Florence
Alabama
W.C. Handy Music Festival 2024
Arts and Entertainment
July 12, 2024
From: W.C. Handy Music FestivalSchedule of Events:
Saturday, July 6, 2024:
West Florence Music Awards Ceremony
Starts: 4:00 pm
Location: Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum, 702 E. Veterans Dr., Florence, AL
Honoring those who have contributed to the Muscle Shoals Sound including: The Soul Serenaders, Jimmy Hughes, Percy Sledge, Ollie "Ali" Woodson, Arthur Alexander, Frank Johnson, Prince Phillip Mitchell, Andrew "Pop" Wright, Calvin Lewis, Paul Thompson, Ernest Davis, The Butler Twins, Mary Gresham Mason, Jerry Weaver, Shirley Rowell, Jackie Dixon, and many more!
Featuring: West Florence Music Awards Ceremony
Sponsored By: West Florence Music Awards Committee, WZZA Radio, Music Preservation Society, Inc.
Saturday, July 13, 2024:
Evening At The Roxy With The Great Pretenders
Starts: 7:00 pm
Location: Historic Roxy Theatre, 200 North Jackson St., Russellville, AL
Doors and box office open at 6pm Tix available at the door Support the Historic Roxy Theatre!
Featuring: Local Talented Performers
Sponsored By: Franklin County Arts and Humanities Council
Wednesday, July 17, 2024:
Hot Dog Day Block Party
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 10:00 pm
Location: Wildwood Tavern, 108 East Mobile Street, Florence, AL
Join us on Mobile Plaza for local bands, wiener dog races, a hot dog eating contest, a dunking booth, prize raffles, and so much more! Fill up on half priced hotdogs! Don't miss the fun!
Featuring: Hot Dog Day Block Party
Sponsored By: Wildwood Tavern, Chicago Cafe', Shoals MTB
Thursday, July 18, 2024:
Beginning of Dr. Willie Ruff Weekend
Starts: 5:00 pm, Ends: 7:00 pm
Location: Sheffield Public Library, 316 N. Montgomery Ave., Sheffield, AL
Come early to check out a book to read!
Featuring: Nate Pruitt (Dr. Willie Ruff’s brother), Rick Vandiver
Sponsored By: Friends of the Sheffield Public Library
Karaoke Idol for Salvation Army
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 10:30 pm
Location: FloBama, 311 North Court St., Florence, AL
Festuring 35 of the best Shoals Area singers! Plus dance offs! Plus a silent auction! Sign up begins at 5pm. Sinigng begins at 6pm.
Featuring: Karaoke Idol for Salvation Army
Sponsored By: Salvation Army of the Shoals-Echelon
Handy Block Party
Starts: 6:30 pm
Location: 100 Block of North Court St., 110 Court St, Florence, AL
Opening act Lucie Tiger Starring Rollin' In The Hay featuing Donna Hall
Featuring: Rollin’ In the Hay featuring Donna Hall
Sponsored By: FirstBank, Downtown Florence Alliance, Joel R. Anderson Family Foundation
Handy Night at Kingpin’s with Baldwin Sheperd and Associates
Starts: 9:00 pm, Ends: 12:00 am
Location: Kingpin’s, 203 East 6th St. - Ste. B, Tuscumbia, AL
Check out the huge variety at their bar!
Featuring: Baldwin Sheperd and Associates
Friday, July 19, 2024:
Acoustic Patio Session at Big Bad Breakfast
Starts: 9:00 am, Ends: 12:00 pm
Location: Big Bad Breakfast, 315 N. Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Mike Mayhall and Friends
Sponsored By: Big Bad Breakfast
Jazz It Up With Your Trash
Starts: 10:00 am
Location: Sheffield Public Library, 316 N. Montgomery Ave., Sheffield, AL
Bring the kids of all ages and join the Microwave Dave Band! Bring your own recyclable plastic bottle or can, shoebox, or coffee can to make musical instruments and play with Microwave Dave's improptu band! For ages 3 and older.
Featuring: Microwave Dave
Sponsored By: Keep The Shoals Beautiful, City of Sheffield, Sheffield Utilities, Sheffield Redevelopment Authority
Acoustic Patio Session at 306 BBQ, Florence
Starts: 11:00 am, Ends: 1:00 pm
Location: 306 BBQ (Florence), 322 N. Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Rob Aldridge
Sponsored By: 306 BBQ, Florence
Acoustic Patio Session at Smokin’ Jalapeno’s/306 BBQ Muscle Shoals
Starts: 11:00 am, Ends: 1:00 pm
Location: Smokin’ Jalapeno’s / 306 BBQ, Muscle Shoals, 400 West Avalon Ave., Muscle Shoals, AL
Featuring: Moore and Co.
Sponsored By: Smokin' Jalapeno's and 306 BBQ, Muscle Shoals
Luther Jarmon’s Line Dancing With A Purpose
Starts: 11:00 am
Location: Michael Community Center, 1001 SE 17th St., Sheffield, AL
Come early, bring the kids, and join Ms. Connie Finch and Mrs. Tina Mitchum for the Summer Reading Program culminating event! Kids activities outside! Dancing inside! Let Luther Jarmon demonstrate and teach you the best ways to dance for your health! Learn the latest line dances. Lots of fun!
Featuring: Luther Jarmon
Sponsored By: Mario Addison of the Houston Texans, Sheffield Redevelopment Authority, Music Preservation Society, Inc., Colbert County Extension System
Happy Hour at Kingpin’s
Starts: 4:00 pm, Ends: 7:00 pm
Location: Kingpin’s, 203 East 6th St. - Ste. B, Tuscumbia, AL
Featuring: Johnny Collier
Sponsored By: Kingpin's, Tuscumbia
Happy Hour at Swampers
Starts: 5:00 pm, Ends: 7:00 pm
Location: Swampers Bar and Grille, Marriott Shoals, 10 Hightower Pl, Florence, AL
Featuring: Christian Turner Duo
Sponsored By: Swampers at Marriott Shoals
Happy Hour at On The Rocks
Starts: 5:00 pm, Ends: 7:00 pm
Location: On the Rocks, 110 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Happy Hour at On The Rocks
Sponsored By: On The Rocks
Handy Happy Hour at Boiler Room
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 9:00 pm
Location: Boiler Room, 313 N Court St, Florence, AL
Featuring: Handy Happy Hour at Boiler Room
Sponsored By: Boiler Room
A Dr. Willie Ruff Evening at Sheffield Library
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 8:00 pm
Location: Sheffield Public Library, 316 N. Montgomery Ave., Sheffield, AL
Featuring the Tennessee Valley Master of Jazz Band (Marcus Pope, David Ray, Josh Couts, Dr. Eric Kirkman, Dr. Charles Brooks, Ken Watters, Ed Bisquera) Free to enjoy the music. Come early to peruse the books!
Featuring: Charles Brooks, David Ray, Ed Bisquera, Eric Kirkman, Josh Couts, Ken Watters, Marcus Pope
Sponsored By: Friends of the Sheffield Public Library
Happy Hour at FloBama
Starts: 6:30 pm, Ends: 9:30 pm
Location: FloBama, 311 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Kerry Gilbert Band
Sponsored By: FloBama, Florence
Happy Hour at Lil Capone’s
Starts: 6:30 pm, Ends: 9:30 pm
Location: Lil Capone’s, 3370 Cloverdale Road, Florence, AL
Featuring: Happy Hour at Lil Capone’s
Sponsored By: Lil Capone's
First Metro Bank: Sax In The City
Starts: 7:00 pm
Location: Wilson Park, 350 North Wood Ave., Florence, AL
In case of rain, event moved to Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum
Featuring: The Midnighters
Sponsored By: First Metro Bank
Shoals Mom Prom
Starts: 7:00 pm, Ends: 11:00 pm
Location: Singing River Brewery, 526 East College Street, Florence, AL
It's Prom Night for grownups! This event benefits Safer Births in Bama! Get your tickets now at ShoalsMomProm.com!
