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Watch Alabama Shakes rock 'SNL'

The band performs 'Hold On' and "Always Alright'

By Pop Spy -- Kat Giantis Feb 18, 2013 10:32AM

Alabama Shakes completed their rise to stardom this weekend with a memorably rockin' turn as the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live." The Grammy-nominated band performed two songs: the bluesy and oh-so-hummable "Hold On," the first track off their debut album, "Boys & Girls," and the rockabilly-infused ditty "Always Alright," which featured whisky-voiced frontwoman Brittany Howard wailing both on vocals and her Gibson guitar. Watch them blow the doors off "SNL" below ...


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newinfl
Feb 18, 2013 1:00PM
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Really good band, great lead singer.  One helluva voice she has.  Hope they stay around for a while. 
SUGAR MAGNOLIA (s_shine)
Feb 18, 2013 1:17PM
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One of the best surprises I've had in music in a long time. I'm with you newinfl. I hope we hear a lot
from them and soon. SHAKIN'....
LINK MASSING
Feb 18, 2013 1:43PM
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     THANK GOD RAP IS ON ITS WAY OUT.
Nelsonw
Feb 18, 2013 1:57PM
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AWESOME!!!  So proud of my cousin.  She's dong GREAT things!
K G
Feb 18, 2013 2:40PM
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I'm usually asleep in bed or on the couch after the "Live from New York.."  Last Saturday for some reason I wasn't--Christoph Waltz?--and caught The AL Shakes. Terrific band, deep American musical roots, kick **** front woman, tight band and overall great musicianship. Remind me of the Mississippi All Stars. I'm a huge fan.
Road toad2
Feb 18, 2013 5:57PM
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Finally something different to the table,good times,good vibe,good band.
unhappy rn
Feb 18, 2013 4:39PM
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I was blown away by this song and her.I am going to buy this.where can i get it?
squirrel_girl
Feb 18, 2013 4:50PM
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Doin' little Athens, AL proud guys. Keep it up!
stella3737
Feb 19, 2013 12:15PM
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Totally in love with this this talented band!!

Griff474
Feb 19, 2013 9:27AM
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Ms.Howard & A.S got chop's! Original, authentic & genuine musicianship - great live performance. Had never heard their music - I'm a fan now!!!

 

BetyBoop671
Feb 19, 2013 2:50PM
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Love Love Love Alabama Shakes even before they won their award.
squirrel_girl
Feb 18, 2013 4:49PM
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Doin' Athens, AL proud guys. Keep it up.

 

sidney502
Feb 19, 2013 10:45AM
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DAMN! DAMN! What a great sound best music I have heard in years. Great to watch and to hear. I would pay good money to see them live on stage. Again Damn!
Griff474
Feb 19, 2013 9:29AM
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Great live performance!
montimo
Feb 20, 2013 12:05AM
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Now that is real music. Not the crap that so many like Bieber, Swift, Perry, Rhiahnah and so many more are dropping. Kind of reminded me a bit of Amy Whinehouse. Hope they don't go down that road. This band has a real future.
delikette73
Feb 18, 2013 12:48PM
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Oh, my bad! It's the wrong Shakes. Carry on.
Max Meier
Feb 18, 2013 6:54PM
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lyrics need  some work great sound though
hsmars
Feb 18, 2013 4:44PM
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Very good vocals, not unique, but I think she is really cool. However the band is below average. The neighbors’ kids rock harder in their garage next door. Get a better drummer, that boy is holing ya’ll back. 

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