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SUMMARY:ACMA Songwriters at Koreshan State Park
DESCRIPTION:ACMA Songwriters at Koreshan State Park \nThe Friends of Koreshan State Park have partnered with the ACMA (Americana Community Music Association) to present monthly concerts featuring all-original music by talented local artists. \nBring a chair or blanket and settle in for an evening under the stars.   \nThe ACMA\, a Fort Myers–based nonprofit\, is dedicated to promoting original music by local singer-songwriters. Each showcase features artists sharing their songs\, the stories behind them\, and a lifetime of experiences— Prepare for an evening of professional-quality acoustic Americana music\, which blends blues\, roots\, folk\, bluegrass\, and country. Details: \n\nTickets: $10 (includes parking) Children under 12 free \nAdvance Tickets\, Guarantee entrance additional tickets at the gate if space allows.\n    TICKET LINK   https://friendsofkoreshan.org/event-6410030/Registration\nSchedule: Gates open at 6:30.  Show runs from 7-8:30 \n\nSongwriters: Joe Terlizzi\, Bill Frey\, &  Matt Hannam \nJoe Terizzi. Joe comes from Jersey City\, NJ and has been playing guitar since the age of 10. He started in rock bands in his teens and went through an acoustic period in his early twenties after graduating from Stevens Tech. As a member of Hobo King\, he and friend Ed Bank opened for some well known folk acts of the day. But he decided to pursue a career as a chemical patent specialist and put his songwriting chops on the back burner. This job allowed him to travel the world on business and live in New York City for many years. Musical interests eventually won out and in 2012\, he decided to release a CD of original songs by playing all the instruments and recording it at home. Since then\, he has self-released two more CDs and recently finished his fourth. He spends his winters in Fort Myers and for summers\, he recently relocated to West New York\, NJ. He enjoys being a member of ACMA and is thrilled to be invited to open up for Jann. Look for his new CD\, “Thankful”\, soon available on most musical platforms. \nBill Frey started playing guitar/harmonica and song writing in 1960’s. Influenced by Miles Davis\, Billie Holiday\, Chuck Berry\, Harry Leahey\, Jimmy Smith\, Kenny Burrell\, Bob Dylan\, John Pilla\, Paul Butterfield\, and BB King\, his musical style remains eclectic but blues based. He has recorded and played venues in NYC\, Philadelphia\, up and down the Jersey Shore\, the Hamptons\, Boston and Burlington\, Vermont. His career has included stints with The Floyd Morgan Blues Band\, The Bristol Flames and for the past 30 years leading the Deep Freyed Blues collective. \nMatt Hannam is a covers artist and songwriter who performs as a solo artist and with The Collective. Matt is a former school teacher who has worked in the Telecommunications industry for the past 21 years. He has been a member of the ACMA since the founding year and is a former board member of both the ACMA and Hope by Song.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-songwriters-at-koreshan-state-park-5/
LOCATION:Koreshan State Park\, 3800 Corkscrew Rd\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jon Shain in concert @ The Planetarium Bob Williams opens
DESCRIPTION:The ACMA always is happy to have Jon Shain back\, this time in a new location…..The Planetarium at Calusa Nature Center.\n\nHailing from Durham\, NC\, Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter who’s been turning heads for years with his words\, his fiery acoustic guitar work\, and his evolved musical style – combining improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass\, swing\, and ragtime. Jon has released nine solo albums to date\, along with two albums with duo partner FJ Ventre\, a Jon Shain Trio live album\, and one album of co-writes with Joe Newberry. Shain’s newest album\, Restless Soul Syndrome\, recorded at Good Luck Studio this past year\, was released April 9\, 2024. Shain is also the author of the music books Gettin’ Handy With the Blues – a Tribute to the Legacy of W.C. Handy and Jon Shain’s Fingerstyle Guitar Method\, both published by Mel Bay Publications. In 2019\, Shain won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis\, TN in the solo/duo category.\nACMA Member Musician Bob Williams is opening for Jon.In the late sixties\, Bob\, a young guitarist from Long Island\, NY\, began writing his own music as soon as he mastered three chords. Drawing inspiration from Folk-Rock and Country-Rock\, Bob crafted a unique sound influenced by the folk singers of the 60s and the singer-songwriters of the 70s. His writing evolved into what is now known as Americana Music\, a blend of Roots\, Folk\, Country\, Bluegrass\, Blues\, and everything in between. Over the past decade\, Bob has performed numerous concerts\, opened for national touring artists\, and regularly played with The Pearl Street Band. His songs have also been recorded and released by other artists. Known for sharing the amusing stories behind his lyrics\, Bob’s songs are personal\, irreverent\, funny\, sad\, and always heartfelt. His performances have been described as a mix of Neil Young and Crazy Horse with solo acoustic Bruce Springsteen. While that may be a stretch\, Bob’s passion is evident in his music.In his spare time\, when not writing music or performing gigs\, Bob is vice president of the ACMA and actively supports our member musicians and the organization. Click here: www.reverbnation.com/bobwilliams2\nAdvance tickets available and highly recommended! $18-20.00.  Ticket link. calusanature.org
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/jon-shain-in-concert-the-planetarium-fred-ball-opens/
LOCATION:Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium\, 3478 Ortiz Ave\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33905\, United States
