Events

ACMA Songwriters at the Plaza 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...

The ACMA is happy to once again be partnering with The Alliance For The Arts to present monthly Americana music concerts at the GreenMarket outdoor stage on the Alliance grounds....

Online Facebook American Community Music Association Reckless Saints will be the featured act for October's 'Feed Florida'! All proceeds benefit Harry Chapin Food Bank. Roy Schneider & Kim Mayfield are...

We are eagerly anticipating another fun evening with Grant Peeples. He is known for his axe-sharp socio-political tunes, raucous humor and entertaining ballads. He is a pure storyteller in the...

ACMA Songwriters at the Plaza 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...

Songwriter to Songwriter. Karen Cohen Join us with our host Bill Veach for a Songwriter to Songwriter interview. This episodes guest is Karen Cohen Bill’s guests discuss new and old...

Our November Alliance show features 3 of our talented songwriters! Join us as Annie, Marie and Tim sing their songs and tell us the stories behind the songs. Tickets available...

Feed Florida is a weekly ACMA sponsored event raising money for our local food bank. Each will feature a different musical guest with all proceeds going directly to the Harry...

As life happens around us sometimes we have to make adjustments. Our December 4th concert will feature Louise Mosrie Coombe and ACMA member Kim Mayfield will open! Suggested door donations...

ACMA Songwriters at the Plaza 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...

This episodes guest is  Bruce Gallant Bill’s guests discuss new and old music, songwriting, their relationship with the ACMA, a few personal titbits, and as a bonus they perform a...

Our ACMA@Alliance Concerts continue! Purchase tickets in advance at www.artinlee.org. We will be accepting the first 132 people for concert reservations. IF weather threatens the outdoor concert it will be...

Sounds of Discovery, Acoustic Concerts At Lovers Key State Park Friends of Lovers Key, FOLKS, has joined with The Americana Community Music Association to offer Acoustic concerts of all original...

If it's the New Year at the ACMA....The Reckless Saints are in the house! This husband and wife team runs the gamut from engaging acoustic folk to driving bluesy tunes,...

ACMA Songwriters at the Plaza 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...

Help us welcome to the ACMA stage for the first time, Jesse Terry! The stage has been Jesse's home for a decade. He plays around 150 shows a year, from...

ACMA member Carlene Thissen will open for The Rough And Tumble @ The Alliance for the Arts as part of the ACMA's collaboration with the Alliance to present outstanding Americana...

You are in for a treat with this show! Ohio-based Americana singer/songwriter David Mayfield has deep roots in the bluegrass and folk scenes. The Kent native grew up playing bass...

Join us for an evening with a True-badour, Verlon Thompson! Songwriters seem to flourish on the fertile Oklahoma plains. Woody Guthrie, Roger Miller, Leon Russell, J.J. Cale and Jimmy Webb....

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...

Please note this concert will be held at the Amphitheater stage on the Alliance grounds. How reservations work for outdoor concerts: We will be accepting the first 132 people for...

The ACMA stage welcomes back, Lipbone Redding! Hailing from North Carolina, Lipbone Redding is an award-winning vocalist, guitar player, voice-strumentalist, storyteller, songwriter, author, teacher and traveler. He is best known...

Tim Farrell is one of only four artists to be honored as one of the 100 Greatest Acoustic Guitarists who have also won Best Instrumental in the International Acoustic Music...

ACMA Songwriters at the Plaza 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...

The ACMA@Alliance concert series finishes up the season with The Nouveau Honkies/Robert Bidney opens outdoor concert. How reservations work for outdoor concerts: We will be accepting the first 132 people...

Since 2019, the ACMA has tried to get this duo to the stage. We have succeeded! Door donations: $12 Members/$18 Public About Annie and Rod Capps: Songs about broken things...

Please join ACMA member Annie Wenz in concert with Rod MacDonald on our ACMA All Faiths Stage. We are lucky to have two talented musicians almost in our backyard! More...

