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SUMMARY:North Fort Myers Library Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:North Fort Myers Library\, 2001 N Tamiami Trail\, North Fort Myers\, FL 33903\n\n\nThe ACMA is excited to have the Smokey Daytona Band represent the ACMA at the Grand Opening Celebration of the new North Fort Myers Library. The event starts at 10:00 AM the Smokey Daytona Band performs at 1:00 PM.\n\n\nGames\, programs and activities for all ages\, featuring youth performers and live music! Come celebrate the opening of our community’s beautiful new library.\n\n\n Free Activities for all ages includes:\n\n\nShaved Ice\n\n\nFace Painting\n\n\nBalloon Art\n\n\nVirtual Reality\n\n\nVideo Gaming\n\n\nTabletop Games\n\n\nAdult Coloring\n\n\n\n\n\nScheduled performers:\n\n\n10:00 Joey and Alex Comedy Magic Show\n\n\n11:30 Super Science & Amazing Art Show\n\n\n1:00 Smokey Daytona ACMA Band\n\n\n Smokey Daytona Band \n\n\n Is a band of four very talented local songwriters that are all members of he Americana Community Music Association. They have gathered together to support each other’s music. They perform a mix of originals and songs that inspire them. Their music is Americana\, Folk & Roots all performed with wonderful harmonies.\n\n\n Doug Chaiet\, born and raised in New York\, formed the Manhattan Avenue Junk Band in the 1960’s\, which was highly accalimed\, but short lived. He then moved northern Idaho\, became a successful builder\, raised a family\, and continued music as a hobby. He and his wife\, Lauren\, who is also a musician\, evidently had had microchips implanted at bitrth. These were activated\, and they moved to Florida in 2004. He has since joined the ACMA\, and has written many beautiful songs. He plays folk music style guitar\, piano\, and harmonica. \n\n\n Al Candalaria\, a jeweler from California\, first started his music career as a teenager\, and it was an impressive one. His three man group wrote many great songs\, among them\, “Honest I Do”\, and “Gee Whiz” which made it into the teens on the Billboard charts. He also plays guitar\, and is a very skilled harmonizer. Al now lives here in Florida and is an active ACMA volunteer. You will find him in the front row at the listening room almost every show. \n\n\n Mary Dahl\, who plays banjo\, guitar\, mandolin\, ukulele\, dobro\, and charango is a former member of “The Light Side”\, a trio who entertained for 20 years in Maryland\, Pennsylvania\, and the DC area. They performed at the White House 6 times for two different administrations\, and have also been an opening group for Kingston Trio concerts (Yep\, THE KINGSTON TRIO). After moving to Ft Myers in 2007\, she joined ACMA and found a welcoming venue for her original songs\, all of which are upbeat and inspiring. She is a very active ACMA member\, and you will see her teaching children ukulele with her good friend Carolyn Stanley. \n\n\n Gene Martin\, AKA Smoky Daytona\, is a radiologist from Upstate New York who has played guitar\, banjo\, and ukulele since a teenager\, and has been a singer in choruses\, glee clubs\, and church choirs since childhood. After moving to Florida and inspired by other ACMA members\, he has started writing music. His song\, Florida Sunshine\, has received over 2800 hits on YouTube\, and earned over $2.00 in profit\, WOW! \n\n\n The band members perform together\, solo\, and with other projects frequently at The ACMA\, HealthPark\, Hope Hospice in Fort Myers\, and many other venues in the area.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/north-fort-myers-library-grand-opening/
LOCATION:North Fort Myers Library\, 2001 N Tamiami Trail\, North Fort Myers\, FL\, 33903\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brian Smalley in concert! Houseboat Jim Visone opens
DESCRIPTION:Brian Smalley returns to the ACMA. With his lightening fast fingers and innovative lyrics a Brian Smalley show is always amazing!. We can’t wait to have him back in our neck of the woods! Brian Smalley lives in Florida. Where is Brian from? That’s a trickier question to answer. By the time he turned 18 his family had moved all across the country more than twenty times. So\, it’s no surprise that wander-lust found its way into Brian’s soul\, as well as into his music. His acoustic novel “Chickens Pigs” based in Civil War era Florida was named Best Florida Folk CD of 2013 by the Florida Times-Union. His latest CD “KEY” is an acoustic novel set in the Florida Keys telling the fictional story of Painter Kellet & Compass Rose. Brian’s music borrows from old-time flat-pick guitar and new-grass\, but his style is hard to pigeon-hole. He sings with a soulful\, earthy voice\, and his live performances tend to be just that: Lively!\n\n\n \n\n\nhttps://www.reverbnation.com/briansmalley/shows\n\n\n \n\n\nHouseboat Jim Visone will open the show…banjo? guitar?  One just never knows with Houseboat\, but we know it will be awesome! Jim started picking and singing back in the late 50’s in Greenwich Village. Got married\, worked\, and got back to music about fifteen years ago in Las Vegas. I’ve been playing around the Ft. Myers area for the last six years.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/brian-smalley-concert-houseboat-jim-visone-opens/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190817T190000
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SUMMARY:FMFI benefit concert Admission is food for Food Bank
DESCRIPTION:Once again the fine musicians associated with the Florida Music Food Initiative are donating their time and talent to feed the hungry in Lee County. The ACMA is donating the space and we hope that the ACMA audience and members will do the rest! Come on out to enjoy good music\, good friends and good fun all for the cost of a few food items.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/fmfi-benefit-concert-food-drive/
LOCATION:FL
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SUMMARY:Alan Rhody In Concert\,  Drew Dintzer Opens
DESCRIPTION:Alan Rhody is an American songwriter\, singer\, guitarist\, harmonica player and record producer\, with ten solo albums to his credit and over 100 covers of his original material. Rhody tours year-round and what he loves best is “connecting with an audience and having a great time.” His latest release\, his tenth indie album\, “Farther On” has earned critical acclaim from folks like\, music journalist and author\, Robert K. Oermann – “Music City troubadour Alan Rhody has a new CD titled Farther On. It features his songwriting collaborations with Guy Clark\, Murray McLauchlan and Don Henry and a feast of solo works. Not the least of the latter\, is his new recording of “I’ll Be True To You\,” once a hit by The Oak Ridge Boys. Rhody’s track is stunning and his original\, long version reveals just how powerful the song really is. This fellow is one of those rare individuals who can hold you completely spellbound with just his axe and his voice.”