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SUMMARY:ACMA@Alliance with The Reckless Saints. Java Moon Band opens!
DESCRIPTION:Our ACMA@Alliance Concerts continue!\nPurchase tickets in advance at www.artinlee.org. \n\nWe 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. For this concert only rain time is 5 PM>.\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.\n\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. .\n\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\n\nOpening the show will be ACMA members Box and Lucia Cox as Java Moon Band. The Java Moon Band consists of Bob Cox\, Lucia Jenkins\, and Guy Rienzi. Lucia’s songs are folk and funk-fused\, with jazz tinged elements. Guy’s originals cover a wide range of styles from root based rock to blues. Bob anchors the band as bass player and co-singer. The Java Moon Band plays regularly at local Naples venues and their schedule can be found at https://www.facebook.com/javamoonband
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/cmaalliance-with-the-reckless-saints-java-moon-band-opens/
LOCATION:Alliance for the Arts\, 10091 McGregor Blvd\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33919\, United States
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SUMMARY:Songwriter to Songwriter. Bruce Gallant
DESCRIPTION:This episodes guest is  Bruce Gallant \nBill’s guests discuss new and old music\, songwriting\, their relationship with the ACMA\, a few personal titbits\, and as a bonus they perform a few songs. \nThe Youtube link below will be live at the scheduled time and afterwords you will be able to view it anytime. \nSit back and enjoy getting to know more than you knew before about our talented ACMA songwriters. \nDec. 16th 7 PM           https://youtu.be/N6P4jyKukgg   \nPast interviews available to view now. \nMike McMillan.  https://youtu.be/TcYTHk2zifk \nBob Williams.  https://youtu.be/YdIzs881H7E \nGene Martin   https://youtu.be/qrAJX-c3ryo \nBill Metts.      https://youtu.be/IWY5UGKK06s \nKim Mayfield  https://youtu.be/tmibtwjikGg \nRoy Schneider  https://youtu.be/HeiZx1ZsyPY \nKaren Cohen.     youtu.be/ObxhKODd9dw. 
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/songwriter-to-songwriter-bruce-gallant/
LOCATION:On Line
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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\nRay Cerbone. One 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.\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 on radio and national TV commercials. He has two albums\, RUSH OF HOPE and IT’S ALL ABOUT THE LOVE\, both produced in L.A.\, and his new 2021 single\, THANK GOODNESS FOR THE GIVING PEOPLE\, has been enjoying airplay in the U.S.\, Canada and the U.K.\n\nLocal songwriter Kip Lawrence
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-songwriters-at-the-plaza-3/
LOCATION:Fort Myers Regional Library\, 1651 Lee St\, Fort Myers \, FL\, 33901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T190000
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SUMMARY:Louise Mosrie Coombe in concert. Kim Mayfield opens
DESCRIPTION: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!\nSuggested door donations $15 members/$20 General public.\nAbout COVID:\nAt this time\, RSVPs are not necessary\, however\, masks are required and vaccinations requested. The safety of our audience\, musicians and hosts is our top priority. Thank you for your cooperation so we can once again gather to enjoy live music in a listening atmosphere!\nCool stuff about Louise:\nLouise Mosrie grew up in McEwen\, TN on a cattle farm – riding horses and writing poetry. She began writing songs after college while working in TV/radio in Knoxville. She moved back to the Nashville area in 2004 and began co-writing with country\, bluegrass and folk artists (Donna Ulisse\, Mike Richardson) and writers. Louise had a major creative breakthrough in 2007 when she had a fortuitous co-writing session with famed Americana producer and writer\, Ray Kennedy (Steve Earle\, Lucinda Williams). They wrote the song\, “Doubling Back”\, for a documentary film by IU professor\, Ron Osgood\, called “My Vietnam\, Your Iraq” which was broadcast on PBS stations nationwide.\nAudience members would tell her that they enjoyed the stories between the songs as much as the songs and her strong expressive voice was described as “…like listening to Patty Griffin and Susan Tedeschi at the same time.” She’s played at The Bluebird Café in Nashville\, Club Passim in Boston\, Caffé Lena in NY and was just recently invited to play at The Birchmere in Washington DC.\nThe new CD\, “Lay It Down”\, was released in late summer/Fall 2014…and landed on several “Best of” lists. Louise is always writing new songs…..\n“Louise Mosrie may well be the brightest young folk-oriented artist to emerge from Nashville in many a year.” – Rich Warren\, WFMT-FM\, The Midnight Special\, Chicago\n\n\nSolarFest performing Songwriting Winner 2016\nFolk Alliance International Official Showcase 2014\nRocky Mtn. Folks Festival Showcase Artist 2012\nFalcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist\n2011 “Voted Most Wanted to Return”\nTelluride Bluegrass Festival Troubadour Contest 2011 runner-up\nWildflower! Festival Performing Songwriter Contest 2010 Winner\nKerrville Folk Festival New Folk Songwriting Competition 2009 and 2020 Winner\nKim Mayfield:\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” “most like Jewell” and ‘haunted by Patsy Cline”. Mayfield’s song “Ring Around the Moon” made he a semi-finalist in the 2019 International Songwriting Competition. Kim is currently at work on a new Reckless Saints project to be followed by her first solo record.\nwww.therecklesssaints.com
