Sally Barris won over the music committee 100%...so here she is! Sally Barris is an A-list Nashville songwriter who has had songs covered by such top-level artists as Kathy Mattea, Martina McBride, and Lee Ann Womack. Her song “Let The Wind Chase You”, recorded by Trisha Yearwood and Keith Urban, received a Grammy nomination for...
From Menopause to Marijuana! …Peace to Politics! …Poignant to Provocative! …Ellen Bukstel writes and sings about it all! This type of happy-sad, life embracing, fear-overcoming emotional schizophrenia truly captures the spirit of modern independent music making—whatever the artist feels in that moment, she shares…and whatever else Ellen is, she’s not shy about it making her...
Sima is a dynamic singer-songwriter, performer, storyteller, speaker, servant of humanity, workshop and retreat leader, meditation and breathwork facilitator, and creative collaborator — often weaving all of these elements into a single performance. He is a nationally touring artist performing at festivals, concert halls, yoga studios, wellness centers, and spiritual centers to share his message...
David Hintz, Robert Bidney, and Barbara Lynn. Three dynamic songwriters together for one memorable night. Original songs and the stories behind the songs, performed in the ACMA Listening Room. Music News wrote, “Robert Bidney is a strong, new voice on the indie album scene that’s been a long-time coming.” His messages are as strong as...
We are excited to announce the 2017 show will be back at the Holiday Inn 2431 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901. Come and enjoy a Free show with some of the best local singer songwriters. Original songs and the stories behind the songs. Bill Metts, was influenced by the music of Taj Mahall, Mississippi...
Please join us as Grant celebrates 10 years of singer/songwrter thang! Our founding ACMA member Joe Virga opens. A self-described “tree-hugger that watches NASCAR, and Buddhist with a gun below the seat,” Grant Peeples is known for his axe-sharp socio-political tunes, raucous humor and heart-gigging ballads. In 2014 he was the recipient of the Focus...
Don’t let the optimistic take on life in Danika’s music fool you into thinking she’s never endured hardship. She has... and plenty of it. She just chose to focus the message of her music on overcoming challenges and getting through life’s hardest moments in one piece, and being better for it. Danika believes music has...
The ACMA is proud to welcome back Hank Woji and Eileen Kozloff to our stage. The duo has performed regularly at festivals, concert venues, coffee houses and house concerts throughout the country combining their stellar individual skills into a duo that showcases the best of their talents into a seamless collaborative musical team. About Hank...
Storyteller, songwriter and picture-book maker, David Massengill "emigrated" from Tennessee to the Greenwich Village folk scene in 1976 with a dulcimer and a dream of bohemian nirvana. His songwriting style ranges from tragic mountain ballads to the lure of tender love songs and iconic political narratives. His songs have been recorded by Joan Baez, David...
With many new faces and new voices the ACMA is growing week by week. So, we’re put three new ACMA songwriters on the stage together. Rick open for NUMR11 in November, Paul opened for Bill Bynum in June, and Ross seems to be at every open mic in the area. Please joins us, for our...
PLEASE NOTE; THIS CONCERT IS ON A FRIDAY...NOT SATURDAY. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17TH. :-) Tickets for this show are $15.00 members $20.00 non members Chamberfolk: Three classically trained musicians playing original music, as intricately arranged as a string quartet, lyrically rooted in the singer/songwriter tradition, and wrapped in three-part vocal harmonies reminiscent of both Appalachia and...
We are very happy to welcome the incredible talent of Verlon Thompson to our stage! This will be a special ticketed event at the ACMA with limited availability at the door. General public $20. ACMA members receive special pricing of $15.00. Members can purchase at a show or on line at the ACMA members only...
Songwriters at Sunset Free Acoustic Concert 4:00 pm Singer Songwriters Hank Woji, Eileen Kozloff and Roy Schneider w/ Kim Mayfield swap songs and stories "In The Round" at the monthly "Songwriters at Sunset Concert" hosted by The Friends of Lovers Key on Thursday December from 4pm-5:30pm at the gazebo on the beach in Lovers...
