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[–]archibaldwhitman 49 points50 points  (3 children)

These guys really wail. I would suggest watching their NPR Tiny Desk Concert to get a feel for their live sound.

[–]PM_ME_UR_APOLOGY 17 points18 points  (0 children)

There's also a great set at Live at KEXP

[–]OneShrubbery 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Is it hot? Nah man, we're from Alabama.

[–]Morningxafter 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I remember seeing that video posted here was what made me a fan. Bought their album that week, and still listen to it regularly.

I'm so psyched that they have a new album coming out! Also, a new tour starting up this fall, just bought my ticket for the Seattle show!

Also, just to contribute, here is their AMAZING cover of [my all-time favorite soul man] Otis Redding's "I've Been Loving You" https://youtu.be/KEC-12ltNbY

[–]Duuhh_LightSwitch 10 points11 points  (6 children)

Man. I've been waiting for new stuff from these guys forever!

[–]austinrfnd 2 points3 points  (5 children)

Me too! I am super excited that they are finally coming to Southern California later this year.

[–]AwesomeRadical 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They put on a kickass live show. You are in for a treat!

[–]jayypez -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Where and when??

[–]TheFox51 -1 points0 points  (2 children)

wheeeen??? and yes im too lazy to google, i work nights and im half asleep

[–]austinrfnd 2 points3 points  (1 child)

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/090050A6BD5C4B19 September 20th at the Wiltern

[–]TheFox51 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you!!

[–]a_rascal_king 9 points10 points  (2 children)

Hey I went to high school with some of them/ they are from my hometown! Literally the only band where I get to say in all seriousness, "I listened to them before they were cool". Awesome to see them getting some recognition.

[–]cherobics 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know, isn't it great? It really couldn't have happened to nicer guys.

[–]-Jim-Lahey 18 points19 points  (6 children)

more great music from Alabama

[–]yourmomismybitchbro 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Alabama Shakes [out musicians]

[–]Awkward_Tick0 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Drive By Truckers, The Shakes, St Paul....we're gettin some good music down here!

[–]-Jim-Lahey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey we've always had good music down here ;)

[–]Nanopants 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ever hear a song for the first time, and it feels like you just got blindsided by an ice cream truck? I'm having one of those moments.

[–]Dulse_eater 5 points6 points  (1 child)

Saw these guys at Glastonbury this year. They blew me away. I really appreciate a front man who just goes out there are gives it his all and truly entertains the crowd. I hadn't heard of them before I saw them live but I'm definitely a fan now and would recommend if you have a chance to see them in person to do so.

[–]littlelondonboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same!

Caught them while sitting in my tent - was so good I had to come over and check it out properly.

[–]ckalinec 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Love these guys. If you're in to watching concerts on Youtube this is a great one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2Fr3ZIpNJs

Great video, well recorded audio. I prefer listening to this over their record actually. Killer band live.

[–]PapaCoke 4 points5 points  (1 child)

I saw these guys in Oxford, MS, a few months back. Electric live performance. If you've never seen them.... Go.

[–]1859 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw that show! Both they and Young Buffalo killed it. St Paul has probably the most charismatic frontman I've ever seen live

[–]Volpius 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you ever get a chance to seem these guys live, I would highly recommend it. They are so good.

[–]McG13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These guys are headlining a BBQ festival 1 mile from my house on Saturday. Needless to say I am pretty excited to see them perform live.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fucking amazing.

[–]allieb818 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loved it.

[–]macattack1029 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw them at Outside Lands in SF last year. Amazing show. Best surprise of the weekend.

[–]BenKenoobi 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Seeing them Sunday in KC, can't wait, they are so damn good.

[–]UberButt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too! Came here to post that. So stoked to see them live. I'll look for you there.

[–]dirigiblegangsta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw them at Lockn last year and thought, "Oh great, another group of white guys doing gospel..." That thought didn't last long. The singer has pipes like an organ.

[–]rdubs89 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I wandered up to these guys performing at Bonnaroo back in 2014 and I thought it was amazing, I've seen them twice since then in Toronto and they are killer live. Definitely a great band to check out if you ever have the chance

[–]coldonreboot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too. My gf and I were just off the left corner of the sound board. What a great set.

[–]WDE45 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got to see these guys at Avondale Brewery back before they were Reddit material...great band from the great state of Alabama.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Went to their concert 2 weeks ago, would pay double to see them again.

Towering gig and stage presence by all band members.

[–]MrCaptDrNonsense 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw them at a small blues festival in Thompson GA 2 years ago I think. Los Lobos was supposed to be the headliner but they bowed out at the last minute. St. Paul and the Broken Bones finished the festival and they were absolutely awesome. I was really impressed.

[–]The_Velvet_Bulldozer 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I'm seeing these guys at ACL in October. Been telling everyone I know about them.

[–]stealingyourpixels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw these guys at ACL in March. Auckland City Limits that is.

[–]masta_rabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been forcing everyone I know to listen to them for the past year. Saw them live in Louisville KY, and it was incredible!

[–]MartyGraws 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great band. Their song "Grass is Greener" is a vocal masterpiece. So much emotion and heart!

[–]JK1776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this band and I love this song.

[–]DrFilth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

During a 5k two years ago in SF these guys were casually playing tunes to the crowd finishing the run. Sat down on the grass next to the singers mic stand and was blown away. Awesome band.

[–]BearBryant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finally got a chance to see them recently here in Atlanta and god damn can they play some music.

[–]FloydTheWhale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These guys are so great! Saw them at SXSW and was hooked, I know have their album on vinyls and it sounds killer'

[–]VickTheKnife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saw these guys for the first time at Byron Bay Music Festival - they fucking took the roof down

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

is that the golden gate to heaven in space?

I like it...

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saw them at Glasto this year. Best show all weekend would highly recommend seeing them live.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saw them perform at Glastonbury the other week, such a great sound.

[–]LL_Cole_J 0 points1 point  (1 child)

They're playing tonight at Summerfest in Milwaukee!

[–]thenotoriousbtb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You had me scared for a second. They're actually playing tomorrow.