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SUMMARY:Damon Fowler in Concert!  JD Lashley Opens
DESCRIPTION:The ACMA is excited for Damon Fowler’s debut on our stage!\n“Fowler is as expressive a songwriter as he is a singer and instrumentalist. He’s preaching an otherworldly\, Americana-themed gospel from a six-stringed pulpit. He is a roots guitar guru.” -LIVING BLUES\nFlorida’s Gulf Coast has produced a plethora of distinctive musicians\, from the blues of Tampa Red to jazz greats Cannonball and Nat Adderley to former Allman Brothers guitarist Dickey Betts to The Outlaws. Tampa’s Damon Fowler\, a masterful singer\, guitar player and songwriter\, has absorbed the best of and furthered the work of the region’s definitive artists. A hard driving troubadour\, his music is steeped with soul and representative of the many styles that make up the roots of American music. He gained the respect of his peers given his featured slot in Butch Truck’s Freight Train band and his side gig as guitarist in the Dickey Betts Band. Critics have compared Fowler’s guitar work to Johnny Winter and Jeff Beck\, while his slide guitar is reminiscent of the late Duane Allman. Fowler’s 2021 Landslide Records release\, Alafia Moon\, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart\, spent four months in the Top 20\, and was nominated for a BMA in the Blues/Rock category. His follow up record\, Damon Fowler & Friends\, LIve At The Palladium\, garnered strong airplay throughout the United States and Europe. The new release\, BARNYARD SMILE\, featuring 8 new original Fowler compositions plus distinctive covers of Bo Diddley and Jerry Reed tunes\, combines all of the influences that have shaped his distinctive blues career.\nOn the strength of Fowler’s hybrid of roots rock\, blues\, and sacred steel\, the Florida native started wowing audiences with his musical exploits as a teenager\, building a reputation as one of the hottest young players on the scene. Adding songwriting and vocal skills to his repertoire over the years has brought him many accolades\, with music journalists extolling his originality and maturity as well as his technical guitar expertise. Allmusic.com raved that “Fowler’s creative lap steel work is what sets him apart from the rest of the guitar heroes.”\n\n\n\nACMA member JD Lashley provides the perfect opener. If singer songwriter/ troubadour Todd Snider had dropped his kid brother on his head\, he’d have probably wound up a lot like JD Lashley. JD works hard and writes harder\, trying to pluck jokes and rhymes out of the grind. His style is heavily influenced by Americana and Roots music\, and he’s not afraid to sneak in a little Hip Hop… Something for everyone.\nTickets for this show are available at the door.\nDoor donations:$15/Members$20/General Admission\nThe doors to the ACMA listening room open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7:00 PM
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/8-ball-aitken-in-concert-jd-lashley-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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SUMMARY:James Kirby in Concert! Zachary Pierce Opens
DESCRIPTION:Internationally acclaimed acoustic singer-songwriter James Kirby returns to the stage in 2025/26 with an intimate series of live shows. Known for his heartfelt lyrics\, warm vocals\, and melodic guitar style\, James has built a loyal following through his soulful performances and authentic songwriting.\nWith a fan base spanning across the world\, James Kirby isn’t shy in expressing his gratitude for his loyal fans\, who regularly travel across the country to hear his upbeat and eclectic sound. His style and influences come from all over\, from easy listening\, to more blues and percussive style guitar playing\, he provides something for everyone at his gigs.\nWith every performance he brings an authenticity and a genuine love for his music that is infectious. You can’t help but leave with a smile on your face after one of his lively performances.\nInspired by his real life experiences of ‘travel\, love and loss’ he enjoys the songwriting process. It’s hard for him to choose a favorite\, but the guitar driven track ‘Rising’ stands out to him.\nIn his own words\, ‘I had the idea last year. I’d like to do something to use my status\, even as an independent artist using the following I have to raise money and to give something back is important to me. And I was just thinking\, what would be really challenging. And I thought to myself\, why not run a 10 K whilst playing my guitar and singing!’ Did James run that 10 K? Ask him!\nHear some tracks from his latest album:Jameskirby.com\nOpening the show is ACMA member Zachary Pierce. This singer-songwriter who hails from Portland\, Oregon\, Zachary combines the deeply personal storytelling of Todd Snider and with the grand balladry of The Decemberists to craft a thoroughly original Americana repertoire\, grounded by his strong baritone and rythmic clawhammer acoustic-guitar style. Audiences are drawn in by his witty and interactive stage presence and kept spellbound by a lyricism that ranges from the intimate to the otherworldly.\nTickets are available at the door.\nSuggested door donations:Members/$15General Admission/$20\nOur listening room doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7:00 PM
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/james-kirby-in-concert-zachary-pierce-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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SUMMARY:Ben Prestage in Concert! Nick and Kathy Bernardi Open