Join us for a FREE Concert. Great original acoustic music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase. South County Regional Library21100 Three Oaks Parkway Estero 33928 Glenn Sabatka has been playing guitar and harmonica since the 1960-s. He has been the harmonica player for many bands and has been a side-man...
FOLKS (Friends of Lovers Key, Inc.) has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer free Acoustic concerts of all original music. The concerts will take place in the large gazebo located right on the beach. Seating is available for the first 80 people. Additional seating is also available on the sand. www.friendsofloverskey.org...
The ACMA is proud to welcome back once again Roy Schneider and Kim Mayfield, the Reckless Saints, to our stage. The ACMA "regulars" know the story of the Saints involvement in the beginning of the ACMA and their continued support of our organization. Newcomers just need to come and hear true Americana music from true...
Free Acoustic Concert South County Regional Library 21100 Three Oaks Parkway Estero 33928 Come and enjoy local artists who write and sing their own original songs. Great original acoustic music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase Bill Veach has a love of travel that is expressed in many of his...
“Nikki Talley – Out from the Harbor: I know, there are seven million singer-songwriters out on the road these days, but this woman delivers the type of North Carolina country you wished your local radio station played.” -No Depression “Nikki Talley has traveled a lot of miles these past few years and called numerous places...
This Matlacha Invasion is on Friday night Kip Lawrence is a songwriter living in Matlacha, and was a founding member of The Yard Dogs who put out 12 cd's of original music which came to be known as Florida Swamp Music. The Yard Dogs toured extensively and brought their music to people all over the...
It's not often the ACMA showcases an instrumentalist, but when we do..watch out! We are proud to present Grammy award winner guitarist Bill Mize. Bill Mize is a son of Tennessee, and a fitting representative of his state’s rich musical heritage. His critically lauded fingerstyle compositions are fluid and intricate, and their delivery masterful. One...
FOLKS (Friends of Lovers Key, Inc.) has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer free Acoustic concerts of all original music. The concerts will take place in the large gazebo located right on the beach. Seating is available for the first 80 people. Additional seating is also available on the sand. www.friendsofloverskey.org...
If you know any of these women you know how special this show will be. If you don’t know them, you’re going to really enjoy getting to know them. A night of the shared songs and stories behind the songs. Don’t miss this one. Melissa Welke has been singing and writing songs for several years....
Free Acoustic Concert South County Regional Library 21100 Three Oaks Parkway Estero 33928 Come and enjoy local artists who write and sing their own original songs. Great original acoustic music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase Bob Williams’s original songs and the stories behind his songs always brings a smile...
The ACMA is happy to welcome back the authentically entertaining master of the stage Lipbone Redding, No loopers, no special effects. All sounds are all Lipbone! Lipbone has taken his singular vocal instrumental style to a new level by playing guitar and producing all of the instrument sounds while simultaneously singing and storytelling without the...
SUNDAY Feb. 18th, the ACMA welcomes back Muriel Anderson in concert, complete with her stunninly beautiful AudioVisual show. One of the world’s foremost fingerstyle guitarists and harp-guitarists, Muriel Anderson is the first woman to have won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. She appears on the cover of Classical Guitar Magazine, Spring 2017, and concurrently in...
Songwriters Showcase Tim Mcgeary, Bill Metts, & Bob Williams This show came together when Doug MacLeod had to cancel for heath reasons. The different ways to listen to music is endless. One of our favorites, is three songwriters sharing the stage performing original songs and the stories behind the songs. For this show we have...
FOLKS (Friends of Lovers Key, Inc.) has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer free Acoustic concerts of all original music. The concerts will take place in the large gazebo located right on the beach. Seating is available for the first 80 people. Additional seating is also available on the sand. www.friendsofloverskey.org...
Friday night show…ACMA member will Ken Crosby open the night with original songs. We will close out the night with an Open Mic / Tom Petty Tribute. Ken Crosby, songs could be called a little on the dark side. Regardless of the topic Ken always nails the delivery of his music.