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/louise-mosrie-coombe-in-concert-kim-mayfield-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T210000
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SUMMARY:Feed Florida! featuring Bob Williams
DESCRIPTION: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 Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.\nHosting the series is ACMA member Kim Mayfield.\nIf you are able to provide financial support\, there will be a link to donate under the video. Any level contribution from couch change up helps keep our less fortunate friends and neighbors from going hungry during these tough times.    View at Americana Community Music Association Facebook page LIVE icon!\n\nOur featured artist for November is ACMA Vice President Bob Williams.\nIn 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 important\, true to his heart.\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 his third solo album It’s Good to be Back.\nWhen not performing original music solo\, Bob performs regularly with The Pearl Street Band.\nIn addition to being a prolific songwriter\, Bob serves as VP for the Americana Community Music Association. www.americanacma.org
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/feed-florida-featuring-bob-williams/
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SUMMARY:ACMA@Alliance Songwriters in the Round: Annie Wenz\, Marie Nofsinger\, Tim McGeary
DESCRIPTION: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.\nTickets available at www.artinlee.org\n$16 general public/$15 ACMA/Alliance members\nThe Alliance 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.\n\n\nAnnie Wenz has shared her songs & stomped her dusty musical boots through 25 countries around the world… from festivals\, rallys\, street corners\, schools & arts centers. Her music has been heard on Sirius XM\, and radio stations internationally. She’s taught with Roy “Futureman” Wooten of Bela Fleck & the Flecktones\, collaborated with Dr Jeri Nielsen of the Ice Bound book & movie\, and National Boyd Award winning novelist Robert Macomber.\nKnown as the “OUTLAW SONGWRITER” Award winning songwriter\, national touring performer and recording artist Marie Nofsinger will take you on a journey into the soul of America. Lilting melodies\, swamp stomp rhythms\, as well as jazzy swing tunes carry the lyrics into your memory. Her credits include her CD “Boots” which was voted City Link Magazine’s “Best Acoustic CD of 1999” and the latest 2010 release “The Wildlife Rides Again” chosen as “Best Roots and Acoustic CD of 2010” by the Palm Beach Post Entertainment Editor.\nTim Mcgeary hails from Naples\, Florida where he has lived for the past 20 years. Tim has been writing songs and performing since the 80’s and was with the band “The Rescue” on AM records and toured with Billy Idol\, Roxy Music\, Depeche Mode\, The Cure and many more. Recently Tim got a publishing deal in Nashville as a songwriter. His songs have been featured on TV shows ( Smallville\, One Tree Hill\,Glory Days) and movies like\, Girl Got Moe (HBO)\, Most recently he had 7 of his songs placed in two full length motion pictures\, ” In Mysterious Ways”\, and “The Knowers”.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acmaalliance-songwriters-in-the-round-annie-wenz-marie-nofsinger-tim-mcgeary/
LOCATION:Alliance for the Arts\, 10091 McGregor Blvd\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33919\, United States
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SUMMARY:Songwriter to Songwriter. Karen Cohen
DESCRIPTION:Songwriter to Songwriter. Karen Cohen\nJoin us with our host Bill Veach for a Songwriter to Songwriter interview.\nThis episodes guest is Karen Cohen\nBill’s guests discuss new and old music\, songwriting\, their relationship with the ACMA\, a few personal titbits\, and as a bonus they perform a few songs.\nThe Youtube link below will be live at the scheduled time and afterwords you will be able to view it anytime.\nSit back and enjoy getting to know more than you knew before about our talented ACMA songwriters.\nhttps://youtu.be/ObxhKODd9dw\nNov. 16th 7 PM\n\nPast interviews available to view now.\nMike McMillan. https://youtu.be/TcYTHk2zifk\nBob Williams. https://youtu.be/YdIzs881H7E\nGene Martin https://youtu.be/qrAJX-c3ryo\nBill Metts. https://youtu.be/IWY5UGKK06s\nKim Mayfield https://youtu.be/tmibtwjikGg\nRoy Schneider https://youtu.be/HeiZx1ZsyPY