\nA Louisville\, Kentucky native\, Rhody created the new album\, off and on\, over a one year period\, in his home studio\, playing and singing everything\, keeping it simple and letting the songs be heard in their unrefined simplicity and directness. His easy-to-listen-to baritone\, slowly pulls you in\, as you’re given a personal and evocative picture of this well-loved singer-songwriter. Two of his paintings and a recent poem add a nice touch as well. \nSome of Rhody’s previous releases have included guests: John Prine\, the late John Hartford\, Sam Bush\, Jamie Hartford\, David Rawlings and Maura O’Connell. He’s also known as the songwriter of “That Ol’ Train” (Del McCoury Band)\, which has been all over bluegrass radio since spring 2018 and the #1 country-folk classic\, “I’ll Be True To You” (Oak Ridge Boys); “Wild-Eyed Dream” (Ricky Van Shelton); “Trainwreck Of Emotion” (Lorrie Morgan / Del McCoury); “Christmas To Christmas” ( Toby Keith / Tanya Tucker / Lee Greenwood) and others by Suzie Boggus; Michael Martin Murphey; Atlanta Rhythm Section; Hoyt Axton; Lynn Anderson and George Jones. \nTouring since the late 1980s\, Rhody’s music has also been featured on NPR’s “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered” along with numerous network TV appearances in the U.S. and Canada. \n“He has earned a level of respect and recognition that places him in the vanguard of pioneers of the contemporary roots music movement.” -Toronto Star \n“Rhody is a singer-songwriter of unusual clarity and intelligence.” -Nashville Tennessean \nIn addition to his songwriting\, recording and touring\, Rhody has kept his hand in painting along the way. He’s won a few awards and his work is in several corporate and many private collections. His poetry and lyric writing is also in the recently published anthology\, “Filtered Through Time” (Westview)\, reflecting on the Anniversary of The Civil War\, 150 years later. \nwww.alanrhody.com \nDintzner (Drew) has been writing since his first song “Harbour of the Angels” was penned in 1971 while seated on the beach in Skagen\, Denmark\, where the North and Baltic seas meet. Since that time\, he has penned more than 100 songs crafted in a formulaic style reminiscent of J. D. Souther and Dan Fogelberg. In 1998\, shortly after the death of his son Colin to Hodgkins Lymphona\, he exacted a promise and recorded an album of original music\, “The Writer Within” arranged and co-produced by Kerry Ford with haunting violin passages by Nashville legend Tim Lorsch. While there\, Drew also played at many of the songwriter venues including Douglas Corner Cafe\, Broken Spoke\, Earl Tubs\, and the iconic Bluebird Cafe. Drew is a founding member of the ACMA.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/alan-rhody-drew-dintzer-opens/
LOCATION:FL
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SUMMARY:Ray Cerbone CD Release Party
DESCRIPTION:Ray Cerbone CD release party with special appearance by “The Trio” featuring Gil Jusino and Maria Valsi.\nOne of the founding members of the Fort Myer’s ACMA (Americana Community Music Association)\, Ray began playing guitar during 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 very talented artists using his own creative touch. His inventive fingerstyle guitar is uniquely diverse and easy-on-the-ears. \nIn addition to his status as featured artist at local performance venues in SW Florida\, Ray also hosted for WGCU\, a live radio show for Michael Haymen’s “Morning Zoo” featuring on “The Aficionado Show.” His song ”Fondest Memory of All”\, a tribute to Guy Clark\, has been celebrated on the Austin-based KEOS radio. He has opened for such extraordinary artists as Roy Schneider\, Robin O’Herin\, Jaime Michaels\, Pierce Pettis\, Muriel Anderson and Jefferson Ross. Performances include an SRO show for the ACMA\, and various house concerts at private residences\, as well as several Florida Folk Festivals. \nHis alter ego is “Rafer John\,” lead singer and co-songwriter for Apocalypse Blues Revue. Group members include Brian Carpenter on bass\, Tony Rombola and Shannon Larkin of Godsmack\, respectively\, on guitar and drums. Featuring all original compositions\, Apocalypse Blues Revue signed with Mascot/Provogue Records and\, after the release of their first CD\, toured the Northeast\, opening for Steven Tyler\, Robbie Krieger of The Doors\, Blue Oyster Cult\, also touring with Kenny Wayne Shepherd\, and playing The Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival\, as well as various Blues venues around Florida and the East coast. ABR’s second album release “The Shape of Blues to Come\,” produced by Dave Fortman of Ugly Kid Joe\, was released in July of last year. \nRay has now released his own first pro-CD. It is a blend of traditional Americana and songs with styles he has developed through the years working with musicians from all Genres.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/RayCerboneAmericanaMusic/\nwww.facebook.com/B Side Lake Music
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/ray-cerbone-cd-release-party/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T190000
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SUMMARY:Michael Reno Harrell! Opener Silvia & Pete Popravak
DESCRIPTION:Michael Reno Harrell is an award winning songwriter\, as well as a veteran\nstoryteller and entertainer\, and he’s from the South… the Southern Appalachian\nMountains to hone it a bit finer. \nOne could compare Michael’s performances to his granddaddy’s pocket knife: well\nwarn and familiar feeling\, but razor sharp and with a point. His brand of\nentertainment appeals to a very diverse audience. A typical day for Michael\nmight include a program for 4th graders in the afternoon and a concert for a\nmixed audience that evening. \nMichael’s recordings top the Americana Music Association charts year after year.\nHis original songs and stories have been described as “Appalachian grit and wit”\nbut\, as his writing shows\, Michael’s awareness is much broader than the bounds\nof his boyhood home or even the Southern Experience. Having toured throughout the\nBritish Isles and much of Europe\, as well as most of the US\, the songs he writes\nand the stories he creates reflect an insight into people’s experiences that\ncatch the ear like an old friend’s voice. \nMichael’s natural knack for storytelling\, in print\, song and spoken word has\nearned him praise from not only the music community but from the literary and\nstorytelling worlds as well\, having had the honor of being a Featured Teller\nat the National Storytelling Festival and to be Teller In Residence at the\nInternational Storytelling Center\, as well as performing at major music events\nlike MerleFest and the Walnut Valley Festival. Along with his performances\,\nMichael often conducts workshops in songwriting and storytelling as well. \nMichael’s recordings have for years received and continue to garner awards in\nCountry\, Americana and Folk circles. His humor and wit\, as well as the emotional\ndepth of his work\, keep his fan base growing and staying tuned in for whatever\ncomes next. Don’t miss the chance to experience what those faithful fans keep\nreturning again and again to enjoy. \nwww.michaelreno.com
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/michael-reno-harrell-opener-silvia-pete-popravak/
LOCATION:FL
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SUMMARY:Kenny Cox in concert! Paul Elliott opens