Featuring: DJ Gorgeous, Deja Vu
Sponsored By: Med Spa of the Shoals, Harvest Midwifery, Safer Births in Bama, BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama, First Metro Bank, Simpson's Colliesion Repair, Long Lewis Foundation, Alfa Farmers Women's Leadership Committee, Pediatric Dentrist of Florence, Green Acres Organic Pharms, First Metro Bank, Marriott Shoals, Office Depot, Dandelion and Co., Platinum Tier Events
Handy Night at Birdy’s
Starts: 8:00 pm, Ends: 11:00 pm
Location: Birdy’s Sports Grill, 400 W Avalon Ave Suite C, Muscle Shoals, AL
Featuring: Jonah Evans
Sponsored By: Birdy's Sports Grill
Handy Night at the Fizz
Starts: 8:00 pm, Ends: 11:00 pm
Location: Fizz Bar and Grill, Clarion Hotel 4900 Hatch Blvd., Sheffield, AL
Featuring: Taylor Grace Band
Handy Night at Swampers
Starts: 8:00 pm, Ends: 11:00 pm
Location: Swampers Bar and Grille, Marriott Shoals, 10 Hightower Pl, Florence, AL
Featuring: Matt Prater Band
Sponsored By: Swampers at the Marriott Hotel and Spa
Handy Night at the Lava Room
Starts: 8:00 pm
Location: Lava Room, 116 West Mobile Street, Florence, AL
Featuring: Ledbetter, Waco Kids
Handy Night at the Boiler Room
Starts: 9:30 pm, Ends: 1:30 am
Location: Kingpin’s, 203 East 6th St. - Ste. B, Tuscumbia, AL
Featuring: Music City Misfits
Sponsored By: Kingpin's, Tuscumbia
Handy Night at FloBama’s
Starts: 10:30 pm
Location: FloBama, 311 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Dixie Mafia
Sponsored By: FloBama
Saturday, July 20, 2024:
W.C. Handy Festival Shoals Car and Truck Show
Starts: 8:00 am, Ends: 2:00 pm
Location: Wilson Park, 350 North Wood Ave., Florence, AL
8am-12n Registration (Fee $20) 8am-2pm Show Time! Pre-registration $18 by July 9th. Mail to Post Office Box 3672, Muscle Shoals, AL 35662 Prizes to be giving away starting at 10am including $2000 in cash. Dash plaques givin to the fist 200 registrants! For more info, call Ronnie James at 256-366-0564 or Terry Mashvurn at 256-366-0564 or visit www.ShoalsCarandTruckClub.com
Featuring: W.C. Handy Festival Shoals Car and Truck Show
Sponsored By: Shoals Car and Truck Club
Acoustic Patio Session at Big Bad Breakfast
Starts: 9:00 am, Ends: 12:00 pm
Location: Big Bad Breakfast, 315 N. Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Justin and Tab
Sponsored By: Big Bad Breakfast
Line Dancing for a Purpose with Luther Jarmon, Jr.
Starts: 11:00 am
Location: Michael Community Center, 1001 SE 17th St., Sheffield, AL
Classes for all ages taught by Master Instructor Luther Jarmon, Jr. Learn the steps to popular line dances? Wear comfy clothes and shoes! Get your heart pumping and boost your energy level!
Featuring: Luther Jarmon
Acoustic Patio Session at 306 BBQ, Florence
Starts: 11:30 am, Ends: 1:30 pm
Location: 306 BBQ (Florence), 322 N. Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Tom Foolery
Sponsored By: 306 Barbeque, Florence
Handy Happy Hour at Kingpin’s
Starts: 4:00 pm, Ends: 7:00 pm
Location: Handy Happy Hour at Kingpin’s,
Featuring: To Be Announced
Sponsored By: Kingpin's, Tuscumbia
Handy Street Party
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 10:30 pm
Location: Soul Wingery, 105 Poplar St, Florence, AL
We're closing down the street in front of the Soul Wingery for music and fun! In case of rain, the party will be moved to Singin' River Live
Featuring: Thad and Company, Billy Allen and The Pollies
Sponsored By: Soul Music Society
Handy Happy Hour at the Boiler Room
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 9:00 pm
Location: Boiler Room, 313 N Court St, Florence, AL
Featuring: Moore and Co.
Sponsored By: The Boiler Room
Handy Happy Hour at FloBama
Starts: 6:30 pm, Ends: 9:30 pm
Location: FloBama, 311 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Howell Sledge and The Revue
Sponsored By: FloBama
Handy Happy Hour at Lil Capone’s
Starts: 6:30 pm, Ends: 9:30 pm
Location: Lil Capone’s, 3370 Cloverdale Road, Florence, AL
Featuring: Jessie Lee
Sponsored By: Lil Capone's
Dinner and Allstar Jazz at Old Grace Church
Starts: 6:30 pm
Location: Old Grace Church, 700 N Montgomery Ave, Sheffield, AL
6:30pm Doors open so come early and mix and mingle! 7:00pm Delicious dinner and excellent entertainment! Featuring Festival Favorites, the Handy Jazz Allstars including Robert Redd (keys) and Sue Matthews (vocals) with Jim Ferguson (bass), Tom Wolfe (guitar), Mel Deal (guitar), Mark Lanter (drums), and Gary Lamb (flute). Tickets are $30 each and include a buffet meal. There will be a $5 corking fee if you choose to bring your own wine. Advance tickets are available by calling 256-764-1383.
Featuring: Jazz Allstars
Sponsored By: Vicki and Gary Dean
CBandS Bank: Music In The Park With Rewind
Starts: 7:00 pm, Ends: 10:00 pm
Location: Wilson Park, 350 North Wood Ave., Florence, AL
Featuring: Rewind of the Shoals
Sponsored By: CBandS Bank
Handy Night at Birdy’s
Starts: 8:00 pm, Ends: 11:00 pm
Location: Birdy’s Sports Grill, 400 W Avalon Ave Suite C, Muscle Shoals, AL
Featuring: Rob Aldridge
Sponsored By: Birdy's, Muscle Shoals
Handy Night at the Fizz
Starts: 8:00 pm, Ends: 11:00 pm
Location: Fizz Bar and Grill, Clarion Hotel 4900 Hatch Blvd., Sheffield, AL
Featuring: Deja Vu
Sponsored By: Fizz at the Clarion Hotel
Handy Night at Swampers
Starts: 8:00 pm, Ends: 11:00 pm
Location: Swampers Bar and Grille, Marriott Shoals, 10 Hightower Pl, Florence, AL
Featuring: Kirkman Combo
Sponsored By: Swampers at Marriott Shoals
Handy Night at the Lava Room
Starts: 8:00 pm
Location: Lava Room, 116 West Mobile Street, Florence, AL
Featuring: Moon Tree, Jeff Woods
Sponsored By: The Lava Room
Handy Night at the Boiler Room
Starts: 9:00 pm, Ends: 12:00 am
Location: Boiler Room, 313 N Court St, Florence, AL
Featuring: Caleb Storie
Sponsored By: The Boiler Room, Florence
Handy Night at Kingpin’s
Starts: 9:30 pm, Ends: 1:30 am
Location: Kingpin’s, 203 East 6th St. - Ste. B, Tuscumbia, AL
Featuring: Jerome Parker and The Rubber Band
Sponsored By: Kingpin's,Tuscumbia
Handy Night at FloBama
Starts: 10:30 pm
Location: FloBama, 311 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Carson Carlisle Band
Sponsored By: FloBama
Sunday, July 21, 2024:
Acoustic Patio Session at Big Bad Breakfast
Starts: 9:00 am, Ends: 12:00 pm
Location: Big Bad Breakfast, 315 N. Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Taylor Grace
Sponsored By: Big Bad Breakfast
Acoustic Patio Session at 306 BBQ, Florence
Starts: 11:00 am, Ends: 1:00 pm
Location: 306 BBQ (Florence), 322 N. Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Moore and Co.
