Alabama Shakes to Reunite for 2025 Tour, First in 8 Years
Alabama Shakes, the renowned Southern blues-rock band, has officially announced their eagerly awaited comeback tour for 2025. Kicking off on July 16 in Chicago, this marks their first tour in eight years, taking them across North America with stops in prominent cities such as Nashville, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Austin, Boston, and Seattle. Theys will share the stage with an array of special guests, including names like Bahamas, Shannon & The Clams, and The Budos Band, among others.
The band members, including lead vocalist Brittany Howard, guitarist Heath Fogg, and bassist Zac Cockrell, expressed their enthusiasm about returning as a group and their excitement to perform together again. Howard, who ventured into a successful solo career in 2019, highlighted the band as a significant source of joy, mentioning their desire to combine a nostalgic reminiscence of past works with a focus on future musical projects. According to Howard, the band has been actively recording new material, hinting at fresh releases that fans can eagerly anticipate.
A significant aspect of the tour is the diverse lineup of supporting acts, which not only includes the aforementioned artists but also features Lee Fields, El Michels Affair, Sam Evian, Y La Bamba, and others across different dates. This eclectic mix of opening performers enriches the concert experience, offering a varied and dynamic show each night. For instance, attendees in Nashville will enjoy performances by Alanna Royale and Caleb Elliott before Alabama Shakes take the stage, contributing to a festival-like atmosphere for concert-goers.
Tickets for the tour are set to go on sale to the general public on February 14, following various pre-sales, providing fans with multiple opportunities to secure their spots at the concert. These pre-sales include an artist pre-sale starting on February 11 and a Live Nation pre-sale commencing on February 14, with access codes available for those eager to obtain early tickets. Information and links to purchase tickets are available through platforms like Ticketmaster, ensuring accessibility for all fans awaiting the live music experience.
Check Out Alabama Shakes 2025 Tour Dates Here:
Jul 16- Chicago, IL The Salt Shed-Fairgrounds
Jul 18- Minneapolis, MN Minnesota Yacht Club Festival
Jul 19- La Vista, NE The Astro Amphitheater
Jul 20- Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Jul 22- Bentonville, AR The Momentary
Jul 25- Nashville, TN Ascend Amphitheater
Jul 26- Birmingham, AL Coca-Cola Amphitheater
Aug 8- Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheater
Aug 9- Las Vegas NV BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Aug 10- San Diego, CA Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Aug 14- Berkeley, CA Greek Theatre
Aug 16- Seattle, WA Climate Pledge Arena
Aug 17- Bend, OR Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Aug 20- Bonner, MT KettleHouse Amphitheater
Aug 22- Salt Lake City, UT Utah First Credit Union Ampitheater
Aug 24- Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre
Sep 4- Milwaukee, WI Miller High Life Theatre
Sep 5- Rochester Hills, MI Meadow Brook Amphitheater
Sep 6- Toronto, ON Budweiser Stage
Sep 8- Cleveland, OH Jacob’s Pavillion
Sep 9- Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE
Sep 11- Louisville, KY Bourbon and Beyond Festival
Sep 14- Boston, MA MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Sep 17- Forest Hills, NY Forest Hills Stadium
Sep 18- Philadelphia, PA TD Pavilion at The Mann
Sep 19- Washington, DC The Anthem
Sep 23- New Orleans, LA Saenger Theatre
Sep 25- Austin, TX Moody Center
Sep 26- Houston, TX 713 Music Hall
Sep 27- Irving, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Key Takeaways
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www.jambase.com | Alabama Shakes announced their 2025 reunion tour, marking their first series of shows since 2017 and teasing new music releases.
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www.stereogum.com | Brittany Howard expressed excitement about returning to tour with Alabama Shakes, highlighting joy from past music and anticipation of new material.
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consequence.net | General ticket sales for the tour are scheduled to begin on February 14th, with pre-sales starting earlier in the month.
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www.brooklynvegan.com | The tour will also see Alabama Shakes performing at major festivals including the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival and Bourbon and Beyond.
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