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/songwriter-to-songwriter-karen-cohen/
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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: Mary Dahl\,& Carolyn Stanley\, Smokey Dayton & The Floridians\nCarolyn Stanley began playing guitar as a teenager learning to finger pick country blues from her older brother. Since then she has played solo\, and joined several duos and an eclectic string band.\nMary Dahl performed for 20 years with The Lite Side quartet in PA. Their highlights included six performances at the White House\, Christmas specials at Hershey Chocolate World and opening for the Kingston Trio.\nCarolyn and Mary have forged a harmonious duet and friendship since joining the ACMA\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 that features his original songs and covers with the tight harmony\, which is their specialty . This trio includes Al Candelaria and Mary Dahl.\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.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-songwriters-at-the-plaza-2/
LOCATION:Fort Myers Regional Library\, 1651 Lee St\, Fort Myers \, FL\, 33901\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grant Peeples in concert! David Hintz opens
DESCRIPTION: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 best American folk tradition.\nACMA Member David Hintz will be the perfect opener for Grant.\nDoor donations $12 member/$18 public\nMasks not required for those fully vaccinated. Please keep in mind that COVID-19 is not gone\, and there are new variants that still threaten our health and welfare. We appreciate everyone taking all necessary precautions to to keep you and your fellow audience members safe..
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/grant-peeples-in-concert-david-hintz-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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SUMMARY:Feed Florida featuring Reckless Saints
DESCRIPTION:Online Facebook American Community Music Association\n\nReckless Saints will be the featured act for October’s ‘Feed Florida’! All proceeds benefit Harry Chapin Food Bank.\nRoy Schneider & Kim Mayfield are the core duo of the Reckless Saints\, an original Americana act based in Ft Myers\, FL. Roy\, and/or Reckless Saints\, have shared stages/bills or opened for the likes of John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)\, Joe Craven\, Malcolm Holcombe\, Eilen Jewell Band\, Chuck Prophet\, Brothers Comatose\, and Charlie McCoy among others. Schneider accompanied folk icon Tom Paxton on his last solo tour in Florida after which Paxton pronounced him ‘one of those horrible people who seemingly can play anything they pick up and play it beautifully.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/feed-florida-featuring-reckless-saints/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T160000
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SUMMARY:ACMA@TheAlliance with Rod MacDonald. Ross Jordan opens
DESCRIPTION: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. Folk Icon Rod MacDonald starts off the season. Ross Jordan will open.\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.\nTickets at www.artinlee.org\nGeneral public $16/ACMA/Alliance members $15\nRod MacDonald is an American singer-songwriter\, novelist\, and educator. He was a “big part of the 1980s folk revival in Greenwich Village clubs”\, 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 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. On December 10\, 2020\, MacDonald released his 13th solo recording\, Boulevard\, on Blue Flute Music.\n\nA tenor with a clear voice and wide range\, MacDonald is often cited for both his musicality and the content of his songs about political and social events: “Rod MacDonald is a brilliant folk singer and composer. His melodic songs possess words that go straight into your heart and soul.” The Press Of Atlantic City … “A poet with a lot on his mind who has never allowed himself to make points at the expense of making music.” The Boston Globe … “True to the folk tradition\, MacDonald is not afraid to get political\, take chances\, and perhaps shock some people….MacDonald’s place in the folk hall of fame is assured by his ‘A Sailor’s Prayer\,’ a hymn-styled tune that many people have mistaken for a traditional song.” All-Music Guide.\nAlthough usually labeled a folk singer\, his musical styles include rock\, pop\, country\, light jazz\, and blues. In addition to his work in Greenwich Village and Florida\, he has written extensively of experiences on US Indian reservations and in Europe\, living in Italy from 1989 to 1992.\nwww.rodmacdonald.com.\nAmericana Community Music Association member musician Ross Jordan will open the show. Ross has been writing songs since he picked up a guitar at age 10. 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. He is 1/2 of the duo “The Obstructionists”\, with David Hintz and can be seen playing shows in Lee County and beyond!\nhttps://www.reverbnation.com/rossjordan