DESCRIPTION:Growing up in rural Florida near the headwaters of the Everglades in gator and panther territory helped shape Prestage’s spanish-moss-covered sound\, but he had music in his blood before birth.\nBen’s maternal great-grandmother was the leader of an all-girls band (at a time when that was unheard-of) that toured the popular vaudeville circuit and performed with one of the most famous and highest paid stars of the 1920’s- Al Jolson. Her daughter was an accomplished boogie-woogie piano player.\nOn his father’s side\, Ben’s grandfather played Blues and Country guitar in a Mississippi string band\, when he wasn’t sharecropping cotton and sweet potatoes or cutting timber.\nPrestage cut his teeth performing in Florida fish camps\, biker bars and tourist traps. After a stint as busker/street performer on historic Beale Street in Memphis\, TN Ben emerged as one of world’s top one-man-bands.\nBen’s own brand of Deep South Swamp Music has been featured at some of the world’s premier Blues\, Jazz\, Americana\, and Folk festivals. Armed with self-crafted instruments made from roasting pans\, alligator heads\, and even a closet door Prestage creates a unique sound that has earned him numerous awards and nominations. After releasing a dozen albums\, and touring across the US and more than a dozen countries\, Ben Prestage continues to create music that “soars like a swamp hawk and wallows like an old bull gator.”\nFind some tunes and more here:benprestage.com\nOpening the show will be our talented friends\, the Bernardis! The duo of Kathy and Nick Bernardi started out as a couple over 50 years ago. Many years after moving to Southwest Florida\, they got the notion to try out some open MICs\, and found out he could play\, and she could sing\, and that it was fun. And so\, the adventure began.\nFlorida offered them many other opportunities\, including the Guitar Army in Punta Gorda\, the Barberville Folk Festivals in Pierson\, and The Farm stage in Brooksville. It is here they found their music family. The Bernardis offer an eclectic blend of Americana and contemporary music. Some of them are obscure songs written by well-known artists.\nDoor Donations:Members/$15General Admission/$20\nTickets are available at the door.\nACMA Listening Room doors open at 6:30 pm and concert begins at 7:00 pm
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/ben-prestage-in-concert-nick-and-kathy-bernardi-open/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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SUMMARY:RB Stone in Concert!  Gareth Rockliffe Opens
DESCRIPTION:“A bluesman who has been there and done that. This guy has been down all sorts of gravel roads\, often face-first.” – Blues Revue\n\nRB Stone is not who you think he is. Far from the average American bluesman\, RB Stone is a man who has lived to tell the tale\, whose blood runs thick with the stuff blues and country songs are made of. He’s been called a Blues Cowboy\, Country Bluesman\, Americana Artist and Roots Rocker\, and he answers yes to all.\nAs a teen\, RB left home and joined a 90-man rail gang traveling the Midwest before settling down into blue collar trade work that found him itching for adventure. At 23\, he left Ohio with only a truck\, some harps\, and a guitar and headed to Colorado to work as a cowboy. RB found lodging in a barn on an Indian Reservation in Ignacio where he learned horses by day and taught himself guitar at night. His music-loving parents had instilled in their son a passion for blues and rock and roll\, and it finally took hold of him out here in the West\, where he began entertaining guests of local outfitters by the campfire.\nRB’s life and career have taken many twists and turns\, and he’s got both bruises and significant accomplishments to show for it. As an independent musician\, he has 18 albums under his belt\, has toured 32 countries and five continents\, and sold over 40\,000 albums at his shows and festivals across the world. He has a song catalog with Gwen Gordy of the Motown Dynasty at EMI. He’s had principal roles in national commercials\, appeared in national music videos\, and his songs have been recorded by artists such as The Marshall Tucker Band. RB has worked with acts such as Hiroshima and The Charlie Daniels Band. Billboard Magazine honored RB with a songwriting award\, and the man’s not stopping any time soon.:Enjoy a modern blues cowboy? Click below.RBstone.com\nGareth Rockliffe is opening the show. He is a native of the UK\, is a professional photographer who has enjoyed writing songs for the past thirty years. His songs are often deeply personal\, but with a universal heartfelt appeal. Gareth is the creator of the award-winning short-film series called Contemplations\, which blend his images and spoken words to explore themes such as love\, loss\, awareness\, and connection. In recent years\, that same reflective voice has found its way into his songwriting.\nTickets for the show are available at the door.\nDoor donations:ACMA Members/ $15General Admission / $20
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/rb-stone-in-concert-gareth-rockliffe-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T190000
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SUMMARY:Rebekah Pulley    Canceled
