Ready for launch: Full slate of Huntsville Music Month activities led by free concert series

Published on August 17, 2023

Get ready to dance, groove and sing along as the second annual Huntsville Music Month kicks off Sept. 1.

Hosted by the Huntsville Music Office, the monthlong initiative seeks to raise awareness and build excitement around the City’s thriving music culture, encourage collaborations, provide career development resources, and champion Huntsville’s appeal to musicians and fans as a music‑friendly city.

Mayor Tommy Battle said Huntsville has come a long way in establishing itself as a destination music city. He said the quality and diversity of live performances at The Orion Amphitheater, Von Braun Center and elsewhere appeal to local music fans as well as those from outside of the city limits.

“People from across the country are traveling here to see their favorite artists on our stages and we’re happy to have them,” he said. “We hope they tell their friends and families about their wonderful experience in Huntsville, Alabama.”

While this year’s Huntsville Music Month calendar will feature over 100 events, Music Officer Matt Mandrella is especially excited about Launchpad, a new, free concert series Sept. 1-3 in Big Spring Park.

“We have some really amazing talent lined up to perform, so we’re setting up a big stage in the park and kicking off the month with an explosive three-night run of free shows downtown,” he said. “We’ll also have a lot of fun lighting design elements in place both on stage and throughout the park that we think will make for a really awesome fan experience, too.”

Opening night on Friday, Sept. 1, will feature headliner Deqn Sue, who was featured in the September 2022 issue of Rolling Stone magazine performing at The Orion Amphitheater. She’ll be joined by Grammy award-winning musician and producer Kelvin Wooten. Other acts set to appear that night are Common Man, Dante’ Pride and the Alabama A&M Maroon and White Marching Band.

On Saturday, Sept. 2, music fans will be treated to the high-energy and soulful sounds of Lamont Landers, electro-funk-hop band Element XI and Huntsville’s signature and most beloved blues icon, Microwave Dave.

The third night of music on Sunday, Sept. 3, will be the opening night of Jazz in the Park-Huntsville featuring headliner Jessy J and supporting acts Tr3ple Threat and Erisa Nicole.

The music begins at 5 p.m. each night. Food trucks will have concessions for purchase and alcoholic beverages are permitted if they are in designated purple cups.

“The Huntsville Music Month calendar is jam-packed with great concerts and events throughout the month,” Mandrella said. “It’s an exciting time for music in Huntsville, and September is all about shining an even brighter spotlight on all the really exciting things happening here.”

For more information and to see the full Huntsville Music Month calendar, visit huntsvillemusic.com/musicmonth or the Huntsville Music Office Facebook page.