Jahfin Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Live stream being carried by MTV now. You can watch it here if you so desire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake of Shadows Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Hot damn!! I'm glad to see them getting a nod here (thanks Jahfin). I tried to get tickets to see them and Jack White in Nashville... no luck... sold out. I really hope folks give this band a listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 I'm pretty sure their entire current tour is sold out. Pretty impressive for a band most of us had never even heard of a year ago at this time. For those that may have missed it, NPR did a piece on them this afternoon during All Things Considered. It was neat to hear them talk about some of the artists they would cover in clubs, like going from Sabbath to Otis Redding, for instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I'm pretty sure their entire current tour is sold out. Pretty impressive for a band most of us had never even heard of a year ago at this time. For those that may have missed it, NPR did a piece on them this afternoon during All Things Considered. It was neat to hear them talk about some of the artists they would cover in clubs, like going from Sabbath to Otis Redding, for instance. I heard that - twice - this afternoon. I knew it would be posted here tonight Enjoyed the piece a lot. I also listened to the album on the NPR music First Listen. I liked it. I'm considering purchasing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfvr Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I like it. Browsed them on youtube and enjoyed what they offer. That voice is astounding. Has a Janis Joplin quality to it but delivers with a natural ease which reminds me of Paul Rodgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake of Shadows Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I always figured Athens, Alabama had to be good for something, even if I didn't know what it was. Now I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 I always figured Athens, Alabama had to be good for something, even if I didn't know what it was. Now I know. Very cool of the Shakes to take their fellow Alabamians, Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires out on the road with them on their current tour. For those that aren't familiar with Lee, he is also in a band called The Dexateens. Matt Patton from that band is presently filling the bass spot on the current Drive-By Truckers tour. Looks like Alabama could be primed to be the next musical hotspot (again). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 For those that may have missed it, here's a link to an interview and live performance from Sound Opinions that aired earlier today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake of Shadows Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 A few days ago, I was finally able to purchase their cd "Boys and Girls'. It has been sold out at every store I'd visited, but it finally, finally was in stock. (I did get the Itunes download, but I like to get the full CD if it's an album I really like. (I'm really looking forward to seeing them live in concert whenever I can actually get tickets). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 Alabama Shakes performing on Conan O'Brien's show: http://youtu.be/KgjSHxEeyhE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I'm finally going to give these guys a shake as they are playing here in Los Angeles August 14, one day after Grandaddy plays the same venue, as it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake of Shadows Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I'm finally going to give these guys a shake as they are playing here in Los Angeles August 14, one day after Grandaddy plays the same venue, as it happens. You probably even have a ticket. Actually, happy for you if you do. One of these days...maybe... *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepscoda Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 They rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabe Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 You probably even have a ticket. Actually, happy for you if you do. One of these days...maybe... *sigh* They're opening for Neil Young in Tuscaloosa, October 25. Could be one of those days for you, Ms Shadows... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docron Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 [well, they're ok]... [but i live in detroit and see 'motownish' bands like this at every bar]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorer714 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 We saw Jack White in Asheville on May,19th and they opened. Do not miss this band if you have the chance to see them. I looked forward to seeing them as much as Jack. Brittany was outstanding,the whole band was outstanding! They do a blistering version of How Many More Times! http://youtu.be/wbDJW2oK7zw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 The Alabama Shakes are the latest to tackle the Squidbillies theme song. More info from the Consequence of Sound website here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabe Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Strider, did you make it to the concert last night? If you did, how 'bout one of those reviews only you're capable of writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Strider, did you make it to the concert last night? If you did, how 'bout one of those reviews only you're capable of writing. As I just posted in the "What's the next concert" thread, I had to shift my Alabama Shakes concert from Tuesday night to tonight. I'll do my best to live up to your expectations regarding a write-up, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Strider, looking forward to your report as always. For anyone that may have missed it, here they are performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night. http://youtu.be/Vt2_51ZfjXw http://youtu.be/0Kvgp56zilQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Sorry guys...I've been out every night this week and the weekend is more of the same. Between work and laundry piling up, I haven't had any time to write up a review post. I'll try to post one this weekend...I've got to go through my photos and figure out which are the good ones and which to delete. But until then, a brief Cliff Notes version: Liked the Alabama Shakes a lot and am going to get their album this weekend. The opening band Antibalas was maybe even more amazing...and again, I'll be picking up their new album this weekend. Two great bands for $25. Not bad! In short, believe the hype about Alabama Shakes...they are good and worthy of the praise. And a band that must be seen live! See them now before they graduate to bigger, less intimate venues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Sorry guys...I've been out every night this week and the weekend is more of the same. Between work and laundry piling up, I haven't had any time to write up a review post. I'll try to post one this weekend...I've got to go through my photos and figure out which are the good ones and which to delete. But until then, a brief Cliff Notes version: Liked the Alabama Shakes a lot and am going to get their album this weekend. The opening band Antibalas was maybe even more amazing...and again, I'll be picking up their new album this weekend. Two great bands for $25. Not bad! In short, believe the hype about Alabama Shakes...they are good and worthy of the praise. And a band that must be seen live! See them now before they graduate to bigger, less intimate venues. Thanks for your report and as I said in another thread, I couldn't agree more that they're best seen live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 A few pictures from the night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabe Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Thanks Strider! I honestly had never heard of them until reading Jahfin's posting awhile back. Look forward to your full blown review. Know in advance you'll make at least one woman in Alabama very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 A few more to tide you over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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