© Licensed to London News Pictures. 23/02/2012. London, UK. Alabama Shakes play their second of three sell-out NME Awards shows at the Boston Arms in February, their first performances in the UK.   Alabama Shakes are a four piece soul band from Athens, Georgia.  Their debut album, Girls & Boys, is due to be released on the 9/04/12.  Photo credit : Richard Isaac/LNP