DESCRIPTION:Rebekah Pulley is a St. Petersburg\, Florida based singer-songwriter whose music has been described as jaw dropping\, with a tendency to break your heart and shake your soul whether performing solo\, as a duo or with her band\, The Reluctant Prophets.\nWith a musical career spanning 3 decades\, she’s etched out a fruitful living in a diverse setting of house concerts\, bars\, and festivals and has earned herself 9 ‘Best Of The Bay’ songwriting\, recording\, and performance awards from Tampa’s own Creative Loafing. Rebekah’s songwriting has wryly evolved tapping roots-rock\, blues\, old-school country & western\, jazz\, and gospel to become a must have for even the most discerning music fans.\nA lover of lyrics\, hers are insightful and heartfelt\, and she sings them with a voice that is equal parts bourbon and honey. Rebekah has released seven full length recordings. Each one contains it’s own blend of tough but tender songs reflecting heartache\, love\, self-discovery and the nature of the world around her.\nAdding harmonies and playing upright bass\, we welcome back Rebekah and Rob Pastore!\nTake a listen to some music here:rebekahpulley.com\nOpening the show: Michael Boswell’s musical journey began in the small town of Brighton Tennessee\, nurtured by the sounds of his father’s guitar and his granddaddy’s fiddle. After years of performing in bands across the country spectrum\, Michael found his true calling in songwriting—a passion that brought him and his wife to Nashville in 1988.\nDuring his time in Music City\, Michael secured a publishing deal with Levy Production and honed his craft at renowned songwriters’ nights\, including The Bluebird and Douglas Corner. His path eventually led him into the world of video production with the Christian Television Network (CTN)\, prompting a move to Florida.When you look into Michael’s eyes\, you see the sincere warmth of a man who knows his purpose.\n\nTickets are available at the door.\nDoor Donations:ACMA Members/$15General Admission/$20\nACMA Listening Room doors open at 6:30 pm. The concert begins at 7:00 pm.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/rebekah-pulley-duo-in-concert-michael-boswell-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Folk in Concert! Dennis Michael Opens
DESCRIPTION:A.T. and Lauren Cason were born in different parts of the Carolinas and met while studying music in college in the early 2000’s—they have been singing and playing together ever since. The combination of their training and the roots of their Carolina Piedmont upbringing helped the couple naturally craft a unique and authentic American folk music sound that’s as current and innovative as it is steeped in the folk\, country\, and blues music influences of the American South.\nAfter releasing numerous singles\, an EP titled “Songs of the Folk” and their first full-length album\, “Sun-Scorched Land”\, A.T. and Lauren are set to release their second LP entitled “In the Old Kingdom”\, all of it recorded in a centuries-old converted barn in Maldon\, Essex and the first Church of England parish chapel\, St. Michael’s in Woodham Walter\, built in the 1500s.\n\nTheir musical bond is gripping and palpable and as they tell stories alongside the tunes this connection transmits to audiences\, creating a truly engaging experience. Audience members leave impressed by the songwriting and fingerstyle guitar-playing\, entranced by the refined vocal harmonies\, and enamored with the exceptional lyricism\, but most importantly\, each person leaves feeling like an old friend of the Casons and a part of the Songs of the Folk.\nRead about their passion for taking their music to those in distressed situations\,like homeless shelters\, rehab centers\, and prisons through their non-profit organization\, For the Folk www.forthefolknc.org\n\nACMA Member Dennis Michael opens the show. Dennis is a soulful music performer whose style blends folk\, blues\, and indie elements into a captivating sonic tapestry. Hailing from Long Island\, New York\, Dennis weaves stories of the heart and introspection\, delivering raw and relatable narratives through his evocative lyrics and rich melodies.\nWith a strong foundation as a session artist\, writer\, and collaborator\, Dennis honed his craft working with Caprice Records and RockMill Studios. These experiences shaped his distinctive sound and storytelling prowess\, earning him recognition for his heartfelt performances and poignant songwriting.\nWhether performing solo or with a band\, Dennis Michael’s music resonates deeply\, drawing listeners into an emotional journey that feels both personal and universal. His ability to connect through tales of love\, loss\, and self-discovery sets him apart as a truly authentic artist.\nDoor Donations:Members/$15General Admission/$20\nTickets available at the door.\nDoors open at 6:30 pm and concert begins at 7:00 pm
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/songs-of-the-folk-in-concert-dennis-michael-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T190000
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SUMMARY:Pierce Pettis in Concert! Pete Benson Opens
DESCRIPTION:After a lifetime of crafting finely-wrought\, heart-touching songs\, singer-songwriter Pierce Pettis feels that he’s finally found his comfort zone. “The biggest change\,” he says of this point in his career “has been getting over myself and realizing this is a job and a craft. And the purpose is not fame and fortune (whatever that is) but simply doing good work.”\nIn his own words\, “My sisters all played piano and other instruments. In school\, I met other kids who wanted to be rock stars\, just like me. From the time we were around 10 or so up through high school\, we put together various bands — all of them horrible.”\nHis “horrible” bands didn’t deter him though and even though he had a nagging feeling (“I thought I was supposed to be a doctor or something.”) he persevered\, not only playing music but writing songs in a mix of rock\, folk\, country and R&B genres that landed him an unpaid position as a staff writer for Muscle Shoals Sounds Studios. While there\, his track “Song at the End of the Movie” found its way to Joan Baez’s 1979 album Honest Lullaby. Pettis hit the road and became a member of the “Fast Folk” movement in New York in the mid-1980’s.\nAn album titled\, “Tinseltown” in 1991 produced by Mark Heard transcended the album. After Heard’s death\, to this day\, Pierce includes a song written by Heard on every album.\nPierce Pettis’ songs have been recorded by artists including Susan Ashton\, Dar Williams\, Garth Brooks and Art Garfunkel.\nVisit him and listen at:piercepettis.com\n\nPete Benson will open the show. Pete is an ACMA member as well as a singer/songwriter. Americana music and playing guitar have been his love\, muse\, and best friend since childhood.\nDoor Donations:Members/$15General Admission/$20\nTickets available at the door.\nDoors open at 6:30 pm and concert begins at 7:00 pm
