ݮƵMusic Maker Productions concert to feature Alabama Shakes
Contact: Brad Hill
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Grammy Award-winning blues rock band Alabama Shakes will perform April 26 at Mississippi State.
Sponsored by the university’s student-staffed Music Maker Productions, the 7 p.m. concert will be held at the ݮƵAmphitheater. Admission is free to all.
Originating from Athens, Alabama, the group’s first full-length album, “Boys & Girls,” was listed at No. 34 on the Rolling Stone’s best albums for 2012. The gold-certified album earned three Grammy nominations, including a nod for Best New Artist.
The group has followed up its debut success with a second album, “Sound and Color.” For more, visit .
A part of the Division of Student Affairs, Music Maker Productions works to provide quality, contemporary entertainment for ݮƵand area communities. Additional information about the organization is found at the above-listed website, as well as on and .
Madison Horton, MMP’s publicity chair, may be contacted at msummp@gmail.com. Brad Hill, ݮƵassistant director for student activities, also may be reached at 662-325-2930 or bhill@saffairs.msstate.edu.
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