2025 Coffeehouse Concert Lineup
STAY TUNED for more updates to the 2025 HTMA Coffeehouse Concert Series line-up. The concert series will be held at the new HTMA studio #1038 inside Lowe Mill. Adults $11 Advance Tickets / $12 at the door - Children under 12 are free (w/ paying adult).
Wednesday, JANUARY 15TH, 2025 - 6:30 PM - NEW HTMA Studio at Lowe Mill
Featured Performance: The Ronnie Knight Band
Colleagues and fans alike find themselves reaching for the right adjectives to describe Ronnie Knight’s musical path. Ronnie is a guitarist, a singer and songwriter. He has long association with many Muscle Shoals music luminaries like Jimmy Johnson, David Hood, Donnie Fritts and Spooner Oldham.
In October 2024, Ronnie released Count On The Blues, an all-acoustic outing that traverses several styles of the genre. And alongside Delta and Piedmont-style blues offerings, he includes a couple of folk tunes and an instrumental played on his 1933 resonator Sugar Boy. WLRH Talkin’ The Blues host Microwave Dave Gallaher played cuts from the album on his
program. Dave has been very supportive of the independent release, saying the songs on the record bear “culture, society, spirituality and a refined irony.”
Wednesday FEBRUARY 19TH - 6:30 PM - NEW HTMA Studio at Lowe Mill
Featured Performance: Alan Little
A creative force from Huntsville, Alabama, Alan Little is a published singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music weaves tradition with innovation. Self-taught and versatile, Alan’s artistry spans a unique finger-picking guitar style, expressive harmonica playing, and powerful performances as a drummer, rhythm guitarist, and lead vocalist.
With over a decade dedicated to studying West African drumming, Alan’s rhythmic expertise reshaped his musical perspective and creative process. His passion for drumming extended to teaching it as music therapy at Three Springs, an outdoor therapeutic school, where he inspired others through the transformative power of rhythm.
Raised on the diverse soundtrack of his parents’ record and 8-track collection, Alan’s musical influences span folk, outlaw country, classical, rock, and beyond. This eclectic foundation fuels his dynamic sound and storytelling, making him a musician who bridges genres and generations with authenticity and soul.
NEW LOCATION - This event will be located at the NEW HTMA Studio #1038 located at Lowe Mill. (Access via Door #4)
HTMA Opener:
Opening will be HTMA member and singer/songwriter Karen Newsum. Karen enjoys writing songs from her life experiences as well as whimsical songs for children. Young or old, her audiences delight in her original lyrics and music.
Tickets: $11 in advance $12 at the door / Children under 12 are free.
MARCH 19TH, 2025 - 6:30 PM - NEW HTMA Studio at Lowe Mill
Featured Performance: Allen Watkins Band
Allen Watkins Band plays original acoustic music and Americana-style covers. It features flat-picking and finger-style guitar, fiddle and banjo. The music is influenced by bluegrass, country, folk, rock, blues, Celtic and classical music.
Allen is a three-time Alabama State Champion for finger-style guitar, and is also accomplished on banjo, mandolin and bass. He is a nationally acclaimed touring and recording artist, with bands such as Claire Lynch, Lonesome River Band and Whetstone Run. His banjo stylings contributed to the landmark recording “The Front Porch String Band”, and he has recorded with bluegrass greats Mark Johnson and Tony Rice. His studio musician work has been in Muscle Shoals, AL, and his career discography includes 9 albums.
NEW LOCATION - This event will be located at the NEW HTMA Studio #1038 located at Lowe Mill. (Access via Door #4)
HTMA Opener:
Opening by HTMA member Phil Searcy, a folk-style singer/guitarist with influences going back to James Taylor and Paul Simon. Look for some uptempo songs as well, liberally sprinkled with humor.
Tickets: $11 in advance $12 at the door / Children under 12 are free.
APRIL DATE TBA - 6:30 PM - HTMA Studio #1038 at Lowe Mill
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MAY DATE TBA - 6:30 PM - HTMA Studio #1038 at Lowe Mill
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JUNE Date TBA - 6:30 PM - HTMA Studio #1038 at Lowe Mill
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE: IN-THE-Round
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JULY Date TBA - 6:30 PM - HTMA Studio #1038 at Lowe Mill
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AUGUST Date TBA - 6:30 PM - HTMA Studio #1038 at Lowe Mill
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SEPTEMBER Date TBA - 6:30 PM - HTMA Studio #1038 at Lowe Mill
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OCTOBER Date TBA - 6:30 PM - HTMA Studio #1038 at Lowe Mill
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NOVEMBER Date TBA - 6:30 PM - HTMA Studio #1038 at Lowe Mill
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STAY TUNED for the HTMA 2025 Coffeehouse Concert Lineup with performances at the NEW HTMA studio space at Lowe Mill. More details coming soon!
Huntsville singer-songwriter Alan Little takes the stage as the featured Coffeehouse Concert Series performer on February 19th, 2025.
Allen Watkins Band will perform at the Coffeehouse Concert Series on March 19th, 2025.
Recent Highlights
Muscle Shoals artist, Ronnie Knight kicked off the 2025 Coffeehouse Concert Series on January 15th, 2025.
National Thumb Pickers Hall of Fame inductee, Shane Adkins performed at the NEW HTMA studio space at Lowe Mill on November 20th, 2024.
Tomas Gorrio brought his high-energy one-band act to the NEW HTMA studio space at Lowe Mill on October 23rd, 2024
Neeve Weinberger was our first featured performer at the NEW HTMA studio space at Lowe Mill on September 19th, 2024.
The Alabama A&M University Choir performed A cappella Spirituals at the Burritt Concert Series on August 27th, 2024.
The Steel City Jug Slammers returned to Huntsville to take the stage at the Old Church at Burritt on the Mountain on July 23rd, 2024.
Microwave Dave, Lukas Johnston & Jimmy Henderson showcased their talents at our 2nd Annual Acoustic Night of the Blues on June 25th.
Rule of Thirds Trio took the stage as the featured performer at the Old Country Church at Burritt on May 28th, 2024.
The Grasstronauts were the featured performers at the Old Country Church at Burritt on April 23rd, 2024.
Andrew's Legend returned to perform at the Old Country Church at Burritt on March 26th, 2024.
HTMA President Mike Ball brought his band the Bubbanauts to the coffeehouse concert on February 27th, 2024.
Curtis & Loretta returned to Burritt on the Mountain to kick-off the 2024 Burritt Concert Series on January 23rd.
Jazz Stephan Dudash, accompanied by John and Vickie LeCroy, closed out the 2023 Concert Series on November 28th, 2023.
The Old Fashioned Rhythm Method, a unique musical trio made up of Trumpet, Tuba and Tenor Banjo performed at the Burritt Concert Series on October 24th, 2023.
The Alabama A&M University Choir
wperformed A cappella Spirituals at the Burritt Concert Series on August 22nd, 2023.
The Steel City Jug Slammers provided the audience with a one of a kind experience at the Burritt Country Church on July 25th, 2023.
This program has been made possible by a 2025 Arts & Cultural Grant from Arts Huntsville funded by the City of Huntsville.
501C Ruling: The IRS has recognized the Huntsville Traditional Music Association as a tax exempt non-profit corporation, under section 501.c3 of Internal Revenue Code, effective August 25, 2006. Your charitable donations to help us continue our mission of maintaining a folk and traditional music presence in the Tennessee Valley are both appreciated and tax deductible.
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