Music scene · Selma

Music in Selma is modest and local. As a historic Black Belt small city, the town's gospel, blues, and school bands come from school programs, church groups, and weekend bar players. Montgomery acts sometimes drive in for private events.

Do not look for arenas in Selma. The church fellowship hall, community center, and high school auditorium handle the town's music, from school concerts to church choirs to small local acts.

Regional and local artists are the backbone of music in Selma, while musicians from the Montgomery area occasionally pass through.

The entry point for music in Selma is local: school programs, church choirs, and casual bar jams. Keep an eye on the community center calendar, and plan to network in Montgomery for larger opportunities.