Critically acclaimed, award winning vocalist, guitarist and composer, Woody Russell, has released a body of recorded work that spans from the folk-rock infused songwriter fare of his first album, …As Simple As That (1996) to the more recent and highly praised blues/soul release of Up Against It (2010) and the pop-jazz shades of Delicious Days...
Free Acoustic Concert South County Regional Library 21100 Three Oaks Parkway Estero 33928 Come and enjoy local artists who write and sing their own original songs. Great original acoustic music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase Mike McMillan got his first guitar as a teenager and has been pursuing his...
“I first heard him on the radio and got upset. Then I heard him in concert and got more upset. He thinks harmonically, improvises beautifully, and writes. If you're a guitar player, he's going to haunt you...” —Leo Kottke Grammy-winning fingerpicker Pat Donohue’s devotion to acoustic guitar has made him an American standard. A versatile...
“If one can master a craft after investing 10,000 hours, Joe Jencks’ hours are showing! I am literally stunned by this new album. Poets, Philosopher, Workers & Wanders tells our stories, his story, and the untold stories, as an American folk master can - with heart and unfettered perfection. Add this one to the folk...
...used to say they were from Nashville, TN. That was before April 2015 when 5 year members Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler quit their day jobs, sold everything they owned, and gave their thirty day notice on their rental house to trade in for a life permanently on the road. With their sixteen foot camper...
FOLKS (Friends of Lovers Key, Inc.) has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer free Acoustic concerts of all original music. The concerts will take place in the large gazebo located right on the beach. Seating is available for the first 80 people. Additional seating is also available on the sand. www.friendsofloverskey.org...
“Like Joni Mitchell, Helen Avakian can turn lyrics inside out... Avakian writes music that remains gentle on the ears while pulling aggressively on the heart... Helen Avakian’s music touches a place within.” Poughkeepsie Journal “A charming and engaging real artist, Avakian makes some really meaty listening that is as far from disposable pop as you...
Free Acoustic Concert South County Regional Library 21100 Three Oaks Parkway Estero 33928 Come and enjoy local artists who write and sing their own original songs. Great original acoustic music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase
Another living legend comes to the ACMA! Roy has the goods: the original, the bare-knuckle, the low-down . . . blues. Who can say they were friends with the Rev. Gary Davis, Pink Anderson and Robert Lockwood? And toured with Arthur Big Boy Crudup, Hot Tuna, JJ Cale & Bonnie Raitt ? Roy can. He...
Jennings & Keller is an award-winning nationally touring duo based out of Florida. They offer up 21st Century Americana with influences in folk, jazz, and roots music. They fuse many different musical elements into a unique eclectic style that is refreshingly diverse. Dana Keller, a veteran pedal steel, dobro, and guitar player, has spent years...
RT Guitars has donated a OM- 430C pictured above, with case valued at $899.00 The ACMA is doing a Fundraiser / suggested donation for a ticket is $5.00 RT Guitars and Roy Schneider have join together to promote these “Reverse Tension Guitars” The drawing will be at our Homegrown Show April 28. You can get...
Songwriters Showcase Robert Bidney, David Hintz, & Hank Woji This will be a night not to be missed. Three exceptional songwriters share the stage performing original songs and the stories behind the songs. Robert Bidney is a singer songwriter whose message is as strong as his melodies. His music is relatable and has a strong...
You asked for them back and here they are! I had many requests to bring these folks back...after their concert many people asked "Can we have them back tomorrow?" Well that didn't happen but they ARE coming back May 5th. So come on out! With songs both traditional and original, and a sound that's at...
If music is a springboard for emotion, then Tim McGeary knows all too well how to mine it to the max. “I have to write songs,” the accomplished songwriter insists. “Yet, it’s both a blessing and a curse. The blessing is that you are able to write and sing songs that can connect to people...
Come and enjoy local artists who write and sing their own original songs. Great original acoustic music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase. This is a benefit show for The ACMA which is a not for profit. Whether you’re a musician or a listener this is a wonderful way to...
