Roy Schneider and Kim Mayfield are the core duo and songwriters of Reckless Saints. Partners in music and love since 2003, they began recording and touring five years later. “Blue Twangled Folk ‘n’ Roll’ is the answer Roy provided to the question “What kind of music do you play?” The Fort Myers based duo decided to use his answer as the album title for their new release, while also adopting the title of their 2018 release ‘Reckless Saints’ as their new band moniker.

Kim & Roy met online in 2003, when it was still awkward to admit to such in public. On their first date, Roy had Kim playing a few chords on the mandolin and their musical collaboration began. Roy was making a living performing in local venues at the time, but was reluctant to share his original songs as he felt no one was really listening. Kim suggested they book a summer tour, playing any venue that would have them, so they could focus on playing their own songs for a listening audience. Roy agreed, and the duo spent 6 weeks on the road pulling a tiny camper. The inaugural tour gave them confidence to continue seeking a bigger listening audience and led to higher profile bookings and two European tours. The duo spent over a decade touring and recording 5 CDs of original music under their solo names before officially adopting Reckless Saints as their band name.

Other studio guests on Reckless Saints newest album, ‘Blue Twangled Folk ‘n’ Roll’ include the legendary Country Music Hall of Famer, Charlie McCoy, on harmonica, and Aaron Neville bassist, David C. Johnson. The album was recorded and mixed at the couple’s home studio, ‘Shiny Gnu Records,’ with mastering by Mark Hallman in Austin, TX.

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Opening for Reckless Saints is ACMA member Ken Dunn. Tempered by experience and fueled by passion, Ken Dunn’s music “sneaks into your feet, heart, and soul” (No Depression Magazine). Distilling disparate life experiences into a proficient set of musical skills, his unique songs and stories take audiences on a healing journey of love and self-discovery.

With decades of touring and ten critically acclaimed albums to his credit, Ken writes, performs, and records with the intention of promoting peace, social, and environmental justice. Alternatively light-hearted and pensive, contemporary, yet infused with tradition, this is music focused on positive human values, with diversity and inclusivity at its core.

Tickets for the concert are available at the door.

Door donations:

Members – $12
General Public – $18

Doors open at 6:30 pm.