Sponsored By: 306 BBQ, Florence
Handy Afternoon
Starts: 2:00 pm, Ends: 5:00 pm
Location: Kingpin’s, 203 East 6th St. - Ste. B, Tuscumbia, AL
Featuring: Cowgirl Up Bluegrass
Sponsored By: Kingpin's, Tuscumbia
Bluegrass Gospel Music Concert
Starts: 3:00 pm
Location: First United Methodist Church, Tuscumbia, 104 E 3rd St, Tuscumbia, AL
Featuring: Lisa Lambert Band
Sponsored By: Tuscumbia First United Methodist Church
Sunday Jazz at Stephano’s Southland!
Starts: 5:00 pm, Ends: 8:00 pm
Location: Stephano’s Southland, 1309 S Jackson Hwy, Sheffield, AL
The Jazz Allstars: Robert Redd, Sue Matthwews, Jim Ferguson, Tom Wolfe, Mel Deal, Gary Lamb, Mark Lanter will be in full effect at Stephano's. You may even hear some Duke Ellington! So go, enjoy the music, and try the pie!
Featuring: Jazz Allstars
Sponsored By: Stephano's Southland, Sheffield Redevelopment Authority, Music Preservation Society, Inc.
Swinging River Jazz
Starts: 6:00 pm
Location: Magnolia Church of Christ, 2650 Vulcan Ave., Florence, AL
Featuring: Swinging River Jazz Band
Sponsored By: Magnolia Church of Christ
Official Handy Sunday Ceremony
Starts: 6:30 pm
Location: Lewis Field, 1105 Beale St., Florence, AL
Join us in a new location this year, at Lewis Field next door to the W.C. Handy School! We know that it's hot so bring your parasols or your tents to set up if you want. There will be food trucks on site, or you can bring your own coolers. After a prayer by the Reverend Grandville Anderson, Pastor of the Greater St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church (where the Father of the Blues William Christopher Handy himself attended), we'll enjoy music by Trumpeteer Kimble Funchess, the Quad Cities Mass Choir directed by Aaron Freeman, and two of WZZA Radio's own: The Reverend Shane Rainer and Fresh Wind and If it rains, this wonderful event will be postponed.
Featuring: Quad Cities Mass Choir directed by Aaron Freeman, Shane D. Rainer and Fresh Wind, The Reverend Jerry Reeves and Friends
Sponsored By: City of Florence, Keep the Shoals Beautiful, Music Preservation Society, Inc.
Handy Happy Hour
Starts: 6:30 pm, Ends: 9:30 pm
Location: Lil Capone’s, 3370 Cloverdale Road, Florence, AL
Featuring: John Blumer
Sponsored By: Lil Capone's
Handy Night at Kingpin’s
Starts: 7:00 pm, Ends: 11:00 pm
Location: Kingpin’s, 203 East 6th St. - Ste. B, Tuscumbia, AL
Featuring: Tremayne, Ronnie Eades
Sponsored By: Kingpin's Tuscumbia
Handy Night at Swamper’s
Starts: 7:30 pm, Ends: 10:00 pm
Location: Swampers Bar and Grille, Marriott Shoals, 10 Hightower Pl, Florence, AL
Featuring: Microwave Dave
Sponsored By: Swampers at the Marriott Shoals
Monday, July 22, 2024:
Jazz It Up With Your Trash - Florence Library
Starts: 10:00 am
Location: Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, 350 N. Wood Ave., Florence, AL
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT. Bring your own recyclable plastic bottle or can, shoebox, or coffee can to make musical instruments and play with Microwave Dave's impromptu band! For ages 3 and over, but everyone will enjoy this!
Featuring: Microwave Dave
Sponsored By: Friends of the Florence Lauderdale Public Library Florence Recycling Center Florence-Lauderdale Public Library Keep the Shoals Beautiful
Scope Live on Helton Drive
Starts: 11:30 am, Ends: 1:00 pm
Location: Scope 310, 4129 Helton Dr., Florence, AL
Featuring: The Midnighters
Sponsored By: Scope 310 Authority
Book It With Jazz
Starts: 12:00 pm, Ends: 1:00 pm
Location: Helen Keller Library, 511 North Main St., Tuscumbia, AL
Featuring: Jazz Allstars
Sponsored By: Friends of the Helen Keller Library
WC Handy Movie: St. Louis Blues
Starts: 3:00 pm
Location: Alabama Music Hall of Fame, 617 US Hwy 72 West, Tuscumbia, AL
A screening of the film St. Louis Blues, starring Nat "King" Cole as W.C .Handy. While you're there, tour the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and visit the gift shop!
Featuring: The late great Nat “King” Cole
Sponsored By: Alabama Music Hall of Fame Music Preservation Society, Inc.
A Dr. Willie Ruff Monday at Sheffield Public Library
Starts: 3:00 pm, Ends: 5:00 pm
Location: Sheffield Public Library, 316 N. Montgomery Ave., Sheffield, AL
Celebrate the memory of Dr. Willie Ruff, co-founder of the W.C. Handy Music Festival.
Featuring: Nate Pruitt (Dr. Willie Ruff’s brother), Rick Vandiver
Sponsored By: Friends of the Sheffield Public Library
Check Out the Blues
Starts: 4:00 pm, Ends: 6:00 pm
Location: Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, 350 N. Wood Ave., Florence, AL
Free to enjoy the music. Fun games for small kids! Come early to find books by your favorite authors.
Featuring: Jazz Allstars
Sponsored By: Friends of the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library
Handy Happy Hour at Swampers
Starts: 5:00 pm, Ends: 7:00 pm
Location: Swampers Bar and Grille, Marriott Shoals, 10 Hightower Pl, Florence, AL
Featuring: Mitch and Craig
Handy Happy Hour at On The Rocks
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 9:00 pm
Location: On the Rocks, 110 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: An Abstract Theory
Handy Musical Lunch at FloBama
Starts: 6:30 pm, Ends: 9:30 pm
Location: FloBama, 311 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Max Russell
Sponsored By: FloBama
A Salute to the Big Band Sound Led By Dr. Lloyd Jones
Starts: 6:30 pm
Location: Norton Auditorium, Norton Auditorium, Florence, AL
Dr. Lyman Mitchell's Shoals Area Big Band directed by Dr. Lloyd Jones! For more information, or to help keep Big Bands alive in the Shoals, contact Dr. Lloyd Jones!
Featuring: Dr. Lyman Mitchell’s Shoals Area Big Band
Sponsored By: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Music Preservation Society, Inc.
Handy Happy Hour at Lil Capone’s
Starts: 6:30 pm, Ends: 9:30 pm
Location: Lil Capone’s, 3370 Cloverdale Road, Florence, AL
Featuring: Taylor Grace
Handy Musical Night at FloBama
Starts: 7:00 pm, Ends: 10:00 pm
Location: FloBama, 311 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Deja Vu
Determined: Celebrating the Life of W.C. Handy!