DESCRIPTION:Kenny Cox was born in Tampa & his family moved to Texas when he was a young child. They lived right next to the church where his father was preacher and Kenny had access to a full drum set and other musical instruments when he was only six years old. As was the family tradition he learned to sing and play music right there in that church. Years later he became an in demand “singing drummer” in Nashville. It was there Kenny caught the eye of the legendary singer/songwriter Verlon Thompson who helped pave his way into the singer/songwriter genre. So he added guitar to his list of instruments and became a triple threat in the studio and on stage. He also toured playing drums for the legendary Steve Forbert a major recording artist in the 80s. In Ft. Myers Kenny played drums & toured with Dan Morgan for several years before forming the long running popular band “Both Hands”. Recently he fronts the trio “The Kapo Kings” where Kenny exhibits his formidable skills as a frontman. In 2012 after a chance meeting with Rick Russell while both playing sidemen roles at a local show\, a close friendship began and Kenny joined Stringtown in November 2012. Since his time in the Stringtown family he has evolved into the role of co-arranger and is responsible for all the harmony arrangements that have become a trademark of the band’s sound. Kenny was co-producer/engineer/mixer on the last two live CDs. A crowd favorite\, he is a powerful musical and spiritual influence in the Stringtown family\, in summer 2015 Kenny & Rick formed a duo called Big Sky (named after Kenny’s ranch).\nIn addition to playing locally in Stringtown\, Big Sky and the Kapo Kings Kenny regularly tours the festival circuit in the summer appearing on the stage at the hHickory Fest. \nAhoy All\nMy name is Paul Elliott aka Chantey\nChantey being the name of many a boat I have owned.\nI got a late start\, bought my first guitar when I was 30 something.\nGrew up listening to Artists like Tom Rush\, Bob Dylan Ian and Silvia\, Tim Harden and Gordan Lightfoot folk music was my preference.\nBeing a Sailor I took an interest in Sea Chantey’s . I started singing and playing with Cliff Haslam in the late 80 at the Famous Griswold Inn in Essex\, Conn. We sang Sea Chantey’s every Monday night.\nI started writing songs in the 90’s\, mostly kept them to myself. I changed my guitar style to finger picking.\nI moved to Florida about 2004 got involved with the Punta Gorda Guitar Army. With encouragement I wrote more songs and played out at pubs and festivals.\nI have written songs about places\, people\, nautical and slightly spiritual (not to be confused with religious).\nI look forward to sharing some songs with you.\nCheers
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/kenny-cox-concert-paul-elliott-opens/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T190000
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SUMMARY:Ellen Bukstel in concert. Carolyn Stanley opens!
DESCRIPTION:From Menopause to Marijuana! …Peace to Politics! …Poignant to Provocative! …Ellen Bukstel writes and sings about it all! This type of happy-sad\, life embracing\, fear-overcoming emotional schizophrenia truly captures the spirit of modern independent music making—whatever the artist feels in that moment\, she shares…and whatever else Ellen is\, she’s not shy about it making her audience “sit up and think…laugh til they cry…and sometimes all at the same time!” \nA veteran to the stage since childhood\, she has been honored with close to 50 Songwriting and Music Video awards and acknowledgments since 2002 by such notable competitions such as John Lennon\, Paul Stookey’s Music To life\, New Zealand Int’l Peace Song\, Breaking the Silence in Song\, Kerrville NewFolk\, just to name a few. And\, her songs are making a huge difference in people’s lives. \nRenowned as an activist who puts her passions to song\, Ellen has been commissioned to write songs and produced numerous multiple award winning fundraising music videos which have collectively helped to raise almost one hundred million dollars since 2006 and are being used as tools to raise awareness of important social issues such as Housing the Homeless\, Assistance Victims of Domestic Violence\, Human Rights and care for Children with wide spectrum Autism and Elderly with Cerebral Deterioration. \nHer songwriting journey began after losing her husband Doug Segal to AIDS in 1988. Doug was a hemophiliac who contacted HIV from his blood products and died at age 36 leaving Ellen with their three children Brett\, Todd and Margo. Doug and Ellen spoke out publicly hundred of times sharing their personal story in schools\, churches\, synagogues\, educating the community about AIDS.They also spoke to the “Presidents Commission on AIDS” when they came to her home town city\, Miami\, FL. Ellen was honored as a Torch Runner for the 1996 Olympics for her service to the community. \nEllen expresses her imagination with her beautiful voice\, guitar and keyboard. Her award winning songs chronicle the joys and sorrows of a colorful tapestry still being woven…She conveys love and a depth of concern for the ever-increasing threats to our world and to our own individual rights. All this is related to the audience through a brave\, though humorous and earthy connection between the world of musical performance and that of the social “bard” or “troubadour” from which the most powerful and relevant strand of folk music derives it’s roots. It’s not an act. It’s real. \nhttp://ellenbukstel.com
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/ellen-bukstel-concert-carolyn-stanley-opens/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T190000
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SUMMARY:Dan Navarro in concert. ACMA member Andy Getch opens.
DESCRIPTION:Dan started as a songwriter\, most often with Eric Lowen\, for artists as diverse as Pat Benatar (the Grammy-nominated “We Belong”) \, The Bangles\, Jackson Browne\, Dave Edmunds\, The Temptations\, Dionne Warwick\, The Triplets\, Dutch star Marco Borsato\, and Austin outlaw legend Rusty Weir. \nIn the 1990s and 2000s\, he and Eric recorded and toured as the acclaimed acoustic duo Lowen & Navarro until Eric’s retirement in 2009. Dan has transitioned smoothly into a busy solo career over the past decade\, touring nationally almost constantly.\nIn 2009\, after 22 years and 12 CDs with Lowen & Navarro\, Dan released the spirited “Live at McCabe’s”\, backed by his pals\, Austin’s now-disbanded Stonehoney. His new album\,“Shed My Skin”\, is out now.\nHe is the father of a 21-year-old son\, thinks sleep is for babies and is a known abuser of acoustic guitars. \nHe has a parallel career as a voice actor and singer\, in\nfilms like Pirates of the Caribbean 5\, The Book Of Life\, Rio\n(on the Oscar®-nominated “Real In Rio”)\, Happy Feet\, The Lorax\,\nIce Age (2 & 3) ; TV series Turbo Fast\, Prison Break\, Family Guy and American Dad; records with Neil Young\, Andrea Bocelli\, Luis Miguel\, Jose Feliciano\, Janiva Magness\, and Jon Anderson of Yes; hit video\ngames Fallout 4 and Uncharted 4\, and hundreds of TV ads for Subaru\, Shakey’s\, McDonald’s\, Coca-Cola\, Honda\, Nationwide and more.\nHe has appeared in Washington on artists’ rights and intellectual property issues\, on behalf of Nashville Songwriters Assn Int’l\, SoundExchange\, SAG-AFTRA\, musicFIRST Coalition\, BMI and NARAS\, including testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Copyright Royalty Board. Dan also serves on the boards of SAG-AFTRA and The Levitt Pavilion Pasadena. \nACMA member musician Andy Getch opens the show..