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/pierce-pettis-in-concert-pete-benson-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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SUMMARY:ACMA & Theater Conspiracy present Andy Wahlberg and Bill Metts in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Theater Conspiracy and the ACMA have partnered to bring you live music in an intimate setting. Andy Wahlberg and Bill Metts will share the stage to bring their music to you at this ACMA @ OFF BROADWAY PALM Theater show. \nDoors at 6:30\, Show at 7:00 \nTickets $18 for ACMA members $20 for general public and are available at \nhttps://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/theatreconspiracy/7728/event/1468880 \nOR by calling the box office at 239-208-1003 (no fees)Andy Wahlberg: \nAndy grew up in Miami\, Florida where he was first exposed to classical\, pop and international music. He had his first “gig” at age five with a Calypso Latin band that performed at his mother’s restaurant in Miami every weekend. Andy played the bongos while wearing a little Ricky Ricardo suit\, puffy sleeves and all. \nAndy began performing at live venues in his early teens. During that time he honed his craft playing venues all over the United States. He started playing his trademark Harp Guitar which he found in a pawn shop in Los Angeles in the early ’70’s. After studying at a performing arts college for two years\, he began a full time career as a performing artist\, focusing on the unique sound of the Harp Guitar. \nSince then\, Andy’s musical career has spanned over 45 years\, more than 3000 concerts and performances nationwide\, 8 albums and hundreds of television and radio appearances. Andy has performed on stage with groups such as Chicago\, Spyra Gyra\, Firefall\, Hall and Oates\, Don McLean and the Spinners. He has created soundtracks and scores for numerous television\, radio and movie projects. His most recent works include the soundtrack for the PBS Special Florida’s Historic Lighthouses and the motion pictures “Captiva” and “Jericho” \nBill Metts \nBill is a founding member of the ACMA\, former board member\, and regularly hosts the ACMA ukulele workshop for kids. In addition to his ACMA participation Bill finds time to play amazing music at venues around the county and the state. “In his own words: have been playing guitar and singing for nearly fifty years now. I Started with American Folk and Blues tunes and finger- style guitar. Had a run in with a Classic Rock band for 6 years or so and I sure was glad when that ended. I spent 15 years playing in nursing homes doing standards from the 30’s and 40’s. Now I mostly write. You will see a bit of all the above in my songs. I hope you like. ” \nTake a listen to Bill at https://billmetts.bandcamp.com
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-theater-conspiracy-present-andy-wahlberg-and-bill-metts-in-concert/
LOCATION:Off Broadway Palm Theater\, 1380 Colonial Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33907\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T082822
CREATED:20260428T015316Z
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SUMMARY:Fran Snyder in Concert! Robert Bidney Opens
DESCRIPTION:Fran Snyder is a gregarious talent who has created a long\, unusual career in music. He’s toured a million miles\, put out seven CDs\, and is best known as the founder of ConcertsInYourHome.com.\nThis music innovator is widely regarded as the world expert on house concerts. Fran’s work creates new opportunities for artists and fans to experience music the way it was intended – personally. He brings that personal touch to every show\, creating a musical space where everyone feels connect to the song\, and to each other.\nOne of Fran’s passions is to help talented touring artists earn a living wage and find appreciative audiences.\nHelp us welcome to our ACMA stage…… Fran Snyder!\nAccording to Present Magazine ~~ “Fran Snyder is more than a musician and entrepreneur who has built a better mousetrap; he has done so based on a wide range of firsthand industry experience.”\nListen to some original music:www.fransnyder.com\n\nOne of our ACMA member favorites\, Robert Bidney opens the show. He is a Southwest Florida-based singer-songwriter whose songs are both relatable and have a strong commercial sensibility. A seasoned performer\, who connects with his audiences through his infectious energy and emotional performances\, he has been writing songs for most of his life. Bidney has recorded three studio albums\, while an eclectic array of artists around the world have also covered his songs with meaning – songs that define him and reveal his soul. His creativity and commercial awareness merged while Bidney was employed by advertising agencies for which he wrote and produced a number of national radio and TV jingles for clients and worked closely with many top musicians\, producers and songwriters throughout the U.S. and Canada.\nRead more here:https://robertbidney.com\n\nSuggested door donations:ACMA Members/$15General Admission/$20\nTickets for the show are available at the door.\nACMA Listening Room opens at 6:30pm. Show begins at 7:00pm
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/fran-snyder-in-concert-robert-bidney-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T082822
CREATED:20260426T200829Z
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SUMMARY:ACMA & Theater Conspiracy present Passerine @ The Off Broadway Palm Theater