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acmathealliance-with-rod-macdonald-ross-jordan-opens/
LOCATION:Alliance for the Arts\, 10091 McGregor Blvd\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33919\, United States
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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 by\, PBR a new collaboration of old friends Peter Golbitz and Ricky Baker Cegelis with the new addition of Bud Michaels on bass.\nBud hails from Michigan where he’s been playing bass since he was 12 years old. Familiar with all genres he loves the sound of Americana folk-rock.\nHe fits in nicely with Peter and Ricky’s mix of easy blues\, ballads and folk-rock.\nExpect a heady brew of original music with a few choice cover nuggets
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-songwriters-at-the-plaza/
LOCATION:Fort Myers Regional Library\, 1651 Lee St\, Fort Myers \, FL\, 33901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182335
CREATED:20210831T204306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T204306Z
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SUMMARY:Feed Florida featuring Drew Dintzner
DESCRIPTION:Feed Florida is a monthly ACMA sponsored event raising money for our local food bank. The last Monday of each month will feature a different musical guest with all proceeds going directly to the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.\nHosting the series is ACMA member Kim Mayfield.\nThis week our featured act is Drew Dintzner.\nD. A. Dintzner (Drew) is a founding member of the ACMA. He has been playing guitar and writing songs since the mid-70’s\, and his Pop/Folk style has been influenced by the likes of J.D. Souther\, Dan Fogelberg\, Shawn Colvin\, Cheryl Wheeler and Marc Cohn\, using internal rhyming and focused on the synergy between music and lyric.\nIn 1998\, D. A. recorded a solo album in Nashville\,entitled “The Writer Within”\, featuring producer/musician Kerry Ford and multi-award winning violinist Tim Lorsch.\nDrew lives in North Fort Myers with his 8 lb chocolate chihuahua\, Lady Vancouver (LV). She’s the best audience EVER.\nIf you are able to provide financial support\, there will be a link to donate under the video. Any level contribution from couch change up helps keep our less fortunate friends and neighbors from going hungry during these tough times. Just watch this page for the red Facebook LIVE icon!
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/feed-florida-featuring-drew-dintzner/
LOCATION:On Line
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182335
CREATED:20210828T134734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210828T134734Z
UID:2661-1632247200-1632254400@www.americanacma.org
SUMMARY:Island Hopper ACMA Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Great night of music as planned with some of the Americana Community Music Associations wonderful songwriters.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/island-hopper-acma-showcase/
LOCATION:The Barrel Room\, 2214 Bay St\, \, Fort Myers\,  \, FL\,  33901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182335
CREATED:20210908T133127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T133127Z
UID:2675-1631300400-1631304000@www.americanacma.org
SUMMARY:Evening in a Songwriter's Living Room.
DESCRIPTION:Evening in a Songwriter’s Living Room. \nLong time ACMA member David Martin\, now in New Mexico has but together a songwriters showcase that includes a few local friends with some intriguing musical backgrounds.  \nLink will be available 9-10 7 pm. https://youtu.be/1dHYThwWKnw \nACMA presents an Evening in a Songwriter’s Living Room. Tom Adler\, Michael R.J. Roth\, and David Martin will each perform their original material of acoustic Americana\, folk\, country\, and other styles.  \nTom\, David\, and Michael met over thirty years ago when all were involved with the “Sweet Inspiration” coffee house in downtown Santa Fe.  They got back in contact after Tom and David played a couple of gigs at local restaurants\, and David and Michael ran into each other at a songwriter’s circle in Santa Fe. \nTom was an adjunct faculty member at Santa Fe University of Art & Design teaching the acoustic Americana ensemble\, songwriting seminar and folk guitar and banjo.  His background includes many years and a wide range as a performing/recording musician and stage actor.   Tom played with the Fast Peso String Band\, toured as a singer/songwriter appearing in film and on television and radio.   Tom was currently a member of the folk/Americana band\, Bootleg Prophets.  