Dave and Phil Alvin stop fighting to make a record of Big Bill Broonzy covers

Jessica Steinhoff
Wed, 23 Jul 2014 04:18:39 -0000

Thirty-five years have passed since the Blasters debuted their blend of blues, rockabilly and roots rock in a small city near Disneyland. Though they're brothers, founders Dave and Phil Alvin didn't record together for decades, probably because they fought constantly. Then came "Common Ground", an album of Big Bill Broonzy covers released this year. It's the focus of the siblings' July 25 concert at the High Noon Saloon.