Welcome to Alabama ..... Experience the music of the south as you explore Alabama, a land rich in history, awe-inspiring scenery, sun-drenched beaches, vibrant cities, and the mountains of the Appalachia. Alabama is within easy driving distance of Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans but with a flavour of its own.
No wonder that Lynyrd Skynyrd was inspired to write the hit song “Sweet Home Alabama”, one of the best examples of Southern rock, as a tribute to this wonderful state which epitomises the easy-going, laidback way of life long associated with the Deep South.
Other international superstars like Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding and The Rolling Stones all came to Muscle Shoals, a small southern town on the banks of the Tennessee River to record hit songs. Native Alabamian Sam Phillips discovered Elvis and the contract between Sam Phillips and RCA located in the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in nearby Tuscumbia. Hank Williams, the “King of Country Music” and W.C.Handy, the “Father of the Blues” were both born in Alabama and singer and songwriter Jimmy Buffett grew up here.
This musical heritage is celebrated across the state with countless live music venues in every town and many festivals including the Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores, the W.C Handy Festival in Muscle Shoals and the Hank Williams Festival in Georgiana.
Suggested Alabama Music Fly Drive - 10 nights tour
Day 1 & 2 - Huntsville
In the heart of Alabama’s Mountain region Huntsville, nicknamed Rocket City, offers an abundance of restaurants, shops, craft breweries and other social hotspots, boasting venues like the Furniture Factory Bar and Grill, Campus No.805 and Humphrey’s Bar and Grill to name a few. Check what is on at the spectacular Orion Amphitheatre, the latest addition to Huntsville entertainment scene. 2 nights’ accommodation at Comfort Suites or similar standard hotel.
Day 3 & 4 - Florence/Muscle Shoals
Home of the Fame Studio and Alabama Music Hall of Fame and “The Swampers” a famous backing group working with artists such as Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Rod Stewart, Bob Dylan to name a few. Discover how Muscle Shoals influenced the music industry in the 1960’s to the 1980’s. 2 nights’ accommodation at Hampton Inn Midtown or similar standard hotel
Day 5 & 6 - Birmingham
Alabama’s largest city, home to Jazz Hall of Fame, Ona’s Music Room, the Blue Monkey and The Five Points entertainment district. 2 nights’ accommodation staying at Comfort Inn & Suites Colonade or similar standard hotel
Day 7 & 8 - Montgomery
Alabama’s state capital and birthplace of the Civil War and Civil Rights Movement. The state’s capital is also home to a thriving arts and entertainment scene which includes The Hank Williams Museum. 2 nights’ accommodation staying at Comfort Suites or similar standard hotel.
Day 9 & 10 – Mobile.
One of the oldest cities in America and boasts the original Mardi Gras dating back to 1703. 2 nights’ accommodation staying at the Comfort Inn or similar standard hotel.