ACMA Songwriters at the Plaza 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...

The ACMA is thrilled to welcome George Worthmore and the Dive-bombers to our stage. The sound this trio puts out is toe tapping, foot stomping, good old American music. Front...

2PM” is Pete Price, Pete Hennings, and Mike Jurgensen, a trio of talented musicians who blend their varied musical talents into an eclectic mix of material, from original songs, to...

The ACMA is proud to start off May concerts with the talent of Sofia Talvik! Fee donation at the door: $12/Members $18/Non Members Meet Sofia: Sofia Talvik is a rare...

ACMA Songwriters at the Plaza 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...

The ACMA is happy to welcome back (after a long absence) New Mexico based Jaime Michals! Door donation $12 members/$18 general public. “… truly inspiring … a vital, alive, creative...

une at the ACMA kicks in with some hot blues, jazz and folk coming to you from the Heather Pierson Duo! Help us welcome this eclectic mix of talent to...

Always a delight to our ACMA stage-Passerine! Yes, they are like songbirds to also include the raven. So be prepared for the sweetness of harmony and like the raven, wittiness,...

Passerine, our kick-off to the ACMA Acoustic Festival! Passerine’s distinctive sound combines vocal harmonies, the crisp rhythms of an acoustic guitar, the haunting voices of the fiddle and dobro (resonator...

As part of the ACMA Acoustic Festival at Shell Point Retirement Community we are pleased to announce this trio in the round to the Tribby Arts Center Stage: Roy Schneider,...

The ACMA is thrilled that Nate Currin is back on the live stage and performing on our stage! With John Butler opening this is a hot July ticket. Grab a...

A do-not-miss show as part of the ACMA Acoustic Festival at Shell Point Retirement Community. More about The Little Fools: John R. Butler first played music for money during the...

Enjoy an evening with Keith Rea on our ACMA stage! Looking for some great singing, songwriting and story telling? We have you covered! Door donations: $12/Members $18/Non Members Some more...

Help us welcome Dana Cooper to the ACMA stage! Dana Cooper is a poetic songwriter, an insightful storyteller, and a rousing musician whose performances engage and inspire audiences around the...

David Hintz , Robert Bidney, Bob Williams The Lee County Library has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer FREE concerts of all original music by local...

Brian Smalley: What a way to end this 4 week ACMA Acoustic Festival at Shell Point Retirement Community! If you have not had the pleasure to hear Brian Smalley in...

Thursday, September 22. 6 to 8 pm the ACMA, will once again present some of the best local singer-songwriters in a showcase. Roy Schneider, Kim Mayfield, Ray Cerbone , Robert...

Help us welcome these two musical partners-in-crime musicians, Jon Shain and FJ Venture to the ACMA stage! Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter who’s been turning heads for years with...

An October treat....welcome back to the ACMA stage Lizzy Ross and Omar Ruiz-Lopez! This duo make up the group Violet Bell. More about Violet Bell: Violet Bell is re-wilding Americana...

Mary Dahl,& Carolyn Stanley, Smokey Dayton & The Floridians The Lee County Library has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer FREE concerts of all original music...

Rebecca is back touring again and back on our ACMA stage! Meet Rebecca Folsom Rebecca Folsom’s music is all about love and the connection to our shared humanity. Her four-octave...

An ACMA concert with that WOW Factor! Welcome The Black Feathers with Chuck Williams opening!! More: The ability to write songs that are both modern and ancient is a rare...

“She is what the future of Americana music needs to be in order to endure – a passionate prophetess who has come in from the wild, rough edges intact, and...

Barbara Chamberlain , J.Robert, & Mike McMillan The Lee County Library has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer FREE concerts of all original music by local...

Singer Songwriter / National Slide Guitar Champion..... A Kraig Kenning show is a guarantee! The ACMA is delighted to have him back on our stage. More about Kraig Kenning: Call...

