As they say, good things come to those who wait…For fans of Alabama Shakes in  Toronto, Canada who held on, this is the moment you’ve been waiting and wishing for!  If you want music that will permeate your soul, and give you a boost of fierce, soulful rock inspiration, Alabama Shakes will deliver it to you, and make sure you’re ready to feel the  chills right down your spine.  Catch them at the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre on June 20, 2013.

The New York Times described the band as “a thunderbolt dressed in bluejeans” .  When Alabama Shakes skyrocketed to fame with their explosive debut track “Hold On”.  Formed in 2009 and barely out of highschool, Alabama Shakes originated from Athens, Alabama where they wrote original material and started playing in obscure local venues.  In April 2012, their first album  Boys & Girls, was released Boys & Girls,was awarded Gold Record status by the RIAA for sales of over 500,000 in the United States on March 13, 2013.   The same album was also garnered nominations from the 2013 Grammy Awards: Best New Artist, Best Rock Performance for “Hold On”, and Best Recording Package.