Cottondale Swamp is a Florida Swamp Rock, Southern Americana, Outlaw Country Band from the swamps of Florida. Weeki Wachee, FL is our ground zero. Mermaid Shows and the Gulf of Mexico, it doesn't get anymore "Old Florida" than that. Original Florida swamp rock with authentic country sensibilities and a heart of rock 'n roll. Cottondale...
They were so much fun the first time we asked them back again! With their classic "Its roots that rock and roll" sound the Honkies make a joyful noise!. In mid 2014, Rebecca Dawkins and Tim O’Donnell, of The Nouveaux Honkies, hoisted anchor and set sail in their rebuilt RV. The journey started in South...
Born in the heart of the Buffalo rust belt, The Rightly So brings a vibrant energy to Americana music. The young acoustic duo is comprised of esteemed guitarist and performer Gregory Zeis, and award-winning singer/songwriter Jess Chizuk. Both have achieved a great deal of musical success on their own, and have formally combined their talents...
Passerine’s distinctive sound combines vocal harmonies, the crisp rhythms of an acoustic guitar, the haunting voices of the fiddle and dobro (resonator slide guitar), the resonant lows of an acoustic bass. With inventive vocal harmonies and song-writing, supported by the sounds of acoustic strings, Passerine offers a fresh take on traditional folk and bluegrass music...
Passing the five-year mark and into our 6th year we can safely say we are here to stay. Keeping true to our mission of supporting original independent music, has been easy because it’s All About The Music. We will present a special night of music emceed by Dan Philgreen. The musician lineup is all Founding...
The ACMA is happy to host the Florida Music Food Initiative for a benefit concert/food drive. Please join us for a fun evening of music for a good cause. Performers Joe Virga Roy Schneider and Kim Mayfield Others Bear and Robert - Cindy Bear and Franc Robert (row-bear) Frankie J and the Chicken Parade James...
Multi-Instrumentalist "Mean" Mary James returns to the ACMA. Award-winning musician/writer and fan favorite (over 9 million views on her YouTube videos), Mean Mary, literally grew-up in music. She evolved from a child prodigy who played for tips on the streets of Nashville (“startling talent” said the Tennessean) to a seasoned performer and headliner of over...
Sally had so much fun at her last concert that she asked to come back again..and we are happy to have her! Sally Barris is an A-list Nashville songwriter who has had songs covered by such top-level artists as Kathy Mattea, Martina McBride, and Lee Ann Womack. Her song “Let The Wind Chase You”, recorded...
Join the ACMA in an evening of original songs benefitting All Faiths Unitarian Congregation. The show is a thank you for providing the ACMA’s Songwriters Circle a space every Sunday afternoon. All proceeds from the donation at the door will go to All Faiths. What is a Songwriters Circle? The ACMA Circle is for Acoustic...
Out of the heartland of America, stomping grounds of Truman and Twain, “powerhouse” troubadour Dana Cooper dedicated himself to a life of music over 40 years ago. This song poet engages and inspires audiences around the world with his quick wit, insightful stories and commanding presence. He is the recipient of the 2014 Heritage Musician...
The 502's were a smashing success when some of your ACMA buds saw them at Stringbreak Music Fest. This orlando based indie band promptly applied to play the ACMA and received 6 big thumbs up from your music committee. Fresh, young and energetic the 502's will bring you to your feet and leave you smiling....
Special Donation pricing for this event. ACMA members $15/General public $20 "Eberhardt is better than ever, Steve McQueening his way into your heart at about ninety-eight miles an hour, kicking ass with fresh insight and new ways to lament old yearnings.” —Philly Rock Guide “One of the most talented musicians on the solo acoustic circuit......
Come and enjoy a FREE show with some of the Best Local Songwriters! These special shows are hosted by the Lee County Library System and The Americana Community Music Association. The ACMA is a Fort Myers based not for profit that promotes local artists who write and sing their own original songs. Come and hear...
