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SUMMARY:Rebecca Folsom  Sorry Canceled
DESCRIPTION:Rebecca is back touring again and back on our ACMA stage!\nMeet Rebecca Folsom\nRebecca Folsom’s music is all about love and the connection to our shared humanity. Her four-octave range dances from raw and powerful to sweetly tender\, creating a deeply moving\, edgy and elevated style. Her voice aims to the heart like a gentle bull’s eye\, and cracks you open while filling you with hope. In short\, her performances will “knock-you-to-your-knees.” (KUNC radio).\nIn her songs\, she shares stories from her own life and from others’ lives\, bringing to light the vulnerability and wisdom that we all share. Her words point like a compass into our deepest emotions\, inviting us to find the courage to face our fears\, embrace our dreams and choose to live our best life with loving-kindness as our guide.\nRebecca feels strongly that for humanity to thrive globally\, the voices of all people must be heard. While writing her newest album\, SANCTUARY\, she reached out to established organizations representing marginalized communities. She hosted The Art of Vocal Freedom workshops\, guiding participants in the discovery and expression of their unique voices\, and then collaborated with the group in the writing of the songs for the album. These communities include\, refugees\, inmates\, the aging\, recovering addicts\, as well as environmental leaders and people experiencing homelessness. “Her songs hit like little earthquakes!” (Westword magazine).\nrebeccafolsom.com\nOpening the show- ACMA Board VP\, member and talented singer/songwriter\, Bob Williams.\nWith encouragement from family and friends\, he produced and released his first CD\, No Apologies\, in 2015. With his first CD well received\, Bob released his second CD in 2018\, Ain’t Sorry Yet. In 2020\, he released his first CD with The Pearl Street Band\, Rocky Road. In 2021 he released It’s Good To Be Back\, his third solo album digitally.\nAlways eager to share amusing stories behind the lyrics\, Bob’s songs are personal\, irreverent\, funny\, sad\, and most important\, true to his heart.\nreverbnation.com/bobwilliams2\nDoor donations:\n$12 – Members\n$18 – Non Members
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/rebecca-folsom-in-concert-bob-williams-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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SUMMARY:Postponed.   Songwriters on the Plaza
DESCRIPTION:Mary Dahl\,& Carolyn Stanley\, Smokey Dayton & The Floridians\nThe 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 place in the Amphitheater\, which is located on South Cornog Plaza. Bring a chair or a blanket\, shows will be moved to the meeting rooms located next to the amphitheater if needed depending on weather.\nThe ACMA is a Fort Myers based not for profit promoting local artists who perform original songs. What to expect\, you will hear singer-songwriters sharing a lifetime of experiences in song and the inspiration behind the songs. Be prepared to enjoy an evening of professional quality acoustic Americana music. Americana music a coming together of blues\, roots\, folk \, bluegrass\, and country. Lots of room to spread out so bring a friend.\nCarolyn Stanley began playing guitar as a teenager learning to finger pick country blues from her older brother. Since then she has performed solo\, joined several duos\, performs in a trio of her husband David and Mary Dahl and facilitates an eclectic string band accompanied by her husband David on bass.\nMary Dahl performed for 20 years with The Lite Side quartet in the PA\, MD and DC areas. Some of the highlights of their performances include entertaining six times at the White House for 3 different administrations \, Christmas specials at Hershey Park Chocolate World and opening for the Kingston Trio at the Carlisle Theatre in 1996.\nCarolyn and Mary have forged a harmonious duo and strong friendship since joining the Americana Community Music Association.\nGene Martin has been singing in church choirs and choruses since childhood\, playing guitar since his teen years and joined the ACMA in 2016 when he began song writing.\nHe soon founded “Smokey Daytona and The Floridians”\, a trio with Mary Dahl and Al Candelaria\, that features their original songs and covers with the tight harmony. When Chuck Dettmann is in Florida\, the trio becomes a quartet.\nAl Candelaria is a member of the trio ‘The Innocents’ and is a BMI songwriter.\nHighlights include being featured in the PBS special\, “Rock\, Rhythm\, and Doo Wop” in 2001 and being inducted into the Doo-Wop Hall of Fame in 2014.\n\nDave Stanley will be playing bass for some of the songs.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-songwriters-on-the-plaza-season-kick-off/
LOCATION:Fort Myers Regional Library\, 1651 Lee St\, Fort Myers \, FL\, 33901\, United States
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SUMMARY:Violet Bell in Concert.  Sorry Canceled
DESCRIPTION:An October treat….welcome back to the ACMA stage Lizzy Ross and Omar Ruiz-Lopez! This duo make up the group Violet Bell.\nMore about Violet Bell:\nViolet Bell is re-wilding Americana music. Lizzy Ross’s rich soprano intertwines with Omar Ruiz-Lopez’s fiddle\, guitar\, banjo\, and harmonies to create a lush and sinuous sound. Together they draw on a thread of untamable energy and natural magic passed down through generations of storytelling.\nRuiz-Lopez was born in Panama and raised in Puerto Rico\, and Ross was born and raised in Maryland and NYC. As a duo with wildly different backgrounds\, Violet Bell has a unique perspective on the roots music traditions that inform their sound. They’re tending to traditions and creating a new way forward for like-minded musical innovators\, with our shared humanity at the forefront.\nvioletbell.net\n\nThe opener for Violet Bell is ACMA member and singer/songwriter. The opener for Violet Bell is ACMA member and singer/songwriter\, Gareth Rockliffe. Gareth Rockliffe\, 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’s songs have in the past only been shared with small groups of friends or fellow songwriters…that’s about to change. \n\n\nDoor donation:\n$12 Members\n$18 Non-Membe
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/violet-bell-in-concert-silvia-medina-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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SUMMARY:Jon Shain  in Concert! Mike McMillan Opens
DESCRIPTION:Help us welcome these two musical partners-in-crime musicians\, Jon Shain and FJ Venture to the ACMA stage!\n\nJon 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. He is the 2019 winner of the International Blues Challenge in the solo/duo category.\n\nShain headed south to North Carolina in 1986\, to study American History at Duke University and to continue his musical journey\, as well. Along the way\, Jon has released eight studio albums\, working with studio luminaries such as Dave Mattacks\, Tom Dube\, and Chris Stamey\, along the way. As a guest artist\, Jon has recorded with Jim Avett\, Greg Humphreys\, Dana Kletter\, and many others and his instrumental music has been placed in several documentary films and commercials\, as well as on shows on the Discovery Channel and Animal Planet.\nThe last few years have seen Jon headlining listening rooms on the East Coast\, in the Midwest\, and in Europe\, as well as opening shows for John Hiatt\, Keb’ Mo’\, Little Feat\, and others.\nShain’s last release is the gorgeous roots album\, Tomorrow Will Be Yesterday Soon\, recorded along with long-time collaborator FJ Ventre. They have a new album\, Never Found Way to Tame the Blues.\n\nSince relocating to Chapel Hill\, NC in 2000\, Ventre has performed with his own group The Swang Brothers\, as well as Chris Stamey\, Rebecca and the Hi-Tones\, and Matt Hill. In addition to performing as a sought after sideman\, he spends his time behind the mixing board\, engineering at his own Good Luck Studio and operating his graphic design firm Tadpole Designs.\njonshain.com\nMike McMillan opens the show. He is a member of the ACMA and singer/songwriter of his own material. Mike is also a member our own hometown group\, The Pearl Street Band.\nDoor Donations:\n$12/Members\n$18 /Non Members
