HUNTSVILLE – Fans of live music are invited to bring their lawn chairs and dancing shoes to downtown Huntsville this weekend for three nights of free shows in Big Spring Park East.
The Launchpad concert series, which runs Friday through Sunday, will spotlight Huntsville-based artists the first two nights, while the opening night of Jazz in the Park-Huntsville kicks off the third night. The series also serves as a kickoff for the second annual Huntsville Music Month, which will include several other free community events.
“Launchpad is really indicative of the depth and diversity within our Huntsville music ecosystem,” said Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella. “No matter what your tastes, there is truly something for everyone on the stage this weekend.”
Opening night 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 University Marching Maroon and White Band.
Performing the second night will be Lamont Landers, electro-funk-hop band Element XI and Huntsville’s signature and most beloved blues icon, Microwave Dave.
Sunday’s opening of Jazz in the Park-Huntsville will feature 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.
