Behind The Music Series

September 3rd at 6:30pm

Matt Prater - HTMA

Cristina Lynn is an Americana singer/songwriter with a powerful voice but her most significant attribute is a demeanor that radiates pure joy. Her music is not just about performance, it's about extending a friendly hand and opening the door to life. Read more

Coffeehouse Concert Series

August 20th at 6:30pm

The Yellow Dandies - HTMA

The Yellow Dandies are best described as an absurdist string band.

Whether they’re dazzling crowds with tongue and finger twisting original compositions, or dusting off bluegrass standards and old-time fiddle tunes, the Birmingham-based band takes listeners on eclectic romps that never quite spin out of control.

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HTMA Girl Jam

September 11th at 3:00pm

HTMA Girl Jam

All Female Jam!

Bring a banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, bass or whatever you like to play. Contact Lynne Edmondson at htmafolk@gmail.com for info.

This monthly event is held in the NEW HTMA Studio at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment located on Seminole Drive.

Upcoming Dates

September 11th

October 9th

November 13th

December 11th

All HTMA events will now be at Lowe Mill, room 1038 on the 1st floor of the north wing. This includes the Coffeehouse Series,  all jam sessions, and a new Behind the Music Series.

Directions: Enter the parking lot by driving thru the gated entrance. Drive along the parking lot past doors 1, 2, and 3. The doors have large yellow signs with numbers on them. Park and enter door #4. Walk straight ahead about 15 yards, just past a video arcade store. Then turn right down the lon ngarrow hallway. The studio is about halfway down the hall (room #1038).  

Jimmy Buffett Tribute

September 10th at 6:30pm

A tribute to the music of Jimmy Buffett featuring Jim Vest & Phil Searcy. This is a free event but donations to HTMA are appreciated. Everyone is welcome to bring their own Jimmy Buffett inspired boat drinks and make the HTMA studio the temporary capital of Margaritaville.

HTMA - Jimmy Buffett Tribute

Kirk Jones - Professional FUNSician

FREE Ukulele Group Lessons

11am to 12pm

FREE And Easy Total Beginner Ukulele Class  Do you know anyone who has always wanted to learn ukulele?

Here is a FREE And Easy Absolute Beginner Ukulele Class   Adults and children ages 10 and above welcome.   No ukulele needed.  We have extra ukuleles for you to use during the class.  

In our Free 45 minute class, professional FUNsician Kirk Jones will teach you how to  play basic chords and easy songs to help start you on your ukulele journey. We will provide materials that you can take home with you to practice.

This monthly event is held in the NEW HTMA Studio at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment located on Seminole Drive from 11am to 12pm.

September 13th

HTMA Girl Jam

3pm to 5pm

All Female Jam! Bring a banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, bass or whatever you like to play. Contact Lynne Edmondson at htmafolk@gmail.com for info. This monthly event is held in the NEW HTMA Studio at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment located on Seminole Drive.

September 11th

October 9th

November 13th

December 11th

HTMA - Girl Jam

Chip Gulbro - Instructor

Jazz Guitar 101

September 27th at 11am

A 2 hour class for guitarists new or somewhat new to jazz. Topics include chord shapes, comping, soloing.

Admission is complimentary.

This event will be held on the 4th Saturday each month Through December at the NEW HTMA Studio at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment located on Seminole Drive.

September 27th

October 25th

November 22nd

December 27th

HTMA Weekly Jam

HTMA Weekly Jams

Every Saturday at 1pm

HTMA Membership Jam Meetings take place every Saturday at 1pm in the NEW HTMA Studio at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment located on Seminole Drive.

Bring an instrument and / or your voice and play along. Many songs we play can be found in the Parking Lot Pickers Songbook by Dix Bruce. Check HTMA emails for more details.

HTMA Events

August 23rd at 1:00pm

HTMA Weekly Jam (Every Saturday)

HTMA Studio #1038 at Lowe Mill

2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL

August 30th at 1:00pm

HTMA Weekly Jam (Every Saturday)

HTMA Studio #1038 at Lowe Mill

2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL

September 3rd at 6:30pm

Behind The Music with Cristina Lynn

HTMA Studio #1038 at Lowe Mill

2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL

September 6th at 1:00pm

HTMA Weekly Jam (Every Saturday)

HTMA Studio #1038 at Lowe Mill

2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL

September 10th at 6:30pm

Jimmy Buffett Tribute - featuring Phil Searcy & Jim Vest

HTMA Studio #1038 at Lowe Mill

2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL

September 11th at 3:00pm

HTMA Girl Jam (Monthly)

HTMA Studio #1038 at Lowe Mill

2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL

September 13th at 11:00am

FREE Ukulele Lessons - Kirk Jones Instructor

HTMA Studio #1038 at Lowe Mill

2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL

September 13th at 1:00pm

HTMA Weekly Jam (Every Saturday)

HTMA Studio #1038 at Lowe Mill

2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL

September 20th at 11:00am

HTMA Weekly Jam (Every Saturday)

HTMA Studio #1038 at Lowe Mill

2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL

September 27th at 11:00am

Jazz Guitar 101 - Chip Gulbro Instructor

HTMA Studio #1038 at Lowe Mill

2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL

Attention HTMA Members: Want to reserve the HTMA Studio for a rehearsal, jam or event?

Contact Jim Holland at jhol111964@sprintmail.com for scheduling.

Weekly Bluegrass Jam at Straight To Ale


Where: Straight to Ale at Campus 805.

When: Sundays, 4:00pm to 8:00pm, but likely will end before 8:00pm.

Who: Anyone wanting to play or listen to bluegrass.

Come join the weekly bluegrass jam on Sundays for music and drinks! This is a weekly open bluegrass jam. All players welcome, both new and seasoned.

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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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