Starts: 7:00 pm
Location: Shoals Theater, 123 N. Seminary St., Florence, AL
DETERMINED: Celebrating The Life of W.C. Handy (a stage play written by Dolores Swoopes Nash) The W.C. Handy Music Festival honors the memory of Mrs. Deloris Swoopes Nash, a local educator who was the original author of Determined, and who eloquently told the story of Florence native William Christopher Handy.
Featuring: Local Talented Performers
Sponsored By: City of Florence Music Preservation Society, Inc. Rhoda P's Catering WZZA Radio
Handy Night at Kingpin’s
Starts: 7:00 pm, Ends: 11:00 pm
Location: Kingpin’s, 203 East 6th St. - Ste. B, Tuscumbia, AL
Featuring: Tosha Hill Band
Joyful Sounds
Starts: 7:00 pm
Location: First United Methodist Church, 415 N. Seminary St., Florence, AL
Featuring: FUMC Choirs and guests
Sponsored By: First United Methodist Church, Florence
Handy Night at Swampers
Starts: 7:03 pm, Ends: 10:00 pm
Location: Swampers Bar and Grille, Marriott Shoals, 10 Hightower Pl, Florence, AL
Featuring: Gary and Trey Nichols
Handy Night at Lava Room
Starts: 8:00 pm
Location: Lava Room, 116 West Mobile Street, Florence, AL
Featuring: Karaoke Night
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Kidz Jamm
Starts: 10:00 am
Location: Parkview Baptist Church, 1402 Highway 72 East, Tuscumbia, AL
Featuring Shoals Area piano students with bassist Bob Wray and drummer David Waters.
Featuring: Bob Wray, David Waters
Sponsored By: Shoals Area Music Teachers Forum, Music Preservation Society, Inc.
Jazz It Up With Your Trash - Rogersville Library
Starts: 10:30 am
Location: Rogersville Public Library, 74 Bank St., Rogersville, AL
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT. Bring your own recyclable plastic bottle or can, shoebox, or coffee can and make musical instruments to play with Microwave Dave's impromptu band! For ages 3 and older.
Featuring: Microwave Dave
Sponsored By: Friends of the Rogersville Public Library Keep The Shoals Beautiful
Acoustic Patio Session at Taziki’s
Starts: 11:00 am, Ends: 1:00 pm
Location: Taziki’s, 261 Cox Creek Parkway, Florence, AL
Featuring: Rob Aldridge
Acoustic Patio Session at Smokin’ Jalapeno’s and 306 BBQ, Muscle Shoals
Starts: 11:00 am, Ends: 1:00 pm
Location: Smokin’ Jalapeno’s / 306 BBQ, Muscle Shoals, 400 West Avalon Ave., Muscle Shoals, AL
Featuring: Taylor Grace
Handy Musical Lunch at FloBama
Starts: 11:30 am, Ends: 2:30 pm
Location: FloBama, 311 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Cole Nichols
ABCs of Blues, Jazz and Beyond with Kimble Funchess!
Starts: 1:30 pm
Location: Mt. Moriah P.B. Church, 818 West Irvine St., Florence, AL
For children of all ages - the young, and the young at heart! Come and learn how instruments work together to make beautiful music with the Kimble Funchess Band! Kimble Funchess combines his experience in music and teaching to make the perfect ABC instructor!
Featuring: Kimble Funchess Quintet
Sponsored By: Dr. Felice J. Green Dinah Phillips Teresa McDonald Dallas Hoskins Karen Young Brenda Mayes Dorothy Buchanan Ryerson and Associates
WC Handy Movie: St. Louis Blues
Starts: 3:00 pm
Location: Alabama Music Hall of Fame, 617 US Hwy 72 West, Tuscumbia, AL
Escape the heat while you enjoy the film St. Louis Blues, starring Nat "King" Cole as WC Handy. While you're there, take a tour of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame!
Featuring: WC Handy Movie: St. Louis Blues
Sponsored By: Alabama Music Hall of Fame Music Preservation Society, Inc.
Handy Happy Hour at Swampers
Starts: 5:00 pm, Ends: 7:00 pm
Location: Swampers Bar and Grille, Marriott Shoals, 10 Hightower Pl, Florence, AL
Featuring: Mark Narmore
Handy Happy Hour at On The Rocks
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 9:00 pm
Location: On the Rocks, 110 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Trey Nichols
Sponsored By: On the Rocks
Hymns on the Hilltop
Starts: 6:00 pm
Location: Fairview Baptist Church, 150 Fairview Dr, Florence, AL
This event is free and all are welcome to hear congregational style hymn singing.
Featuring: Fairview Baptist Church Choir
Sponsored By: Fairview Baptist Church
UNA Handy Night at Wilson Park!
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 8:30 pm
Location: Wilson Park, 350 North Wood Ave., Florence, AL
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT Live music for the entire family to enjoy! A wide variety food and dessert vendors with delicious choices! Opening with Bold Bloom, followed by the Shoal Nuff Band
Featuring: Bold Bloom, The Shoal Nuff Band
Sponsored By: UNA Office of Alumni Relations Division of Advancement
Tribute to Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong at Rhoda P’s!
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 8:00 pm
Location: Rhoda P’s Restaurant, 500 North Montgomery Ave., Sheffield, AL
Trumpeter Kimble Funchess and his Combo share the musical story of one of the greatest jazz players who ever played... Join your family and friends for the music and a delicious dinner from Rhoda P's!
Featuring: Kimble Funchess Band
Sponsored By: Sheffield Redevelopment Authority
Handy Happy Hour at the Pie Factory, Florence
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 9:00 pm
Location: Pie Factory (Florence), 106 North Court Street, Florence, AL
Featuring: Lindy Urban
Handy Night at Lil Capone’s
Starts: 6:30 pm, Ends: 9:30 pm
Location: Lil Capone’s, 3370 Cloverdale Road, Florence, AL
Featuring: Makin’ Traxx
Handy Night at Birdy’s Sports Grill
Starts: 7:00 pm, Ends: 10:00 pm
Location: Birdy’s Sports Grill, 400 W Avalon Ave Suite C, Muscle Shoals, AL
Featuring: Justin and Tab
Handy Night at The Boiler Room
Starts: 7:00 pm, Ends: 10:00 pm
Location: Boiler Room, 313 N Court St, Florence, AL
Featuring: Jonathan Len
Midnighters at the Neighborhood Lemonade Party
Starts: 7:00 pm, Ends: 9:00 pm
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1520 Rickwood Road, Florence, AL
Featuring: The Midnighters
Sponsored By: Westminster Presbyterian Church
Handy at St. Florian Park
Starts: 7:00 pm
Location: St. Florian amphitheater, 83 St. Florian Rd, St. Florian, AL
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
Featuring: Pine Hill Haints
Sponsored By: The Town of St. Florian Connolly Animal Clinic
Shoals Community Band at Magnolia Church
Starts: 7:00 pm
Location: Magnolia Church of Christ, 2650 Vulcan Ave., Florence, AL
Featuring: Shoals Community Concert Band, Swinging River Jazz Band
Sponsored By: Magnolia Church of Christ Shoals Community Band
Handy Night at Kingpin’s
Starts: 7:00 pm, Ends: 11:00 pm
Location: Kingpin’s, 203 East 6th St. - Ste. B, Tuscumbia, AL
Featuring: Greentown
Handy Night at Swampers
Starts: 8:00 pm
Location: Swampers Bar and Grille, Marriott Shoals, 10 Hightower Pl, Florence, AL
Featuring: Tosha Hill Band
Handy Night At The Lava Room
Starts: 8:00 pm
Location: Lava Room, 116 West Mobile Street, Florence, AL
Featuring: Single Lock Records Showcase
Sponsored By: Lava Room
Wednesday, July 24, 2024:
Round Table With Muscle Shoals Music Legend Spooner Oldham!