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/jon-shain-fj-venture-in-concert-mike-mcmillan-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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SUMMARY:ACMA. Island Hopper Showcase
DESCRIPTION: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 Bidney\, & Bill Metts. Because of the success of this once a year show it has been moved it to larger venue\, The Sidney Berne Davis Art Center located downtown Fort Myers. The show will be a songwriters round with each artist sharing original music and the stories behind the songs. This will be a wonderful evening of great music in a beautiful location.\nThe show will have a $10.00 ticket charge and the door.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-island-hopper-showcase-2/
LOCATION:The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center\, 2301 First ST\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brian Smalley in Concert! Shell Point New Date  Tuesday Aug. 23rd
DESCRIPTION:Brian Smalley: What a way to end this 4 week ACMA Acoustic Festival at Shell Point Retirement Community!\nIf you have not had the pleasure to hear Brian Smalley in concert\, read this:\nHaving played guitar all his life\, Brian has developed a style that is complex\, unique\, and inimitable. Possessing a wildly creative imagination\, he is a master storyteller. He has produced three projects that he calls “acoustic novels” which are complete stories composed of songs and spoken word. These CD’s feature over the top production values\, musicianship to beat the band\, and riveting storylines that make them a pleasurable and thrilling listening experience.\nThe songs Brian has written borrow from folksy flatpick guitar and new-grass as well as a touch of new-age acoustic music. He sings with a soulful\, earthy voice\, and his live performances tend to be just that: Lively! A great many of his songs are set in and inspired by Florida\, a state of mind and a state of nature that he loves to write about and longs to see preserved.\nwww.briansmalley.com\nTicket price: $20 Open to the public\nPurchase tickets: www.tribbyartscenter.com\nBox Office: (239) 415-5667\nThe Tribby Art Center at Shell Point is an amazing state-of-the-art auditorium with a seating capacity of 400. Once you walk through the heavy oak doors the acoustics are astounding\, creating a perfect space for concerts. Along with the top-notch lighting these shows …..picture perfect!\nTribby Arts Center at Shell Point Retirement Community\n17281 On Par Blvd.\nFort Myers\, FL 33908\nDoors open at 6:30 PM. Seating is first come first served. And there is no bad seat at this venue!\nThe ACMA will follow the COVID guidelines of our host venue.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/brian-smalley-in-concert-shell-point/
LOCATION:Shell Point Tribby Arts Center\, 17281 On Par Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, Florida\, 33908
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SUMMARY:ACMA Songwriters at the Plaza\, David Hintz\, Robert Bidney\, Bob Williams
DESCRIPTION:David Hintz \, Robert Bidney\, Bob Williams\nThe 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 place in the Amphitheater\, which is located on South Cornog Plaza. Bring a chair or a blanket\, shows will be moved to the meeting rooms located next to the amphitheater if needed depending on weather.\nThe ACMA is a Fort Myers based not for profit promoting local artists who perform original songs. What to expect\, you will hear singer-songwriters sharing a lifetime of experiences in song and the inspiration behind the songs. Be prepared to enjoy an evening of professional quality acoustic Americana music. Americana music is a coming together of blues\, roots\, folk \, bluegrass\, and country. Lots of room to spread out so bring a friend.\n\nDavid Hintz\, is a guitar playing singer -songwriter currently residing in N. Ft. Myers Florida. David has three CDs of his original music. He is a founding member of the Americana Community Music Association\, in Fort Myers\, and he has performed as the headliner or the opening act many times at venues nationwide.\nDavid’s music is thought-provoking and comes straight from the heart. David also enjoys performing obscure covers and also songs by local songwriters.\n\nRobert Bidney has been connecting with audiences for years\, performing his original songs with infectious energy and emotion. His songs have been recorded by artists in the U.S.\, Canada\, France and the U.K.\, and aired in commercials on radio and national TV. He currently has several songs signed to Nashville publishers and has two albums\, RUSH OF HOPE and IT’S ALL ABOUT THE LOVE\, both produced in L.A. His latest single\, THEIR MEMORY SURVIVES\, celebrates and commemorates those we’ve lost to Covid\, and has been enjoying airplay in the U.S.\, Canada\, the U.K. and Australia.\nBidney’s music is available on all major digital sites including: AMAZON\, APPLE MUSIC\, iTUNES\, SPOTIFY\, BANDCAMP and more.\n\nBob Williams\, in the late 60s a young guitar player from Long Island\, NY\, began writing his own music as soon as he could play three chords. Pulling elements from Folk-Rock and Country-Rock\, Bob created what he thought was a sound all of his own. He was strongly influenced by the folk singers of the 60’s. Later it was the singer songwriters of the 70’s. Bobs musical taste in writing continued along to what developed into what is now called Americana Music. Americana Music is a mix of Roots music\, Folk\, Country\, Bluegrass\, Blues and all the good stuff in-between.\nWith encouragement from family and friends\, he produced and released his first CD\, No Apologies\, in 2015. With his first CD well received\, Bob released his second CD in 2018\, Ain’t Sorry Yet. In 2020\, he released his first CD with The Pearl Street Band\, Rocky Road. In 2021 he released Its Good To Be Back\, his third solo album. Bob is currently in the process of recording an unnamed EP in Black Mountain NC\, with a January 2023 release date.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-songwriters-at-the-plaza-david-hintz-robert-bidney-bob-williams/
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SUMMARY:Dana Cooper in Concert! Houseboat Jim Visone opens
