Alabama Shakes

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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110

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reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

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critic concert
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Critics Consensus

Based on 110 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

Harriet Island Regional Park, St. Paul, United States (July 18); Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, United States (July 20); Ascend Amphitheater, Nashville TN, United States (July 25); Isleta Amphitheatre, Albuquerque, United States (August 8); The Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA, United States (August 14); Budweiser Stage, Toronto, Canada (September 6); Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA, United States (September 9); Asbury Park (North Beach, Bradley Park & Atlantic Park), Asbury Park, NJ, United States (September 12); MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Boston, MA, United States (September 14); Forest Hills Stadium, Queens, NY, United States (September 17); Piedmont Park, Atlanta, United States (September 19); The Anthem, Washington, D.C., United States (September 19); Moody Center ATX, Austin, United States (September 25)

Festivals in 2025

Bourbon & Beyond 2025

September 11 - 14, 2025

Minnesota Yacht Club Festival 2025

July 18 - 20, 2025

Shaky Knees Festival 2025

September 19 - 21, 2025

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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

V13 (Canada)

May 28, 2016

Certainly one of the more picturesque areas in the greater Vancouver area, Festival Lawn at Deer Lake Park is surrounded by trees and lined by Deer Lake making for a dazzling backdrop.

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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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Live in Limbo (Canada)

September 26, 2015

Southern fried roots rockers Alabama Shakes ushered in Toronto’s fall concert season with a sweltering performance at Air Canada Centre that could have easily headlined any of the city’s warm weather festivals this year.

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