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Friday music blogging - Alabama Shakes
Friday, Feb 3, 2012 - Posted by Rich Miller * Alabama Shakes is now one of my favorite new bands, thanks to my buddy Anders Lindall. When he’s not flacking for AFSCME, Anders is a musical guru. With a soul that’ll make you think of Big Mama Thornton, the power of a Janis Joplin, the spirit of Robert Plant and the edge of Jack White, Brittany Howard and her band of brothers will rock you to another world… you ain’t alone, * Just a few months ago, this group was playing tiny bars and even a booze boat cruise… on your way to god, did you think of me. * Those little club dates are just about over. They’re hitting it big fast, and many of their upcoming gigs are already sold out. You gotta check out this killer cover of Led Zeppelin’s “How Many More Times?”… This is a young band, so their repertoire is a bit limited. They have one EP out and another on the way. Even so, I spent more than a couple of hours watching and re-watching their YouTube clips and digging their online catalogue this week, so be careful because you’re gonna get sucked in. I guarantee it. * I’ve saved my favorite for last. Hold your lover in a deep embrace as you’re both enveloped by the soulful bliss of “I Found You.” You won’t want it to end… if its not the real deal then i dont know it
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- Jake From Elwood - Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 3:36 pm:
I like Alabama Shakes also–getting some well deserved play on XRT and Sirius.
Also like the Black Keys–boozy and bluesy–and Dawes–think updated Jackson Browne and Eagles.
Good stuff.
- Rich Miller - Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 3:42 pm:
===Also like the Black Keys===
Yeah. I did a post on them last year when I was railing against the State Fair’s choice of musical acts.
- Curious - Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 4:05 pm:
They got some exposure recently on NPR’s world cafe.
“Hold on” sounded especially amazing.
http://www.npr.org/2012/01/26/145646186/alabama-shakes-on-world-cafe
- JL - Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 4:25 pm:
Great choice, Rich. Luckily I got a ticket to their show at Lincoln Hall in Chicago, really looking forward to it.
- Rich Miller - Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 4:28 pm:
Yeah, curious. That was a heckuva program.
- Rich Miller - Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 4:28 pm:
JL, I’m jealous.
- Nuclear Bozo - Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 4:45 pm:
Reminiscent of early Big Brother & Janis! Sweet, thanks!
- Senator Clay Davis - Saturday, Feb 4, 12 @ 11:05 am:
The Shakes are GREAT live. Caught them up at Space in Evanston a few weeks ago. Probably ain’t gonna see them at such a tiny venue again…
- Colossus - Monday, Feb 6, 12 @ 9:30 am:
Thanks for the heads up, Rich. They remind me of The Noisettes in many ways, though less precious and more powerful. I guess I can finally stop listening to that disc and wanting more out of it.
- Colossus - Monday, Feb 6, 12 @ 9:34 am:
Also, if you get a jonesing for a band like this, check out Grooveshark.com. You can select any song you want and create your own playlists. I use it in conjunction with Pandora - P to show me new stuff, GS for when I absolutely have to hear Pinkerton right now. Higher quality and much easier than YouTube if you’re digging through a new band.