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/dan-navarro-concert-acma-member-andy-getch-opens/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T193000
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SUMMARY:ACMA Songwriters Showcase on the Plaza
DESCRIPTION:Join as for our season finale as we celebrate our first year of Songwriters on the Plaza. This show will be an ACMA showcase featuring many local songwriters. \n\n\n\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.\n\n\n \n\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.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-songwriters-showcase-plaza/
LOCATION:Fort Myers Regional Library\, 1651 Lee St\, Fort Myers \, FL\, 33901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T210000
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SUMMARY:Tim McGeary at the ACMA. Bill Veach opens
DESCRIPTION:Tim Mcgeary hails from Naples\, Florida where he has lived for the past 20 years. Tim has been writing songs and performing since the 80’s and was with the band “The Rescue” on AM records and toured with Billy Idol\, Roxy Music\, Depeche Mode\, The Cure and many more. Recently Tim got a publishing deal 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”. His most recent band Wonderful Johnson\, opened for bands\, The Black Crows\, David Ball\, Sherrie Austin\, Confederate Railroad\, Wet Willie\, Rush Low and many more. Tim plays shows in SW Florida\, Nashville\, New York and New Jersey. Tim also has been working with young song writers with their song writing and performances. Tim’s day gig is a fire fighter/Paramedic/Flight medic.\n\n\n \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\, and his style
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/tim-mcgeary-acma-ross-jordan-opens/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165241
CREATED:20190408T211059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T211059Z
UID:1967-1556996400-1557005400@www.americanacma.org
SUMMARY:Robert Bidney CD Release Concert Special Guest Fernando Perdomo
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host ACMA member\, singer / songwriter Robert Bidney\, for the release of his new album “Rush of Hope.”\n\n\nJoining Robert will be his very good friend LA based producer\, musician\, singer/songwriter Fernando Perdomo who is currently on tour with Jakob Dylan.\n\n\nRobert has been an active member and supporter of the ACMA and its mission.\n\n\n \n\n\nFrom Robert:\n\n\n“I’m excited to celebrate the release of my second album. Thanks to the amazing ACMA organization for hosting my album release event. My first album\, “It’s All About the Love”\, received wonderful reviews\, national radio chart placement\, recognition in a best-selling book and opportunities to perform around the country. Now with my second album\, “Rush of Hope”\, I’m looking forward to building on that success.”\n\n\n \n\n\nFrom previous reviews and articles:\n\n\nHis is a strong\, new voice on the indie album scene that’s been a long time coming.\n\n\nHis songs are an eclectic collection of universal meditations on love\, harmony… only an experienced songwriter would attempt.\n\n\nBidney connects through his infectious energy and emotional performances.\n\n\n \n\n\nwww.robertbidney.com\nBREAKING NEWS FROM Robert\n\nJust got confirmation that my producer from L.A.\, Fernando Perdomo\, will be joining me for my Album Release concert on May 4th. \nCan’t tell you what a thrill this is. He will be coming down here while in the middle of a tour with Jakob Dylan. They’re promoting Dylan’s documentary film ECHO IN THE CANYON\, and he’ll be joining me in between those dates on May 4th. \nYou can learn all about Fernando by going to his site\, fernandoperdomo.com . You can also learn about the film ECHO IN THE CANYON\, which is all about singer / songwriters in the 60’s and 70’s Southern California folk / rock scene such as Jackson Browne\, Joni Mitchell\, Dylan\, CSN&Y\, etc. etc. \nFernando’s a brilliant producer\, musician and singer/songwriter. \nHe will open for me and also accompany me during my set.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/robert-bidney-cd-release-concert-special-guest-fernando-perdomo/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165241
CREATED:20181125T002327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181125T002327Z
UID:1880-1556391600-1556398800@www.americanacma.org
SUMMARY:Jefferson Ross. Ray Cerbone opens
DESCRIPTION:Southern folk artist\, Jefferson Ross\, is a songwriter\, singer\, guitar slinger and painter weaving stories for the ears and the eyes. Based in The Peach State\, Jefferson travels throughout the U.S. and Europe performing his original music and sharing his art.\n\n\n \n\n\nJefferson is an ACMA favorite. He’s been with us since the beginning and never fails to entertain with his warm whiskey voice and extraordinary finger picking. Join us for a wonderful evening!\n\n\n \n\n\nRay Cerbone plays mostly fingerstyle guitar. With his original songs\, Ray’s music crosses several genres from storyteller ballads to folk\, and country based fun songs to blues. Ray is also the lead singer for the nationally touring band\, The Apocalypse Blues Revue.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/jefferson-ross-ray-cerbone-opens/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165241
CREATED:20181125T001538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T210057Z
UID:1877-1555182000-1555191000@www.americanacma.org
SUMMARY:8 Ball Aitken  SORRY He Had to Cancel
DESCRIPTION:Australian slide-guitarist and songwriter 8 Ball Aitken has spent more than a decade on the road playing 200+ shows each year worldwide. He tours either with his band\, or as a one-man-show. 8 Ball’s 2018 album release SWAMP BLUES hit #2 on the Australian Blues charts and single HIGH WATER hit #1 on the Australian AMRAP Radio Charts.\n8 Ball is special to the ACMA. He was the first musician to play at our All Faiths Venue. Ask about the story behind that! Join us for a foot stompin\, swamp blues\, slide guitar kind of night.\nOur own ACMA musician Bill Steel opens…we are so excited!