Starts: 10:30 am, Ends: 12:00 pm
Location: Counts Brothers Music, 713 Waverly Ave., Muscle Shoals, AL
Come and listen in to this round table conversation with Muscle Shoals Music Legend Spooner Oldham!
Featuring: Spooner Oldham
Sponsored By: Counts Brother Music
Jazz It Up With Trash at Helen Keller Library
Starts: 11:00 am, Ends: 1:00 pm
Location: Helen Keller Library, 511 North Main St., Tuscumbia, AL
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT Bring your own recyclable plastic bottle or can, shoebox, or coffee can to make musical instruments and play with Microwave Dave's impromptu band. For ages 3 to 103 and older.
Featuring: Microwave Dave
Sponsored By: City of Tuscumbia Helen Keller Public Library Keep the Shoals Beautiful
Acoustic Patio Session at Taziki’s
Starts: 11:00 am, Ends: 1:00 pm
Location: Taziki’s, 261 Cox Creek Parkway, Florence, AL
Featuring: Taylor Grace
Acoustic Patio Sesson at 306 BBQ
Starts: 11:00 am, Ends: 1:00 pm
Location: 306 BBQ (Florence), 322 N. Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Andy Lyle Hall
The Jazz Allstars at FloBama!
Starts: 11:30 am, Ends: 2:30 pm
Location: FloBama, 311 North Court St., Florence, AL
Come out and enjoy West Coast vocalist Sue Matthews with the incomparable Jazz Allstars!
Featuring: Jazz Allstars, Sue Matthews
Sponsored By: FloBama
Handy Happy Hour at Swampers
Starts: 5:00 pm, Ends: 7:00 pm
Location: Swampers Bar and Grille, Marriott Shoals, 10 Hightower Pl, Florence, AL
Featuring: Will and Janet McFarlane
Handy Happy Hour at On the Rocks
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 9:00 pm
Location: On the Rocks, 110 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Cadence Baker
Evening at Handy’s own Church
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 7:30 pm
Location: Greater St. Paul amE Church, 141 S. Cherokee St., Florence, AL
Come to Greater St. Paul African Missionary Episcopal Church, where the father and grandfather of William Christopher preached the word. Come and enjoy musical praise at "Handy's Church" and see where he received inspiration!
Featuring: Shoals Area Community Choir
Sponsored By: Music Preservation Society, Inc.
Handy Happy Hour at Pie Factory, Florence
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 9:00 pm
Location: Pie Factory (Muscle Shoals), 3312 Woodward Avenue, Muscle Shoals, AL
Featuring: Jax Greenhill
Handy Happy Hour at FloBama
Starts: 6:30 pm, Ends: 9:30 pm
Location: FloBama, 311 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Blue Water Revival
Handy Happy Hour at Lil Capone’s
Starts: 6:30 pm, Ends: 9:30 pm
Location: Lil Capone’s, 3370 Cloverdale Road, Florence, AL
Featuring: Big Al and The Heavyweights
Handy Night at Birdy’s Sports Grill
Starts: 7:00 pm, Ends: 10:00 pm
Location: Birdy’s Sports Grill, 400 W Avalon Ave Suite C, Muscle Shoals, AL
Featuring: Austin Bohannon
Amity Day At Sundown
Starts: 7:00 pm
Location: Wilson Park, 350 North Wood Ave., Florence, AL
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT. Bring your worship outside to where people of all races, ages, and beliefs come together in harmony.
Featuring: Ariella, Kimble Funchess Quintet
Sponsored By: amity Day Friends Baha'is of the Shoals WZZA Radio
Handy Night at Kingpin’s
Starts: 7:00 pm, Ends: 11:00 pm
Location: Kingpin’s, 203 East 6th St. - Ste. B, Tuscumbia, AL
Featuring: Wayne Chaney and The Bama Borders
Handy Night at Swampers
Starts: 7:30 pm, Ends: 10:00 pm
Location: Swampers Bar and Grille, Marriott Shoals, 10 Hightower Pl, Florence, AL
Featuring: Dave Anderson
Handy Night at The Boiler Room
Starts: 8:00 pm, Ends: 11:00 pm
Location: Boiler Room, 313 N Court St, Florence, AL
Featuring: Justin and Tab
Handy Night at the Lava Room
Starts: 8:00 pm
Location: Lava Room, 116 West Mobile Street, Florence, AL
Featuring: Thad Saajid and Friends
Sponsored By: Wildwood Tavern
Handy Night at FloBama
Starts: 10:30 pm
Location: FloBama, 311 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Heathens
Thursday, July 25, 2024:
Jazz It Up With Your Trash at Muscle Shoals Public Library
Starts: 10:30 am
Location: Muscle Shoals Public Library, 1918 Avalon Ave., Muscle Shoals, AL
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT. Bring your own recyclable plastic bottle or can, shoebox, or coffee can to make musical instruments and play with Microwave Dave's impromptu band! Designed for ages 3 and up.
Featuring: Microwave Dave
Sponsored By: Muscle Shoals Library Keep the Shoals Beautiful
Swinging with the Seniors!
Starts: 11:00 am, Ends: 1:00 pm
Location: Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum, 702 E. Veterans Dr., Florence, AL
The seniors will show you how to swing with the Jazz Allstars and Ariella! Reserved seniors seating on the floor for those enjoying lunch. More seating in the bleachers for everyone else! Call 256-760-6389 to reserve your lunch.
Featuring: Jazz Allstars, Ariella
Sponsored By: Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments Florence Parks and Recreation Music Preservation Society, Inc.
Acoustic Patio Session at 306 BBQ, Florence
Starts: 11:00 am, Ends: 1:00 pm
Location: 306 BBQ (Florence), 322 N. Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Cadence Baker
Acoustic Patio Session at Smokin’ Jalapeno’s and 306 BBQ, Muscle Shoals
Starts: 11:01 am, Ends: 1:00 pm
Location: Smokin’ Jalapeno’s / 306 BBQ, Muscle Shoals, 400 West Avalon Ave., Muscle Shoals, AL
Featuring: Moore and Co.
Handy Lunch at FloBama
Starts: 11:30 am, Ends: 2:30 pm
Location: FloBama, 311 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Angela Hacker, Bay Simpson
Poetry In Motion at Burrell Museum
Starts: 12:00 pm
Location: Poetry In Motion at Burrell Museum,
Take a tour of the Burrell Museum and hear works from great poets as Alta Jean Wilson Morrow channels Maya Angelou, James Weldon Johnson, and Paul Lawrence Dunbar!
Featuring: Alta Jean Wilson Morrow
Sponsored By: Burrell School Alumni Association, WZZA Radio Music Preservation Society, Inc.
Handy Lunch at Kingpin’s
Starts: 2:00 pm, Ends: 5:00 pm
Location: Kingpin’s, 203 East 6th St. - Ste. B, Tuscumbia, AL
Featuring: Andrew Carpenter
Keestone of Florence
Starts: 2:00 pm
Location: Keestone of Florence, 201 North Cedar St., Florence, AL
No charge for the music and the snacks are free too!
