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.
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.
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.