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/8-ball-aitken-returns-bill-steel-opens/
LOCATION:FL
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/8-ball.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165241
CREATED:20180910T221759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T221759Z
UID:1840-1555164000-1555169400@www.americanacma.org
SUMMARY:Songwriters at the Library . Estero\, Season Finale
DESCRIPTION:The ACMA is a Fort Myers based organization that promotes local artists who write and sing their own original songs. Come hear great original acoustic music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase.\n\n\nHelping us close out the season will be multiple ACMA Artists along with a closing All Star Jam
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/songwriters-library-estero-season-finale/
LOCATION:South County Regional Library\, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165241
CREATED:20180910T224037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T224037Z
UID:1844-1554832800-1554838200@www.americanacma.org
SUMMARY:Songwriters at the Plaza\,   Chuck Williams\, David Hintz\, Ross Jordan
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.\n\n\n \n\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\n\n \n\n\nChuck Williams has been appearing throughout New England and in recent years has gone coast to coast with his music. He has been traveling to coffeehouses\, performing arts centers and festivals sowing seeds of his songs along the way.\n\n\nChuck has mastered is how to pull at Americana heartstrings and tell rootsy stories through his simple and effective novella type lyrics. Chuck has a personable singing style and it’s not done to impress but express. \n\n\nHis music has some of the same energies of songwriters such as David Crosby\, John Prine\, and definitely Neil Young\, while not sounding like any of them. There is something here that a lot of people are going to latch on to\, especially in these trying times. Chuck’s music does exactly what it is suppose to do…..it reaches emotions in the listener. It gives words to feelings we all share and provokes thought long after the music is over. His style is unique yet it feels familiar.\n\n\n \n\n\nDavid Hintz has been performing and writing songs since the mid 1960’s. For reasons he will never quite understand\, he put away pen and guitar for many years until the early 21st century. So after a 25 year hiatus David was coerced into going to an open mic in Fort Myers\, FL. Scared to death and being extremely shy he performed a few of his original songs and the world hasn’t been the same since.\n\n\n\n\n\nHis songs are about love found and lost\, divorce\, peace\, politics\, religion\, equality and rebirth. David writes and performs straight from the heart. Whatever the song topic the message is never sugar coated. He is always working on new material and is currently working on a new collection of original music. David is a local favorite and valued member of the Americana Community Music Association\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid has two CD’s RODE HARD AND PUT AWAY WET” 2013\, and “OUT WITH A BANG” 2015\n\n\n \n\n\nRoss Jordon 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 o 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.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/songwriters-plaza-chuck-williams-david-hintz-ross-jordan/
LOCATION:Fort Myers Regional Library\, 1651 Lee St\, Fort Myers \, FL\, 33901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165241
CREATED:20181127T222227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181127T222227Z
UID:1883-1554577200-1554584400@www.americanacma.org
SUMMARY:Sharon Goldman in concert. Chuck Williams opens
DESCRIPTION:SHARON GOLDMAN is a New Jersey-based singer-songwriter whose “intense\, insightful\, vivid” storytelling is a “clinic in how to paint an indelible picture with the simplest images and symbols.” (Alan Young\, New York Music Daily). \nOver several well-received albums released over the past decade\, she has combined heartfelt portraits and memorable lyrics with unforgettable melodies and expressive vocals — taking a folk/pop sensibility to new artistic heights. She performs regularly at house concerts\, folk coffeehouses\, festivals\, arts and cultural venues and community centers. \nSharon was honored with a showcase spot at the 2017 Northeast Regional Folk Alliance conference; a finalist spot at the 2017 South Florida Folk Festival songwriting competition and three Honorable Mentions at the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contest. \n“Sharon has a beautiful voice and a compelling stage presence. Her music is powerful and heartening. It connects us to our humanity and transcends cultural specifics\, inviting us into universal truths.” — Joe Jencks\, Brother Sun \n“Sharon Goldman has blossomed into one of the most unique voices in today’s singer-songwriter scene — Her gentle\, yet powerful\, presence brings the listener into her world and perhaps into a brand new world of their own.” — Kathy Sands-Boehmer\, Me & Thee Coffeehouse\, Marblehead\, MA\nhttps://www.sharongoldmanmusic.com \nChuck Williams has been appearing throughout New England and in recent years has gone coast to coast with his music. He has been traveling to coffeehouses\, performing arts centers and festivals sowing seeds of his songs along the way.\nChuck has mastered is how to pull at Americana heartstrings and tell rootsy stories through his simple and effective novella type lyrics. Chuck has a personable singing style and it’s not done to impress but express.\nHis music has some of the same energies of songwriters such as David Crosby\, John Prine\, and definitely Neil Young\, while not sounding like any of them. There is something here that a lot of people are going to latch on to\, especially in these trying times. Chuck’s music does exactly what it is suppose to do…..it reaches emotions in the listener. It gives words to feelings we all share and provokes thought long after the music is over. His style is unique yet it feels familiar.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/sharon-goldman-concert-chuck-williams-opens/
LOCATION:FL
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sharron.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T191500
DTSTAMP:20260525T165241
CREATED:20180910T172623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T135145Z
UID:1831-1554399900-1554405300@www.americanacma.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled due to forecast  Songwriters at Sunset
DESCRIPTION:FOLKS (Friends of Lovers Key\, Inc.) has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association)\, to offer free Acoustic concerts of all original music. The concerts will take place in the large gazebo located right on the beach. Seating is available for the first 80 people. Additional seating is also available on the sand. The Folks group will offer a Beach BBQ fundraiser at the show. www.friendsofloverskey.org\nThe ACMA is a Fort Myers based organization that promotes local artists who write and sing their own original songs. Come hear great original music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate “Bluebird Café” style. The show will finish with a fabulous Lovers Key Sunset. www.americanacma.org\nPark entry fees are $8.00 for vehicles (2-8 people)\, $4 for single person in vehicle \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 o 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. \nBob Williams’s original songs and the stories behind his songs always brings a smile as a teenager Bob began writing his own music. Pulling elements from Folk-Rock and Country-Rock\, Bob created a sound all of his own. Bob’s songs are personal. Irreverent. Funny. Sad. And most importantly\, true to his heart. Bob performs regularly solo and with the Pearl Street Band. He just released his 2nd album Ain’t Sorry Yet. \nA little about Bill Metts: “I started playing guitar when I was 19 during the country blues revival of the late 60s. I fell in love with the music of Taj Mahall\, Mississippi John Hurt\, Doc Watson and others of that ilk. Just about everything that I have done since then has been in that down home finger-picking style. I had the honor of being asked to perform at the annual Mississippi John Hurt Blues Festival in Avalon Ms. in 2011. All types of music move me I but prefer to play and sing traditional Americana roots music.”
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/songwriters-sunset-545-metts-jordan-williams/
LOCATION:Lovers Key State Park\, 8700 Estero Blvd.\, Fort Myers Beach\, FL\, 33931\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165241
CREATED:20181114T190305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T150421Z
UID:1873-1553972400-1553979600@www.americanacma.org
SUMMARY:Shawna Caspi with Keith Parker opening!
DESCRIPTION:Shawna Caspi performs solo\, but there’s a whole band under her fingertips. A mighty singer\, a story sculptor\, and a truth teller\, she has toured across Canada and the USA and believes in poetry and the power of one person and one instrument\, accompanying herself with a remarkable lyrical fingerpicking guitar style. Shawna loves the landscapes of her travels and while weaving them into her songs\, she has also been portraying them on canvases\, painting one-of-a-kind works of art inspired by the rich scenery she sees on tour.\nhttp://www.shawnacaspi.com \n 
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/shawna-caspi-joe-virga-opening/
LOCATION:FL
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shawn-c.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165241
CREATED:20181114T185920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T185920Z
UID:1870-1553367600-1553376600@www.americanacma.org
SUMMARY:Squirrel Hillbillies! ACMA member Ralph Leesburg opens.
