Allen Stone Spreads Soulful Cheer in 'Celebrate Tonight' - Premiere

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Allen Stone, the 25-year-old soul singer from Washington, spreads confetti and unity in his new video for "Celebrate Tonight."

Sporting his signature horn-rimmed glasses, Stone lights up an otherwise subdued celebration at a senior center. His powerful vocals pull the residents from their seats and engages them in spirited, synchronized clapping. The track originally appeared on Stone's self-released, self-titled debut album in 2011, which was given wide release by ATO Records last year.

"'Celebrate Tonight' is a very special song to me," the singer tells Rolling Stone. "This video concept we were able to do brings this song fully to life. I hope it simply communicates happiness and joy and love that we as humans can create and share with one another, regardless of age, race or gender."

Stone plays SXSW on March 13th before heading overseas for a string of performances in Australia and Japan. He returns to the United States in mid-April for more dates.

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Allen Stone Spreads Soulful Cheer in 'Celebrate Tonight' - Premiere

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Allen Stone, the 25-year-old soul singer from Washington, spreads confetti and unity in his new video for "Celebrate Tonight."

Sporting his signature horn-rimmed glasses, Stone lights up an otherwise subdued celebration at a senior center. His powerful vocals pull the residents from their seats and engages them in spirited, synchronized clapping. The track originally appeared on Stone's self-released, self-titled debut album in 2011, which was given wide release by ATO Records last year.

"'Celebrate Tonight' is a very special song to me," the singer tells Rolling Stone. "This video concept we were able to do brings this song fully to life. I hope it simply communicates happiness and joy and love that we as humans can create and share with one another, regardless of age, race or gender."

Stone plays SXSW on March 13th before heading overseas for a string of performances in Australia and Japan. He returns to the United States in mid-April for more dates.

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Alabama Shakes Roll Into Texas With Soulful Set

"Hello, Austin, Texas. I'm gonna murder you," huffed Alabama Shakes' singer-guitarist Brittany Howard, stomping her feet as the band launched into "Hang Loose," a rollicking tune about living carefree. Billed as one of this year's must-see acts at SXSW, the group delivered on their hype during NPR's showcase at Stubb's Wednesday night, tearing through all but two tracks from their upcoming debut LP, Boys & Girls.

Alabama Shakes' music is drenched in gospel and Southern rock influences, but their real calling card is Howard, a wildly soulful vocalist who has already earned comparisons to Janis Joplin. Her bandmates – bassist Zac Cockrell, guitarist Heath Fogg,  drummer Steve Johnson and keyboardist Ben Tanner – know better than to distract from a good thing. They took a backseat and let Howard's charisma bleed through songs like "I Ain't The Same" and "Always Alright," a pass-the-alcohol adrenaline-starter with genuine swagger.

At one point, Howard paused to explain Boys & Girls' title track, recounting how she was ridiculed growing up for having a boy as her best friend. "Oh, why can't we be best friends anymore?" she sang in earnest. After the multiple SXSW shows that Alabama Shakes have lined up this week – some 2,000 people piled into Stubb's alone – Howard shouldn't have any more trouble keeping friends.

Setlist:

"Hang Loose"
"I Ain't the Same"
"Hold On"
"I Found You"
"Always Alright"
"Boys & Girls"
"Be Mine"
"Rise to the Sun"
"You Ain't Alone"
"Heavy Chevy"
"On Your Way"
"Heat Lightning"

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Alabama Shakes Roll Into Texas With Soulful Set

"Hello, Austin, Texas. I'm gonna murder you," huffed Alabama Shakes' singer-guitarist Brittany Howard, stomping her feet as the band launched into "Hang Loose," a rollicking tune about living carefree. Billed as one of this year's must-see acts at SXSW, the group delivered on their hype during NPR's showcase at Stubb's Wednesday night, tearing through all but two tracks from their upcoming debut LP, Boys & Girls.

Alabama Shakes' music is drenched in gospel and Southern rock influences, but their real calling card is Howard, a wildly soulful vocalist who has already earned comparisons to Janis Joplin. Her bandmates – bassist Zac Cockrell, guitarist Heath Fogg,  drummer Steve Johnson and keyboardist Ben Tanner – know better than to distract from a good thing. They took a backseat and let Howard's charisma bleed through songs like "I Ain't The Same" and "Always Alright," a pass-the-alcohol adrenaline-starter with genuine swagger.

At one point, Howard paused to explain Boys & Girls' title track, recounting how she was ridiculed growing up for having a boy as her best friend. "Oh, why can't we be best friends anymore?" she sang in earnest. After the multiple SXSW shows that Alabama Shakes have lined up this week – some 2,000 people piled into Stubb's alone – Howard shouldn't have any more trouble keeping friends.

Setlist:

"Hang Loose"
"I Ain't the Same"
"Hold On"
"I Found You"
"Always Alright"
"Boys & Girls"
"Be Mine"
"Rise to the Sun"
"You Ain't Alone"
"Heavy Chevy"
"On Your Way"
"Heat Lightning"

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