Alabama Shakes came on the scene in 2012, releasing their debut Boys & Girls in April. While I wasn't as bowled over by the record as others were, it does suggest this is a talented group, albeit one still a little too indebted to their rock and R&B influences. With that said, though, the lead single "Hold On" is one of the year's best tracks.
In March, the old-school soulful rockers will return to the road for a brief two-week run across the western half of the U.S. And they'll be accompanied by several supporting acts: Michael Kiwanuka, Sam Doores and Riley Downing. If you disagree with my mixed assessment of Boys & Girls, you'll definitely want to catch them live.
Alabama Shakes Tour Dates:
- Mar. 1 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory
- Mar. 2 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
- Mar. 3 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
- Mar. 5 - Oakland, CA - The Fox Theater
- Mar. 6 - Davis, CA - Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
- Mar. 8 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Saltair
- Mar. 9 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
- Mar. 10 - Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theatre
- Mar. 12 - Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom
- Mar. 15 - New Orleans, LA - The Sugar Mill
- Mar. 16 - Jackson, MS - Hal + Mal's Street Dance
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