Brittany Howard (2015)

I heard you guys used to do Black Sabbath covers. Which is your favorite?

saw you at Bonnaroo this past summer and you guys kicked asssssssss. My personal favorite part of any Alabama Shakes song is in "You ain't alone" when you hit the second 'take me away' note. gives me chills every time. you have a truly beautiful voice.

But my question is about Bonnaroo: what inspired your little speech before your set this year? it sounded extremely heartfelt and sincere. also, did you get a chance to check out any sets after/before yours? if so, who? thank you!!

What's your dream collaboration?

Hi, Brittany!
I was fortunate enough to see your set at Lollapalooza this past summer, and I have to say it was one of those sets that changed my life. Then, when you showed up on stage with Sir Paul, I nearly died frome excitement! I was in awe just being able to see a Beatle, so it must have been completely unreal for you to perform with one.
So I have two questions:
1. How did your performance with Paul come to fruition; what was the series of events that lead to that happening?
2. Which performances in your life have been the most memorable and why?

Hi Brittany,

Thanks for joining us. In your young career so far what performance/moment/venue/award/whatever stands out as the biggest holy shit! moment?

What's your favourite planet or moon to perform on so far?

After hearing Sound & Color on the Mr Robot finale I listened to all your songs and your voice is amazing. Do you have a song of yours that's a personal favorite?

The first time I saw you was at the inaugural Bottlerock festival and you were far and away my favorite performance of the whole weekend. Do you find that you enjoy playing at live festivals more than regular shows? It felt like you truly loved every second of your set, which is something I can't say after many larger festival performances. Thanks for what you do, it's clear that rock and roll is still alive and well.

On the Shakes' last release 'The Greatest' at 1:20 is that considered a time sig. change or tempo change?

Brittany! You rock so hard.

Can you tell me something awesome or interesting about each member of the band?

You worked for the US Postal Service. What is your favorite commemorative stamp?

Hey! So who is your favorite EDM artist?

Hey Brittany,
Fellow Alabamian here. Congratulations on ya'll's success and I love the new album.

My question: With the recent success of Alabama based musicians and bands (Ya’ll, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, DBT, Jason Isbell etc…) Who do think will be the next Alabama based act to "break through" in terms of commercial success? Who is the best Alabama act no ones heard of? I'd also like to know your thoughts on Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires and your thoughts on The Dexateens...

What's your favorite venue to play and why?

When did you start to realize you had a lot of traction with people as a band? Was there a particular moment that stands out or did it kind of creep up?

What was the moment in your music career where you said "Wow, this is it."?

Also, as an Athens resident, what is your favorite place to eat and why is it the taco truck?

Hello Brittany. My question to you is; who were your biggest musical influences growing up?

If you could create your dream festival lineup, what 5 acts would you book?

Side note, was so sad to have missed you guys in Toronto last month but had a wedding rehearsal dinner.......so hurry back!!

You sing with the most soul I've ever heard from an artist. When you began performing in front of crowds of thousands, how nervous were you? Did you have any specific (maybe funny) things you thought of to calm anxiety?

Who designs your dresses?? They are amazing!!

Hey, I just got into you guys this summer, because of your song "don't wanna fight". Checked out your albums and totally fell in love, then saw you guys on YouTube, and then had to buy tickets to your show in Toronto.

How does that feel knowing that you have fans all over the world at this point. Is that weird that people all over the planet now talk about you? :)

Has Bo Hicks ever not been the coolest person in the room?

What advice can you give a 25 year old who is just starting to play guitar? Is it ever too late?

How bizarre was it to sing "The Weight" on stage with the likes of Elton John, Mavis Staples, etc at the Grammys a couple of years ago? I watch the video quite often, amazing tribute.

Brittany I love you so much! You make all of us lady guitarists/songwriters proud.

My question is this: What is one piece of advice you'd give to other females trying to break through in the music industry?

Do you still go out to eat, put gas in your car, stuff like that?

In bands of your size who handles finances?

Brittany, i've noticed that you and your band are very involved with the community, especially when performing event's in their town (i.e. volunteer for an event where you perform and get to watch you for free). What inspired y'all to do this? And will you do this again?

Also thank you and your band for Sound and Color. I can tell the hard work y'all put into it, got me through some tough stuff this summer. You write my soul.

Hi Brittany!

I've recently got into your music over the past week. I dig it! Can yo recommend me some tracks by other musicians to check out? Maybe some of your favorite songs?

Pizza or tacos?

Hiya gorgeous! How does it feel to be in the musical spotlight? Do you ever wish you could go back to the days when you weren't as widely known?

Hey! Love your work! I saw you at Red Rocks this summer and the emotion was insane. Keep rocking it!
Okay, questions. Answer all or answer one, your pick:

1) What is your plan for Thunderbitch? Do you plan on keeping it a side project? How big do you want it to grow?

2) Is there any chance Thunderbitch might make a guest appearance at a Shakes concert?

3) I heard you really like Bowie (and you can tell through the Sound and Color video). Have you met him yet? What song would you love to cover by him?

4) What band or person, in all of music history, would you love to make an album with?

5) If you had to make a concept album, what would be the concept?

Hey Brittany! I remember watching you in a talent show at EL several years ago, and just marveling at how gifted you were way back then. You guys have come such a long way, and I just wanted to stop in and say how proud we are of you and the band. It's great to see local folks be so successful! Congrats, and I wish you continued success in the future.

Also, do you think you guys may play a show in the Huntsville area in the near future?

Hey Brittany! I think music has the power to teach, and change lives. You guys are perfect examples of that!

If you could teach the world one thing, what would it be?

Hi Brittney. What are your favorite pizza toppings?

Hey Brittany! What's your go-to sandwich?

Should I make my fiancee dinner tonight or take her out to eat? She has been working long hours and I want to treat her nicely.

What about the next year's show in Buenos Aires?
We are looking forward it!

Brittany,

What song makes you cry and do you see sounds?

when did you realize that you wanted to be a musician ?

What are you listening to these days? Favorite artists out now?

Hi Brittany! The performance of Joe was amazing! It instantly brought me back to the same emotional experience as when I saw all of you in concert. Do you have to do anything to prepare before a performance?

Favorite guitar?

Hey Brittany. I actually saw you walking in downtown Florence when you played for Billy Reid. I was gonna run and say hey but I didn't wanna bother you. I wanted to tell you that I love y'all's fucking music and your words helped me out a lot when I first heard it. Hang Loose, Hold On, Goin To The Party. Dunes has the greatest melody ever. So anyways yeah thanks for going out and doing what you do.

Question: Been listening to any new artists?