | Catalog Number | Band | Title |
| 2005 | BMR001 | The Vultures | The Vultures |
| 2005 | BMR002 | Johnny O and The Jerks | Takin' out the Trashabilly |
| 2006 | BMR003 | Casey Reid | Cephalclog |
| 2006 | BMR004 | 7 Shot Screamers | In Wonderland |
| 2007 | BMR005 | The Monads | Ornery |
| 2007 | BMR006 | Johnny O and The Jerks/ The Vultures | Spirit of St Louis |
| 2008 | BMR007 | Rum Drum Ramblers | Hey Lordy Mama Mama Get up and Go |
| 2008 | BMR008 | Pokey LaFarge | Beat, Move, and Shake |
| 2009 | BMR009 | Rum Drum Ramblers | Trading Dollars for Dimes |
| 2010 | BMR010 | Bob Reuter's Alley Ghost | Bob Reuter's Alley Ghost |
| 2011 | BMR011 | Rum Drum Ramblers | Mean Scene |
| 2012 | BMR012 | The Hooten Hallers | Greetings from Welp City! |
| 2012 | BMR013 | Bob Reuter's Alley Ghost | Born There |
| 2012 | BMR014 | The Hooten Hallers | "War with Hell/ Missouri Boy b/w Holy Moses |
| 2012 | BMR015 | Jack Grelle and The Johnson Family | Jack Grelle and The Johnson Family |
| 2012 | BMR016 | Jack Grelle and The Johnson Family | "Simple Needs b\w One Track Mind" |
| 2013 | BMR017 | "Lonesome Cowboy" Ryan Koenig | "Western Lanes b\w I'm from Missouri" |
| 2013 | BMR018 | "Lonesome Cowboy" Ryan Koenig | Lonesome Cowboy Ryan and His Dried Up Teardrops |
| 2013 | BMR019 | The Hobosexuals | Whiskey Maker b\w She's Got a New Life (I've Got a High Life) |
| 2013 | BMR020 | Bob Reuter's Alley Ghost | Dana Dew |
| 2014 | BMR021 | Rum Drum Ramblers | X/O 45- Kickstart b/w Sure Sign |
| 2014 | BMR022 | The Hooten Hallers | Chillicothe Fireball |
| 2014 | BMR023 | The Hobosexuals | Definitive Dirtbag: Volume 1 |
| 2014 | BMR024 | Jack Grelle | Steering Me Away |
| 2014 | BMR025 | Loot Rock Gang | That's Why I've Got to Sing |
| 2015 | BMR026 | Tortuga | West of Eden |
| 2016 | BMR027 | Southwest Watson Sweethearts | Endless Horizon |
| 2016 | BMR028 | Kristo | Happy Camp |
| 2016 | BMR029 | Sidney Street Shakers | Laugh My Weary Blues Away |
| 2016 | BMR030 | Jack Grelle | Got Dressed Up to Be Let Down |
| 2016 | BMR031 | The Hooten Hallers | Mountain of Pain |
| 2017 | BMR032 | Maximum Effort | Money, Lies, & Media Reels |
| 2017 | BMR033 | The Hooten Hallers | The Hooten Hallers |
| 2017 | BMR034 | The Dinosaurs | The Dinosaurs |
| 2017 | BMR035 | Ryan Koenig | Two Different Worlds |
| 2017 | BMR036 | Jenny Roques | Burnin' Moonlight |
| 2017 | BMR037 | Jo Morris | Ghost Queen |
| 2018 | BMR038 | Tortuga | Songs About Mountains |
References
edit- ^ "One of 75 Reasons We Love St. Louis in 2016: Because Chris Baricevic is Putting St Louis on the Musical Map". Riverfront Times.
- ^ "Ten years on, Big Muddy Records has put the grit, grime, and glory of St. Louis music on the map". Eleven Magazine.
- ^ "Let the Hooten Hallers Get You on Your Feet With Their New Self-Titled Album". Noisey (Vice).
- ^ "10 New Country Artists You Need to Know: January 2017". Rolling Stone.
- ^ "Best of St Louis 2013: Best Punk Band". Riverfront Times.
- ^ "Sidney Street Shakers". JAZZ Lives.
- ^ "Pokey LaFarge". Free Dirt Records.
- ^ "St. Louis musician falls to death in elevator accident". St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
- ^ "Big Muddy Records Celebrates 10 years". Riverfront Times.
- ^ "Best of St Louis 2008". Riverfront Times.
- ^ "Best of St Louis 2009". Riverfront Times.