DESCRIPTION:Help us welcome Dana Cooper to the ACMA stage!\nDana Cooper is a poetic songwriter\, an insightful storyteller\, and a rousing musician whose performances engage and inspire audiences around the world.\nCooper’s lifelong passion & devotion to music began at age 2 in Kansas City. His father\, George\, was a huge influence. One of Dana’s earliest memories is of his father taking him to the Calico Cat\, popping a coin in the jukebox and listening to Dana sing along with Hank Williams & Ernest Tubb.\nAt age 20 a move to LA resulted in a record deal with Elektra Records where he recorded his first album with members of “The Section” Russ Kunkel and Leleand Sklar\, as well as other luminary players Jim Horn\, Al Perkins\, Jim Gordon\, Joe Osborne\, and Lee Holdridge. This album still wins accolades today and was recently reissued on the Warner/Japan label.\nAfter several years in California and a year recording in Seattle\, Cooper moved to Texas where he wrote and performed with Shake Russell. They released several independent albums and one album for Southcoast/MCA.\nDana formed his own experimental bands\, DC3\, and Nuclear Family and released his first solo project Complicated Stuff. In 1988 he moved to Nashville\, TN to pursue his songwriting career collaborating with other songwriters.\nCooper’s songs have been recorded by a variety of artists such as bluegrass singer Claire Lynch\, Irish vocalist Maura O’Connell\, Nashville songbird Jonell Mosser\, as well as songwriters Pierce Pettis and Susan Werner. His incredible catalogue and musical sensibilities have led to endorsements from AirPlay Direct and Elixir Strings.\nDana’s new 2022 CD\, “I Can Face the Truth” will be available. Pick up an autographed copy!\ndanacoopermusic.com\nDoor donations:\n$12/Members\n$18/Non Members\nWho better to open than Houseboat Jim Visone? We are proud to have Jim as one of our own ACMA member singer/songwriters. Go catch him singing his original music around town. You will be glad you did!\nThe ACMA follows the Covid guidelines of our host venue
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/dana-cooper-in-concert-houseboat-jim-visone-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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SUMMARY:Keith Rea in ConcertI Bill Burkert opens
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening with Keith Rea on our ACMA stage! Looking for some great singing\, songwriting and story telling? We have you covered!\nDoor donations:\n$12/Members\n$18/Non Members\nSome more about Keith Rea:..\nKeith started doing this when he was 9 years old… from the very first performance with the Marion Boy’s Club Singers\, he was hooked… Keith loves performing for people… He loves the connections\, the remembrances that his songs can evoke\, the kind words from folks all over the world\, and as Keith says\, “I LOVE who I am…let me tell you a story…”\nkeithrea.com\nKicking off this show is our own ACMA member and singer/songwriter\, Bill Burkert. Bill spent his pandemic time writing and releasing a DOUBLE CD of his original songs. Come take a listen!\nThe ACMA follows the Covid guidelines of our host venue.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/keith-rea-in-concerti-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:20220721T190000
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SUMMARY:The Little Fools: John Butler\, Susan Chastain\, Susie Hulcher at Shell Point
DESCRIPTION:A do-not-miss show as part of the ACMA Acoustic Festival at Shell Point Retirement Community.\nMore about The Little Fools:\nJohn R. Butler first played music for money during the Johnson administration. Butler went on to play in a number of bands and as a solo performer throughout high school\, college and later. John R. Butler’s songwriting has garnered prizes at the Kerrville (TX) New Folk competition\, the Will McLean Music Festival and the South Florida Folk Festival. One of Butler’s songs was included in the soundtrack of the 2013 feature film \, “Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3-D\,” starring absolutely no one you’d recognize.\nThese days Butler airs out his musical mojo alongside Susan Chastain\, erstwhile jazz chanteuse and current belter of ballads\, diva of ditties\, marquessa of melodies. They will be joined by the undeniably undeniable Susie Hulcher as Little Fools.\nVocalist Susan Chastain has been performing since she was 3 years old\, debuting atop her mother’s bar in tiny Oklawaha\, Florida. “Converting” to jazz in her thirties\, she has sung in combos ranging from casual duos to a 25-year stint with a 15-piece big band\, in smoky little bars outside Detroit to orchestra halls in Spain and Switzerland. A Detroit Music Award winner as the singer with the Paul Keller Orchestra\, Susan was the owner of an internationally-recognized jazz venue\, the Firefly Club\, in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. For 10 years\, she hosted there the best in local\, regional\, national and international jazz talent.\nA devoted student of the Great American Songbook\, Susan draws her musical choices from her 500-song tune list (always growing)\, which includes familiar and lesser-known jazz standards\, danceable swing\, soulful blues and torch songs\, and an occasional eclectic left turn. Moving back to her home state in 2010\, Susan still performs jazz in many combinations. But in the last few years\, she’s also ventured over to the dark side\, and with duo partner\, singer/songwriter John R. Butler\, has enjoyed singing Americana\, vintage rock\, blues\, soul\, country classics and award-winning originals in rich harmony as Little Fools.\nSusie Hulcher has been in love with the human voice and with the Art of Song for as long as she can remember.\nShe is an energetic vocalist\, compelling songwriter and versatile bassist and guitarist\, and her vast array of sonic influences is readily apparent when she performs live\, and especially in her original songs.\nSusie operates in many realms! Playing solo is always fun\, but she loves the larger world of playing bass in a duo/trio/band context.\nTicket price: $20 Open to the public\nPurchase tickets: www.tribbyartscenter.com\nBox Office: (239) 415-5667\nThe Tribby Art Center at Shell Point is an amazing state-of-the-art auditorium with a seating capacity of 400. Once you walk through the heavy oak doors the acoustics are astounding\, creating a perfect space for concerts. Along with the top-notch lighting these shows …..picture perfect!\nTribby Arts Center at Shell Point Retirement Community\n17281 On Par Blvd.\nFort Myers\, FL 33908\nDoors open at 6:30 PM. Seating is first come first served.\nThe ACMA will follow the COVID guidelines of our host venue.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/the-little-fools-john-butler-susan-chastain-susie-hulcher-at-shell-point/
LOCATION:Shell Point Tribby Arts Center\, 17281 On Par Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, Florida\, 33908
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SUMMARY:Nate Currin In Concert! John Butler Opens
DESCRIPTION: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 front row seat!!\nDoor donation: $12/Member\n$18/ Non-member\nMeet Nate Currin:\n“I STRONGLY FEEL THAT NATE CURRIN IS THE MOST REFRESHING TALENT I’VE HEARD SINCE I LEFT RADIO IN 2008 – HIS MUSIC BLEW ME AWAY! HE WRITES AND PERFORMS WITH BRILLIANCE.”\n– Rhubarb Jones (voted one of the most influential radio personalities of the last century)\n\nWith over 800\,000 miles driven and almost 900 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 show off his upbringing but he includes an emotional trustworthiness that can’t be faked. Having shared the stage with plenty of “big” names and had songs featured on a myriad of television shows\, Nate retains his enigmatic drive to fly under the radar from time to time.\nOver the last 5 years he has won 5 International Music & Entertainment Awards\, including Songwriter of the Year twice and been nominated for Indie Music Awards as well as a Georgia Music Award. In addition to that\, several of Nate’s albums have reached the top 20 charts on iTunes including his last album The Madman and the Poet. Nate recently released his 5th studio album\, entitled Ashes & Earth\, which is already garnering industry attention and accolades.\nnatecurrin.com\nOur own ACMA member singer/songwriter\, John Butler is going to kick off this concert. John was named as a winner of the 2015 South Florida Folk Festival Singer-Songwriter Competition. He plays a mean guitar\, has awesome vocals\, plays harmonica and is a tickle your funny bone story teller!
