Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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Alabama Shakes’ return to Red Rocks hit like a long‑overdue thunderclap, the kind that rolls across the sandstone and settles right in your chest.
Brittany Howard walked out in an all‑white chiffon fit that instantly set the tone — mystical, soulful, and unmistakably commanding. The band tore into “Dunes,” shaking the amphitheater with a blues‑heavy revival energy that felt tailor‑made for Colorado’s open‑sky cathedral. By the end, the crowd wasn’t just watching a show — it was in full communion with a band that proved it never really left. See photos from the show below.

Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)