by Cicely Richard

Created on: September 29, 2009

The venues where you find live music in Huntsville, Alabama provide a lot of entertainment options of visitors. Guests to these establishments listen to smooth jazz and instrumental music, or they get treated to rock, the blues, local band or international musicians. Some venues even give you an opportunity to commune with nature as you listen to music. The following list presents the best places in Huntsville to listen to live music.

801 Franklin

801 Franklin is a fine dining experience that serves signature dishes from their chef and guest get fine wines and cocktails with dinner. The live music in this Huntsville restaurant fits the atmosphere set by the dining experience. They play live music on Fridays and Saturdays and performers come on intermittently during the week. Musical genres include jazz, acoustic solo guitar and blues. This is truly a grownup musical and dining experience. 801's website provides updated lists of upcoming performers.

Bandito Southside

This restaurant serves Mexican food and has a full bar. Patrons come to listen to music, sing karaoke or eat good food. The owner of this restaurant plays live music Tuesday through Sunday evenings. They post their event schedule online. They play a variety of music from local artists and bands.

Covenant Cove Resort and Marina

The Blue Parrot Grille at Covenant Cove has live entertainment Tuesdays through Saturdays. Tuesday nights are bike nights with live music in a laid back atmosphere. They open every day at 4 p.m. Women drink half price on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They play everything from local bands to piano music.

The Station at Bridge Street Town Centre

The Station provides a unique entertainment experience. Not only do they have a stage set up for live music; it is a fully operational entertainment venue, with 12 bowling lanes, VIP lounges with two private lanes and billiards, arcades, two full bar, and five billiards tables. Guests enjoy casual dining while listening to a variety of music. Patrons can reserve the complex for corporate functions, sporting events and parties.

The Nook

This smoke-free establishment in Huntsville, Alabama serves more than 200 brands of bear and has 27 draught beers on tap. Live music played at this venue is eclectic, consisting of rock, blues, instrumental, and Irish dance and other international music. The Nook is interested particularly in new solo acts and encourages them to contact them or send a demo tape to the bar.

Goose Pond Colony

The colony sits close to Lake Guntersville. People visit this location to stay in the plantation, participate in water sports or play golf. This location serves as a live music venue in Huntsville, Alabama. The Goose Pond amphitheater provides a panoramic view of the lake, the mountains and the Tennessee River in the distance. This theater seats 2,000 people and people enjoy outdoor concerts at this location. Every Fourth of July, the amphitheater hosts the annual celebration.

These six venues represent the best places to listen to live music in Huntsville. The variety of music offered at these location appeals to any mood or flavors in which guests can partake. The city celebrates local musicians and new artists as well as musicians from around the world.

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