Alabama Shakes performing at Red Rocks 8.6.12.
It was a beautiful ending to a day full of amazing music, fantastic performances and an enthusiastic audience that was there to fall in love with these musicians.
Alynda Lee Segarra and Hurray For The Riff Raff show off a loose, ramshackle country-folk tune.
Jimmy Coulas lists five bands Lollapalooza attendees need to see.
We’ve compiled this week’s Tour Dates announcements in one handy post.
Carla Danca’s take and Jeremy Gordon’s photos of Alabama Shakes and Diamond Rugs in Central Park.
HT faves Alabama Shakes will embark on a headlining tour this summer.
Watch Alabama Shakes perform Hold On for Letterman and video from the group’s Webster Hall performance.
The emotional rock and roll comes back to close things as “Be Mine” and “On Your Way” both burn in the vein of a textured, rich Southern style. Boys & Girls is a song focused effort from Alabama Shakes, showing off their talent as writers excellently; those searching for blissful blues/soul/rock in 2012 need look no further.
SXSW is about mingling with music fans and industry folks alike and taking in some of the greatest new sounds coming from up-and-coming bands in America. Here are some of their highlights and memories from the week.