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:30\, Show 7:00\nTickets available:\nwww.theaterconspiracy.comOR by calling the box office at 239-208-1003$18-20.00The ACMA and Theater Conspiracy are conspiring to bring amazing music to you this summer!\nAMERI-KINDA-GRASS= Passerine. These 4 create a sound that is familiar and unique whether it be a sweet ballad\, a foot stompin bluegrass tune or a rockin original. So happy to have them back on our ACMA stage!Formed in 2009\, 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\, this dynamic group offers a fresh take on traditional folk and bluegrass music as well as a repertoire of original songs that range from sweet ballads to the edgier side of contemporary Americana.Passerine is singer/songwriter/guitarist Carmela Pedicini\, David Brain on dobro\, Sara Stovall on violin and vocals\, and Doug Conroy on bass guitar and vocals.\nFind more good stuff at:\npasserinemusic.net
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-theater-conspiracy-present-passerine-the-off-broadway-palm-theater/
LOCATION:Off Broadway Palm Theater\, 1380 Colonial Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33907\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T082822
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SUMMARY:Under the Stars\,  At the Planetarium  Doug MacLeod\, Mike McMllillan opens
DESCRIPTION:Doors at 6:30\, Music at 7:00$18 ACMA CCNP members\, $20 general publicTicket link: https://www.calusanature.org/even…/music-under-the-stars-7\n\nThe ACMA is excited to bring Doug MacLeod back to the area in partnership with the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium.Two-time 2026 Blues Music Award nominee for Acoustic Artist of the Year and Acoustic Album of the Year (Between Somewhere and Goodbye)\, Doug MacLeod is an internationally acclaimed blues singer/songwriter\, guitarist\, and storyteller known for his soulful vocals\, masterful guitar work\, and riveting live performances. At the heart of his music is storytelling\, bringing deeply human characters to life with honesty\, wit\, and soul.\nA multiple Blues Music Award winner\, MacLeod previously earned 2024 Acoustic Album of the Year (Raw Blues 1) and 2023 Acoustic Artist of the Year honors\, along with additional nominations in 2025. His albums A Soul to Claim(produced by Jim Gaines) and Between Somewhere and Goodbye (produced by Andreas Werner) were named DownBeatMagazine Albums of the Year in 2022 and 2025\nWith a career spanning more than 40 years and 29 albums\, MacLeod has worked alongside blues legends including George “Harmonica” Smith\, Big Joe Turner\, Big Mama Thornton\, Lowell Fulson\, and Pee Wee Crayton. His songs have been recorded by Albert King\, Albert Collins\, Joe Louis Walker\, and Eva Cassidy\, and featured in film\, television\, and theater\n\nMike McMillan opens. Mike is a student of the blues\, and loves to spread the music with original and traditional songs.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/under-the-stars-at-the-planetarium-doug-macleod-mike-mcmllillan-opens/
LOCATION:Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium\, 3478 Ortiz Ave\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33905\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T082822
CREATED:20260428T014610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T134618Z
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SUMMARY:Ryan Biter in Concert! Andy Getch Opens
DESCRIPTION:Ryan Biter is the aimless\, eccentric\, tactless kid you went to school with growing up that you always kind of wondered what happened to after high school.\nWith equal measures of irreverence\, sharp insight\, and vulnerability\, Biter invites audiences to be open to our profound humanness. Weird\, wonderful\, and flawed.\nThink of him like a guitar slinging Mr. Rogers for messed up adults.\nThe grit\, soul\, and raw emotion of his voice has drawn comparisons to Chris Stapleton\, Amos Lee\, Teddy Swims\, and Martin Sexton. His songwriting is incisive yet free of pretence. Catchy but thoughtful. Rootsy but Radio Ready.\nHis expansive guitar playing tells epic stories and has been compared to players like Tommy Emmanuel\, Michael Hedges\, John Butler\, Newton Faulkner\, and James Taylor.\nBiter has been described as “A One Man Musical Force” with a singular focus.\nSince 2022\, Biter has been racking up the awards. In just the past two years alone:2026 Your Roots Are Showing Featured Artist ( Belfast\, Ireland) 2025 Corpus Christi Songwriters festival featured artist Biter has played for audiences across the US\, Ireland\, and Australia.\nThe ACMA is excited to have him play on our stage for the first time!\nSing along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDsRBLVt7Nc\n\nOpening is ACMA Day 1 member\, Andy Getch. Andy has been an important part of the ACMA since its inception…and he continues to volunteer for us\, write new songs\, paint cool stuff\, host house concerts and perform on our stage. He has the ability to pull the audience into his music and stories that accompany. Thank you for all you do to support the ACMA!\nDoor donations are as follows:ACMA Members/$15General Admission/$20\nTickets are available at the door.\nThe ACMA Listening Room doors open at 6:30pm. The show begins at 7:00pm
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/ryan-biter-in-concert-andy-getch-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T082822
CREATED:20260427T234445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T134308Z
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SUMMARY:Jess Klein in Concert! Bill Burkert Opens
