Big Muddy Records Explained

Big Muddy Records
Founder:Chris Baricevic
Distributor:Entertainment One, Amped
Genre:Proto-punk, punk rock, garage rock, folk, country, honky tonk, jazz, blues
Country:U.S.
Location:St Louis, Missouri

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.

Bob Reuter and his legacy

After 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

Big Muddy Records was awarded the Best Local Record Label in 2008 [10] and 2009 [11] by The Riverfront Times.

Discography

Release DateCatalog NumberBandTitle
2005BMR001The VulturesThe Vultures
2005BMR002Johnny O and The JerksTakin' out the Trashabilly
2006BMR003Casey ReidCephalclog
2006BMR0047 Shot ScreamersIn Wonderland
2007BMR005The MonadsOrnery
2007BMR006Johnny O and The Jerks/ The VulturesSpirit of St Louis
2008BMR007Rum Drum RamblersHey Lordy Mama Mama Get up and Go
2008BMR008Pokey LaFargeBeat, Move, and Shake
2009BMR009Rum Drum RamblersTrading Dollars for Dimes
2010BMR010Bob Reuter's Alley GhostBob Reuter's Alley Ghost
2011BMR011Rum Drum RamblersMean Scene
2012BMR012The Hooten HallersGreetings from Welp City!
2012BMR013Bob Reuter's Alley GhostBorn There
2012BMR014The Hooten Hallers"War with Hell/ Missouri Boy b/w Holy Moses
2012BMR015Jack Grelle and The Johnson FamilyJack Grelle and The Johnson Family
2012BMR016Jack Grelle and The Johnson Family"Simple Needs b\w One Track Mind"
2013BMR017"Lonesome Cowboy" Ryan Koenig"Western Lanes b\w I'm from Missouri"
2013BMR018"Lonesome Cowboy" Ryan KoenigLonesome Cowboy Ryan and His Dried Up Teardrops
2013BMR019The HobosexualsWhiskey Maker b\w She's Got a New Life (I've Got a High Life)
2013BMR020Bob Reuter's Alley GhostDana Dew
2014BMR021Rum Drum RamblersX/O 45- Kickstart b/w Sure Sign
2014BMR022The Hooten HallersChillicothe Fireball
2014BMR023The HobosexualsDefinitive Dirtbag: Volume 1
2014BMR024Jack GrelleSteering Me Away
2014BMR025Loot Rock GangThat's Why I've Got to Sing
2015BMR026TortugaWest of Eden
2016BMR027Southwest Watson SweetheartsEndless Horizon
2016BMR028KristoHappy Camp
2016BMR029Sidney Street ShakersLaugh My Weary Blues Away
2016BMR030Jack GrelleGot Dressed Up to Be Let Down
2016BMR031The Hooten HallersMountain of Pain
2017BMR032Maximum EffortMoney, Lies, & Media Reels
2017BMR033The Hooten HallersThe Hooten Hallers
2017BMR034The DinosaursThe Dinosaurs
2017BMR035Ryan KoenigTwo Different Worlds
2017BMR036Jenny RoquesBurnin' Moonlight
2017BMR037Jo MorrisGhost Queen
2018BMR038TortugaSongs About Mountains

Notes and References

  1. Web site: One of 75 Reasons We Love St. Louis in 2016: Because Chris Baricevic is Putting St Louis on the Musical Map . Riverfront Times.
  2. Web site: Ten years on, Big Muddy Records has put the grit, grime, and glory of St. Louis music on the map . Eleven Magazine.
  3. Web site: Let the Hooten Hallers Get You on Your Feet With Their New Self-Titled Album . Noisey (Vice).
  4. Web site: 10 New Country Artists You Need to Know: January 2017 . Rolling Stone.
  5. Web site: Best of St Louis 2013: Best Punk Band . Riverfront Times.
  6. Web site: Sidney Street Shakers . JAZZ Lives .
  7. Web site: Pokey LaFarge . Free Dirt Records.
  8. Web site: St. Louis musician falls to death in elevator accident . St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
  9. Web site: Big Muddy Records Celebrates 10 years . Riverfront Times .
  10. Web site: Best of St Louis 2008 . Riverfront Times .
  11. Web site: Best of St Louis 2009 . Riverfront Times .