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Alabama 3

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4.1

17 of 19(89%)customers would recommend this to a friend.

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Review 1 for Alabama 3

4 / 5

Alabama slammer

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Posted 24/12/2009

by Webangel

Location: Kentish Town Forum, North London

I always enjoy listening to Alabama 3 so to see them live at their own gig was great. The atmosphere was built-up by a 20 minute DJ set which fairly blasted the speakers out at the Forum. Unfortunately I could only stay for 45 minutes but the energy of the band was evident and I got to hear some of the key tracks - Mansion on the Hill, Bullet Proof, and Cocaine Killed My Community which were all performed excellently. The crowd in the 'moshpit' definitely loved it and were bouncing around to every song. My only regret is that I couldn't stay longer to hear the full set.

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Review 2 for Alabama 3

3 / 5

New Amps Please

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Posted 28/11/2009

by Greenwichmail

Location: London

I really enjoyed the gig, but a lot of the wit of the lyrics and the instrumental variation was lost in the terrible quality of the PA system.

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Review 3 for Alabama 3

5 / 5

Fantasic Alabama 3

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Posted 26/11/2009

by marvinsupercat

Location: scotland

After dragging ourselves all the way to Perth on a cold and wet mondat night we were worried that the concert wouldn't live up to expectation but we were delighted with what we saw!
They were on stage for at least 90 mins playing all the classics familiar from our summer festival days and some new material that got the full crowd dancing.

Great gig and fantasic band that I would recommed to anybody regardless of musical likes and dislikes-well worth the 2 hour drive!

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Review 4 for Alabama 3

2 / 5

unwanted guests at A3

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Posted 25/11/2009

by buffdaddy

Alabama 3 were, in themselves, good. They played a good mix of old and new songs, played well and were fun.

However...

Bringing Razorlight on stage with them?!?! Why? To show they have cool mates? To be down with the kids?

That is not what they're about and we were outraged.

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Review 5 for Alabama 3

4 / 5

larry is the one

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Posted 19/11/2009

by larrylovesus

Location: northampton

I just love larry love, he is the greatest dancer ever, Thank you sweet dancing angel.

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Review 6 for Alabama 3

5 / 5

Alabama 3

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Favourite moment: From the first song to the last. @

Posted 19/11/2009

by khobbs

Location: Northampton

Great gig! Slick, total committment and much FUN by both the band and the audience. Even danced a bit near the end!!

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Review 7 for Alabama 3

4 / 5

Alabama 3 of 3

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Opening act(s): Missed it @

Posted 17/11/2009

by Skyecougar

Location: Highlands

This was the 3rd of Alabama 3 Scottish dates and it showed. They seemed a wee bit tired, although still having enough rockin, blues blood in their veins to muster some brilliant performances of their classic anthems. Perth Concert Hall may not have been the ideal venue to finish off their unofficial Scottish Tour , especially as it turned out , on such a driech, wet, misty Monday night.
If you were a fan , though, you got what you came for and it seems a hillbilly straw hat is the icon of an A3 fan, which was tad weird as none of the band wore one, and the dancing Duelling Banjoers seemed keen to stamp on anything placed on the floor by the well behaved Ned Beatty sympathisers.
Not a full house and, the tidy sitting audience with folded arms and watched tensely, which is a pity as Alabama 3 do want you to enjoy yourself, and let go a bit .

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Review 8 for Alabama 3

4 / 5

Still alive!

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Favourite moment: The gracious arrival of D Wayne Love. @

Setlist: Woke Up This Morning, Converted, Hypo Full Of Love, Mao Tse Tung Said, Too Sick To Pray, Mansion On The Hill, Jaqueline, Power In The Blood. @

Opening act(s): Krakatoa @

Posted 13/11/2009

by Tappo

Alabama 3 trouble me. I worry about them so much that as they rolled onto the stage of the Kentish Town Forum on the Tuesday 10th November I anxiously counted them all on. No Devlin but this was not a disaster. A girl in the crowd told me she was pregnant. Not only that but her repalcement, a sensual bundle of feline fun called Aurora Dawn, had somehow managed to forget her trousers. So far so good.

Alas there did seem to be a casualty. The majesterial presence of D Wayne Love would not thrill us this night. He won't dance to techno anymore. Too much partying? Not enough redemption? Who can say but, no wait... a couple of minutes into the first song the good reverand swanked coolly on. Not only was everyone still alive but they were all looking good. Well, good behind the shades anyway. I relaxed and let the evening wash over me.

And what an evening. I won't pretend to be a genuine devotee so I can't name the new tracks I heard. But I did hear new tracks and yea, verily, they rocked. The thing is when you have a back catalogue of the depth and originality of the 3 then you have to dig and dig deep. Hypo Full Of Love, Mansion On The Hill, Power In The Blood, Too Sick To Pray, Mao Tse Tung Said and Woke Up This Morning among others were all delivered with style and verve.

Disorganised chaos simmered on stage with various gentlemen of the cloth making occasional appearances to contribute to the fun. A couple of young blokes took a turn. One of them was described by Larry Love as 'Selling the Big Issue on the street in Camden when we found him'. How wonderfully typical.

The only thing that concerned me was that the place was nowhere near full. On the one hand this was fine as I got right down the front. But the Forum was the only London night on the tour. What's that all about?

The evening seemed to end with Larry LOve inviting everyone over the road to Monkey Chews pub for a party. Did I hear that right? Perhaps they're still there. Go gently boys, I need you all to stay healthy.