Tom’s big secret that few people know is that he worked as a chimney sweep in the early eighties! Tom enjoys listening to music as much as performing it and loves to share folk music from the US and around the world (especially older recordings!) with his listeners Tom Adler has been a presence in the Santa Fe music scene for more than 50 years. Tom plays guitar and banjo with the Fast Peso String Band and his music has been in feature films and on NPR. He has 3 CD’s available.  https://www.amazon.com/Tom-Adler/e/B000APG8XS \nMichael R. J. Roth has lived most of his life in New Mexico. His well crafted lyrics and melodies have won several song contests. He has been called “a cool dark troubadour…a modern day poet not unlike Townes Van Zandt” and a “Jedi songwriter\,” evoking a mix of Leonard Cohen\, Gordon Lightfoot\, Johnny Cash\, Jason Isbell and others with lyrics known for their intriguing imagery and “deep\, profound truth.” Lori McKenna called him “Brilliant.” \nHe was the lyric winner of the 2019 NSAI Song Contest\, the Great American Song Contest\, and a Gold Award winner in the 2018 Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. He is featured in the Great American Song Hall of Fame\, and is known for his award-winning\, original acoustic songs with “the kind of lyrics that make Nashville writers salivate.” NSAI named him “One to Watch.” https://easyheroes.com/ \nDavid Martin started learning guitar in sixth grade\, and played his first gig at about 14\, a church wedding.  He got $50\, playing guitar behind a singer for 3 songs\, and realized this was easier than making burgers.  David played bass in several bands around Texas and New Mexico\, opening for Asleep at the Wheel\, Townes Van Zandt\, Alvin Crow and the Pleasant Valley Boys\, and playing six nights a week at steakhouses and theme restaurants.  David retired from his day job at Los Alamos National Laboratory\, and is writing and performing around Santa Fe.  David produced and wrote a couple of songs translated by ACMA member Maria Valsi into Portuguese which are available on SoundCloud and other streaming services.  David’s song “Say A Prayer For Me” was selected as best folk song of 2020 by the New Mexico Music Association.  His songs range from simple country to bossa nova. \n https://youtube.com/user/DesertSailor26
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/evening-in-a-songwriters-living-room/
LOCATION:On Line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210901T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210901T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182335
CREATED:20210828T135022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210828T135022Z
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SUMMARY:Songwriter to Songwriter.  Bob Williams
DESCRIPTION:Join us with our host Bill Veach for a Songwriter to Songwriter interview. \nThis weeks guest is  Bob Williams \nBill’s guests discuss new and old music\, songwriting\, their relationship with the ACMA\, a few personal titbits\, and as a bonus they perform a few songs. \nThe Youtube link below will be live at the scheduled time and afterwords you will be able to view it anytime. \nSit back and enjoy getting to know more than you knew before about our talented ACMA songwriters. \nhttps://youtu.be/YdIzs881H7E \nPast interviews available to view now. \nGene Martin   https://youtu.be/qrAJX-c3ryo \nBill Metts.      https://youtu.be/IWY5UGKK06s \nKim Mayfield  https://youtu.be/tmibtwjikGg \nRoy Schneider  https://youtu.be/HeiZx1ZsyPY
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/songwriter-to-songwriter-bob-williams/
LOCATION:On Line
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210830T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210830T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182335
CREATED:20210731T191230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210731T191230Z
UID:2621-1630357200-1630360800@www.americanacma.org
SUMMARY:Feed Florida featuring Mary Dahl & Carolyn Stanley
DESCRIPTION:Feed Florida is a weekly ACMA sponsored event raising money for our local food bank. Each Monday will feature a different musical guest with all proceeds going directly to the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.\nHosting the series is ACMA member Kim Mayfield.\nThis week our featured act is Mary Dahl & Carolyn Stanley.\nCarolyn Stanley began playing guitar as a teenager learning to finger pick country blues from her older brother. Since then she has played solo\, and joined several duos and an eclectic string band.\nMary Dahl performed for 20 years with The Lite Side quartet in PA. Their highlights included six performances at the White House\, Christmas specials at Hershey Chocolate World and opening for the Kingston Trio.\nCarolyn and Mary have forged a harmonious duet and friendship since joining the ACMA\nIf you are able to provide financial support\, there will be a link to donate under the video. Any level contribution from couch change up helps keep our less fortunate friends and neighbors from going hungry during these tough times. Just watch this page for the red Facebook LIVE icon!
