Alabama Shakes

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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114

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reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

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Critics Consensus

Based on 114 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Alabama Shakes is rated as a watchable live performer, with decent shows overall. Alabama Shakes concert reviews describe live shows and performances as emotional, stunning, powerful, soulful, astonishing, magical, and incredible.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Alabama Shakes concerts? Alabama Shakes concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and a half.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Alabama Shakes? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Alabama Shakes range from $500,000 - $750,000, with Alabama Shakes's current estimated booking fee to be around $500,000.

On tour

Autódromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Ciudad de México, Mexico, (November 14);

Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Athens, United States (2009 - present)

Bio

Alabama Shakes is an American rock band formed in Athens, Alabama, United States in 2009. The group consists of lead singer Brittany Howard, guitarist Heath Fogg, bassist Zac Cockrell, and drummer Steve Johnson.

Has Performed With

Charles Bradley, Bob Log III

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Seattle Music News (USA)

August 19, 2025

Alabama Shakes 8.16.2025 — A Soulful Reunion That Felt Like Home

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Chicago Tribune (USA)

July 17, 2025

Alabama Shakes is back, reuniting for a Chicago audience outdoors at Salt Shed

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The Telegraph (UK)

August 30, 2019

Brittany Howard, EartH, the Alabama Shakes frontwoman serves up a heady brew of jazz, funk and soul

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Country Standard Time (USA)

July 24, 2016

Donald Trump was nowhere to be seen at the final day of the Newport Folk Festival, but that didn't mean he was ignored.

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Tampa Bay Times (USA)

April 30, 2016

Alabama Shakes, led by beautifully bespectacled Brittany Howard, proved that sometimes a show doesn't need fireworks and leotards to entertain us.

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Evening Standard (UK)

November 19, 2015

Two sold-out shows in Brixton are testament to the appeal of astonishing singer Brittany Howard and these fervent tunes.

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Glide Magazine (USA)

October 4, 2015

The moment of joyful randomness was directed at the band’s lead singer Brittany Howard, who was celebrating her birthday by playing the revered television show for the second time in three years.

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