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/nate-currin-in-concert-john-butler-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T201500
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SUMMARY:Roy Schneider\, Kim Mayfield\, Ray Cerbone in the Round at Shell Point
DESCRIPTION: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:\nRoy Schneider\, Kim Mayfield and Ray Cerbone!\nFounding member of the Americana duo Reckless Saints\, Roy Schneider\, has been performing his original music for the past two decades. His songs have thrice made him a Kerrville NewFolk finalist\, and in 2013 a contestant on NBC’s The Voice. No Depression described Schneider as ‘a songwriter in the grandest tradition of Steve Earle\, Lucinda Williams\, Guy Clark and Lyle Lovett\, but with a voice\, songwriting skill\, stagecraft\, and instrumental talent all his own.’ He is currently at work on a new Reckless Saints recording.\nKim is better known as half of the Americana duo Roy Schneider & Kim Mayfield (now called Reckless Saints.) Reviewers have described her music as ‘pearly and sashaying\,’ ‘pleasantly invoking the legendary Tammy Wynette\,’ and ‘haunted by Patsy Cline.’ Mayfield’s song\, Ring Around the Moon\, made her a semi-finalist in the 2019 International Songwriting Competition. She is currently at work on a new Reckless Saints project to be followed by her first solo recording.\nRay Cerbone: many sides of life. Ray is also a singer-songwriter’s song-singer. That is\, he does interpretive covers of other great originals by little-known but very talented artists using his own creative touch. His inventive fingerstyle guitar is uniquely diverse and easy-on-the-ears.\nOne of the founding members of the Fort Myers ACMA (Americana Community Music Association)\, Ray began playing guitar during the late 60’s folk scene. With the support and inspiration of fellow local and touring musicians\, he began writing and playing in earnest in 2010. Traveling a long road in a short time\, his music encompasses many genres\, including Americana\, Folk\, Blues\, Ballads\, and a little bit of Country. His storyteller style takes the listener to another place in time.\nTicket price: $20 Open to the public\nPurchase tickets: www.tribbyartscenter.com\nBox Office: (239) 415-5667\nThe Tribby Art Center at Shell Point is an amazing state-of-the-art auditorium with a seating capacity of 400. Once you walk through the heavy oak doors the acoustics are astounding\, creating a perfect space for concerts. Along with the top-notch lighting these shows …..picture perfect!\nTribby Arts Center at Shell Point Retirement Community\n17281 On Par Blvd.\nFort Myers\, FL 33908\nDoors open at 6:30 PM. Seating is first come first served.\nThere is no bad seat at this venue!\nThe ACMA will follow the COVID guidelines of our host venue.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/roy-schneider-kim-mayfield-ray-cerbone-in-the-round-at-shell-point/
LOCATION:Shell Point Tribby Arts Center\, 17281 On Par Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, Florida\, 33908
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T201500
DTSTAMP:20260525T212253
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SUMMARY:Passerine in Concert! ACMA at Shell Point
DESCRIPTION:Passerine\, our kick-off to the ACMA Acoustic Festival!\nPasserine’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 as well as a repertoire of original songs that range from sweet ballads to the edgier side of contemporary Americana.\nwww.passerinemusic.net\nTicket price: $20 Open to the public\nPurchase tickets: www.tribbyartscenter.com\nBox Office: (239) 415-5667\nThe Tribby Art Center at Shell Point is an amazing state-of-the-art auditorium with a seating capacity of 400. Once you walk through the heavy oak doors the acoustics are astounding\, creating a perfect space for concerts. Along with the top-notch lighting these shows …..picture perfect!\nTribby Arts Center at Shell Point Retirement Community\n17281 On Par Blvd.\nFort Myers\, FL 33908\nDoors open at 6:30 PM. Seating is first come first served.\nThe ACMA will follow the COVID guidelines of our host venue
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/passerine-in-concert-acma-at-shell-point/
LOCATION:Shell Point Tribby Arts Center\, 17281 On Par Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, Florida\, 33908
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T213000
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SUMMARY:Passerine in Concert!
DESCRIPTION: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\, wisdom\, and creativity.\nDoor donations: $12/Member\n$18/Non-Member\nMeet this group of 4:\nPasserine’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 as well as a repertoire of original songs that range from sweet ballads to the edgier side of contemporary Americana.\nBy combining diverse musical interests with instrumentation usually associated with a traditional string band\, and with vocal harmonies that sometimes move outside the usual structures\, Passerine has created a sound with a personality that is both familiar and unique\, whether the song is a sweet ballad\, a foot-stomping bluegrass tune\, or one of their more rocking originals.\nwww.passerinemusic.net\n\nThe ACMA follows the Covid guidelines of our host venue.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/passerine-in-concert-millie-van-horn-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T213000
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SUMMARY:Heather Pierson Duo in Concert! Andy Getch opens
DESCRIPTION: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 the ACMA stage.\nDoor Donations:\n$12/Member\n$18/Non Member\nMore about this Duo:\nHeather Pierson is a pianist\, singer/songwriter\, and performer whose\ninspiring live performances with her bassist/partner Shawn Nadeau\ndelve into Americana\, New Orleans jazz\, blues\, and folk. Best known\nfor her ease at the piano and her bell-­tone vocals\, Heather’s songs and\nthe duo’s musicianship embody honesty\, playfulness\, and a desire to\nshare from the heart. They have been known to sneak in a bit of Chopin!\nwww.heatherpierson.com\nBack on the live stage\, our own Andy Getch will open the show. Andy is one of the original ACMA (Americana Community Music Association) members and singer/songwriters from our humble beginnings . He has been an important part of the ACMA since its inception almost 11 years ago. Along with being a talented musician\, Andy paints cool stuff\, hosts house concerts and participates in a wide array of sustainable living.\nThe ACMA follows the COVID guidelines of our host venue.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/heather-pierson-duo-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:20220521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T212253
CREATED:20220314T150827Z
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SUMMARY:Jaime Michaels in Concert.   Bill Veach Opens