Featuring: Keestone of Florence
Sponsored By: Keestone of Florence
WC Handy Movie: St. Louis Blues
Starts: 3:00 pm
Location: Alabama Music Hall of Fame, 617 US Hwy 72 West, Tuscumbia, AL
A screening of the film St. Louis Blues, starring Nat "King" Cole as WC Handy. Take the tour of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame!
Featuring: The late great Nat “King” Cole
Sponsored By: Alabama Music Hall of Fame Music Preservation Society, Inc.
Handy Happy Hour at Swampers
Starts: 5:00 pm, Ends: 7:00 pm
Location: Swampers Bar and Grille, Marriott Shoals, 10 Hightower Pl, Florence, AL
Featuring: Justin Holder Duo
Handy Happy Hour at The Fizz
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 9:00 pm
Location: Fizz Bar and Grill, Clarion Hotel 4900 Hatch Blvd., Sheffield, AL
Trey Nichols on Acoustic Guitar!
Featuring: Trey Nichols
Counting On The Music
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 8:00 pm
Location: Patterson, Prince and Associates, 475 South Seminary St., Florence, AL
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT. 6:00-8:00pm: Isabella Robertson, then Iron Horse! Bring your lawn chairs! Everyone is welcome!
Featuring: Isabella Robertson, Iron Horse
Sponsored By: Patterson, Prince, and Associates CPA
Party With The Patriots
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 8:30 pm
Location: Northwest Shoals Community College Building 127, 800 George Wallace Blvd, Muscle Shoals, AL
Featuring: Winston Ramble
Sponsored By: Northwest Shoals Community College
Handy Happy Hour at On the Rocks
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 9:00 pm
Location: On the Rocks, 110 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Bad Ethel
Handy Happy at Pie Factory, Florence
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 9:00 pm
Location: Handy Happy at Pie Factory, Florence,
Featuring: Mikey Ledbetter
Churchin’ Down The Street Gospel Concert
Starts: 6:00 pm
Location: St. Mark M.B. Church, 220 E. Alabama St., Florence, AL
You won't want to miss this good gospel music.
Featuring: Quad Cities Mass Choir directed by Aaron Freeman
Sponsored By: AandN Property Maintenance Bank Independent Bethel Cumberland CP Church Emmanuel Christian Center Grace Memorial Funeral Church Higher Ground Productions Lackey Furniture Mitchell's Smoked Meats Open Door Church Ministries Child Development Center Renewed Gospel Group St. Mark M.B. Church Saint's Funeral Home Thompson and Son Funeral Home
Making Music At Glenwood!
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 8:00 pm
Location: Glenwood Center, 211 Ana Dr., Florence, AL
Come out and enjoy the music and food trucks. Fun for the entire family! All ages! Bring your lawn chairs!
Featuring: Kimble Funchess Band
Sponsored By: Glenwood Center Genesis Healthcare
Handy Happy Hour at FloBama
Starts: 6:30 pm, Ends: 9:30 pm
Location: FloBama, 311 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: The Shoal Nuff Band
Sponsored By: FloBama
Beale Street Blues with Pinky Warren Pryor!
Starts: 6:30 pm, Ends: 8:30 pm
Location: Lewis Field, 1105 Beale St., Florence, AL
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT. Come at 6:30 to say hello to your friends and set up your tents and chairs or blankets in Lewis Field. We'll have some fun activities for the kids too. Then, at 7:00 our very own fabulous Lorinda "Pinky" Warren Pryor will take the stage and do her thing!
Featuring: Lorinda “Pinky” Warren Pryor Band
Sponsored By: City of Florence Music Preservation Society, Inc.
Handy Happy Hour at Lil Capone’s
Starts: 6:30 pm, Ends: 9:30 pm
Location: Lil Capone’s, 3370 Cloverdale Road, Florence, AL
Featuring: Tom Foolery
Handy Night at The Boiler Room
Starts: 7:00 pm, Ends: 9:00 pm
Location: Boiler Room, 313 N Court St, Florence, AL
Featuring: Cadence Baker
Handy Night at Birdy’s Sports Grill
Starts: 7:00 pm, Ends: 10:00 pm
Location: Birdy’s Sports Grill, 400 W Avalon Ave Suite C, Muscle Shoals, AL
Featuring: Moore and Co.
Wildwood Tavern-Singing River Brewing Tap Takeover
Starts: 7:00 pm, Ends: 10:00 pm
Location: Wildwood Tavern, 108 East Mobile Street, Florence, AL
Your favorite local brewery will be serving up some very special, limited time brews at Wildwood Tavern! Tasty menu items and the chance to whet your whistle!
Featuring: Wildwood Tavern-Singing River Brewing Tap Takeover
Sponsored By: Wildwood Tavern, Singing River Brewery
Handy Night at Kingpin’s
Starts: 7:00 pm, Ends: 11:00 pm
Location: Kingpin’s, 203 East 6th St. - Ste. B, Tuscumbia, AL
Featuring: Ghost River Revival
Stricklin Social in the Stricklin Hotel!
Starts: 7:00 pm, Ends: 10:00 pm
Location: Stricklin Social in Sticklin Hotel, 317 North Court Street, Florence, AL
Warren Ertle's Corpse Revivers are authentic world class muscians who will bring the most incredible Ragtime Jazz Show. Renowned for his compositions, stylistic approach to his craft, and surrounded by equally talented musicians, this show will take you back to the Roaring 20s when Speakeasies were real, Al Capone was running the show, and Wilam Christopher "W.C." Hnady had already been born in the Shoals! Get your tickets online at OldTimeRagTime (TicketSpice.com) or at TheStricklin.com
Featuring: Warren Ertle’s Corpse Revivers
Sponsored By: Stricklin Hotel
Handy Musical Night at Swampers
Starts: 7:30 pm, Ends: 10:00 pm
Location: Swampers Bar and Grille, Marriott Shoals, 10 Hightower Pl, Florence, AL
Featuring: Skeleton Krew
City of Muscle Shoals Presents CC Jags
Starts: 8:00 pm, Ends: 10:00 pm
Location: Muscle Shoals amphitheater, 2010 E Avalon Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL
In case of rain, event will be moved to Gattman Park Gym #3, Muscle Shoals.
Featuring: CC Jags
Sponsored By: City of Muscle Shoals
Handy Night at the Lava Room
Starts: 8:00 pm
Location: Lava Room, 116 West Mobile Street, Florence, AL
Featuring: LaFonda Reunion and Allstar Jam
Handy Night at The Boiler Room
Starts: 9:00 pm, Ends: 12:00 am
Location: Boiler Room, 313 N Court St, Florence, AL
Featuring: Trey Allred and Andy Lyle Hall
Handy Musical at FloBama
Starts: 10:30 pm
Location: FloBama, 311 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Gary Nichols Band
Friday, July 26, 2024:
Handy Happy Hour at Kingpin’s
Starts: 4:00 pm, Ends: 7:30 pm
Location: Kingpin’s, 203 East 6th St. - Ste. B, Tuscumbia, AL
Featuring: The Victoria Band
In Tune with the Outdoors
Starts: 5:00 pm, Ends: 7:00 pm
Location: Alabama Outdoors, 119 N. Court St., Florence, AL
Alabama Outdoors invite you all to be "in tune with the outdoors" along with Hope Stamps and a special guest. There is no charge so bring your family and friends!
