Huntsville’s Culinary Month is in full swing, and for those enjoying the month-long festivities, the City of Huntsville just rolled out the next big events on the horizon.

On August 17, the Huntsville Music Office announced the agenda for 2023’s Huntsville Music Month (HMM), which will begin on September 1st at Tangled String Studios, followed by a musical performance from Microwave Dave.

According to Huntsville’s Music Officer, Matt Mandrella, Huntsville Music Month aims to highlight Huntsville’s local musical talent as well as boost the creative economy. HMM will include a total of over 100 events, starting with Launchpad, a free concert series from September 1-3 to be held in Big Springs Park.

“We’re bringing in a big stage at Big Spring Park East, setting up some awesome lighting elements and we’re just going to have a huge party out there for three days and put some of the best and brightest musicians on a big stage and just really showcase and have an all-out good time,” Mandrella said.

Launchpad Poster 1 Opening night on Friday, September 1, will be headlined by Deaqn Sue, whose Orion Amphitheater performance was featured in the September 2022 issue of Rolling Stone, joined by Grammy award-winner Kelvin Wooten.

Friday’s event will also include performances from Common Man, Dante’s Pride, and the Alabama A&M Maroon and White Marching Band.

Saturday, September 2, will include performances from Lamont Landers, Element XI, and Microwave Dave. Sunday, September 3, will also mark the first Jazz in the Park Huntsville event, headlined by Jessy J and featuring acts from Tr3ple Threat and Erisa Nicole.

Other events include Women in Music Week, an extension of last year’s Women in Music Weekend, the Music Industry Career Fair and Community Expo, a school instrument drive, and performances from local artists at the City Hall lawn leading up to Huntsville’s City Council meetings, which begin at 5:30 on September 14 and 28, followed by performances of The Star-Spangled Banner during the meetings.

Karmeesa Padgett of the Huntsville Music Board, the first board of its kind in Alabama, described Huntsville Music Month as an event intended to “shine a brighter spotlight on our music community, inspire creation, establish new concepts and events, encourage collaborations and help champion Huntsville’s appeal to musicians and fans through its reputation as a music friendly city.”

Advocating for Huntsville’s music scene as a whole, Mayor Battle cited Dave Matthews, Phish, Stevie Nicks, Kenny Chesney, Jelly Roll, and Snoop Dogg as artists who have had sold-out shows in Huntsville over the last year.

“It really is something for everyone here,” Battle said. “And while we’re proud to welcome superstar entertainers, our local artist community is one of our biggest assets.”

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