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Contest Mon Mar 05 2012
Contest: Alabama Shakes @ Lincoln Hall!
It's been a hell of a year for Alabama Shakes. In the last 10 months, they've gone from not even being named Alabama Shakes to having a praised EP to opening for Drive-By Truckers to being featured in a television commercial that was practically inescapable. On the verge of their debut album's release (Boys & Girls is out April 10), they're touring to show everyone a glimpse of what's to come. The Athens, Alabama quartet pumps out an olio of southern rock, R&B, blues and soul that's infectious and makes you wonder if you're really listening to music made in 2012. Singer Brittany Howard wails in a way reminiscent of classic southern soul vocalists and provides the cornerstone of the band's sound. This Friday's show at Lincoln Hall is sold out, but Gapers Block is giving away a pair of tickets. Write into contests@gapersblock.com with "I Found You" in the subject line for a chance to win. [Update: Whoa, hold your horses. We have a winner. Congratulations, Sarah. Thanks for writing in, everyone!]
Alabama Shakes headline a sold-out Lincoln Hall on Friday, March 9. Jennifer Castle opens at 10pm. Chicago's Canasta, who are fresh off of a tour of Mongolia that you may have read about, will play too. Alabama Shakes are also playing a free show sponsored by XRT at Reggie's at 12pm (yes, noon) on Saturday, the 10th. Lincoln Hall's at 2424 N. Lincoln Ave. Reggie's is at 2109 S. State St.