DESCRIPTION:The ACMA is happy to welcome back (after a long absence) New Mexico based Jaime Michals!\nDoor donation $12 members/$18 general public.\n“… truly inspiring … a vital\, alive\, creative\nartist who is as sharp\, in touch\, poignant andtimely as anyone. He’s simply an artist committed to growing who is on the journey with a mission to seek\, learn and connect with art …\nErik Balkey – Hudson Harding Music\nA venue operator in California refers to Jaime Michaels as a “songwriters’ songwriter.” He came late to the craft having enjoyed a long career as a covers artist both as a soloist and\, for a while\, full tilt rock and roll band lead singer with The Truly Dangerous Swamp Band. Not being much of a radio fan\, he chose his covers carefully…sometimes something recognizable like Dylan or the Beatles\, sometimes just damned fine songs he happened to run across from lesser known writers like Canadian Murray MacLauchlan. He sang the hell out of all of them.\nSomething happened a few years back when he moved west\, far from his east coast roots\, to a new home in Santa Fe\, NM. Maybe it was just the change of scenery\, something in the big western night sky…but the songs started coming. Finely crafted. Tuneful. Both spirited and spiritual…songs of kindness and true emotion. Eleven albums\, so far\, with Jono Manson in the producer’s chair for the past nine. Their 2013 effort\, unknown blessings\, is a fund raiser with 100% of the sales going to the Kerrville Folk Festival Foundation’s teen music camp. That album along with 2011’s the man with the time machine and most recently\, 2016’s once upon a different time\, have all won the New Mexico Music Awards album of the year award.\nJaime continues touring both in the US and in Italy where once upon a different time was released on Appaloosa records in 2016. He toured in Italy in December 2017 with keyboardist Radoslav Lorcović. 2018 dates included a mainstage set at the 2018 Kerrville folk festival\, a summer tour in California and a tour in Texas in the fall with fellow singer songwriter Rj Cowdery.”. He appeared next on Appaloosa Records’ tribute album to Townes Van Zandt\, The Wind Blows\, on the first track\, a stellar cover of Snowing On Raton.\nIn 2019\, a new album\, if you fall\, was released on Appaloosa Records\, a collaboration between Jono\, Jaime and a new recording band consisting of Austinites Paul Pearcy on drums and Ronnie Johnson on bass\, NYC/Nashville veteran pedal steel\, mandolin\, guitar wiz Jon Graboff and on keyboards and accordions\, Radoslav Loković. As always\, there are some stellar originals (if you fall\, red buddha laughs\, so it goes & carnival town among them). Also a couple of moving covers\, Greg Trooper’s they call me Hank and an English translation of legendary Italian singer songwriter Francesco de Gregori’s most famous song\, Rimmel\, which has already been featured on RAI\, Italian state television.\nIn 2020\, the global pandemic struck just as Jaime was heading to Italy for a tour. The virus curtailed Jaime’s touring for the past year. In the meantime he has been performing online and has just released a single\, co-written with Austin songwriter Jeff Talmadge\, called “in My Home” about the strange times we find ourselves in.\nwww.jaimemichaels.com
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/jaime-michaels-in-concert-ray-cerbone-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T212253
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SUMMARY:ACMA Member Showcase. Inside Show
DESCRIPTION:ACMA Songwriters at the Plaza\nThe 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.  The show will be indoors unless it’s an absolutely beautiful night.\n\nThe ACMA is a Fort Myers based not for profit that promotes local artists who perform their own original songs. Come hear great original music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase. Be prepared to enjoy an evening of professional quality acoustic Americana music. Americana music a coming together of blues\, roots\, folk and country.\n\nACMA Member Showcase. Inside Show. One of the best ACMA shows of the year\, American Community Music Association musicians will take the stage share their songs and the stories behind the songs. This is always be a great night of music. The show will be indoors unless it’s an absolutely beautiful night.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-member-showcase-inside-show/
LOCATION:Fort Myers Regional Library\, 1651 Lee St\, Fort Myers \, FL\, 33901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T213000
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SUMMARY:Sofia Talvik in concert! Dan Philgreen opens
DESCRIPTION:The ACMA is proud to start off May concerts with the talent of Sofia Talvik!\nFee donation at the door:\n$12/Members $18/Non Members\nMeet Sofia:\nSofia Talvik is a rare artist and an avid storyteller with a voice comparable to giants like Joni Mitchell\, or as the Folk/Americana Magazine NoDepression said it ”A singer/songwriter who is able to evoke the essence of Laurel Canyon circa the ‘60s as expressed in the work of Joni Mitchell\, Judy Collins\, Buffy Sainte-Marie and others who were able to paint beautiful tapestries from words and music.”.\nPrepare yourself for an unique and intimate evening\, not unlike the 70’s coffeehouses and speakeasy’s. You will be up close and personal with a world class act that has played big festivals like Lollapalooza and SxSW and opened for artists like Maria McKee and David Duchovny (X-files\, Californication). It is in this kind of setting where she can casually joke and communicate with the audience that her strength as a performer shines the most.\nHer delicate songs are performed in an intimate way\, showing off Sofia’s angelic voice enhanced only by a tasteful mix of harmonies and delays\, accompanied by the steady picking of her acoustic guitar and the rhythm section consisting of her own two feet\, bells and a stomp box.\nSofia has toured through 47 U.S states\, many of the countries in Europe and far away places like New Zealand.\nTalvik’s 8th studio album “Paws Of a Bear” was released September 2019. The album is reflecting inwards instead of to her surroundings\, exploring thoughts about identity and home. The single “Take Me Home” has been charting on Folk and Americana radio charts in the U.S and Europe.\nsofiatalvik.com\nACMA member/singer songwriter\, Dan Philgreen will open the show. Dan is an acoustic guitar player with a folksy sound. He has a treasure trove of originals and might do a cover for us to sing along!\nThe ACMA follows the Covid-19 protocols of our host venue.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/sofia-talvik-in-concert-dan-philgreen-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T213000
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SUMMARY:2PM Band in Concert! Bill Nedela Opens
DESCRIPTION: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 obscure covers\, to well-known standards.\nWith Price on guitar and bass\, Hennings on guitar\, bass\, mandolin\, and violin\, and Jurgensen on guitar and harmonica\, these three performers combine tight instrumentation with pristine vocal harmonies to delight audiences of all musical tastes.\nAll three are talented songwriters and have performed solo as well as with other bands. The combination of Pete\, Pete\, and Mike as “2PM”\, however\, is a unique trio that has delighted audiences at acoustic venues and folk festivals around the state of Florida.\n2PMBand.com\nACMA member and singer/songwriter Bill Nedela will open the show! He is a consistent participant at the ACMA SInger Songwriter Circle. Showing up to share\, get feedback and raise the bar of his already fabulous musicianship even higher.\nDoor Donations: $12 Member/$18 Public\nThe ACAM follows the COVID guidelines of our host venue. Masks are required and full vaccines are requested
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/2pm-band-in-concert-bill-nedela-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T212253
CREATED:20220103T165736Z
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SUMMARY:George Worthmore and the Dive-bombers in Concert! Pete Bensen & Glen Sabatka Open
