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Brittany Howard’s planned solo set at Tuscaloosa benefit concert instead becomes band’s first show in over seven years. Alabama Shakes staged a surprise reunion Wednesday night in Tuscaloosa as a planned Brittany Howard solo show instead turned into the band’s first concert together since 2017.
Unexpected Reunion
Howard was booked to perform a “short and intimate” set at the Tuscaloosa Get Up 3 benefit concert at the Bama Theatre. She initially took the stage alone, but after performing a solo acoustic rendition of her Jaime song “Short and Sweet,” she left the stage, telling the audience, “I forgot my electric guitar.”
Surprise Performance
When she returned, the video backdrop that read “Brittany Howard” instead changed to “Alabama Shakes,” as Howard was accompanied by her band mates, bassist Zac Cockrell and guitarist Heath Fogg.
Emotional Reunion
“If there’s one place we’re gonna get back together, it’s gonna be Tuscaloosa,” Howard told the audience; Alabama Shakes previously performed at the last two Tuscaloosa Get Up benefits in 2012 and 2013.
Memorable Setlist
The mostly reunited Alabama Shakes delivered a nine-song set of highlights and hits culled from their two studio albums, 2012’s Boys & Girls and 2015’s Album of the Year Grammy-nominated Sound & Color, as well as “Always Alright” from the Silver Linings Playbook soundtrack.
Future Uncertainty
The Athens, Alabama band last performed together in August 2017 at the Osheaga Festival before going on hiatus. Since then, Howard embarked on her solo career, releasing two LPs, 2019’s Jamie and this year’s What Now. The band has not yet commented on whether the Tuscaloosa reunion was a one-off or a signal that Alabama Shakes’ hiatus has officially come to an end.
Conclusion
With the unexpected reunion of Alabama Shakes in Tuscaloosa, fans were treated to a memorable night of music and nostalgia. Whether this signifies the end of the band’s hiatus remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – their music continues to resonate with audiences old and new.
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FAQs
Q: When was the last time Alabama Shakes performed together before the Tuscaloosa reunion?
A: The band last performed together in August 2017 at the Osheaga Festival before going on hiatus.
Q: What albums did Alabama Shakes draw their setlist from during the reunion concert?
A: The band performed songs from their two studio albums, 2012’s Boys & Girls and 2015’s Sound & Color, as well as tracks like “Always Alright” from the Silver Linings Playbook soundtrack.
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