DESCRIPTION:From deep within the urban forest of Pittsburgh’s East End\, the Squirrel Hillbillies often emerge to share their eclectic mix of acoustic roots music\, spanning folk\, country and blues. \nRabidly social and clawingly curious\, they relish opportunities to interact with diverse audiences. They perform regularly at festivals and folk clubs as well as non-traditional venues across the US and the UK. \nThrough a collaborative\, nonlinear songwriting process\, duo partners Jenny Wolsk and Gary Crouth draw from personal experiences\, third-hand stories\, and vivid imaginations to craft songs that are unpredictable and quirky yet widely accessible. Their CDs have gotten radio play on stations around the world. \nThe Squirrell Hllbillies had so much fun at their last ACMA show they were willing to book WAAYYYY out to schedule another gig and we were happy to oblige. don’t miss them!\nwww.squirrellhillbillies.com \nWe don’t get too see/hear enough of Ralph Leesburg on our ACMA stage. Don’t miss a rare performance when he opens the show for the Squirrels! About Ralph: Ralph has been making music for more than 50 years but it has only been the last 20 that he has set intentions on positive music. A little folksy\, a little rootsy\, a little bluesy\, a little bit of rock’n’roll. And something he likes to call Metaphysical Country. He really likes sharing the vibe and hopes to leave you smiling.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/squirrel-hillbillies-acma-member-ralph-leesburg-opens/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165241
CREATED:20181114T185400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T185400Z
UID:1867-1552762800-1552771800@www.americanacma.org
SUMMARY:Tim Farrell in concert. Bill Metts opens
DESCRIPTION:Wow! When we first invited Tim Ferrell to play the ACMA around six years ago\, we wondered how an almost totally instrumentalist would fare at the ACMA. Would we miss word? Little did we know that Tim would return again and again and also open the door for other instrumental musicians at the ACMA\, proving that musicians can paint pictures with music alone. Tim’s Bio:\nAs a performer Tim has entertains audiences internationally. He maintains an active performing schedule\, appearing in a variety of concert venues such as the Kimmel Center\, Montreal Jazz Festival\, Carnegie Center\, Hard Rock Live\, Metropolitan Museum of Art\, Memphis Acoustic Guitar Festival\, Healdsburg Guitar Festival\, Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase and many more…\nTim performs on benefit concerts\, festivals\, workshops\, corporate events and television programs. Tim has performed live on many radio programs as a featured artist including Echoes and Kid’s Corner\, both popular syndicated shows heard on hundreds of Public Radio stations nationwide.\nTim performs as a solo artist and also has shared the stage with such notable artists as Les Paul\, George Benson\, Jean Luc Ponty\, Rick Wakeman\, Alex DeGrassi\, Jake Shimabukuru\, California Guitar Trio\, John Sebastian and many more … In addition to his solo performances Tim offers several different concert programs such as StringSongs\, a trio which includes Bass Player Magazine’s Player of the Year Michael Manring and Grammy Award winner Pat Robinson on keyboards.\nwww.timfarrellmusic.com\nOpening for Tim is our own musical magician\, Bill Metts\, who paints stories with both words and fantastic fingerpicking.\nAccording to Bill “I started playing guitar when I was 19 during the country blues revival of the late 60s. I fell in love with the music of Taj Mahall\, Mississippi John Hurt\, Doc Watson and others of that ilk. Just about everything that I have done since then has been in that down home finger-picking style. I had the honor of being asked to perform at the annual Mississippi John Hurt Blues Festival in Avalon Ms. in 2011. All types of music move me I but prefer to play and sing traditional Americana roots music.” \nhttps://www.mettsmusic.com
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/tim-farrell-concert-bill-metts-opens/
LOCATION:FL
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/tim-F.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165241
CREATED:20180910T223045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T223045Z
UID:1842-1552413600-1552419000@www.americanacma.org
SUMMARY:Songwriters at the Plaza\,    Stanley\, Popravak\, Dahl
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.\n\n\n \n\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\n\n \n\n\nCarolyn & David Stanley\, \n\n\nDavid and Carolyn Stanley have been playing various genres of music solo and in several different groups since they were teenagers. As a duo in Fort Myers their performances feature David’s original music with David on vocals\, finger style or rhythm guitar and harmonica. Carolyn adds vocal harmonies and accompaniment on guitar\, banjo\, or charango. David’s original songs vary from a tribute to the late Pete Seeger to an amusing love song called “If You Give Me the Finger”. He has recorded a CD and has had a couple of his songs recorded by other artists.\n\n\n \n\n\nMary Dahl\,\n\n\nFor over 20 years Mary Dahl performed throughout MD\, PA and DC with a quartet known as “The Lite Side”\, playing a five string banjo\, acoustic guitar\, mandolin\, dobro\, ukulele\, and charango. \n\n\nThey performed six times at the White House for two different administrations and opened for a sold out performance concert by the Kingston Trio at the Carlisle Theatre in PA. \n\n\nAfter moving to Ft Myers in 2007\, she joined ACMA and found a welcoming venue for her original songs\, all of which are upbeat and inspiring.\n\n\n \n\n\n Pete & Silvia Popravak\n\n\n Silvia and Pete have been playing music together for the past twelve years\, originally as members of Skeeterland Band and Banyan Bluegrass\, then gradually developing into a guitar and mandolin duo that incorporates a variety of musical genres\, including folk\, country\, Cuban/Latin\, and \, yes\, bluegrass. Always experimenting\, adapting\, and progressing from their roots in rock and traditional Cuban music\, Silvia and Pete have created a style that is uniquely theirs\, while remaining faithful to the many sources of their music.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/songwriters-plaza-stanley-popravak-dahl/
LOCATION:Fort Myers Regional Library\, 1651 Lee St\, Fort Myers \, FL\, 33901\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165241
CREATED:20180910T220121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T220121Z
UID:1837-1552140000-1552145400@www.americanacma.org
SUMMARY:Songwriters at the Library. Estero
DESCRIPTION:The ACMA is a Fort Myers based organization that promotes local artists who write and sing their own original songs. Come hear great original acoustic music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase. \n\n\n \n\n\nMarch 9th \, Pete Benson Houseboat Jim\, Doug Chaiet\n\n\n \n\n\nPete Bensen\, Americana music and playing guitar has been his love\, muse\, and best friend since childhood.\, Peter has performed for over 15\,000 listeners of his regular StreetJelly.com/PeteBensen. online e-concerts. \n\n\n \n\n\nHouseboat Jim\, started picking and singing back in the late 50’s in Greenwich Village. Got married\, worked\, and got back to music about fifteen years ago in Las Vegas. He’s been playing around the Ft. Myers area for the last six years\, and he lives on a houseboat. \n\n\n \n\n\nDoug Chaiet is a local singer songwriter who is known for his fingerpicking style guitar playing.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/songwriters-library-estero-2/
LOCATION:Fort Myers Regional Library\, 1651 Lee St\, Fort Myers \, FL\, 33901\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T180000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165241
CREATED:20180910T170822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T170823Z
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SUMMARY:Songwriters at Sunset 4:30\,  Baker\, McMillan\, Boz
DESCRIPTION:FOLKS (Friends of Lovers Key\, Inc.) has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association)\, to offer free Acoustic concerts of all original music. The concerts will take place in the large gazebo located right on the beach. Seating is available for the first 80 people. Additional seating is also available on the sand. The Folks group will offer a Beach BBQ fundraiser at the show. www.friendsofloverskey.org\n\n\nThe ACMA is a Fort Myers based organization that promotes local artists who write and sing their own original songs. Come hear great original music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate “Bluebird Café” style. The show will finish with a fabulous Lovers Key Sunset. www.americanacma.org\n\n\nPark entry fees are $8.00 for vehicles (2-8 people)\, $4 for single person in vehicle\n\n\n \n\n\nRicky Baker Cegelis started playing guitar when he was 45. Musical influences include Bob Dylan\, Neil Young\, John Prine\, Steve Earle\, Mississippi John Hurt and Rolling Stones. Ricky plays locally with 4 Man Trio\, and RPM. His songs emerge from personal experience and whimsy.\n\n\n \n\n\nMike McMillan got his first guitar as a teenager and has been pursuing his musical dreams ever since (in between jobs\, 4 kids and several dogs). After his first Doc Watson concert in the 1970’s\, he was inspired to learn finger picking and then later\, many blues songs. Mike can be found performing regularly on Fort Myers Beach with The Pearl Street Band.\n\n\n\n\n\nBoz is a local singer songwriter who performs regularly in the Naples area.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/songwriters-sunset-430-baker-mcmillan-boz/
LOCATION:Lovers Key State Park\, 8700 Estero Blvd.\, Fort Myers Beach\, FL\, 33931\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165241
CREATED:20181114T184843Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Maloy Smith in concert with Bob Williams opening.
