Music — Page 8

HUNTSVILLE – For a quarter of a century, Valley Conservatory has sought to grow musicians through programs designed to develop mind, body and character. To celebrate the milestone, the studio […]

Brittany Howard & Jason Isbell: In Conversation

HUNTSVILLE – It’s a match made in north Alabama music Heaven. But, when Brittany Howard joins Jason Isbell onstage in August in Huntsville, it will be in conversation – not […]

HUNTSVILLE – Crayfish. Crawdads. Ditchbugs. Freshwater lobsters. Mountain lobsters. Kriddly wigs. Yabbies. And, the ever popular, mudbugs. By any name, they’re a favorite Gulf Coast, Deep South, Louisiana and Cajun […]

Art, music come together for annual Panoply in Huntsville’s Big Spring Park

HUNTSVILLE — Art and music come together the last weekend in April for a three-day celebration in downtown Huntsville. Now in its 42nd year, the annual Panoply Arts Festival takes […]

HUNTSVILLE —  It may not rocket to the top of the charts, but a song about Huntsville is a real blast. Called “Huntsville, Alabama (Official Anthem)”, the song features 100% […]

HUNTSVILLE – It is news Earth, Wind and Fire can take to heart. The event name, lineup and ticket information won’t be released until next month, but the City of […]

HUNTSVILLE – Details on a new music festival to be held at John Hunt Park are forthcoming, but for now the Huntsville Music Board will discuss what’s happening on the […]

The ‘Biggest Party in the South’ is back July 18-20

CULLMAN – Pepsi Rock The South 2024 is back and better than ever. The three-day festival starts July 18 and continues through July 20. Headliners Eric Church, HARDY, and Jelly […]

Oak Ridge Boys bring farewell tour to the Shoals

FLORENCE — After singing together for more than 50 years, the legendary Oak Ridge Boys will soon be parking their tour buses for good. But there’s still time to catch […]

HUNTSVILLE — Basketball fans of a certain age who followed basketball in the South through the years and remember the late Joe Dean will recall his catch phrase “string music.” […]

HUNTSVILLE – Mike Ball was born in California in 1954, moved to Hartselle when he was 9 and has called the Tennessee Valley home ever since. Closing in on 70, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Rock and roll can never die. So wrote and sang troubadour Neil Young in 1979. This spring, he’ll undoubtedly reprise that hit when he comes to the Rocket […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Rocket City is closer to the nation’s third coast down south – the white sand beaches of the gulf of Mexico – but it’s also geographically near […]

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M University alumnus Dr. Henry Panion III has produced a one-hour music special “A Symphony Celebration: The Blind Boys of Alabama with Dr. Henry Panion III.” The […]

HUNTSVILLE – Delayed for years because of various issues such as a global pandemic resulting in supply chain issues, patience endured by supporters of arts in the Rocket City was […]

HUNTSVILLE — Don’t be a joker, just take the money and run to the Orion Amphitheater for a benefit concert that will keep on rock’n you. You won’t need to […]

MADISON – Individuals, ensembles and choirs who believe they have the chops to sing the national anthem in front of a crowd, your chance has come. The Rocket City Trash […]

ATHENS – An Eagle Scout candidate, his friends, volunteers and a famous graduate all collided in a project visualized by an East Limestone High School senior. There was Garrett Waters, […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville opens its 2024 Constellation Concert Series with “Forever Young,” featuring Karen Young & Her Gentlemen of Jazz. The premiere is 7:30 p.m. Jan. […]

HUNTSVILLE – It’s a week ahead of the Winter Solstice, but the Huntsville Music Office is already for a chill holiday experience ahead of the seasonal change. Beginning Thursday, the […]

Soul of the South Award Winner Profile: Wanda Wesolowski

Nominated by Ryan Murphy of The Orion Ampitheater, Wanda Wesolowski was honored at our 2023 Soul of the South Awards as our Music & Entertainment category winner. BIOGRAPHY (Wanda Wesolowski/Contributed) […]

NEW YORK — It’ll be a historic moment in the long-storied Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade when Alabama A&M University’s Marching Maroon and White Band steps off Thursday morning. The Bulldogs […]

HUNTSVILLE – Prepare for a night of enchanting melodies and vibrant performances at Burritt on the Mountain’s Old Church. The unforgettable evening of songs across the music spectrum is presented […]

NORMAL — When the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade steps off next week, the Alabama A&M Marching Maroon and White will be front and center. Literally. The AAMU marching band has […]