ACMA presents Songwriters in the Round. Kim Mayfield, Marie Nofsinger and Tim McGeary. This is an outdoor show that will move indoors if necessary. Tickets Public $18.00, or Pay at...

Back up on our ACMA stage again....Cliff Eberhardt and Louise Mosrie! What a show for our December series. More about Cliff Eberhardt: "Eberhardt is better than ever, Steve McQueening his...

The Reckless Saints The Lee County Library has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer FREE concerts of all original music by local Artists. Concerts will take...

It would not be a proper start in 2023 for the ACMA if it's not the fabulous Reckless Saints kicking off the New Year. This talented duo is a delight...

Bill Metts. Ray Cerbone, Ralph Leesberg The Lee County Library has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer FREE concerts of all original music by local Artists....

Great Song Now What? Free Workshop & Open Mic Workshop 2:00 - 3:30 OPEN Mic. 3:30 - 5:00 This is a free workshop for ACMA Members. Not a member, membership...

ack by popular demand with his booming voice, amazing finger picking and wordsmithing, David Mayfield is returning to our ACMA stage! Read this: Ohio-based Americana singer/songwriter David Mayfield has deep...

Modern-folk duo Friction Farm, is a husband and wife team of traveling troubadours. Aidan Quinn and Christine Stay, combine storytelling, social commentary and humor to create songs of everyday life,...

You may not ever meet a person and performer as authentic as Ruth Wyand. The ACMA is so fortunate to have her performing on our stage! More about Ruth Wyand:...

Advance Tickets required for this Show https://www.eventbrite.com/.../verlon-thompson-in-concert... Doors open 6:30 Thirty years as a professional songwriter and traveling troubadour serve as credentials. As a solo performer, and as the trusted...

The Pearl Street Band The Lee County Library has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer FREE concerts of all original music by local Artists. Concerts will...

February Sunday night show....Mare Wakefield and Nomad in concert! “Lovely vocals and even lovelier songs. Mare Wakefield and Nomad are a little bit old country, a lot contemporary folk a...

The ACMA is fired up to have Abbie Gardner and Marc Douglas Berardo as our headliners. This is going to be a great show! More about Abbie Gardner: Abbie Gardner...

ACMA Songwriters at the Plaza David Hintz , Robert Bidney, Bob Williams The Lee County Library has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer FREE concerts of...

f its a teeny tiny traveling folk band coming to SW Florida then that means The Rough and Tumble are in town! With delight, we announce their return to our...

This is an outdoor show that will be moved inside if necessary Our final ACMA Alliance show of the season will feature Charlie McCoy sharing the stage in the Round...

The ACMA is excited to welcome Richard Smith to our stage. Born in 1971 in Beckenham, England, Richard started early and first picked up the guiar at the age of...

Sunday April 2nd   2-4 pm ACMA Circle, Open Mic  2pm-4pm.  FREE All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, On McGregor Something different rather than our normal songwriters Circle. We are changing this...

Anything BUT ordinary, the ACMA is excited to have the Ordinary Elephant, Pete and Crystal Damore, on our stage for the first time! International Folk Music Awards 2017 Artist of...

Karen Cohen , Dan Philgreen, Bruce Gallant The Lee County Library has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer FREE concerts of all original music by local...

Welcome back to our ACMA stage...Mean Mary! Come meet and hear one of the most talented and engaging performers you will ever hear. Mary James, the youngest of 6 children,...

                 ACMA Songwriters Showcase at the Plaza Join as for our season finale as we celebrate Songwriters on the Plaza. This show will...

April showers bring May flowers AND Abby Posner to our ACMA stage for a night of great music! Abby Posner has been a working musician in Los Angeles for the...

ACMA Summer of LOVE Open Mic This is a funraiser for All Faiths to show the ACMA’s appreciation . All members of the ACMA and All Faiths are inviteded to...

“ She finds emotional trigger points you never knew existed.” - Sean Daly — The St. Petersburg Times Rebekah Pulley is a St. Petersburg, Florida based singer-songwriter whose music has...