DESCRIPTION: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 man\, George Worthmore has played backup guitar for Bo Diddley\, Ben E. King\, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins\, Lou Christy\, and The Platters. He is also a Blues Hall of Fame inductee.\nRounding out this trio is Nat Langston\, Sarasota’s Fingerpickin’ Whiz-Kid and Chad Clifford\,Veteran Rock and Roll Bassist.The show is interlaced with humorous comments and amusing stories about the songs. They have been called “the cool side of the pillow!”\nthedivebombers.band\nOpening the show are ACMA members and singer/songwriters Pete Bensen and Glen Sabatka. Save the date for this show folks!\nDoor donations: $12 Members/$18\nPublic\nThe ACMA follows the COVID guidelines of our host venue. Masks are required and full vaccines are requested
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/george-worthmore-and-the-dive-bombers-in-concert-pete-bensen-glen-sabatka-open/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T212253
CREATED:20210721T180906Z
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SUMMARY:ACMA Songwriters at the Plaza
DESCRIPTION:ACMA Songwriters at the Plaza\nThe 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.\nThe ACMA is a Fort Myers based not for profit that promotes local artists who perform their own original songs. Come hear great original music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase. Be prepared to enjoy an evening of professional quality acoustic Americana music. Americana music a coming together of blues\, roots\, folk and country.\n\nMusic : The Obstructionists featuring.  David Hintz & Ross Jordan.   David is a guitar playing singer -songwriter currently residing in N. Ft. Myers Florida. David has three CDs of his original music. He is a founding member of the Americana Community Music Association\, in Fort Myers\, and he has performed as the headliner or the opening act many times at venues nationwide.\nDavid’s music is thought-provoking and comes straight from the heart. David also enjoys performing obscure covers and also songs by local songwriters.\nRoss has been writing songs since he picked up a guitar at age 10. He went on to study music and classical guitar at Rutgers University. His songs reflect the regional influences from all of the parts of the country that he has lived from New Jersey to the West Coast to the Mid-West and now Southwest Florida\, His songs feature catchy tunes and lyrics and audience members can often be seen dancing and swaying and singing along while he performs. www.reverbnation.com/rossjordan
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-songwriters-at-the-plaza-7/
LOCATION:Fort Myers Regional Library\, 1651 Lee St\, Fort Myers \, FL\, 33901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T212253
CREATED:20220219T133922Z
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SUMMARY:Annie Wenz and Rod MacDonald in Concert
DESCRIPTION: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!\nMore about Annie…\nAs a songwriter… Annie Wenz’s music has been heard…\nOn ESPN\, as Independent Film scores\, and from major league ballparks & Harley dealerships around the US\, to TV/theater productions around the world!\nAs a touring performer… Annie has been described as…\n”a Poet & Human Rights Activist on the road\, blending in with the people of different lands from South America to Ireland. Annie has stayed a spell\, embraced the people\, understood their plight\, shared songs and enriched herself as much as her new found friends”…\nAfter many years of loving a career as Nursing Supervisor at a Psychiatric Crisis Shelter in Massachusetts\, (while doing music for her patients and on the side!)\, Annie’s music career called her to the road… (though she is still an RN)\nNow Annie’s muse-a rama leads her from brilliantly poetic watercolor story songs about life & love & backpacking through jungles & villages around the globe… to vivid gritty & tattered hard ridden road songs penned during long distant blue highway trips on the 2 wheels of her motorcycle & 4 wheels of her camper as settles & travels & shares her music…\nwww.anniewenz.com\nAnd Rod:\nRod MacDonald (born August 17\, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter\, novelist\, and educator.[1] He was a “big part of the 1980s folk revival in Greenwich Village clubs”\,[2] performing at the Speakeasy\, The Bottom Line\, Folk City\, and the “Songwriter’s Exchange” at the Cornelia Street Cafe. He co-founded the Greenwich Village Folk Festival\, now a non-profit\, and is still the President and co-producer of its events. He is perhaps best known for his songs “American Jerusalem”\, about the “contrast between the rich and the poor in Manhattan” (Sing Out!)\, “A Sailor’s Prayer”\, “Coming of the Snow”\, “Every Living Thing”\, and “My Neighbors in Delray”\, a description of the September 11 hijackers’ last days in Delray Beach\, Florida\, where MacDonald has lived since 1995. His songs have been covered by Dave Van Ronk\, Shawn Colvin\, Four Bitchin’ Babes\, Jonathan Edwards\, Garnet Rogers\, Joe Jencks\, and others. His 1985 recording “White Buffalo” is dedicated to Lakota Sioux ceremonial chief and healer Frank Fools Crow\, whom he visited in 1981 and 1985\, and who appears with MacDonald in the cover photograph. Since 1995 MacDonald has lived in south Florida\, where his cd\, “Later that Night” was named “Best Local Cd of 2014” by The Palm Beach Post[3] and reached the top ten in national roots music charts. His first novel\, The Open Mike\, about a young man in the open mike scene of Greenwich Village\, was published on December 5\, 2014\, by Archway Publishing.[4] On December 10\, 2020\, MacDonald released his 13th solo recording\, Boulevard\, on Blue Flute Music.\nwww.rodmacdonald.net\nDoor donation ACMA members $12/General public $18.\nCovid protocols of our host venue will be followed.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/annie-wenz-and-rod-macdonald-in-concert/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T212253
CREATED:20220103T165245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T134200Z
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SUMMARY:Annie & Rod Capps in Concert! Eileen Kozloff Opens
DESCRIPTION:Since 2019\, the ACMA has tried to get this duo to the stage. We have succeeded!\nDoor donations: $12 Members/$18 Public\nAbout Annie and Rod Capps:\nSongs about broken things and poignant little ponderings are delivered with a rootsy vibe\, a touch of twang and a soulful groove. Annie and Rod are on a musical journey that began in 1982\, culminating into a symbiotic sound that reflects their deep and intuitive understanding of each other. Annie’s disarming\, earthy voice and solid command of her guitar are punctuated by Rod’s effortless\, accompaniment and beautiful solo work. Together they weave unforgettable melodies that are at once intricate and sparse – musically completing each others’ sentences.\nhttps://maynardmusic.com/\nOur ACMA member singer/songwriter\, Eileen Kozloff is opening. An award winning artist for her singing\, songwriting and instrumental work\, Eileen is a multi-instrumentalist who embraces many genres of music. She is internationally known for her soaring vocals\, stunning harmonies\, commanding performances and pick-less style of autoharp playing.\nhttp://www.eileenkozloff.com/\nThe ACMA follows the COVID guidelines of our host venue. Masks are required and vaccines are preferred.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/annie-rod-capps-in-concert-eileen-kozloff-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T212253
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SUMMARY:ACMA@Alliance! The Nouveaux Honkies in concert. Robert Bidney opens.
