The 2026 Concert Series
The Spring and Fall Concert Series are funded by donations from attendees, MVAC members, corporate sponsors, Alabama State Council on the Arts, the City of Guntersville, and Redstone Federal Credit Union. Thank you for keeping the music playing!
Concert Info for Musicians
If you’re interested, email us at info@mvacarts.org or mail us a letter at 440 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL 35976 with the following:
Brief description of yourself/band and your musical genre
Picture(s) of yourself, your band, and/or your band logo for social media and print promotions
CD containing examples of your music with at least 3 songs
Contact Info including name, address, phone, email, website
Fall Concerts in the Park - September 24 - October 29, 2026
Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Music plus Lena’s Food Truck, 3 Crows Coffee, and Granney D’s pastries!
September 24th - Emily Joseph
October 1 - The Groove
October 8th - Soul Flys
October 15th - Country Case
October 22nd - Tequila Falls
October 29th - Tosha Hill
Lake City FallFest concerts - October 9 - 10, 2026 in Errol Allan Park in downtown Guntersville at intersection of Gunter Avenue (HWY 431 South) and Taylor Street; Guntersville’s Downtown Merchants Association hosts Lake City FallFest which includes concessions, arts and crafts vendor booths, store sales, and children’s games. Musical groups perform throughout the day adding music to the air. You’ll also find wagon and train rides, scarecrows, snacks, and games such as MVAC’s pumpkin bowling.
Night Before Christmas music - December 5, 2026 - The first Saturday in December, Guntersville’s Downtown Merchants Association hosts a Night Before Christmas celebration with performances by area bands and school choirs. Individual businesses host musicians in their stores. You’ll also find carriage rides, visits with Santa, ice skating, holiday games, photo booth, snacks, and lots of potential holiday presents to purchase. At the MVAC Gallery, you’ll find the Photo Booth where you can have a holiday picture made in front of a festive holiday quilt.
September 24, 2026
Emily Joseph Band
Emily Joseph is one of the favorite bands that plays in Errol Allan Park. Besides performing throughout north Alabama, the band has performed on numerous Caribbean cruises.
The Emily Joseph Band performs a variety of cover songs from the 1970s to Top 10 hits of today. With 20 plus years of experience in performing live, Emily Joseph Band’s strong vocals, musicianship, and ability to command the attention of an audience is exceptional. Her outstanding vocal talent and enthusiastic stage presence presents an exciting and entertaining performance from start to finish. Emily’s early beginnings as a jazz vocalist gave her an appreciation for all types of music.
Always giving more than 100% for an audience, her confidence radiates during her performances, and her wide range and strong voice allows her to make an audience marvel at her versatility.
Groove has become a local favorite to MVAC concert attendees. The band Groove got its start back in January 2007. Since then, they have refined the band lineup to include both male and female lead vocalists which provides the versatility to play a wide variety of 60s to present day dance-pop and funk cover standards.
The band is composed of Toni Hamilton on vocals, Lawrence Crawford on guitar and vocals, David Hughes on bass and vocals, Derrik Anderson on drums, Danny Bealer/Xavier Newsome on keyboards and vocals.
Come on out and groove with Groove!
October 1, 2026
Groove
October 22, 2026
Tequila Falls
October 8, 2026
The Soul Flys
Mountain Valley Arts Council welcomes The Soul Flys to its free Fall Concerts in the Park on Thursday, October 8th from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at Errol Allan Park in downtown Guntersville. Bring folding chairs, friends, and donations. Lena’s Rolling Kitchen food truck, 3 Coffees, and Granney D’s pastries will be on-site in case you want to eat out . . . literally.
The Soul Flys are a Psychedelic Soul Fusion Band with deep roots in Jazz ° Rock ° Funk & Classic Punk. The Soul Flys set the whole vibe and create an immersive musical experience. Soul fusion, energetic performances, and a HIGH VIBE are what The Soul Flys are known for. Soul Flys fun frequency is CONTAGIOUS and makes every show amazing with their funky-fun signature sound. Cheryl Christmas leads the band composed of Cody Collum, Shawn Gibbs, Billy Bass, and TJ Cox. The Soul Flys were voted the Best Band by Sand Mountain Reporter readers in 2025.