June is hot in SW Florida, but the ACMA has some cool news. Help us welcome first timer to our listening room stage, Grammy winner, Jason Wilber! More about Jason...

We are excited to have a new face gracing our ACMA stage. A writer with the Huffington Post says this, “Mia’s voice is an instrument of exquisite beauty.” A native...

The ACMA @ ShellPoint Americana Series is happening again! We are thrilled to join with Shellpoint to host events at the beautiful Tribby Arts Center and the Noveaux Honkies, Rebecca...

Deidre McCalla is not afraid of the heat. Her upcoming tour is coming through Florida in August! The ACMA is lucky to have this powerhouse talent make her first-time appearance...

The ACMA is thrilled to be continuing our Americana Acoustic Series in collaboration with The Tribby Arts Center at Shellpoint Village. Rod MacDonald will step on the stage on August...

Summer concerts at the ACMA keep rolling on into the good stuff. One of our favorites....Grant Maloy Smith is returning to our ACMA stage! NO DEPRESSION magazine, raved: “… lyrics...

It's been a long time since Bob Sima and Shannon Plummer brought their talents to the ACMA stage. Welcome back! “They go from pin drop to foot stomp, often in...

The ACMA is happy to be invited back to Tribby Center this year to continue our summer Acoustic Americana series, presenting a smattering of "what is Americana?" to the Shellpoint...

ACMA Island Hopper Festival Singer-Songwriter Showcase Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Doors open & Cocktails. 6:30 pm • Concert 7:30pm The Americana Community Music Association The Americana Community Music Association sland...

“One of the most instantly recognisable voices in current music … Shades of Joni Mitchell in a jam with Karen Carpenter and Lana Del Rey.” —Trust The Doc Sarah McQuaid’s...

ACMA Acoustic Americana Series wraps up 2023 season with the 2PM band! "2PM” is Pete Price, Pete Hennings, and Mike Jurgensen, a trio of talented musicians who blend their varied...

There is a story behind every musician that graces our stage at the ACMA. For the ACMA to be a part of this artist's 30th Year Anniversary Tour is top...

"This is one gifted s.o.b. If you are not hip to this guy you are missing a lot". - Mark S. Tucker, FAME We, at the ACMA, agree and are...

Advance tickets are recommended. 134 are available. If weather threatens the advance ticket holders will have seats indoors. Walkups on the day of the show are welcome if the show...

One of the ACMA favorites....welcome back songwriter and poet extraordinaire, Grant Peeples!! Grant Peeples is known for his axe-sharp socio-political tunes, raucous humor and heart-gigging ballads. He is the recipient...

Join us for the final concert of the season at our All Faiths Venue! Touring musician and ACMA member Hank Woji takes the stage with a merry band of friends,...

ACMA Songwriters at the Plaza, Tim McGeary, Barbara Chamberlain, & Ray Boone The Lee County Library has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer FREE concerts of...

Happy 2024! The ACMA is pleased that some things don't change. If it's a new year for concerts then the Reckless Saints are in the house! Welcome back, Roy and...

ACMA Songwriters at the Plaza, Fred Ball, Matt Hannam, JD Lashley. The Lee County Library has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), to offer FREE concerts of all...

Country Standard Time said it best: “If you subscribe to the Big Tent theory of Americana, then Seth Walker –with his blend of blues, gospel, pop, R&B, rock, and a...

Dan Navarro’s long and eclectic resume includes “songwriter,” “recording artist,” “singer”, “voice actor”, “road warrior” and “arts advocate” in its extensive range of credits. His former acoustic duo, Lowen &...

Get ready for more great music! A rare double bill featuring Flagship Romance AND The Rough and Tumble. The two dynamic duos will bring their musical magic to The Green...

Help us welcome Sam Robbins for the first time to our ACMA stage! Sam Robbins is often described as an "old soul singer songwriter." A Nashville based musician whose music...