ACMA Island Hopper Festival Show, Downtown Fort Myers Regional Library Come and enjoy a FREE show with some of the Best Local Songwriters! These special shows are hosted by the Lee County Library System and The Americana Community Music Association. The ACMA is a Fort Myers based not for profit that promotes local artists who...
The ACMA is happy to welcome The Twin Kennedy's back to our stage once again! It's like seeing double... Their musical bond is as strong as their small town roots – Twin Kennedy, comprised of West Coast sisters Carli and Julie Kennedy, have been making music together since they could talk. Born and raised in...
We are very excited to bring together three excellent songwriters on the ACMA stage. J Robert, is a long-time member with a full schedule, so we are always thrilled when we can get him off Marco Island. Ricky Baker Cegelis, is another long-time member. With Ricky now living in Florida full time, we hope to...
With over 600,000 miles driven and 800 shows performed over the last 12 years, Nate Currin is a troubadour in every sense of the word. With his roots in the North Georgia clay, Nate has enough of the South in his voice and writing to showcase his upbringing but he includes an emotional trustworthiness that...
Rebecca Folsom WOWED us with her concert last year. We are thrilled that she's chosen to grace our stage again! Rebecca Folsom’s music is about liberation. Her songs crack open hearts, inspire hope, and leave listeners with a deeper perspective. Rebecca’s world-class voice traverses a near-four-octave range. KUNC radio describes it as “knock-you-to-your-knees.” The Daily...
“Excellent music. Absolutely beautiful vocals. Humid and hot with ice cold lemonade up against your sweaty cheek musicianship. Yeah…back porch, black cat moan type mood done quite successfully.” (No Depression Magazine) The Hummingbirds are husband-wife team S.G. and Rachel Wood. Born and raised in Detroit, now residing in Tampa, their music is both northern and...
Adam Burrows and The ACMA started our conversation about booking at the ACMA in February 2016! Due to changes in our ACMA life and changes in Adam's life the show date rambled and ran on until it's settled on Nov 3, 2018. As far as I can tell, Adam Burrows is the reason we have...
The Lee County Library has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer free Acoustic concerts of all original music. Concerts will take place in the Amphitheater, which is located on South Cornog Plaza. Bring a chair or a blanket, shows will be moved indoors depending on weather. The ACMA is a Fort...
From the folks that brought us Harpeth Rising! I've seen Ryanhood and can say that they are awesome and 100% vetted by the ACMA music committee, so we are very excited to present Ryanhood to you! Official stuff: Named ‘Best Group/Duo’ in the 2014 International Acoustic Music Awards, acoustic-duo Ryanhood got their first break more...
As the music committe said unique talent rises to the top, a big yes! " and that's one reason why the ACMA is looking forward to Mare and Nomad's show to close out our 2018 season. “Daddy was a seeker,” says Mare Wakefield. “Eventually he became a Salvationist minister. Mama was a gypsy, loving nothing...
The Lee County Library has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer free Acoustic concerts of all original music. Concerts will take place in the Amphitheater, which is located on South Cornog Plaza. Bring a chair or a blanket, shows will be moved indoors depending on weather. This show will be indoor...
FOLKS (Friends of Lovers Key, Inc.) has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer free Acoustic concerts of all original music. The concerts will take place in the large gazebo located right on the beach. Seating is available for the first 80 people. Additional seating is also available on the sand. The...
FOLKS (Friends of Lovers Key, Inc.) has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer free Acoustic concerts of all original music. The concerts will take place in the large gazebo located right on the beach. Seating is available for the first 80 people. Additional seating is also available on the sand. The...
It's our absolute pleasure to welcome The Reckless Saints back to our stage as we kick off another year of Americana concerts. Roy Schneider and Kim Mayfield are the Reckless Saints and have been an integral part of the ACMA since our beginnings. As we've grown as an organization, they've continued to grow and hone...
The Lee County Library has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer free Acoustic concerts of all original music. Concerts will take place in the Amphitheater, which is located on South Cornog Plaza. Bring a chair or a blanket, shows will be moved indoors depending on weather. The ACMA is a...