Featuring: Hope Stamps
Sponsored By: Alabama Outdoors
Handy Happy Hour at Swampers
Starts: 5:00 pm, Ends: 7:00 pm
Location: Swampers Bar and Grille, Marriott Shoals, 10 Hightower Pl, Florence, AL
Featuring: Justin and Tab
Flatt and Scruggs Bluegrass Revival
Starts: 5:00 pm, Ends: 7:00 pm
Location: Elgin Senior Center, 2519 AL 101, Rogersville, AL
Buy tickets at Lash's Seafood or the Elgin Senior Center. Barb-b-que, hot dogs, snacks, and drinks. Food, fun, entertainment and fellowship.
Featuring: Flatt and Scruggs Bluegrass Revival
Handy Night at On the Rocks
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 9:00 pm
Location: On the Rocks, 110 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Austin Bohannon
16th Annual Massively Cool Indoor Street Festival
Starts: 6:00 pm
Location: Marriott Shoals Conference Center, 10 Hightower Place, Florence, AL
Cost: $35 (includes Barbeque Dinner) Doors open at 5pm (Cash Bars all evening. No reserved tables.) Tickets available at the door and at the Marriot Shoals Hotel and Spa Facebook Page
Featuring: Kerry Gilbert Band, Rewind of the Shoals
Sponsored By: Fuller Services
Handy Happy Hour at Pie Factory, Florence
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 9:00 pm
Location: Pie Factory (Florence), 106 North Court Street, Florence, AL
Featuring: Mitch Mann
Riverside Jamz
Starts: 6:30 pm
Location: McFarland Park – Florence Harbor, 1050 Clayborn Liles Dr., Florence, AL
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT. Riverside Jamz is the one Handy event offering the widest variety of musicians performing on one stage including: the Shoals Blues Band, Ariella, the Mary Mason Band, the Jazz Allstars, Lorina "Pinky" Warren Pryor, and the Kimble Funchess Band! Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Delicious food from food vendors on site! Rain location: Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum
Featuring: , Shoals Blues Band, Music City Misfits, , Kimble Funchess Band, Vann Burchfield, Lorinda “Pinky” Warren Pryor, Off the Chain
Sponsored By: City of Florence Music Preservation Society, Inc.
Handy Happy Hour at Lil Capone’s
Starts: 6:30 pm, Ends: 9:30 pm
Location: Lil Capone’s, 3370 Cloverdale Road, Florence, AL
Featuring: Doc Ellison
Handy Happy Hour at FloBama
Starts: 6:30 pm, Ends: 9:30 pm
Location: FloBama, 311 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Jim Seals and The Sundogs
Handy Musical Night at Birdy’s
Starts: 7:00 pm, Ends: 10:00 pm
Location: Birdy’s Sports Grill, 400 W Avalon Ave Suite C, Muscle Shoals, AL
Featuring: Corey Phillips
Rock N’ Soul on Mobile Plaza
Starts: 7:00 pm, Ends: 9:00 pm
Location: Mobile Plaza, Florence, AL
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT. In case of rain, event will be moved to Gattman Park, Muscle Shoals.
Featuring: CC Jags
Sponsored By: KandS Tree Service Lewis Electric Cook's Pest Control Allstate Insurance - Brad Tank Agency Cornerstone Flooring Patriout Realty-Monty Allen
Blues On The Bluff
Starts: 7:00 pm, Ends: 9:00 pm
Location: Standpipe Park, 1399 N Montgomery Ave, Sheffield, AL
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT. Rain Location: Rhoda P's
Featuring: Drs., Lawyers and Such
Sponsored By: City of Sheffield, Sheffield Utilities
Handy Happy Hour at Swampers
Starts: 8:00 pm, Ends: 11:00 pm
Location: Swampers Bar and Grille, Marriott Shoals, 10 Hightower Pl, Florence, AL
Featuring: Fathers and Sons
Handy Nights at the Fizz
Starts: 8:00 pm, Ends: 11:00 pm
Location: Fizz Bar and Grill, Clarion Hotel 4900 Hatch Blvd., Sheffield, AL
Featuring: Big Joe and The Catfish Junkies
Handy Night at the Lava Room
Starts: 8:00 pm
Location: Lava Room, 116 West Mobile Street, Florence, AL
Featuring: Fishman Aquadome, The Admiral
Handy Night at The Boiler Room
Starts: 9:00 pm, Ends: 12:00 am
Location: Boiler Room, 313 N Court St, Florence, AL
Featuring: Trey Nichols
Cabaret!
Starts: 9:00 pm, Ends: 1:00 am
Location: Listerhill Credit Union Auditorium, 4790 E. 2nd St., Muscle Shoals, AL
It's a "Grown Folks Party"! Must be at least 25 to hang out here with the grownups. For tickets call: 256-412-0316, 256-648-6412, or 256-412-6961
Featuring: Entice Band of Nashville, TN
Sponsored By: Gwen Woods Renita Jimmar-Hall Sue Reeder
Handy Night at Kingpin’s
Starts: 9:00 pm, Ends: 1:00 am
Location: Kingpin’s, 203 East 6th St. - Ste. B, Tuscumbia, AL
Featuring: Lockridge and Co.
Handy Night at On The Rocks
Starts: 10:30 pm
Location: On the Rocks, 110 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: DJ Arate
Handy Night at FloBama
Starts: 10:30 pm
Location: FloBama, 311 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Austin Bohannon Band
Saturday, July 27, 2024:
Acoustic Patio Session at Big Bad Breakfast
Starts: 9:00 am, Ends: 12:00 pm
Location: Big Bad Breakfast, 315 N. Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Taylor Grace
Street Strut and Parade
Starts: 10:00 am
Location: Wilson Park, 350 North Wood Ave., Florence, AL
Food vendors set up at Wilson Park. Join high school bands and a local dj for the parade along the usual route: Corner of Tuscaloosa and Seminary Streets, left onto Court Street, left onto Tennessee Street, left onto Seminary Street, ending at Wilson Park for music, prizes, and more! Call Grant Gunn at 256-483-9417 for more information about participation and rain plans.
Featuring: High School Bands!
Sponsored By: Music Preservation Society, Inc., Northwest Shoals Community College, Project XYZ, Silver Auto, LLC
Music at the Mansion
Starts: 2:00 pm, Ends: 4:00 pm
Location: Belle Mont Mansion, 1569 Cook Lane, Tuscumbia, AL
Featuring: Reddick Pernell Cunningham
Sponsored By: Colbert County Historical Landmarks Foundation, Alabama Historical Commission and Cameron Kay on behalf of the Tuscumbia Civitan Club an din memory of Dr. Willie Ruff, founder of the W.C. Handy Music Festival, Friends of Belle Mont Friends of Belle Mont
Acoustic Bluegrass Gospel Jam
Starts: 2:00 pm, Ends: 4:00 pm
Location: Shoals Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2011 County Rd 41, Florence, AL
Free indoor event rain or shine!
Featuring: Lidabell and the Slackers Bluegrass Band
Sponsored By: First United Methodist Church, Tuscumbia
WC Handy Movie: St. Louis Blues
Starts: 3:00 pm
Location: Alabama Music Hall of Fame, 617 US Hwy 72 West, Tuscumbia, AL
A screening of the film St. Louis Blues, starring Nat "King" Cole at WC Handy.
Featuring: The late great Nat “King” Cole
Sponsored By: Alabama Music Hall of Fame Music Preservation Society, Inc.