DESCRIPTION:Grant Maloy Smith is a singer/songwriter of COUNTRY/ROOTS music – an artful blend of country\, bluegrass\, folk\, and pop music. His most recent album Dust Bowl – American Stories rode the Billboard charts for 17 weeks\, including 11 weeks in the top 10 on the Americana/Folk Album Sales chart and #12 on the Country Album Sales Chart. The Bible of American Roots music\, NO DEPRESSION magazine\, raved: “Grant’s ability to capture the heartland in his music is amazing … he has written A heartland masterpiece … lyrics and music as potent as Woody Guthrie … sent chills down my spine … bound to become a classic … A reminder of the darker period of Bob Dylan\, and it’s that good\, that memorable…” Learn more about the album here. In 2018 he released two singles – first Fly Possum Fly with featured vocalist EmiSunshine\, geared toward the young at heart around Christmas time. Then\, in honor of our veterans he released Man Of Steel\, produced by Grammy® winning producer Chuck Ebert\, which has been made the official theme song of the National Veterans Foundation. Click the links to learn more\, or go to the Music page to see all of Grant’s music. \nhttps://www.grant-maloy-smith.com \nThe ACMA is happy to welcome Grant back to our stage! \nWe are just as happy that ACMA VP\, Board Member\, driving force behind the Lovers Keys\, and Library shows as well as all around super supporter of the ACMA and independent musicians\, Bob Williams will open the show for Grant.\nreverbnation.com/bobwilliams2
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/grant-maloy-smith-concert-bob-williams-opening/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165241
CREATED:20181024T191344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T133120Z
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SUMMARY:Verlon Thompson   Sold Out .....
DESCRIPTION:Verlon Thompson returns to the ACMA. We are stoked! SPECIAL EVENT PRICING WITH TICKETS REQUIRED. \n General Puplic Tickets Available HERE. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/verlon-thompson-concert-at-acma-all-faiths-public-tickets-50336065527    \nNOTE ACMA Member Discounted tickets are now available on the ACMA Member Only Facebook page\, And at All Faiths Show. \nNote only 100 seats available in total…….This show will sell out Must Have ticket in advance…. \nSongwriters seem to flourish on the fertile Oklahoma plains. Woody Guthrie\, Roger Miller\, Leon Russell\, J.J. Cale and Jimmy Webb.\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). \nAlong the way Verlon Thompson compositions have been recorded by Jimmy Buffett and Alan Jackson\, Dierks Bentley\, Anne Murray\, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band\, Kenny Rogers\, Randy Travis\, Del McCoury\, Sam Bush\, Trisha Yearwood and many more. \nEqually important in his songwriting and live performances\, Verlon’s guitar work cannot go unnoticed. His guitar can be heard on recordings by Restless Heart\, Pam Tillis\, and many more\, including\, and especially Guy Clark. \nVerlon has co-produced Guy Clark’s Grammy nominated cd “Cold Dog Soup” as well as “The Dark”\, “Workbench Songs” and “Somedays the Song Writes You”. \nAs the in-house musician for Genuine Human Productions (genuinehuman.com) Thompson scores themes and background music for documentaries and special film projects. \nVerlon Thompson is currently on the road. Or in the studio. Or writing in his bunkhouse on the river in Tennessee…\n….but never far from the fertile plains of Oklahoma.\nwww.verlonthompson.com
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/verlon-thompson-concert-mike-mcmillan-opens/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190217T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165241
CREATED:20180905T153920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190205T020411Z
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SUMMARY:Gurf Morlix in concert. David Hintz opens.  Sunday night show
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SUNDAY SHOW. SPECIAL EVEN T PRICING $15/20 for the LEGENDARY Gurf Morlix. \nAustin TX Music Hall of Famer Gurf Morlix Brings CD Release Show to Fort Myers \nVeteran roots music producer\, songwriter\, performer\, and Austin Music Hall of Fame inductee Gurf Morlix is touring the country in support of a brand-new release\, ‘Impossible Blue.’ He will be in concert at the ACMA Listening Room at All Faiths on Sunday\, February 17th. \nFilm star and writer/director Ethan Hawke\, perhaps one of Morlix’s newest and most recognizable fans\, remarked about discovering his work. “If you are serious about music\, you might want to get serious about Gurf Morlix. Part Alt/Country\, part blues\, part literature- every one of Gurf’s albums are excellent.” Morlix appeared in and worked with Hawke on the recently released bio-pic\, Blaze\, a film that tells the sad and poetic tale of Morlix’s best friend\, Texas singer-songwriter Blaze Foley\, who died an untimely and violent death in the 70s. \nMorlix is know for producing albums for roots music luminaries such as Lucinda Williams\, Robert Earl Keen\, Ray Wylie Hubbard\, Slaid Cleaves\, and more ‘Impossible Blue’ is Morlix’s 10th studio release of his own music\, his previous releases having topped Roots/Americana charts in the US and in Europe. \nPeter Blackstock of Austin360 described ‘Impossible Blue’ as “classic Morlix music\, a rough mix of blues and folk deeply grounded in the guitar grit that is his trademark.” In an interview with DailyCountry.com\, Morlix called the songs on this album\, “the best songs I’ve ever written\,” Daily Country goes on to say\, “Take it as a matter of fact that every word\, line\, and note has been duly vetted by the toughest critic he’s ever encountered in his 50-odd years of making music: himself.” \nACMA member David Hintz opens the show.David Hintz has been performing and writing songs since the mid 1960’s. For reasons he will never quite understand\, he put away pen and guitar for many years until the early 21st century. So after a 25 year hiatus David was coerced into going to an open mic in Fort Myers\, FL. Scared to death and being extremely shy he performed a few of his original songs and the world hasn’t been the same since. \nHis songs are about love found and lost\, divorce\, peace\, politics\, religion\, equality and rebirth. David writes and performs straight from the heart. Whatever the song topic the message is never sugar coated. He is always working on new material and is currently working on a new collection of original music. David is a local favorite and valued member of the Americana Community Music Association \nDavid has two CD’s RODE HARD AND PUT AWAY WET” 2013\, and “OUT WITH A BANG” 2015 \nS
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/gurf-morlix-concert-david-hintz-opens-sunday-night-show/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190216T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165241