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/feed-florida-featuring-mary-dahl-carolyn-stanley/
LOCATION:On Line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182335
CREATED:20210819T193612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T193612Z
UID:2659-1629918000-1629921600@www.americanacma.org
SUMMARY:Songwriter to Songwriter. Roy Schneider
DESCRIPTION:Join us with our host Bill Veach for a Songwriter to Songwriter interview. \nThis weeks guest is Roy Schneider \nBill’s guests discuss new and old music\, songwriting\, their relationship with the ACMA\, a few personal titbits\, and as a bonus they perform a few songs. \nThe Youtube link below will be live at the scheduled time and afterwords you will be able to view it anytime. \nSit back and enjoy getting to know more than you knew before about our talented ACMA songwriters. \nhttps://youtu.be/HeiZx1ZsyPY \nPast shows available to view \nGene Martin   https://youtu.be/qrAJX-c3ryo \nBill Metts.      https://youtu.be/IWY5UGKK06s \nKim Mayfield  https://youtu.be/tmibtwjikGg
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/songwriter-to-songwriter-roy-schneider/
LOCATION:On Line
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210823T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210823T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182335
CREATED:20210731T190532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210731T190532Z
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SUMMARY:Feed Florida featuring Little Fools
DESCRIPTION:Hosting the series is ACMA member Kim Mayfield.\nThis week our featured act is Little Fools\, AKA John R. Butler & Susan Chastain.\nJohn R. Butler first played music for money during the Johnson administration. The LYNDON Johnson administration. Butler went on to play in a number of bands and as a solo performer throughout high school\, college and later.\nHis 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.\nVocalist Susan Chastain began performing at the age of 3\, atop her mother’s bar in Oklawaha\, Florida. Leaving the jukebox behind\, she grew up to be a jazz and big band singer for over 30 years\, and still is! She met singer/songwriter/guitarist John R. Butler and he convinced her to swing over to the dark side…old country\, old rock\, old blues\, old soul\, and his (not old) original compositions.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/feed-florida-featuring-little-fools/
LOCATION:On Line
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182335
CREATED:20210813T194940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T194940Z
UID:2655-1629313200-1629316800@www.americanacma.org
SUMMARY:Songwriter to Songwriter W/ Kim Mayfield
DESCRIPTION:Join us with our host Bill Veach for a Songwriter to Songwriter interview. \nThis weeks guest is Kim Mayfield  \nBill’s guests discuss new and old music\, songwriting\, their relationship with the ACMA\, a few personal titbits\, and as a bonus they perform a few songs. \nThe Youtube link below will be live at the scheduled time and afterwords you will be able to view it anytime. \nSit back and enjoy getting to know more than you knew before about our talented ACMA songwriters. \n https://youtu.be/tmibtwjikGg \nPast shows available to view \nGene Martin   https://youtu.be/qrAJX-c3ryo \nBill Metts.      https://youtu.be/IWY5UGKK06s
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/songwriter-to-songwriter-w-kim-mayfield/
LOCATION:On Line
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210816T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210816T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182335
CREATED:20210714T143515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T143515Z
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SUMMARY:Feed Florida - featuring Elizabeth Lockhart
DESCRIPTION:Feed Florida is a weekly ACMA sponsored event raising money for our local food bank. Each Monday will feature a different musical guest with all proceeds going directly to the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.\nHosting the series is ACMA member Kim Mayfield.\nThis week our featured act is Elizabeth Lockhart.\nElizabeth Lockhart was just six years old when her voice brought chills to audiences during solo performances as she delivered gospel music with a rich\, full vocal range. She was selected to open for Reba McEntire at age 12 and chose to study Opera Performance at North Carolina School of the Arts\, reaching the professional staus of opera singer.\nElizabeth spent most of her early career performing and teaching classical music\, theatre and art song literature. But it was when she found folk/roots music that she was inspired to develop her self-taught guitar and writing style. Reminiscent of 60’s folk revival women icons such as Joan Baez\, Judy Collins\, and Joanie Mitchell. Elizabeth Lockhart has the ability to tug at a listener’s heart strings through her haunting melodies\, stories and rich vocals.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/feed-florida-featuring-elizabeth-lockhart/
LOCATION:On Line
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182335
CREATED:20210629T140506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210731T155952Z
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SUMMARY:Ellen Bukstel   SORRY This show is Canceled
DESCRIPTION:Donations for the concert accepted at the door!\nSuggested Donations. $18.00\n\nThe ACMA is happy to welcome back Ellen to our stage! She’ll present her new songs (crafted during COVID) as well as re-visit her classics.\nMasks not required for those fully vaccinated. Please keep in mind that COVID-19 is not gone\, and there are new variants that still threaten our health and welfare. We appreciate everyone taking all necessary precautions to to keep you and your fellow audience members safe..\n\nFrom Menopause to Marijuana! …Peace to Politics! …Poignant to Provocative! …Ellen Bukstel writes and sings about it all! This type of happy-sad\, life embracing\, fear-overcoming emotional schizophrenia truly captures the spirit of modern independent music making—whatever the artist feels in that moment\, she shares…and whatever else Ellen is\, she’s not shy about it making her audience “sit up and think…laugh til they cry…and sometimes all at the same time!”\nCheck out her website to learn more about Ellen and mark your calendars for her show.\nwww.ellenbukstel.com\nOpening for Ellen will be Jim Visone. No stranger to the ACMA stage Jim also plays regularly with Pine Island Sound Trio. We’re looking forward to hearing Jim’s songs once again.\nHere’s Jim’s Bio.\nI played neighborhood bars and restaurants in 1957 and ’58 and then started playing in the Village\nuntil I moved to Texas in ’65. I quit playing in public for several years and started up again in Las Vegas.\nMet some good pickers there and played for about seven years. I retired and moved to Florida and started\nplaying and hosting open mics about eight years ago. I cut a CD two years ago and I’m playing around town\nregularly now. No plans of stopping.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/ellen-bukstel-in-concert-jim-visone-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182335