DESCRIPTION:Jess Klein is a badass.” – Mary Gauthier\n\nJess Klein came to this world to pull firebrand power and childlike joy from our darkest shadows. Her acoustic-driven\, hook-laden story songs revel in the polychrome of human experience – joy\, rage\, sensuality and resilience. The New York Times calls her “A songwriter with a voice of unblinking tenacity.”\nJess has toured the globe performing in pin-drop listening rooms\, cozy theaters and at raucous festivals in front of tens of thousands of fans. She has toured nationally and internationally supporting Arlo Guthrie\, Josh Ritter\, Damien Dempsey\, John Fullbright and Jonathan Byrd and has opened for such legends as Ani DiFranco\, Steve Earle and Alejandro Escovedo.\nJess’s live shows are known for their intimate and soulful atmosphere. Whether solo with just her guitar or backed by a band\, Jess performs with a raw\, emotional intensity. Her emotive vocals\, and poignant storytelling invite her fans on a journey through themes of love\, loss\, and resilience.\nEnjoy this: https://jessklein.com/listen-to-jess-s-music\n\nOpening for Jess Klein is our own Bill Burkert. Bill was born in Muskegon\, Michigan\, then moved to Tampa at age 11. Not too long after he got a guitar and the Alan Lomax book of 317 folk songs. A few years later his friend Joe showed him how to play something called “Travis” style. Later on Merle Travis DENIED having anything to do with how Bill plays guitar!\nOh\, well…Some years later Bill moved to Fort Myers\, joined the ACMA\, and started writing and singing songs. Bill won the Bob Dylan look alike contest at our recent Bob Night! And was the stand out that night for playing the least known Dylan songs. Thoughtful choices!\nTickets for the show are available at the door. Door donations:ACMA Members/$15General Admission/$20\nThe Listening Room doors open at 6:30 pm and the concert begins at 7:00 pm
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/jess-klein-in-concert-bill-burkert-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T082822
CREATED:20260430T131325Z
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SUMMARY:A Tale Of Two in Concert\, North of November Band Opens
DESCRIPTION:“Americana duo A Tale Of Two wants to bring their records to life every time they perform… they do just that” ~~ Bluegrass Situation\nCombining the best of Americana and blues melodies with timeless Southern storytelling\, award winning vocalist Stephanie Adlington and guitarist Aaron Lessard draw influence from the likes of Tom Waits and Ray LaMontagne\, along with bedrock artists such as Patsy Cline and Hank Williams Sr. A Tale Of Two has opened for notable artists such as Mary Gauthier\, Grayson Capps\, and Peter Mulvey. Not unlike the artists who inspired them\, the duo’s songs frequently dabble in stories of revenge\, drinking and feature sinners of all stripes and persuasions.\nOozing an infectious stage presence and chemistry that carries over from the music to the back and forth banter between songs\, “A Tale Of Two” offers a different kind of Americana – storytelling by a swampy pair of retro raconteurs spinning blues arias with soul\, intrigue and power.\nTake a listen to a song off their new album:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU5RUg2Dz5w\n\nNorth of November is an acoustic trio known for heartfelt\, story-driven lyrics and catchy hooks. Featuring male and female lead vocals and the pulse of the cajón\, their songs are rooted in lived experience—moments that linger long after they’re sung.\nThe group consists of Billy Howard (ACMA member) on guitar and vocals\, Geneva Kelly on vocals\, and Brent Carmany on cajón and percussion. Their music is available on all major streaming platforms. The ACMA is excited to have this trio open the show!\nDoor Donations for the show:$15/ACMA Members$20/General Admission\nTickets are available at the door.\nACMA Listening Room doors open @ 6:30 PM and the show begins @ 7:00 PM
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/a-tale-of-two-in-concert-north-of-november-band-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T082822
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SUMMARY:Sam Robbins in Concert @ ACMA @ The Alliance.  Bill Saltzman opens.
DESCRIPTION:The ACMA is pleased to collaborate with the Alliance for the Arts to present Sam Robbins in Concert with ACMA Member Bill Saltzman\nDoors at 2:30\nShow at 3:00 PM>\nTickets at www.artinlee.org\n$20 ACMA/Alliance members\, $25 General public.\n\nSam Robbins is often described as an “old soul singer songwriter.” A Nashville based musician whose music evokes classic ‘70s singer songwriters like James Taylor and Neil Young\, Sam adds a modern\, upbeat edge to the storyteller troubadour persona.An avid performer\, he has gained recognition from extensive touring and as one of the six 2021 winners in the Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk competition\, one of the largest and most prestigious songwriting competitions in the country.\nwww.samrobbins.com\nACMA member Bill Saltzman opens!: Bill’s earliest memories involve music. He vividly recalls sitting in front of an RCA record player listening to Mary Martin’s Broadway performance of Peter Pan\, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite\, and Tubby the Tuba in Orchestraville\, which introduces a range of orchestral instruments from piccolo to tuba\, teaches musical appreciation and also conveys some important lessons aboutlife. Beginning his journey as a drummer\, Bill expanded his musical scope to include percussion\, vocals\, piano\, and most recently\, baritone ukulele. He has performed with bands throughout his life\, featuring a wide range of genres including Rock\, Folk/Rock\, and Americana.He regularly attends the Swannanoa Gathering\, an annual songwriting workshop near Asheville\, North Carolina where he works alongside severalGrammy award-winning songwriters.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/sam-robbins-in-concert-acma-the-alliance-bill-saltzman-opens/
LOCATION:Alliance for the Arts\, 10091 McGregor Blvd\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33919\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T082822
