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Bruce Iglauer, founder of iconic blues record label Alligator Records, joins me for an in-depth conversation about the blues, his label and excellent new book ("Bitten by the Blues"). Over tacos from Flaco\'s Tacos (1116 20 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL 60660), we discuss:

• The gut punch of the Epilogue.
• Blues teaches anatomy.
• How can the blues evolve and stay vital?
• Bruce\'s early days of hitting the west and south side Chicago clubs.
• "Belly rubbing music."
• Tornzo Cannon\'s new album, and day job driving a CTA bus around street violence.
• The three different levels "Bitten by the Blues" can be read on.
• The prevalence of booze on the blues scene: "It was part of the basic culture of the blues."
• Koko Taylor, and Bruce\'s relationship with her.
• The Rolling Stones and their public persona, as perceived by the blues community.
• Buddy Guy, pre-Checkerboard Lounge.
• BITTEN BY THE BLUES: THE MOVIE.
• "There\'s nothing like being the hero of a real trainwreck."