Huntsville has music on the brain! September is now Huntsville Music Month and you need to savor it! Below are a few events to get you started and other ways to help support the local music industry.
Huntsville Music Events
We have gatherd just a few events to get you started. The Huntsville Music Office has an full event calendar that you need to check out lots of local music in our area!
Huntsville Music Month Launchpad
September 1 – 3 The Huntsville Music Office is setting up a big stage and kicking #HSVMusicMonth off with an explosive three-night run of epic free shows downtown in Big Spring Park East!
Jazz in the Park
Jazz lovers gathered for the popular Jazz in the Park Huntsville concert series! Be sure to add the below dates to your calendar, grab your lawn chairs, and we will see you in Big Spring Park. More Information
Concerts on the Dock
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment is proud to present a signature concert series. Featuring a variety of music styles from local and regional musicians, there is something for everyone at this casual, festival-style concert series starting at 6pm.
September 8th – MARCUS POPE & FRIENDS
September 15th – THE UNORTHODOCS BAND
September 22nd – KIM COFFEY AND FRIENDS (6-7:30) COMMON MAN (8-9)
September 29th – EMILY JOSEPH BAND
October 6th – MARCUS POPE & FRIENDS
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Women in Music Week
September 15 – 24 | This event allows Huntsville to showcase over 30 local women in the music industry at over 30 different venues. More details here.
Broadway Theater League
The next season for Broadway Theater League has been announced, be sure to snag your Pick 3 or single tickets soon! More Information
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra
Single tickets are now on sale for the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra’s new season! It is sure to be music to your ears.
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Orion Amphitheater
There are plenty of concerts with tickets on sale now at the Orion Amphitheater, snag tickets today! Want to see a Guide for Orion? We have that too!
Other Ways to Support the Local Music Industry
Want to help the local music scene? Check out these tips!
Attend Events
Show up! Buy tickets and show up for events regularly. Invite your friends! One of the largest hurdles for local music is attendance. Especially after the last few years, they need butts in seats and faces in the crowds!
Blast Music
Blast is your newest destination to discover local music available in the Rocket City and North Alabama. Dig in and give it a listen here.
Buy Merch
Do you have a favorite local artist or venue? Buy the t-shirts, stickers, and swag! Not only are you helping their pocketbook, but its great to see local content in the wild.
Don't Forget to Think Small
We know you are buying tickets to shows at Orion and VBC shows, they have some great things heading our way. Be sure to check out the smaller venues too! Places like Stovehouse, Downtown Huntsville, Humphrey’s Bar and Grill, and others have local acts regularly.
Donate to Art & Music Programs
We can’t have local music without support from our local art and music programs. Check out Arts Huntsville, Huntsville Community Drumline, and Maitland Conservatory.
Find Your Voice
Get Involved! Stay in-the-know with the Huntsville Music Office and local music foundations. Start with this survey/newsletter.
Support on Social
FREE! Share local concerts, buskers, solo acts, musicals, album releases, etc. Some local artists rely solely on social media for their marketing and publicity. Share their content, mark yourself as “going,” and leave reviews after a great performance.
Tip Hospitality
Most of the time when you are listening to live local music – you are at a restaurant, bar, or brewery. Don’t forget to tip your server or bartender. The service industry can directly affect the music industry. If the restaurant/bar has a great night when they hosted live music, they will make it a regular thing. Tell the venues how much you loved the entertainment!
Volunteer
When Huntsville hosts large festivals or music-based events, there is almost always space to volunteer. Sign up for Panoply, Concerts in the Park, Twickenham Fest, Monte Sano Art Festival, Round Top Festival, and others.
Katelyn Henderson has lived in Huntsville for over 12 years and feels like it is her true home. She owns We Are Huntsville and loves supporting local business, sharing fun exciting news, and finding all the secret treasures that make Huntsville so special. You can always send her an email! katelyn@wearehuntsville.com
