According to the calendar, summer isn't officially here yet, but Huntsville AL's summer concerts are! Yes, FREE live music starts this weekend and continues throughout the summer at various venues throughout Huntsville. OurValley Events has put together a great Summer Concert Guide for your convenience which we have included below.
To get you in the mood is the Huntsville Concert Band's performance of "Americans We" annual summer concerts series in Big Spring Park in 2012.
Let the foot stomping and finger popping begin!
Huntsville Summer Concerts #1: Madison Gazebo Concerts
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Gazebo in downtown Madison
Cost: FREE
Brought to you by Madison Arts Council. What you can bring: blankets, chairs, food, pets on a leash
What will be available: Food will be available for purchase
Line-Up:
June 6th: The Cadillacs
June 13th: The Zooks
June 20th: Stand Up Chuck
June 27th: Rocket City Chorus/Southern Splendor
July 11th: Jimmy Henderson/Winslow Davis
July 18th: Mary Justice Lucas with guests Matt Morrow & Emma Klein
June 17th: Tropical Breeze Steel Band, The Brakers
June 24rd: The 911 Reporters, Groove
July 1st: Strings of Pearl, Olde Towne Brass
July 8th: Jimmy Henderson, Bourbon & Shamrocks
July 15th: The Ben Parker Project, DiscOasis
July 22nd: U.S. Army Materiel Command Bands
July 29th: Step Heavy, Jeff Whitlow and the Old Barn Band
August 5th: Winslow Davis, Mambo Gris Gris
August 12th: Ashley Smith, Rocket City Jazz Orchestra
Huntsville Summer Concerts #3: Concerts by the River
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Rhodes Ferry Park
Address: 100 Market St Decatur 35601
Cost: FREE
What you can bring: Picnic, blankets, lawn chairs, pets on a leash
What you cannot bring: Alcohol
Line-Up:
June 3rd: PapaRox
June 10th: Dorothy Cole and Friends
June 17th: Bimini Road
June 24th: Jeff Whitlow and the Old Barn Band
July 8th: Taylor McLain/ Madison Community Band
July 15th: RadioX
July 22th: Ben Parker Project
July 29th: Grassy Divide/ Briana Dean
August 5th: Reginald Jackson and Friends
August 12th: Solid Blue Bluegrass Band/ Christina Lynn
August 19th:Tony and the Devastators/ Red-Headed Stepchild
August 26th: Rocket City Barbershop Chorus/ Slipjig
Time: Beer and Food Truck at 6:00; Concert at 7:30
Location: Straight to Ale Brewery
Cost: $10
Buy Tickets: Available on the Folk Mission website
What will be available: Come early to purchase beer from Straight to Ale and food from No Brakes Bistro
Line-Up:
July 13th: Will Kimbrough
August 24th: Peter Bradley Adams
September 28th: Glen Phillips (of Toad the Wet Sprocket)
Huntsville Summer Concerts #5: Concerts at the Library
Time: 6 – 8pm
Location: Huntsville/Madison County Public Library, Main branch in downtown Huntsville
Cost: FREE
Line-Up:
June 6th: PowerPoint
June 20th: Christina Lynne & Friends
July 11th: Dancing with the Library Stars Round One/Rocket City Jazz Orchestra
July 25th: Dancing with the Library Stars Round Two/Moondust Big Band
August 8th: Maurice & Destiny
August 22nd: Ivy Joe Milan & Jim Cavender
September 5: To be Announced
Huntsville Summer Concerts #6: City Lights and Stars
Time: Gates open at 6:30pm; Concert at 7:30pm
Location: Burritt on the Mountain Cost: Advanced tickets-Adults $12/Members $10; Students $8/Student Members $5; At the gate: $15
What you can bring: Picnic, blankets, lawn chairs, alcohol
What you cannot bring: Pets
Line-Up:
June 14th: Phil Weaver & Friends
July 5th: Justin Johnson and Microwave Dave and the Nukes
July 26th: Montana Skies
August 16th: Doyle Dykes
Huntsville Summer Concerts #7: Jazz Concerts at 3 Caves
Jazz Concert at 3 Caves with Cindy Bradley Date: June 15th
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Land Trust's Three Caves
Cost: $20 for Members; $25 for non-members
Tickets: Available on the Land Trust website
Jazz Concert at Three Caves featuring Tom Braxton Date: July 13th
Time: 7:30-9:30pm
Location: Land Trust's Three Caves
What you can bring: Chairs, blankets, alcohol, food
What you cannot bring: Pets
Also Available: You can purchase a dinner in advance and it will be waiting for you at the concert