Singer Bruce Hornsby spotted at iconic Birmingham BBQ joint

Bruce Hornsby, the songwiter who wrote the legendary lyric “I met a fan dancer down in Southside Birmingham” was spotted at one of Birmingham’s iconic BBQ joints on April 22nd — Full Moon Bar-B-Que.

Spotted at Full Moon Bar-B-Que in Birmingham’s Southside

Hornsby & The Noisemakers hit the stage tonight at The Lyric Theatre, but the day before the big concert he visited Full Moon.

The restaurant shared that they had “two legends in the house”—Hornsby and former UAB Basketball coach Coach Murry Bartow—serving up some serious star power alongside their signature barbecue. 

Naturally, Birmingham had thoughts. One Facebook commenter joked, “The only legend I see is Joe!”, a nod to Joe Maluff, who co-owns the beloved local chain and helped grow it into a regional staple known for its iconic chow-chow-topped sandwiches. 

Who is Bruce Hornsby?

In case you need a refresher, or are Gen Z or Alpha and wondering who everyone’s talking about, here are a few quick things to know about Bruce Hornsby:

• 3-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist whose career spans decades
• Rose to fame with Bruce Hornsby and the Range, earning Best New Artist in 1987
• Collaborated with legends like Ricky Skaggs + toured with the Grateful Dead for over 100 shows
• His sound features a little bit of everything—folk, Americana, jazz + jam band energy all rolled into one

Known for genre-bending performances that weave together rock, jazz, bluegrass and more, Hornsby’s live shows aren’t just a concert—they’re a musical journey. Expect masterful piano, rich storytelling and as we all hope and secretly expect—a nod to that famous Birmingham lyric. 

One night only in the Magic City

Will Bruce Hornsby find that elusive fan dancer tonight at The Lyric Theatre? It’s hard to say. But one thing we do know: he’s already checked two Birmingham boxes—great music and even better barbecue. 

Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers hit the stage at The Lyric Theatre tonight at 8PM.