DESCRIPTION:The ACMA@Alliance concert series finishes up the season with The Nouveau Honkies/Robert Bidney opens outdoor concert.\nHow reservations work for outdoor concerts: We will be accepting the first 132 people for concert reservations. IF weather threatens the outdoor concert it will be moved to our indoor theatre for general admission seats. If there is no weather threat we will sell additional tickets at the door the day of the concert.\nBring a chair/blanket etc. Beverages available at the Alliance\nMembers $15/General public $16\ntickets @ www.artinlee.org\n\nThe Honkies:\nBouncing around the country for the last 10 years\, the Nouveaux Honkies currently spread their time between East Tennessee and Southern Florida. Yes\, some would call them “snowbirds”\, but they will declare themselves bi-statual. That’s not a word\, but it will be. As far as what one will hear when they perform\, they consider it genre neutral. They play songs they wrote and songs they wish they wrote. If you wanna get picky it’s called “mother lovin’\, country folkin’ blues”. Catch a show and you will end up smiling.\n\nIn 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 Florida and took them as far west as the Rockies\, as far north as the Great Lakes\, as far east as Cape Cod\, and returned south for the winter. It’s been somewhere around 150 thousand miles\, 600 shows\, and at least one million smiles that has influenced The Nouveaux Honkies and their Loud In Here CD release in March of 2018. The New Year will also see TNH with a permanent residence in Knoxville\, TN. O’Donnell says\, “We based out of Tennessee the last two summers and fell in love with the Smokies. Knoxville will be a wonderful spring through fall hub for traveling and we also love this little city.” Their 2015 release\, “Blues For Country\,” masterfully blended styles. Their new release\, “Loud In Here\,” is a continuance of that same concept\, respecting the greats and creating their own gumbo\, which reveals a highway of influences.\nhttps://tnhband.com/bio\n\nACMA musician Robert Bidney opens.\nRobert Bidney is a singer songwriter whose message is as strong as his melodies. His music is relatable and has a strong commercial sensibility.\nHe has been writing songs for most of his life. To support his family\, he worked in the advertising world\, but pursued his passion of writing songs with meaning. Those songs define him and reveal his soul.\nA seasoned performer\, Bidney connects with his audiences through his infectious energy and emotional performances with 3 CD releases that have made their marks on the charts.\nAn active member of the Americana Community Music Association\, Bidney lives in Southwest Florida and continues to write songs close to his heart.\nwww.robertbidney.com
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acmaalliance-the-nouveau-honkies-in-concert-robert-bidney-opens/
LOCATION:Alliance for the Arts\, 10091 McGregor Blvd\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33919\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T212253
CREATED:20210721T175929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T175929Z
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SUMMARY:ACMA Songwriters at the Plaza
DESCRIPTION:ACMA Songwriters at the Plaza\nThe 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.\nThe ACMA is a Fort Myers based not for profit that promotes local artists who perform their own original songs. Come hear great original music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase. Be prepared to enjoy an evening of professional quality acoustic Americana music. Americana music a coming together of blues\, roots\, folk and country.\n\nThe Reckless Saints bring their Blue Twangled Folk and Roll to the Green Market Stage\neckless Saints founder Roy Schneider was 16 and in hiding when a friend loaned him a guitar. He had just broken out of a Straight\, Inc. facility after a horrific year-long incarceration\, where he had been denied the right to play an instrument or even listen to music. Having access to a guitar again – as well as the support of good friends – helped him survive while he waited to turn 18\, and begin his lifelong love affair with making music. Schneider went on to pursue visual arts\, learning how to design toys in 3D\, and writing and drawing syndicated comic strip “The Humble Stumble” through United Media. Ultimately\, his passion for the many flavors of music that define the Americana genre\, combined with his innate ability to play most anything with strings\, led him to give up the ‘day jobs’ for a career in music.\nHe was making a living performing in local bars when Roy met Kim Mayfield. She added keyboard\, mandolin\, rhythm guitar\, harmony vocals\, and the idea to take the music on the road. .\nReckless Saints\, the CD\, has hovered in the top 50 on Roots Music Reports Americana Country chart since shortly after its release\, and was included in their ‘Best of 2019’ list. The album features production ‘Guidance Counselor’ Gurf Morlix on the lone cover- Blaze Foley’s Election Day. Other guest artists include Freebo (Bonnie Raitt) on bass and Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie McCoy on harmonica.\nwww.therecklesssaints.com
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-songwriters-at-the-plaza-6/
LOCATION:Fort Myers Regional Library\, 1651 Lee St\, Fort Myers \, FL\, 33901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T212253
CREATED:20211221T161528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T155044Z
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SUMMARY:Tim Farrell in Concert! Silvia Medina Opens!
DESCRIPTION: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 Awards. The ACMA has the fine fortune to welcome Tim back to our stage!\nWith so many guitarists trying to make their mark these days\, it’s not easy being a “trailblazer.” Yet\, that perfectly defines Tim Farrell. His fingerstyle playing and original compositions display an elegant simplicity that celebrates the purity of the acoustic guitar. Tim is a rare kind of musician\, with the ability to both entertain an audience and inspire future generations of players.\nhttps://www.timfarrellmusic.com/\nACMA member/singer songwriter\, Silvia Medina\, will open the show.\nSilvia\, Cuban born\, emigrated with her family to New York when she was ten. Music was in her bones. She began playing guitar as a teenager emulating Bob Dylan\, Joan Baez and Buffy Ste. Marie. Silvia’s music today incorporates life and its stories. She will be the perfect opener!\nDoor donation: $12 Members/$18 Public\nThe ACMA follows all COVID guidelines of our host venue
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/tim-farrell-in-concert-silvia-medina-popravak-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T212253
CREATED:20211030T135504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211030T135504Z
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SUMMARY:Lipbone Redding in Concert! Ralph Leesburg Opening
DESCRIPTION:The ACMA stage welcomes back\, Lipbone Redding!\n\nHailing from North Carolina\, Lipbone Redding is an award-winning vocalist\, guitar player\, voice-strumentalist\, storyteller\, songwriter\, author\, teacher and traveler. He is best known for his one-man orchestra show; simultaneously playing\, singing and making the instrument sounds with his mouth and without the use of a loop pedal.\n\nLipbone incorporates American Roots\, Blues and Jazz with world influences including Indian\, Middle Eastern\, African and Latin styles. An uncanny vocal range\, a nylon string guitar\, a wooden spoon duct-taped to his foot and a lifetime of stories are all he needs to get the party started. His natural human sounds of throat singing\, bass and beat-boxing\, and his astonishingly realistic lip-tromboning are a must-experience. Join us won’t you?\nlipbone.com\nACMA member/singer songwriter\, Ralph Leesburg will open the show.\nDoor donations:\n$15 Members/$20 Public\nThe ACMA will follow the COVID guidlines of our host venue
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/lipbone-redding-in-concert-ralph-leesburg-opening/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T212253
CREATED:20220103T164231Z
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SUMMARY:ACMA@Alliance: Muriel Anderson in concert. Ray Cerbone opens
