Alabama Shakes returned to the UK last night [May 3] for their first gig since storming into the Official UK Album Charts at No 3.

The Athens, Alabama five-piece performed at London’s Brixton Electric in their first UK show since their album Boys & Girls was released on April 9. They played a mixed set of songs from the album and some brand new tracks.

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Speaking to NME after the show, singer Brittany Howard said: “I think it went really, really well. Everyone was really awesome out in the crowd. It sounded good, it looked good. I’m happy about it”.

Alabama Shakes played:

‘Goin’ To The Party’

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‘Making Me Itch’

‘Hold On’

‘Hang Loose’

‘Always Alright’

‘I Found You’

‘Rise To The Sun’

‘Boys & Girls’

‘Be Mine’

‘I Ain’t the Same’

‘You Ain’t Alone’

Worry’n Blues’

‘Mama’

‘Heavy Chevy’

‘On Your Way’

‘Heat Lightning’