Village School Songwriter Showcase
Starts: 4:00 pm, Ends: 6:30 pm
Location: Village School House, 200 Chickamauga St., Sheffield, AL
Songwriter Caleb Elliott wiht guitaist Heath Fogg (formerly of the Alabama Shakes) Singer-songwriters James LeBlanc and Angela Hacker Singer-songwriter Pat Huggins with guitarist Will McFarlane Musician and studio owner Jimmy Nutt
Featuring: Caleb Elliott, Heath Fogg, James LeBlanc, Angela Hacker, Pat Huggins, Will McFarlane, Jimmy Nutt
Sponsored By: Pat Huggins and Friends
Handy Happy Hour at Kingpin’s
Starts: 5:00 pm, Ends: 8:00 pm
Location: Kingpin’s, 203 East 6th St. - Ste. B, Tuscumbia, AL
Featuring: Will Paustian
Handy Happy Hour at The Boiler Room
Starts: 6:00 pm, Ends: 9:00 pm
Location: Boiler Room, 313 N Court St, Florence, AL
Featuring: Corey Phillips
Coldwater Jam
Starts: 6:00 pm
Location: Main Street, Downtown Tuscumbia, 102 North Main Street, Tuscumbia, AL
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT. Free to enjoy popular national stars Chapel Hart along with a special guest! Rain location: Deshler High School Gym, North Dickson Street in Tuscumbia
Featuring: Chapel Hart
Sponsored By: City of Tuscumbia, Downtown Tuscumbia, Inc., Singing River Dentistry, Bank Independent, PROJECTXYZ, Coldwater Seed and Supply, Superhero Chef's, The Southern Gem
Handy Happy Hour at FloBama
Starts: 6:30 pm, Ends: 9:30 pm
Location: FloBama, 311 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Rewind of the Shoals
Handy Happy Hour at Lil Capone’s
Starts: 6:30 pm, Ends: 9:30 pm
Location: Lil Capone’s, 3370 Cloverdale Road, Florence, AL
Featuring: Lindy Urban
Handy Night at Birdy’s Sports Grill
Starts: 7:00 pm, Ends: 10:00 pm
Location: Birdy’s Sports Grill, 400 W Avalon Ave Suite C, Muscle Shoals, AL
Featuring: Greentown
Handy Headliner: The Bar-Kays Featuring Larry Dodson!
Starts: 7:00 pm
Location: Norton Auditorium, Norton Auditorium, Florence, AL
Show opens with performance by Lorinda “Pinky” Warren Pryor! Tickets only $40 General Admission, and $75 for VIP with preferred seating and your chance to meet the Bar-Kays! Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets available at Handy Headquarters and Ye Olde General Store in Florence, Counts Brothers Music in Muscle Shoals, and WZZA Radio in Tuscumbia.
Featuring: The Bar-Kays!, Larry Dodson, Lorinda “Pinky” Warren Pryor, Kimble Funchess Band
Sponsored By: Music Preservation Society, Inc. and WZZA "The Soul of the Shoals" Radio
Jazz and Food Trucks at the amphitheater
Starts: 7:00 pm
Location: Jazz and Food Trucks at the amphitheater,
In case of rain, event will be delayed. If it doesn't clear up, event will be postponed until August 3rd
Featuring: Swinging River Jazz Band
Sponsored By: City of Muscle Shoals
Handy Night at Fizz at the Clarion
Starts: 8:00 pm, Ends: 11:00 pm
Location: Fizz Bar and Grill, Clarion Hotel 4900 Hatch Blvd., Sheffield, AL
Featuring: Outlaw Apostles
Sponsored By: Clarion Hotel, Sheffield
Handy Night at Swampers
Starts: 8:00 pm, Ends: 11:00 pm
Location: Swampers Bar and Grille, Marriott Shoals, 10 Hightower Pl, Florence, AL
Featuring: The Midnighters
Handy Night at the Lava Room
Starts: 8:00 pm
Location: Lava Room, 116 West Mobile Street, Florence, AL
Featuring: Cody Gaisser and Glass Cannon, Dream Suite
Fonda Skipworth Productions Presents the Grand Finale
Starts: 8:30 pm
Location: Shoals Theater, 123 N. Seminary St., Florence, AL
Featuring Co-Fletch and Company Starring Melvia "Chick" Rodgers Hosted by Michael Darrel Contact Fonda Skipworth 256-349-3882
Featuring: Melvia “Chick” Rodgers, Co-Fletch and Company
Sponsored By: Block Inc., Brooks BBQ, Bunyan's BBQ, CBD american Shaman, Clipping Up The Shoals Cuts/Lisa Bevis, Crouch and Sons Plumbing, Florence Gas Water/Waste Water Department, Frames and Things Custom Frames, Fuller Heating Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical, GunRunner Boutique Hotel, Holt, Mussleman, Morgan and Alvis, Hyundai of the Shoals, Laura Gannon, Lizzie's Place Coffee, Mullens and Mullens Luxury Real Estate Boutique Brokerage, Shoals Auto Glass, Skipworth Tax Service, TNT Fireworks, Unique Car Care, Vintage South Market Place, Will and Dee's Florist Antiques, Williams Cleaners, Wood Floor Store, Ye Olde General Store, Zach Peavey, State Farm Insurance Agency
Handy Night at The Boiler Room
Starts: 9:00 pm
Location: Boiler Room, 313 N Court St, Florence, AL
Featuring: Austin Bohannon
Handy Night at Kingpin’s
Starts: 10:00 pm, Ends: 2:00 am
Location: Kingpin’s, 203 East 6th St. - Ste. B, Tuscumbia, AL
Featuring: Creedance Johnson Band
Handy Night at FloBama
Starts: 10:30 pm
Location: FloBama, 311 North Court St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Second Creek
Sunday, July 28, 2024:
Blue Navigators
Starts: 11:00 am
Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 1332 North Pine St., Florence, AL
Enjoy the Blue Navigators in the cool!
Featuring: Blue Navigators
Sponsored By: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Shoals
Handy Happy Hour at Kingpin’s
Starts: 2:00 pm, Ends: 5:00 pm
Location: Kingpin’s, 203 East 6th St. - Ste. B, Tuscumbia, AL
Featuring: To Be Announced
Black Business Expo!
Starts: 3:00 pm, Ends: 7:00 pm
Location: Clarion Hotel, 4900 Hatch Blvd., Sheffield, AL
Recressia shows love to small businesses making a difference. Visit vendor booths where you'll find free samples and items available for purchase!
Featuring: Recressia Doxie, Entreprenuer!
Sponsored By: Ms. Recrissha Doxie
Cactus Cowboys Jam
Starts: 4:00 pm, Ends: 7:00 pm
Location: Shaffer’s Happy Hollow Marina, 270 Hammond Dr., Florence, AL
Featuring: Cactus Cowboys
Sponsored By: Shoals Radiology Associates
Swinging River Jazz Band
Starts: 5:00 pm
Location: First Baptist Church, 209 N. Walnut St., Florence, AL
Featuring: Swinging River Jazz Band
Sponsored By: First Baptist Church Worship Ministries
Handy Nights at Swampers
Starts: 7:30 pm, Ends: 10:00 pm
Location: Swampers Bar and Grille, Marriott Shoals, 10 Hightower Pl, Florence, AL
Featuring: Taylor Grace Band
Saturday, August 17, 2024:
2nd Annual After Handy Block Party!
Starts: 6:00 pm
Location: Ryan’s Barbershop, 201 South Atlanta Avenue, Sheffield, AL
Free for performances, food available for purchase Rain or Shine!
Featuring: The Midnighters
Sponsored By: Sheffield City Councilwoman Casheta Rutland, District Four, City of Sheffield, Sheffield Utilities
Dates:
Saturday, July 6, 2024 - Saturday, August 17, 2024
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