{"id":1981572,"date":"2025-08-27T00:58:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T00:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1981572"},"modified":"2025-08-27T00:58:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T00:58:00","slug":"huntsville-music-month-returns-in-september-with-a-full-throttle-lineup-of-free-concerts-special-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/huntsville-music-month-returns-in-september-with-a-full-throttle-lineup-of-free-concerts-special-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Huntsville Music Month returns in September with a full-throttle lineup of free concerts, special events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>Published on <strong>August 26, 2025<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Get ready, Rocket City! <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/huntsvillemusic.com\/musicmonth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Huntsville Music Month<\/a><\/strong> is back this September with a high-energy lineup of free concerts, festivals and cultural events that showcase the heartbeat of our city\u2019s music scene.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by the <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/huntsvillemusic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Huntsville Music Office<\/a><\/strong>, Music Month boosts Huntsville\u2019s creative economy, enhances the City\u2019s reputation as a music-friendly hub, and provides valuable resources for musicians. The monthlong celebration includes weekly free concerts and cultural experiences, ranging from outdoor festivals and anniversary milestones to nationally recognized special events.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Tommy Battle praised the Music Office\u2019s role in strengthening Huntsville\u2019s economy and expanding the city\u2019s cultural footprint.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMusic is more than entertainment in Huntsville\u2014it\u2019s an engine for growth,\u201d said Mayor Battle. \u201cEvery concert and festival bring people to eat at our restaurants, stay in our hotels, shop in our stores, and in the process, they contribute to the economic vitality of our community. That\u2019s what makes music such a powerful part of economic development. It\u2019s not only about entertainment, it\u2019s about jobs, investment and opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella said this year sets a new standard.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis year, Huntsville Music Month is bigger and bolder than ever,\u201d Mandrella said. \u201cFrom Launchpad\u2019s free concerts in Big Spring Park to two official AMERICANAFEST events in Nashville, we\u2019re showcasing our talent on the biggest stages yet. There\u2019s more talent, more variety and more opportunities than ever before.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Huntsville Music Office\u2019s continued partnership with AMERICANAFEST, one of the world\u2019s premier music conferences, provides north Alabama artists with exposure to international industry leaders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy taking north Alabama talent to Nashville, we\u2019re expanding networks, creating professional opportunities and reinforcing Huntsville\u2019s growing status as a music city,\u201d Mandrella said.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Huntsville Music Month 2025 Event Lineup<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Here are the month\u2019s biggest events:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>VBC 5K Music Run<\/strong> <em>\u2013 8 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 30 in downtown Huntsville:<\/em> Race into Huntsville Music Month as part of the VBC\u2019s 50th anniversary celebration. The run will feature live entertainment at the starting and finish lines and each mile in between. More info <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/AL\/Huntsville\/VonBraunCenterMusicRun5K\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntsvilleal.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_LaunchpadMusicFestival_13x19poster_v2.png\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jazz in the Park-Huntsville<\/strong> <em>\u2013 5-9 p.m., Sept. 7, 14, 21 &amp; 28 in Big Spring Park West:<\/em> Weekly performances featuring nationally recognized jazz talent. More info <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jazzhuntsville\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>LAUNCHPAD<\/strong> \u2013 <em>6-9:30 p.m., Sept. 5-6 in Big Spring Park West: <\/em>This free, three-day music festival will feature Rob Aldridge &amp; The Proponents, J.T. Loux and Camacho on Friday, and Billy Allen + The Pollies, Laney Jones and the Spirits and The Wanda Band on Saturday. The third night is devoted to Jazz in the Park-Huntsville. More info <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntsvilleal.gov\/blast-off-into-huntsville-music-month-with-launchpad-on-sept-5-7\/\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Muscle Shoals Meets the Rocket City at AMERICANAFEST <\/strong><em>\u2013 5:30-9:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Martin\u2019s BBQ Joint, Downtown Nashville:<\/em> Presented by FAME Recording Studios in partnership with the Huntsville Music Office, this official AMERICANAFEST special event pair smoky Southern flavor with an equally rich lineup of regional talent, including Common Man, Karmessa, The LeBlance Family Band, Kensie Coppin, Steve Knight and Mike Farris. More info <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/americanamusic.org\/americanafest-lineup\/?eventId%5B17ef46f3-6139-4608-9681-6e46f565e32b%5D=53d226e1-6e6f-4200-9c18-be71fc26f72a\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntsvilleal.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RCR-LINEUP-no-times-1080x1350-socials.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-115554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.huntsvilleal.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RCR-LINEUP-no-times-1080x1350-socials-240x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.huntsvilleal.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RCR-LINEUP-no-times-1080x1350-socials-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.huntsvilleal.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RCR-LINEUP-no-times-1080x1350-socials-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.huntsvilleal.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RCR-LINEUP-no-times-1080x1350-socials-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.huntsvilleal.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RCR-LINEUP-no-times-1080x1350-socials.