Big Muddy Records

Big Muddy Records
Founded2005 (2005)
FounderChris Baricevic
Distributor(s)Entertainment One, Amped
GenreProto-punk, punk rock, garage rock, folk, country, honky tonk, jazz, blues
Country of originU.S.
LocationSt Louis, Missouri
Official websitebigmuddyrecords.com

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 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.

  1. ^ "One of 75 Reasons We Love St. Louis in 2016: Because Chris Baricevic is Putting St Louis on the Musical Map". Riverfront Times.
  2. ^ "Ten years on, Big Muddy Records has put the grit, grime, and glory of St. Louis music on the map". Eleven Magazine.
  3. ^ "Let the Hooten Hallers Get You on Your Feet With Their New Self-Titled Album". Noisey (Vice).
  4. ^ "10 New Country Artists You Need to Know: January 2017". Rolling Stone.
  5. ^ "Best of St Louis 2013: Best Punk Band". Riverfront Times.
  6. ^ "Sidney Street Shakers". JAZZ Lives.
  7. ^ "Pokey LaFarge". Free Dirt Records.