ALABAMA SHAKES — https://www.alabamashakes.com — Alabama Shakes return to the road with “U.S. Spring Tour 2026“, bringing them to Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC on April 25, 2026. Critics have long placed the band at the intersection of Southern rock, soul, and blues, with a rhythmic looseness that nods to classic R&B and a grit that keeps it grounded in rock clubs rather than revivalist nostalgia. Their catalog—Boys & Girls and Sound & Color in particular—still holds up as reference points for how modern American rock can feel physical, emotional, and unforced. While no new full-length has been positioned as the centerpiece of this run, the tour itself reads as a deliberate re-engagement rather than a victory lap, routed through major U.S. cities where the band’s reputation was built. Their accolades remain substantial, including multiple Grammy Awards and continued recognition for both musical excellence and advocacy tied to community-focused causes and arts education.

MON ROVIA — https://www.monroviaofficial.com — Supporting the tour, Mon Rovia brings a quieter but no less intentional presence, operating in the space critics often describe as indie folk shaped by soul, gospel, and East African rhythmic influence. His work leans heavily on voice and narrative, favoring restraint over polish and emotional clarity over volume. Recent releases continue to expand that palette, with songs that feel designed for attentive listening rather than background noise, making his placement on this bill a smart contrast rather than a genre stretch. Touring steadily across the U.S. and select international dates, Mon Rovia has built momentum through consistency and word-of-mouth rather than hype, and his inclusion here adds a reflective entry point before Alabama Shakes take the stage.