CREATED:20210805T140409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T140545Z
UID:2640-1628708400-1628712000@www.americanacma.org
SUMMARY:Songwriter to Songwriter with Bill Metts
DESCRIPTION:Join us with our host Bill Veach for a Songwriter to Songwriter interview. \nBill’s guests discuss new and old music\, songwriting\, their relationship with the ACMA\, a few personal titbits\, and as a bonus they perform a few songs. \nThe Youtube link below will be live at the scheduled time and afterwords you will be able to view it anytime. \nSit back and enjoy getting to know more than you knew before about our talented ACMA songwriters. \nhttps://youtu.be/IWY5UGKK06s
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/songwriter-to-songwriter-with-bill-metts-join-us-with-our-host-bill-veach-for-a-songwriter-to-songwriter-interview-bills-guests-discuss-new-and-old-music-songwriting-their-relationship-wit/
LOCATION:On Line
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210809T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210809T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182335
CREATED:20210714T143128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T143128Z
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SUMMARY:Feed Florida - featuring Mike McMillen
DESCRIPTION:Feed Florida is a weekly ACMA sponsored event raising money for our local food bank. Each Monday will feature a different musical guest with all proceeds going directly to the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.\nHosting the series is ACMA member Kim Mayfield.\nThis week our featured act is Mike McMillen.\nMike McMillan got his first guitar as a teenager and has been fulfilling his musical dreams ever since. After his first Doc Watson concert in the 1970’s\, he was inspired to learn finger picking and then later\, many blues songs. Mike calls himself a student of the Blues\, When not performing he studies a few hours every day. He has written many songs\, and has been an inspiration for others to learn\, write and perform Blues songs.\nMike can be found performing regularly on Fort Myers Beach with The Pearl Street Band. He is also a tireless supporter and board member of the ACMA.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/feed-florida-featuring-mike-mcmillen/
LOCATION:On Line
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210807T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182335
CREATED:20210628T145404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T145532Z
UID:2531-1628362800-1628371800@www.americanacma.org
SUMMARY:Brian Smalley in concert! Matt Hannam opens.
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to welcome Brian Smalley back to our stage at the beginning of our fall/winter “We’re BACK series” ! And equally excited that one of our founding members\,\nMatt Hannam\, will play an opening set.\nWe hope that you will join us in this very special evening at the ACMA.\nSuggested donation.  $18.00\nMasks not required for those fully vaccinated. Please keep in mind that COVID-19 is not gone\, and there are new variants that still threaten our health and welfare. We appreciate everyone taking all necessary precautions to to keep you and your fellow audience members safe..\nwww.briansmalley.com\nhttp://www.reverbnation.com/matthannam\n\n\nHere’s a bit about Brian\n“Brian Smalley is a Florida guitar picker with ten crafty fingers\, a variety of musical styles and multiple personalities” Having played guitar all his life\, Brian has developed some skill on the git-box\, and possessing a creative (and somewhat disturbed) imagination\, he is a master storyteller. Before ‘CHOSEN\,’ he’d recorded six projects. His acoustic novel “ChickensPigs” received the Best Florida Folk CD award from The Florida Times Union in 2013. And thousands have enjoyed the tale of Painter Kellet\, a homeless man in Key West\, from the acoustic novel ‘KEY.’ But now the floodgates have been loosed\, and teaming up with Gatorbone Recording Studio\, Brian and friends give us some real ear-candy with ‘CHOSEN.’ Over the top production value\, musicianship to beat the band\, and a riveting storyline makes this a pleasurable and thrilling listening experience.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/brian-smalley-in-concert-matt-hannam-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182335
CREATED:20210731T162824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210731T180542Z
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SUMMARY:Songwriter To Songwriter. ..Gene Martin
DESCRIPTION:Join us with your host Bill Veach kicking off our first songwriter to songwriter interview\nBill’s guests discuss new and old music\, songwriting\, their relationship with the ACMA\, a few personal titbits\, and as a bonus they perform a few songs.\nThe Youtube link below will be live at the scheduled time and afterwords you will be able to view it anytime.\nSit back and enjoy getting to know more than you knew before about our talented ACMA songwriters.\n\nhttps://youtu.be/qrAJX-c3ryo
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/songwriter-to-songwriter-gene-martin/
LOCATION:On Line
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210802T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210802T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182335
CREATED:20210621T133346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T133346Z
UID:2527-1627938000-1627941600@www.americanacma.org
SUMMARY:Feed Florida featuring Robert Bidney
DESCRIPTION:Feed Florida is a weekly ACMA sponsored event raising money for our local food bank. Each Monday will feature a different musical guest with all proceeds going directly to the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.\nHosting the series is ACMA member Kim Mayfield.\nThis week our featured act is Robert Bidney.\nRobert Bidney connects with his audiences through infectious energy and emotion. His songs have been covered by artists in the U.S.\, Canada\, France and the U.K.\, and aired on radio and TV commercials. He has two albums\, RUSH OF HOPE and IT’S ALL ABOUT THE LOVE\, both produced in L.A.\, and his 2021 single\, “THANK GOODNESS FOR THE GIVING PEOPLE\,” is currently airing on radio stations in the U.S.\, Canada and U.K.\nIf you are able to help provide financial support\, there will be a link to donate under the video. Any level contribution from couch change up helps keep our less fortunate friends and neighbors from going hungry during these tough times. Just watch this page for the red Facebook LIVE icon!