October 9 - 10, 2026 (Friday & Saturday)
Guntersville FallFest
Lake Guntersville Merchants Association will host the Guntersville FallFest the weekend of October 9 & 10, 2026. Errol Allan Park will have live music by children’s choirs, professional bands, and deejay music in Errol Allan Park throughout the two days.
A block of Taylor Street will be cordoned off for the popular artisans market where there will be arts and crafts (such as pumpkin painting at MVAC with Lake Guntersville Lady Civitans’ help) as well as food trucks and children games. More children’s games and carriage rides will be at City Harbor, and a children’s train will be in the Municipal Building’s parking lot on Gunter Avenue. Downtown merchants will offer sales and activities.
Costume contest for children, scarecrow contest for the merchants, and the Witches & Wizards Ride fundraiser will add to the weekend of fun.
October 15, 2026
Country Case
Mountain Valley Arts Council welcomes back Country Case by popular demand.
With 15 years of roots in Scott Wagnon’s previous group “Fender Bender” and musicians from First Baptist Church – Huntsville, the current band has been rocking the Huntsville, Guntersville Decatur area, and Papa Dubi’s and Legends in Albertville since May of 2022! Trent Slaton is the lead vocalist. They are known for no-frills Classic Rock and continue to add classics to their setlists to achieve “Classic Rock the way it should be!”
Mountain Valley Arts Council welcomes Tequila Falls Band from Athens back to Errol Allan Park.
Over 15 years ago, a group was formed on a wing and a prayer not sure where they were going, just had a dream that involved a love for music. Seven years ago, Mountain Valley Arts Council introduced them to its local concert attendees who quickly became fans. Today, Tequila Falls has earned the reputation as one of the highest energy, versatile genre, acts to emerge from North Alabama. Playing everything from Merle Haggard, to Prince, to KC and the Sunshine Band with an original thrown in, they have quickly become a fan favorite.
Tequila Falls is a North Alabama-based band featuring talented musicians who perform a mix of country, classic rock, southern rock, blues, and R&B. The band members include Scott Owens, Steve Owens, Shane Bowen, and Alan Adkins, each contributing various instruments and vocals to their performances.
Band Members and Roles
Tequila Falls consists of talented musicians with varied roles.
Scott Owens — Lead and harmony vocals, bass guitar, and rhythm guitar.
Steve Owens — Harmony vocals, lead guitar, acoustic guitar, and mandolin.
Shane Bowen — Drummer, providing the rhythmic backbone of the band.
Alan Adkins — Lead and harmony vocals, keyboard, and saxophone, adding depth to their sound.
In 2025, Tequila Falls was nominated for vocalist and musicians Nominees of The Josie Music Awards, the largest organization for independent artists, held annually at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. Performing in venues in North and Central Alabama and Tennessee.
October 29, 2026
Tosha Hill
Mountain Valley Arts Council will host the Tosha Hill, a crowd favorite for the past four years, on Thursday, October 29th from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at Errol Allan Park in downtown Guntersville. Bring your folding chairs and friends. Leena’s Rolling Kitchen will provide concessions.
Alabama singer/songwriter Tosha Hill unleashes Shoals soul while staying true to her country roots in her debut EP, Forty Miles, a collection of 5 songs co-written with her father, Billy. A regular at Nashville's Bluebird Cafe, Tosha has also had co-writes with Rock and Roll Hall of Famers: John Oates (Hall & Oates), Spooner Oldham, and Brenda Lee (Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree). She has shared the stage with Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, John Paul White (Civil Wars), Randy Owen (Alabama), Shenandoah, and Lonestar.
Matt Wake of AL.com says, "Tosha Hill has mononym-level talent. As a roots-music singer, she’s got such pure tone and feel they - if combined with the right songs, business and luck – could maybe make a woman not just known but known by just one name. As in Dolly. Emmylou. Ronstadt. Hill is that special on the mic, as heard on her new EP, “Forty Miles.” The five-song set is one of the best Americana recordings you’ll hear this year by an artist under the age of 30."
Tosha’s musical journey started from performing at churches in her hometown of Muscle Shoals to honing and crafting her talents in the legendary recording studios among the originators of the Muscle Shoals Sound. Those echoes of inspiration resonate to this day leaving its lasting influence on her as a young, new artist and her music. Having walked in the footsteps of some of music’s greatest performers, she exhibits an exceptional presence onstage that leaves the audiences wanting more. Tosha used a work ethic and support from her dad to cultivate a sound that is pleasing just as much as it is original.