Alabama Shakes
Brittany Howard's voice is the whole argument: southern soul-rock that sounds like it was recorded in a room too small for it.
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About Alabama Shakes
Alabama Shakes is a southern rock band from Athens, AL, formed in 2009.
Alabama Shakes formed in Athens, Alabama, around 2009, with Brittany Howard on vocals and guitar alongside Zac Cockrell, Heath Fogg and Steve Johnson. Their first album, Boys & Girls, drew on southern soul, blues and garage-inflected rock, and its raw production and Howard's voice were the focus of much of the attention it received.
The follow-up, Sound & Color, pushed further into psychedelia and studio experimentation while keeping the band's rhythm-section-first approach. Howard has since released solo work, and the group's records remain among the more widely heard American rock albums of the 2010s.
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What festivals is Alabama Shakes playing in 2027?
Alabama Shakes is booked at 1 festival we cover: Zootown 2027.
Is Alabama Shakes playing Zootown 2027?
Yes, Alabama Shakes is on the Zootown 2027 lineup, June 18–19, 2027 at Missoula Fairgrounds, Missoula, MT.
Where is Alabama Shakes from?
Alabama Shakes is from Athens, AL.
Who is in Alabama Shakes?
Alabama Shakes is Zac Cockrell (bass), Heath Fogg (guitar, background vocals), Brittany Howard (guitar, lead vocals) and Steve Johnson (drums, percussion).
When did Alabama Shakes form?
Alabama Shakes formed in Athens in 2009.
What was Alabama Shakes's first album?
Alabama Shakes's first album was Boys & Girls (2012). The latest is I Must Be Dreaming (2026).
What kind of music does Alabama Shakes play?
Alabama Shakes plays southern rock, soul and blues rock.
What festivals has Alabama Shakes played before?
Alabama Shakes has played Ohana 2026, Borderland 2026, Bonnaroo 2026.