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Alabama Shakes brought a soul revival to Red Rocks: Photos

Red Rocks crowd gets taken to church by Alabama Shakes.
Alabama Shakes performing live at Red Rocks Parks & Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado.
ATO Records signed them after online buzz — a blog post helped propel them to label attention.

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.

The crowd for Alabama Shakes at Red Rocks.
The crowd for Alabama Shakes at Red Rocks.

Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

Alabama Shakes performing live at Red Rocks Parks & Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado.
Brittany Howard is self‑taught — she taught herself drums, bass, and guitar before forming the band.

Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

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Alabama Shakes performing live at Red Rocks Parks & Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado.
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Alabama Shakes performing live at Red Rocks Parks & Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado.
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Red Rocks concertgoers walking from the parking lot to the venue.
Red Rocks concertgoers walking from the parking lot to the venue.

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Alabama Shakes performing live at Red Rocks Parks & Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado.
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Fans packed Red Rocks and lined up for merch early.
Fans packed Red Rocks and lined up for merch early.

Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

Alabama Shakes performing live at Red Rocks Parks & Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado.
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The parking lot at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado.
The parking lot at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado for Alabama Shakes

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Alabama Shakes performing live at Red Rocks Parks & Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado.
Red Rocks was one of their first major reunion stops — a highly anticipated return after eight years away.

Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

Concertgoers take photos of a rainbow at Red Rocks during the Alabama Shakes show.
Concertgoers take photos of a rainbow at Red Rocks during the Alabama Shakes show.

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Alabama Shakes performing live at Red Rocks Parks & Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado.
The band went on hiatus in 2018 — allowing Howard to pursue her solo career.

Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

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