Alabama Goes ‘Back To The Bowery’

Alabama announces the first dates of its “Back To The Bowery” tour marking 40 years since the country music band began its concert legacy at the Myrtle Beach, S.C., venue.  At this time the band has revealed a handful of dates with pre-sales and general onsales launching this week.

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Boots And Hearts Country Music Festival, Mosport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario

Alabama’s first major outing since 2002 begins with two nights in North Myrtle Beach with the band playing the Alabama Theatre April 5-6.  Other stops include Atlanta; Highland Park, Ill.; Westbury, N.Y.; Thackerville, Okla.; and Rama, Ontario.

Here’s the routing:

April 5 – North Myrtle Beach, S.C., Alabama Theatre
April 6 – North Myrtle Beach, S.C., Alabama Theatre
April 26 – Wallingford, Conn., Toyota Presents The Oakdale Theatre
April 27 – Rama, Ontario, Casino Rama Entertainment Centre
May 1 – Westbury, N.Y., NYCB Theatre At Westbury
May 17 – Atlanta, Ga., Fox Theatre
July 5 – Orange Beach, Ala., Amphitheater At The Wharf
Aug. 30 – Highland Park, Ill., Ravinia Festival At Ravinia Park
Aug. 31 – Hinckley, Minn., Grand Casino Hinckley
Oct. 4 – Minot, N.D., All Seasons Arena (“Norsk Hostfest”)
Oct. 5 – Minot, N.D., All Seasons Arena (“Norsk Hostfest”)
Oct. 12 – Thackerville, Okla., Winstar Casino

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"Stagecoach: California’s Country Music Festival," Empire Polo Field, Indio, Calif.

Unlike 40 years ago, the band won’t be playing for just tips this time.

“I’m so excited to celebrate 40 years since our first show at The Bowery,” Alabama’s Randy Owen said.  “We still love one another, have played music together all these years, and are blessed to still be around.  Most importantly, we are ever grateful for the fans, many having been with us since we used to play for tips, so to be able to go back out and play for them will make this a very special year.”

Fan club and email list member pre-sales for shows in Myrtle Beach, Rama, Atlanta, Orange Beach and Hinkley begin Feb. 13 with general onsales for those markets launching Feb. 15.  Visit TheAlabamaBand.com for all you need to know.