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Favourite moment: The gracious arrival of D Wayne Love. @

Setlist: Woke Up This Morning, Converted, Hypo Full Of Love, Mao Tse Tung Said, Too Sick To Pray, Mansion On The Hill, Jaqueline, Power In The Blood. @

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Review 9 for Alabama 3

1 / 5

Alabama 3

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Posted 12/11/2009

by Disa

Location: London

Have seen this band several times before but was really disappointed this time.
The sound system was awful and three of the group I was with left halfway through as it was such a bad performance from the band and the quality of the sound at this venue left a lot to be desired.

I am aware that the usual girl singer was not performing but I would say the sound system was the biggest disappointment.

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Review 10 for Alabama 3

5 / 5

Alabama 3... another masterclass

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Favourite moment: from start to the end @

Setlist: All the old fav's, Mansion on the hill, 12 step plan, power in the blood, woke up,some new great stuff too @

Opening act(s): Missed them @

Posted 12/11/2009

by Dingosgotmybaby

Location: London

Ive not seen them for a couple of years but they have a lways been amazing live,
and this evening they provided the same quality ,
Playing well picked tracks from the massive back-cataloge mixing in a few off the new Album not heard before (by me anyway) and the new stuff sounds like true A3
Brilliant ... the Forum was Packed to the rafters great party vibe
Missing the vocals of Devlinlove due to her pregnant state but the replacement ( I didnt get her name) was no dissapointment At All..GO See Them

I missed the support so cant comment on that

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Favourite moment: from start to the end @

Setlist: All the old fav's, Mansion on the hill, 12 step plan, power in the blood, woke up,some new great stuff too @

Opening act(s): Missed them @

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Review 11 for Alabama 3

5 / 5

shoot me up!

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Favourite moment: got jostled by a guy in the crowd he was startin on about something - then he looked at me, we laughed hugged and kissed!! @

Posted 11/11/2009

by dkidster

yipppee-kay-yaya! best thing to hit kentish town since the last time the Alabama boys shot up north London - bang bang the boogie!

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Favourite moment: got jostled by a guy in the crowd he was startin on about something - then he looked at me, we laughed hugged and kissed!! @

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Review 12 for Alabama 3

5 / 5

Alabama 3 at Forum

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Posted 11/11/2009

by New2A3

Excellent gig - electric atmosphere from the moment they came on stage. Surprise guest appearances included Razorlight boys - who were good but A3 were A-MA-ZING! Definitely see them again. BRILLIANT.

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Review 13 for Alabama 3

5 / 5

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Posted 11/11/2009

by Evie88

Location: London

I bought the tickets to see Krakatoa but ended up staying for Alabama 3, and I am glad I did. Good night all round and I would definately see Krakatoa again.

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Review 14 for Alabama 3

5 / 5

Alabama 3-unique

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Posted 11/11/2009

by BigGavva

having seen Alabama 3 supporting the levellers back in 97 before they were big,i expected a great gig and wasn't disapointed-spelling????
Full version of "Woke up" performed faultlessly,unique fusion of genres put together,fantastic dual drumming,an anti war vocal and harmonica bonus song.
was hoping for "aint going to Goa" but they ran out of time as I imagine they would have continued but for the music curfew at 11 pm.
Hopefully next time will see them at a festival

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Review 15 for Alabama 3

5 / 5

Alabama 3, best live act in the UK

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Favourite moment: Every minute of the concert @

Opening act(s): Krakatoa, good support act @

Posted 11/11/2009

by Jokar

Location: South Wales & London

saw Alabama 3 on 5th November at the Coal Exchange in Cardiff, they were brilliant, completely blew me away. I immediately booked tickets for myself and 3 friends to see them again at the Forum in Kentish Town, which just happens to be my favourite London venue. I did not think it possible but Alabama 3 were even better at the Forum that at Cardiff Coal Exchange, they had many guest artistes join them on stage at various points of their set, including the 9 members of the actual band I lost count at 19 artistes on stage through the course of the set and all for only £18 absolutely brilliant entertainment and value for money without par.
I have been going to around 15 -20 concerts a year for too many years to remember and A3 are one the best live acts I have ever seen, without doubt Alabama 3 ARE,THE BEST LIVE ACT IN THE UK

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Review 16 for Alabama 3

4 / 5

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Posted 11/11/2009

by Anonymous

This was an entertaing mash of a selection of music styles and despite all the touring they remained very lively in all ways

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Review 17 for Alabama 3

5 / 5

Alabama3 amazing evening

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Posted 11/11/2009

by mb1982

Location: London

I went with three great mates, sitting in the pub beforehand we realised that we were sat next to the band! They turned round to talk to us and the evening got so much better after that. Their set was awesome although it took a while for the crowd to get going, but after a few songs in their were a few more people dancing. The encore was amazing with other stars getting up on stage!

Well worth seeing for an unforgettable experience.

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Review 18 for Alabama 3

3 / 5

Great band, shame about the sound

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Favourite moment: When the stage filled up with more and more people. The atmosphere was like a great party. @

Setlist: Setlist was great with some new material and a good assortment of oldies from right back to the beginning. @

Posted 11/11/2009

by Kingottakar

As usual Alabama 3 played a blinder. Unfortunately if you weren't familiar with the songs you couldn't hear the lyrics or any of the music.

The quality of the sound was the worst ever. I don't think I will be going to that venue again.

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Favourite moment: When the stage filled up with more and more people. The atmosphere was like a great party. @

Setlist: Setlist was great with some new material and a good assortment of oldies from right back to the beginning. @

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Review 19 for Alabama 3

4 / 5

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Posted 11/11/2009

by Beaninlondon

Alabama 3, as always, is a brilliant live band, but I was a little disappointed in the sound system at the Forum. It was difficult to hear the lyrics, and as they were debuting new material, this was a little upsetting. Also there were four large lights directed at the audience from stage level which made it painful to look directly at the band while they were on! However, the band were excellent and know how to please the crowd! I'm already looking forward to their next performance in London!

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