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\"\/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rocket City Ramble at AMERICANAFEST<\/strong> <em>\u2013 12-5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11 at Acme Feed &amp; Seed in downtown Nashville:<\/em> Huntsville\u2019s Music Office is partnering with the Americana Music Association and the iconic Acme Feed &amp; Seed venue in Nashville to highlight Huntsville talent with the second annual Rocket City Ramble, an official AMERICANAFEST special event. The event will feature performances by Hollan, Jayne &amp; the Huntsmen, Mike Farris &amp; Steve Knight, The Burney Sisters, The LeBlanc Family band and Treetop &amp; The Gifted. More info <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/americanamusic.org\/americanafest-lineup\/?eventId%5B17ef46f3-6139-4608-9681-6e46f565e32b%5D=1ce5ec8d-177f-4254-8cab-67168605302d\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Music Industry Career Fair &amp; Community Expo<\/strong> <em>\u2013 12-2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13 at VBC East Hall: The<\/em> Huntsville Music Office and Arts Huntsville are teaming up again to produce a free music industry-related career and community expo to help connect people to job openings and volunteer opportunities within our music ecosystem. A full list of participants will be announced soon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Women in Music Week<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Sept.12-21 at various venues:<\/em> Returning for a seventh year, Women in Music Week showcases the talents of over 50 women in the music industry at various venues and provides artists the opportunity to shine on stages throughout the City. A full schedule will be announced soon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>805 After Five &amp; Campus 805\u2019s 10<sup>th<\/sup> Anniversary<\/strong> <em>\u2013 5-8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18-20, at S.R. Butler Green at Campus 805: <\/em>Presented in partnership with Campus No. 805 and Downtown Huntsville, Inc., join the Huntsville Music Office for a three-day music festival for Campus 805\u2019s 10th Anniversary, featuring performance from Bone Yard of Brass, Saxsquatch, GypsySoul, Juice, and Boot Scootin\u2019 Boogie Nights. More info <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/campus805.com\/campus-no-805-celebrates-10-years-as-huntsvilles-entertainment-hub\/\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntsvilleal.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/culturA_25_1080x1350_lineup-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-115730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.huntsvilleal.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/culturA_25_1080x1350_lineup-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.huntsvilleal.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/culturA_25_1080x1350_lineup-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.huntsvilleal.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/culturA_25_1080x1350_lineup-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.huntsvilleal.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/culturA_25_1080x1350_lineup-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.huntsvilleal.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/culturA_25_1080x1350_lineup-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.huntsvilleal.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/culturA_25_1080x1350_lineup-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/www.huntsvilleal.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/culturA_25_1080x1350_lineup-1700x2125.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/www.huntsvilleal.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/culturA_25_1080x1350_lineup-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\"\/><\/a>CulturA Festival:<\/strong> <em>12-7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 21 at The Orion Amphitheater:<\/em> Join the Music Office for the fourth annual CulturA Festival, a free community event produced by Revel Events Agency and presented by Bill Penney Toyota. The event will feature the internationally renowned EZ Band and include Latin food trucks and flavors, live music, local vendors and artisans, Wellness Village by Huntsville Hospital and talks with inspiring Latin leaders. More info <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theorionhuntsville.com\/event\/bill-penney-toyota-presents-cultura-festival\/\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blast music submissions:<\/strong> Blast Music, the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library\u2019s music streaming service, is accepting submissions from Tennessee Valley artists. The Blast curator team listens to submissions and decides what music is added to the platform after each round. Those selected will have the option to sign Blast\u2019s license agreement, upload a full album\/EP to the streaming platform and receive an honorarium check. More info\u00a0<strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blast.hmcpl.org\/\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>School instrument drive: <\/strong>For years, the Huntsville Music Office has worked with Huntsville City Schools, Microwave Dave Music Education Foundation, Maitland Arts Initiative and Madison County Commissioner Phil Riddick to put instruments into the hands of more students through a month-long citywide instrument drive. This year, the Huntsville Music Office is expanding the drive into a year-round initiative to continue to break down barriers and ensure every student has access to the tools they need to make music. Find drop-off locations on the Huntsville Music Month web page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more on Huntsville Music Month, visit\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/huntsvillemusic.com\/musicmonth\/\"><strong>HuntsvilleMusic.com\/musicmonth<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; border-radius: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cloud.castus.tv\/vod\/hsv-tv\/embed\/68ae0fcf71a89b8f5b5702a5?page=HOME&amp;embedID=68ae0fcf71a89b8f5b5702a5\" width=\"650\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"auto\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-forms allow-scripts\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>\n\t\t\t!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n\t\t\tn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\n\t\t\tn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n\t\t\tt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\n\t\t\tdocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n\t\t\tfbq('init', '299885137127062'); \n\t\t\tfbq('track', 'PageView');\n\t\t\t<\/script><script>(function(d, s, id) {\n\t\t  var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n\t\t  if (d.getElementById(id)) return;\n\t\t  js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\n\t\t  js.src = \"\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.6\";\n\t\t  fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n\t\t}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));<\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.huntsvilleal.gov \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Published on August 26, 2025 Get ready, Rocket City! 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