CREATED:20180910T214912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T214912Z
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SUMMARY:Songwriters at the Library.  Estero\,   Bradford\, Knake\, Steel
DESCRIPTION:The ACMA is a Fort Myers based organization that promotes local artists who write and sing their own original songs. Come hear great original acoustic music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase. \n\n\n \n\n\nFeb. 16th\, Joyce Knake Alan Bradford Bill Steel\n\n\n\nAlan Bradford is a unique guitarist\, and an old soul singer/songwriter. He performs throughout the east coast of the United States. Whether at a country club\, a bar\, a national festival\, a house concert\, or an assisted living; his music is a wonderful addition to any function.\n\n\n\n Multi-talented ACMA Member Joyce Knape (guitar\, banjo\, paintings\, pottery) continues to amaze and inspire us with her wonderful original songs\, and creations. \n\n\n\nBill Steel retired in 2008 and has been wintering in Fort Myers ever since. He is passionate about sailing and music and has found a perfect place to enjoy both of these interests. Bill draws from his travels through Central America\, as well as everyday life experiences as the source for his songwriting and tries to bring out the humor from them
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/songwriters-library-estero-bradford-knake-steel/
LOCATION:South County Regional Library\, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165241
CREATED:20180830T201736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180831T154015Z
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SUMMARY:Songwriters at the Plaza\,  Joe Virga\, Bill Metts\, Bruce Gallant
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. \nJoe Virga is a founding ACMA member. Joe Virga Joe’s unwavering support as much as his great voice and songwriting skills. Joe Virga Learned to play Guitar while serving his country on a helicopter carrier during the Vietnam war. Upon his return he began playing in the Greenwich Village at the legendary Folk City (Gurdies). He learned about the music cooperative while there and became a member. The coop became a Mecca for the second folk music scene in New York City. Its membership included such performers as Susan Vega\, Rod McDonald\, Michelle Shocked\, Christine Laven\, John Gorka\, Cliff Eberhart\, David Roth\, Dave VonRonk\, Hugh Blumenfeld and Mark Dan. You can buy Fast Folk Magazine CD’s on line featuring these people performing separately or in often cases together. Everyone in the coop would often play together on each others recording or live and it was a great time. Tragedy struck Joe at this time when his wife passed away and was left with two small children to raise. Years later when his children were older he began singing with Burgers & Mayo in the NY area this band featured the late great Bob Mayo. Joe is a writer and guitar player and a great lead and background vocalist \nA little about Bill Metts: “I started playing guitar when I was 19 during the country blues revival of the late 60s. I fell in love with the music of Taj Mahall\, Mississippi John Hurt\, Doc Watson and others of that ilk. Just about everything that I have done since then has been in that down home finger-picking style. I had the honor of being asked to perform at the annual Mississippi John Hurt Blues Festival in Avalon Ms. in 2011. All types of music move me I but prefer to play and sing traditional Americana roots music.” \nBruce Gallant has been writing songs for over 30 years. His songs reflect the different times in his life\, And he considers them his journal. Bruce played in several original music bands And performed at many events. Bruce\, along with his wife Cecile have 2 CD’s “Her and ME” and “Living in Paradise”. Currently Bruce dedicates himself to Hope By Song And has written over 50 songs for HBS
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/songwriters-plaza-joe-virga-bill-metts-bruce-gallant/
LOCATION:Fort Myers Regional Library\, 1651 Lee St\, Fort Myers \, FL\, 33901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165241
CREATED:20180830T184211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180830T184211Z
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SUMMARY:Heather Pierson Trio! Bruce and Cece Gallant open
DESCRIPTION:We’re so excited to finally have Heather and her group back to the ACMA stage\, and equally excited that Bruce and Cece continue to entertain us with their happy sound!\n“If you’re one of those people who likes any style done well– old-school jazz\, folk\, pop\, classical–you’ll love this prodigiously talented threesome. Keyboards\, brass\, all sorts of strings\, and beautiful singing make for a dynamic show packed with energy and surprises.” Sarah Craig | Caffe Lena | Saratoga Springs\, NY\nThe Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio are a rare bunch – three musicians from three very\ndifferent backgrounds\, bringing their skills\, their quiet charm\, and their down-to-earth\nhonesty to bear on songs that bring to life the sounds of the streets of New Orleans and the\nvalleys of Appalachia. Their recordings (2015’s Still She Will Fly and 2017’s Singin’) and\nlive performances feature Heather’s multi-genre songwriting\, their instrumental virtuosity\,\nand stirring three-part vocal harmonies.\nHeather Pierson (lead vocals\, acoustic guitar\, tenor banjo\, piano) is an award-winning\nsinger/songwriter\, pianist\, and performer. With eight previous solo recordings under her\nbelt\, Heather’s wise-beyond-her-years songwriting\, angelic voice\, and world-class chops\nhave catapulted her into the spotlight.\nDavy Sturtevant (cornet\, dobro\, fiddle\, mandolin\, harmony vocals) is a veteran touring\nartist\, producer\, engineer\, songwriter\, and performer. Armed with a gorgeous tenor voice\nand a mighty arsenal of instruments that come to life in his capable hands\, Davy is at once a\nwitty\, thoughtful\, and engaging musical presence.\nShawn Nadeau (bass\, harmony vocals) brings a rock solid thump and nearly two decades of\nperforming experience to the trio\, informed by a wide spectrum of unique rhythmic and\nmelodic sensibilities ranging from rockabilly to reggae to jazz.\nwww.heatherpierson.com \nBruce Gallant has been writing songs for over 30 years. His songs reflect the different times in his life\, And he considers them his journal. Bruce played in several original music bands And performed at many events. Bruce\, along with his wife Cecile have 2 CD’s “Her and ME” and “Living in Paradise”. Currently Bruce dedicates himself to Hope By Song And has written over 50 songs for HBS
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/heather-pierson-trio-bruce-cece-gallant-open/
LOCATION:FL
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