Posts Tagged ‘Shakes’

Alabama Shakes: Watch their funky White House performance (video)

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Athens group performed a bluesy Albert King classic.

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‘Muscle Shoals’ Florence screening attracts Civil Wars, Alabama Shakes and local music legends

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Artists discuss documentary film and the music that inspired it.

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Alabama Shakes rattle ‘Saturday Night Live’

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Athens-based band performs ‘Hold On’ and ‘Always Alright.’

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Grammy Awards (CBS, 7 p.m.) may await Alabama Shakes, Zac Brown Band, others with state ties (gallery, video)

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This could be the night for the Alabama Shakes, nominated for best new artist, best rock performance (for “Hold On”) and best recording package (for “Boys & Girls). In addition, lead singer Brittany Howard will take part in a tribute to Levon Helm, singing with Elton John, Mavis Staples, Mumford & Sons and Zac Brown.

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Alabama Shakes signed guitar to be auctioned at Chili Challenge in hometown of Athens

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Members of the Grammy-nominated Alabama Shakes took time before heading to the Grammy Awards this year to autograph a powder blue Squire Fender Stratocaster guitar to be auctioned at the 25th annual Hospice of Limestone County Chili Challenge.

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Alabama Shakes’ ‘Hold On’ included on ’2013 Grammy Nominees’ record (video)

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The band from Athens, with three Grammy nominations, has yet to be announced as a performer for the Feb. 10 ceremony. But we’re hoping.

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Alabama Shakes, Dexateens, Lee Bains deliver Tuscaloosa’s best live show of 2012

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The Dexateens, Alabama Shakes and Lee Bains & The Glory Fires rocked out for a good cause, raising thousands of dollars for a family who lost their home in the April 27 tornado.

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Best song of 2012? ‘Hold On’ by Alabama Shakes, says Rolling Stone (video)

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The soul-rock band from Athens takes the No. 1 spot in the music magazine’s year-end list, besting Taylor Swift, Bob Dylan, Jack White, Bruce Springsteen and many more.

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Alabama ties: 2013 Grammy nods for Alabama Shakes, Casting Crowns, Civil Wars, more (video)

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Other Grammy nominations go to Zac Brown Band, Jamey Johnson, Little Big Town and Chris Tompkins.

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Alabama Shakes surprise Egan’s in Tuscaloosa with secret show (photos)

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Alabama Shakes surprised Egan’s on the Strip in Tuscaloosa with a secret show on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. Lee Bains & The Glory Fires opened the show on the Friday night before the 2012 Iron Bowl.

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