An Alabama Shakes Reunion Is On Way, Nearly A Decade

Alabama Shakes drummer on why he was left out of band’s reunion
The Alabama Shakes that rose from a small town to become one of indie rock’s biggest bands had four people in it. Now it’s just three. Drummer Steve Johnson, whose beats helped made signature Shakes songs like “Hold On” and “Always Alright” so cathartic and danceable, isn’t part of the band’s recent reunion.
Alabama Shakes tease new work on social media after surprise reunion in Tuscaloosa
The Alabama Shakes reunion, which began in Tuscaloosa on Dec. 18 at the Bama Theatre, may be expanding into more live work and possible recordings.
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Following a surprise comeback show in 2024, Alabama Shakes are bringing their reunion into the new year, with confirmation of new music. The band confirmed their intentions to return with new music in a post shared to Instagram on Monday (Jan.
An Alabama Shakes Reunion Is On The Way, Nearly A Decade After Their Last Album
Alabama Shakes were a dominating force in the 2010s with their two albums, 2012’s Boys & Girls and 2015’s Sound & Color. The latter was a No. 1 hit, but still, the band hasn’t released a new album still then.
Alabama Shakes headlining music festival, working on ‘exciting stuff’
Monday was a big day for Alabama Shakes fans as the Athens-based band announced they are “working on some exciting stuff” in their recent social media post.
Reunited Alabama Shakes Tease First New Music In Eight Years, Announce Festival Gig
Alabama Shakes made a surprise comeback when they played their first show since 2017 in Tuscaloosa. Now, they’re teasing new material.
Alabama Shakes Confirm Comeback, Announce Participation at Minnesota Yacht Club Festival
December, Alabama Shakes reunited on stage for the first time since 2017. The initial performance was billed as a solo
Alabama Shakes tease first new music in almost a decade
Alabama Shakes appear to be working on new music, teasing their first new release in a decade after unexpectedly making their live comeback in December.
Alabama Shakes Reuniting At Minnesota Yacht Club Fest
Alabama Shakes’ last proper concert was eight years ago at Montreal’s Osheaga festival, after which singer/guitarist Brittany Howard embarked on a successful solo career. The group reunited for a secret nine-song set last month in Tuscaloosa, Al., and Howard also debuted her new hardcore band, KUMITE, at a recent show in Nashville.
Alabama Shakes Confirm Comeback, Tease First New Music in Eight Years
Alabama Shakes have shared a handful of new photos showing the reunited band at work in the studio, teasing their first new music in eight years.
Iconic Alabama band back in the studio: ‘Working on some exciting stuff!’
Brittany Howard (above) performs, as The Alabama Shakes reunite for Tuscaloosa Get Up 3 at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa, ...
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