The ACMA is a Fort Myers based organization that promotes local artists who write and sing their own original songs. Come hear great original acoustic music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase. Jan. 19th, Bob Williams Ken Hulme Glen Sabatka Bob Williams , Always eager to share amusing stories...
Once a year Alaskan Wildman Ukelele Russ comes to Florida. We had to wait 3 years to get him on the schedule, but look out folks, he's a coming! Huge enthusiasm from the music committee got Russ a coveted spot in January so you know you're in for a good show! Official blurb: Alaska—the Final...
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A FRIDAY CONCERT WITH SPECIAL EVENT PRICING OF $15/$20 We are thrilled to welcome Doug MacLeod back to our stage. He's just walked away with another award, he 2018 Acoustic Blues Album of the year for "Break the Chain" Add this to Doug's multiple other Blues Music awards and you've got...
The ACMA is excited to have back on stage, these two touring ACMA members Acclaimed, Singer/Songwriter, and hit & run Terlingua, TX resident, Hank Woji is a self described “Jersey Shore Ex-Pat turned West Texas Desert Rat” with roots in folk, country and blues. Critics have described Hank’s music as “acoustic-wielding, sharply observed, Americana all...
Bio: Hailed as "One of the most dynamic Americana groups out of Detroit, Michigan" Escaping Pavement masterfully blends and blurs the lines of Bluegrass, Folk, and Americana. Their unique joint frontperson arrangement, with Emily Burns and Aaron Markovitz sharing equally in singing, songwriting, and guitar playing allow for astounding, harmony-driven, musical interplay that has earned...
FOLKS (Friends of Lovers Key, Inc.) has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer free Acoustic concerts of all original music. The concerts will take place in the large gazebo located right on the beach. Seating is available for the first 80 people. Additional seating is also available on the sand. The...
We're so excited to finally have Heather and her group back to the ACMA stage, and equally excited that Bruce and Cece continue to entertain us with their happy sound! "If you're one of those people who likes any style done well-- old-school jazz, folk, pop, classical--you'll love this prodigiously talented threesome. Keyboards, brass, all...
The Lee County Library has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer free Acoustic concerts of all original music. Concerts will take place in the Amphitheater, which is located on South Cornog Plaza. Bring a chair or a blanket, shows will be moved indoors depending on weather. The ACMA is a Fort...
The ACMA is a Fort Myers based organization that promotes local artists who write and sing their own original songs. Come hear great original acoustic music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase. Feb. 16th, Joyce Knake Alan Bradford Bill Steel Alan Bradford is a unique guitarist, and an old...
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SUNDAY SHOW. SPECIAL EVEN T PRICING $15/20 for the LEGENDARY Gurf Morlix. Austin TX Music Hall of Famer Gurf Morlix Brings CD Release Show to Fort Myers Veteran roots music producer, songwriter, performer, and Austin Music Hall of Fame inductee Gurf Morlix is touring the country in support of a...
Verlon Thompson returns to the ACMA. We are stoked! SPECIAL EVENT PRICING WITH TICKETS REQUIRED. General Puplic Tickets Available HERE. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/verlon-thompson-concert-at-acma-all-faiths-public-tickets-50336065527 NOTE ACMA Member Discounted tickets are now available on the ACMA Member Only Facebook page, And at All Faiths Show. Note only 100 seats available in total.......This show will sell out Must Have ticket...
Grant Maloy Smith is a singer/songwriter of COUNTRY/ROOTS music - an artful blend of country, bluegrass, folk, and pop music. His most recent album Dust Bowl - American Stories rode the Billboard charts for 17 weeks, including 11 weeks in the top 10 on the Americana/Folk Album Sales chart and #12 on the Country Album...
FOLKS (Friends of Lovers Key, Inc.) has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer free Acoustic concerts of all original music. The concerts will take place in the large gazebo located right on the beach. Seating is available for the first 80 people. Additional seating is also available on the sand. The...