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SUMMARY:A. Lee Edwards in Concert   Bob Williams Opens
DESCRIPTION:A. Lee (Alan) Edwards has been making music for 30 years. But his new music represents a rebirth of sorts. Produced by Alan Lee Edwards and mixed by the legendary John Wood (the man behind the boards for Nick Drake\, Fairport Convention\, John Cale\, Squeeze\, and Richard and Linda Thompson)\, Interpreting Heart Sounds Vol. I is a major milestone in a career that has already spawned 5 albums—3 under the aegis of “Lou Ford” and two under the handle of “The Loudermilks.”\nRecorded at the famed Echo Mountain Recording Studios in Asheville\, North Carolina\, it was engineered by Kenny Harrington\, mixed and mastered by the team at Well Made Music in Bristol\, TN\, and pressed locally at Citizen Vinyl in Asheville.\n“A. Lee is close to John Prine in his ability to be a storyteller of simpler times with a pinch of humor & partaking of the grape.” – Americana Highways\nListen to some music here:https://www.aleeedwards.com/\n\nOpening the show\, ACMA Member\, Bob Williams.\nBob has just released his fifth studio album\, The Long Road Home\, a fitting title for a songwriter who has been following the thread of music since he first learned three chords on a guitar. Influenced by the folk-rock and country-rock sounds of the ’60s and ’70s\, his musical foundation was shaped by iconic folk artists and the golden era of the American singer-songwriter. Over time\, that foundation naturally evolved into what is now known as Americana — a rich blend of roots\, folk\, country\, blues\, and everything in between.\nKnown for sharing the stories behind his songs\, Bob doesn’t simply perform music — he invites audiences into it. His writing is personal\, heartfelt\, irreverent\, funny\, and sometimes achingly sad. Each song has a backstory\, and his ability to tell it draws listeners in long before the first chorus arrives.\nTune in to some of Bob’s music here:https://www.reverbnation.com/bobwilliams2\nDonations at the door are as follows:$18/ACMA Members$20/General Admission\nTickets are available at the door.\nACMA Listening Room doors open @ 6:30 pm and the show begins @ 7:00 pm.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/a-lee-edwards-in-concert-bob-williams-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T082822
CREATED:20260430T130157Z
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SUMMARY:Cliff Eberhardt in Concert w/special guest Louise Mosrie Coombe!
DESCRIPTION:“Eberhardt is better than ever…\, kicking ass with fresh insight and new ways to lament old yearnings” — Philly Rock Guide “Louise Mosrie Coombe’s voice is a gift from the gods\, and how she uses it is a gift to us” — Christine Lavin \nCliff Eberhardt knew by age 7 that he was going to be a singer and songwriter. Growing up in Berwyn\, Pennsylvania\, he and his brothers sang together and their parents played instruments. His dad introduced him to the guitar and he quickly taught himself to play. Fortunate enough to live close to the Main Point (one of the best folk clubs on the East Coast)\, he cut his teeth listening to the likes of James Taylor\, Joni Mitchell\, Bruce Springsteen\, Howlin’ Wolf\, Muddy Waters\, Bonnie Raitt\, and Mississippi John Hurt — receiving an early and impressive tutorial in acoustic music. At the same time\, he was also listening to great pop songwriters like Cole Porter\, the Gershwins\, and Rodgers and Hart\, which explain his penchant for great melodies and clever lyrical twists. \nNew York was an ideal musician’s boot camp. Though he put in long hours as a taxi driver\, Cliff worked steadily on his music throughout the 80’s\, doing solo gigs and studio work\, and playing guitar on the road with Richie Havens\, Melanie and others. Singing advertising jingles for products like Coke\, Miller Beer and Chevrolet (“The Heartbeat of America” campaign) allowed him to devote more time to his songwriting. \nIn 2011\, Cliff got a phone call from the Folger Theatre and Shakespeare Library in Washington DC. They had been listening to his song\, “That Kind of Love” along with director Aaron Posner and got the brilliant idea to hire Cliff to write original songs for the Shakespeare classic “The Taming of the Shrew”. It would be set in the old West – Deadwood style – and Cliff would be cast as the blind but wise old saloon singer bookending scenes with his poignant songs and guitar phrases. The play was a huge success and won much critical acclaim across town and 7 weeks of solid sold-out shows in the Spring of 2012. \nFind out more:\nhttps://cliffeberhardt.net/ \nJoining Cliff is the fabulous Louise Coombe. Louise started writing songs about the South – what she knew and where she grew up. In 2008\, she began working on a new album eventually to be called “Home” because she’d come full circle in her “voice” as a writer. The album was a mix of bluegrass\, country and folk and as she weaved in lush stories and songs about southern life\, she was even introduced once as “…William Faulkner with a guitar.” \nThe first thing most people remark on is her voice. Louise is a classically trained singer with a big pop voice (and a touch of twang) and an award-winning songwriter. Audiences also love her stories behind the songs and honest polished delivery. \nMore of her story and music:\nhttps://louisecoombe.com/home \nThe ACMA is pleased to end our 2026 season with this exciting show! \nDoor Donations:\nACMA Members – $18\nGeneral Admission – $20 \nTickets are available at the door. \nACMA Listening Room doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7:00 PM. \n 
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/cliff-eberhardt-in-concert-w-special-guest-louise-mosrie-coombe/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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