DESCRIPTION:Please note this concert will be held at the Amphitheater stage on the Alliance grounds.\nHow reservations work for outdoor concerts: We will be accepting the first 132 people for concert reservations. IF weather threatens the outdoor concert it will be moved to our indoor theatre for general admission seats. If there is no weather threat we will sell additional tickets at the door the day of the concert. Tickets at:\nwww.artinlee.org\n\nMURIEL ANDERSON CONCERT WITH MULTIMEDIA VISUALS\nMuriel Anderson is a guitarist/harp-guitarist and composer\, embracing music from all over the world with grace\, joy and humor.\nMuriel is the first woman to have won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. Her CD\, “Nightlight Daylight”\, was chosen as one of the top 10 CDs of the decade by Guitar Player Magazine\, and her “Heartstrings” recording accompanied the astronauts on the space shuttle Discovery. Among those she has performed/recorded with are Chet Atkins\, Les Paul\, Victor Wooten\, Tommy Emmanuel and the Nashville Chamber Orchestra. Her obvious joy of music\, humor and her facility across the genres of folk\, classical\, bluegrass\, popular and international music is revered by guitarists worldwide. An engaging performer\, Muriel’s unique approach to the instrument virtually transforms the guitar into a lyrical choir\, then a marching band\, then a Bluegrass band\, one minute launching into a Beatles’ tune and the next\, a Spanish classic.\nMuriel’s multimedia show takes you on a journey in music and stories\, with a backdrop of visuals artfully projected behind her. It is a musical journey through space and around the world. Truly an experience of all the senses\, her show often incorporates aspects of her new project Acoustic Chef with visuals by celebrated photo-artist Bryan Allen. Her new TrueFire channel brings her in-demand teaching to a wider audience. Muriel is host of the renowned Muriel Anderson’s ALL STAR GUITAR NIGHT® and founder of the MUSIC FOR LIFE ALLIANCE charity.\n“Just one hell of a great player…a great personality…the way she plays it like we all wish to play.\n‘ Les Paul\n\n‘Muriel Anderson is a good friend and a great guitarist.\n‘ Chet Atkins\n\n‘Acoustic guitarist Muriel Anderson… has justifiably gained a reputation as one of the world’s best\, and most versatile\, guitar instrumentalists” Chicago Tribune\nwww.murielanderson.com\nOpening for Muriel is Ray Cerbone:\nOne of the founding members of the Fort Myers ACMA (Americana Community Music Association)\, Ray began playing guitar during the late 60’s folk scene. With the support and inspiration of fellow local and touring musicians\, he began writing and playing in earnest in 2010. Traveling a long road in a short time\, his music encompasses many genres\, including Americana\, Folk\, Blues\, Ballads\, and a little bit of Country. His storyteller style takes the listener to another place in time\, his music and lyrics bringing evocative insights into the many sides of life. Ray is also a singer-songwriter’s song-singer. That is\, he does interpretive covers of other great originals by little-known but very talented artists using his own creative touch. His inventive fingerstyle guitar is uniquely diverse and easy-on-the-ears.\nRay’s recently released CD\, “How Much Time” has received glowing reviews and is being featured on KEOS Radio in Austin\, Texas\, 98.1 as well as others. He has shared the stage with Jaime Michaels\, Pierce Pettis\, Muriel Anderson\, Rebecca Folsom\, Jefferson Ross\, Brian Smalley\, as well as Roy Schneider and Kim Mayfield (The Reckless Saints)\, and Robin O’Herin. He has performed at several Florida Folk Festivals in SW\, Central\, and Northern Florida as well as house concerts\, and the BMI sponsored “Island Hopper Festival” in Ft. Myers.\nwww.steelonwood.com
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acmaalliance-muriel-anderson-in-concert-ray-cerbone-opens/
LOCATION:Alliance for the Arts\, 10091 McGregor Blvd\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33919\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T212253
CREATED:20210721T175605Z
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SUMMARY:ACMA Songwriters at the Plaza
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe ACMA is a Fort Myers based not for profit that promotes local artists who perform their own original songs. Come hear great original music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase. Be prepared to enjoy an evening of professional quality acoustic Americana music. Americana music a coming together of blues\, roots\, folk and country.\n\nThe Pearl Street Band. The band is comprised of Mike McMllan\, Bob Williams\, Bill Veach and Clark Johnson. The band is made up of all ACMA members. They perform regularly on Fort Myers Beach. They perform mostly original music and a few tasty covers. In 2020 they released their first album as a band\, Rocky Road.\n\nMike McMillan: Started playing guitar at age 13. He enjoys many different genres which has also influenced his original compositions. Keith has been both a band leader and a sideman and enjoys backing others on guitar and vocals when the opportunity presents itself. Keith also has a passion for writing\, co-writing\, arranging\, recording and performing original music.\n\nBob Williams: In the late sixties\, Bob Williams\, a young guitar player from Long Island\, NY\, began writing his own music. Pulling elements from Folk-Rock and Country-Rock\, Bob created a sound all of his own. Always eager to share amusing stories behind the lyrics\, Bob’s songs are personal. Irreverent. Funny. Sad. And most importantly\, true to his heart. With encouragement from family and friends\, he produced and released three albums No Apologies\, Ain’t Sorry Yet\, & It’s Good To Be Back\n\nBill Veach was a drummer in a rock band in college\, but guitars are easier to move and make for better neighbors so he spent $100 of his precious college beer money on a flame red acoustic guitar. Moving was a part of his life for years\, with a love of travel that is expressed in many of his songs. His songs are often autobiographical\, about his experiences\, travel\, love\, loss and some characters he has met on his journey. Bill is a Western boy\, raised in Colorado and lived in Utah and Wyoming before becoming a full time resident of Fort Myers Beach. He became active writing songs as part of the Cheyenne Guitar Society in Wyoming and finds inspiration in the camaraderie of the ACMA Singer Songwriter Circle on Sundays. Bill has never met a genre he didn’t like. Bill has produced multiple albums.\n\nClark Johnson\nBorn in NYC at a very early age. Picked up bass in 7th grade (Beatles\, etc.). Blues bands all through college. Rock/Folk most of the rest of the time. Since moving to FL\, play in bluegrass and country bands
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-songwriters-at-the-plaza-5/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T212253
CREATED:20211030T134851Z
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SUMMARY:Verlon Thompson. Sorry Show has been canceled\, will reschedule
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with a True-badour\, Verlon Thompson!\nSongwriters seem to flourish on the fertile Oklahoma plains. Woody Guthrie\, Roger Miller\, Leon Russell\, J.J. Cale and Jimmy Webb.\nTickets     \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/verlon-thompson-general-public-tickets-tickets-237059490317\nAdd Verlon Thompson to that list.\nThirty years as a professional songwriter and traveling troubadour serve as credentials. As a solo performer\, and as the trusted sidekick of Texas Americana songwriting icon Guy Clark\, Verlon has viewed the world from stages everywhere from Barcelona to Binger (his hometown in Oklahoma).\nIn 2019 Verlon hosted his own 13 episode TV show called Barnegie Hall. Filmed at his converted barn/home in rural Tennessee\, the show aired nationally on PBS and received rave reviews. Welcome back\, Verlon!\nverlonthompson.com\nACMA member/musician\, Bill Metts\, will open the show. Bill has been playing guitar\, singing and songwriter for over 40 years. As a musician and educator in our community he is a gift!\nTicket information available soon!\nThe ACMA will follow the Covid guidelines of our host venue
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/verlon-thompson-in-concert-bill-metts-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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