The ACMA is a Fort Myers based organization that promotes local artists who write and sing their own original songs. Come hear great original acoustic music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase. March 9th , Pete Benson Houseboat Jim, Doug Chaiet Pete Bensen, Americana music and playing guitar...
The Lee County Library has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer free Acoustic concerts of all original music. Concerts will take place in the Amphitheater, which is located on South Cornog Plaza. Bring a chair or a blanket, shows will be moved indoors depending on weather. The ACMA is a...
Wow! When we first invited Tim Ferrell to play the ACMA around six years ago, we wondered how an almost totally instrumentalist would fare at the ACMA. Would we miss word? Little did we know that Tim would return again and again and also open the door for other instrumental musicians at the ACMA, proving...
From deep within the urban forest of Pittsburgh's East End, the Squirrel Hillbillies often emerge to share their eclectic mix of acoustic roots music, spanning folk, country and blues. Rabidly social and clawingly curious, they relish opportunities to interact with diverse audiences. They perform regularly at festivals and folk clubs as well as non-traditional venues...
Shawna Caspi performs solo, but there’s a whole band under her fingertips. A mighty singer, a story sculptor, and a truth teller, she has toured across Canada and the USA and believes in poetry and the power of one person and one instrument, accompanying herself with a remarkable lyrical fingerpicking guitar style. Shawna loves the...
FOLKS (Friends of Lovers Key, Inc.) has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer free Acoustic concerts of all original music. The concerts will take place in the large gazebo located right on the beach. Seating is available for the first 80 people. Additional seating is also available on the sand. The...
SHARON GOLDMAN is a New Jersey-based singer-songwriter whose "intense, insightful, vivid" storytelling is a "clinic in how to paint an indelible picture with the simplest images and symbols." (Alan Young, New York Music Daily). Over several well-received albums released over the past decade, she has combined heartfelt portraits and memorable lyrics with unforgettable melodies and...
The Lee County Library has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer free Acoustic concerts of all original music. Concerts will take place in the Amphitheater, which is located on South Cornog Plaza. Bring a chair or a blanket, shows will be moved indoors depending on weather. The ACMA is a...
The ACMA is a Fort Myers based organization that promotes local artists who write and sing their own original songs. Come hear great original acoustic music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase. Helping us close out the season will be multiple ACMA Artists along with a closing All Star Jam
Australian slide-guitarist and songwriter 8 Ball Aitken has spent more than a decade on the road playing 200+ shows each year worldwide. He tours either with his band, or as a one-man-show. 8 Ball's 2018 album release SWAMP BLUES hit #2 on the Australian Blues charts and single HIGH WATER hit #1 on the Australian...
Southern folk artist, Jefferson Ross, is a songwriter, singer, guitar slinger and painter weaving stories for the ears and the eyes. Based in The Peach State, Jefferson travels throughout the U.S. and Europe performing his original music and sharing his art. Jefferson is an ACMA favorite. He's been with us since the beginning and...
We are excited to host ACMA member, singer / songwriter Robert Bidney, for the release of his new album “Rush of Hope.” Joining Robert will be his very good friend LA based producer, musician, singer/songwriter Fernando Perdomo who is currently on tour with Jakob Dylan. Robert has been an active member and supporter of the...
Tim Mcgeary hails from Naples, Florida where he has lived for the past 20 years. Tim has been writing songs and performing since the 80's and was with the band "The Rescue" on AM records and toured with Billy Idol, Roxy Music, Depeche Mode, The Cure and many more. Recently Tim got a publishing deal...
Join as for our season finale as we celebrate our first year of Songwriters on the Plaza. This show will be an ACMA showcase featuring many local songwriters. The Lee County Library has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer free Acoustic concerts of all original music. Concerts will take place in...
Dan started as a songwriter, most often with Eric Lowen, for artists as diverse as Pat Benatar (the Grammy-nominated “We Belong”) , The Bangles, Jackson Browne, Dave Edmunds, The Temptations, Dionne Warwick, The Triplets, Dutch star Marco Borsato, and Austin outlaw legend Rusty Weir. In the 1990s and 2000s, he and Eric recorded and toured...