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/feed-florida-featuring-robert-bidney/
LOCATION:On Line
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182335
CREATED:20210621T132953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T133453Z
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SUMMARY:Feed Florida featuring Millie Orosz VanHorn
DESCRIPTION:Feed Florida is a weekly ACMA sponsored event raising money for our local food bank. Each Monday will feature a different musical guest with all proceeds going directly to the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.\nHosting the series is ACMA member Kim Mayfield.\nThis week our featured act is Millie Orosz VanHorn.\nMillie began performing 20 years ago after retiring to SW Florida\, though she always loved to sing. She started playing piano by ear at age 3\, and then taught herself to play guitar. Her song ‘The Empty Chair’ won a People’s Choice Award in a songwriting contest at the Sidney Berne Davis Art Center. She’s become a prolific songwriter\, and has also written two children’s books.\nDuring the recent lockdown Millie found an audience of her neighbors\, playing socially distanced concerts from her condo balcony!\nIf you are able to help provide financial support\, there will be a link to donate under the video. Any level contribution from couch change up helps keep our less fortunate friends and neighbors from going hungry during these tough times. Just watch this page for the red Facebook LIVE icon!
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/feed-florida-featuring-millie-orosz-vanhorn/
LOCATION:On Line
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SUMMARY:Feed Florida - featuring Alan Bradford
DESCRIPTION:Feed Florida is a weekly ACMA sponsored event raising money for our local food bank. Each Monday will feature a different musical guest with all proceeds going directly to the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.\nHosting the series is ACMA member Kim Mayfield.\nThis week our featured act is Alan Bradford.\nAlan started playing music while growing up in New Jersey\, and had the opportunity to open for many touring professionals – two of whom became great influences on his music; Harry Chapin and James Taylor.\nHe is a unique guitarist\, and an old soul singer/songwriter\, performing throughout the east coast of the United States.\nIf you are able to help provide financial support\, there will be a link to donate under the video. Any level contribution from couch change up helps keep our less fortunate friends and neighbors from going hungry during these tough times. Just watch this page for the red Facebook LIVE icon!
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/feed-florida-featuring-alan-bradford/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210712T210000
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DTSTAMP:20260525T182335
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SUMMARY:Feed Florida - featuring Bill Metts!
DESCRIPTION:Feed Florida is a weekly ACMA sponsored event raising money for our local food bank. Each Monday will feature a different musical guest with all proceeds going directly to the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.\nHosting the series is ACMA member Kim Mayfield.\nThis week our featured act is Bill Metts.\nBill started playing guitar during the country blues revival of the late 60s and fell in love with the music of Taj Mahall\, Mississippi John Hurt\, Doc Watson and others of that ilk. In 2011 he had the honor of being asked to perform at the annual Mississippi John Hurt Blues Festival in Avalon Mississippi. Upon moving to SW Florida in 2004 Bill found a welcoming music community and was encouraged by friends to try his hand at song writing. He’s been writing ever since. Bill hosted the Americana Community Music Association’s weekly singer/songwriter circle for four years and co-founded\, with Nita Flores\, a wonderful not for profit organization called Hope by Song Inc. which is where his love for music and writing found a true home.\nIf you are able to help provide financial support\, there will be a link to donate under the video. Any level contribution from couch change up helps keep our less fortunate friends and neighbors from going hungry during these tough times. Just watch this page for the red Facebook LIVE icon!
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/feed-florida-featuring-bill-metts/
LOCATION:On Line
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