J.Robert Houghtaling is a member of the ACMA and was just honored as this year’s Marco Islands Artist of the Year . J.Robert is a musician, composer, songwriter and producer. J.Robert sings and plays acoustic and electric guitars, violin, mandolin, harmonicas and steel drum. He often volunteers to play during special events in Marco Island...
Grammy Award- winning songwriter Randy Thomas leads this duo act with his wife, Lori. Randy and Lori have performed dance and dinner music at many of the finer country clubs around their home area of Fort Myers, Florida for the last eight years. When requested at special events, they perform some of Randy's original hit...
In the winter of 2013, right after his twin boys were born, john john brown started writing songs that would turn into his debut album the road. no depression calls it "one of those albums that suggests brown’s talents have been stirring for some time", while Elmore magazine dubbed brown "one of the more promising...
Join us for a night of Original Americana Music, as well as a Thank You to All Faiths for use of the room. Sign up below, this is open to members & nonmembers. Donation at the door $10-15.00 for All Faiths. Your host Bruce Gallant & David Clayton. If you’re a local songwriter come check...
Rebecca Folsom’s music is about liberation. Her songs crack open hearts, inspire hope, and leave listeners with a deeper perspective. Rebecca’s world-class voice traverses a near-four-octave range. KUNC radio describes it as “knock-you-to-your-knees.” The Daily Camera describes her music as “shining…with lush harmonies,” and Westword Magazine says, “Her songs hit like little earthquakes!” While her...
Nate Currin is an artist and a storyteller. Having traveled to over 20 countries, toured with notable acts like Blues Traveler and Neon Trees, been featured on MTV and received a first ballot Grammy nomination, he retains his enigmatic drive to fly under the radar from time to time. It’s when watching him play an...
Join your host, Bill Metts, and the ACMA, to raise money for guitars for Middle school students. All proceeds from the door will go to the Oak Hammock Middle School Guitar program. This an ACMA Songwriters Showcase Open Mic Benefit Show, open to all ACMA members to perform. This will be a wonderful night for...
Sally Barris won over the music committee 100%...so here she is! Sally Barris is an A-list Nashville songwriter who has had songs covered by such top-level artists as Kathy Mattea, Martina McBride, and Lee Ann Womack. Her song “Let The Wind Chase You”, recorded by Trisha Yearwood and Keith Urban, received a Grammy nomination for...
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...
Sima is a dynamic singer-songwriter, performer, storyteller, speaker, servant of humanity, workshop and retreat leader, meditation and breathwork facilitator, and creative collaborator — often weaving all of these elements into a single performance. He is a nationally touring artist performing at festivals, concert halls, yoga studios, wellness centers, and spiritual centers to share his message...
David Hintz, Robert Bidney, and Barbara Lynn. Three dynamic songwriters together for one memorable night. Original songs and the stories behind the songs, performed in the ACMA Listening Room. Music News wrote, “Robert Bidney is a strong, new voice on the indie album scene that’s been a long-time coming.” His messages are as strong as...
We are excited to announce the 2017 show will be back at the Holiday Inn 2431 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901. Come and enjoy a Free show with some of the best local singer songwriters. Original songs and the stories behind the songs. Bill Metts, was influenced by the music of Taj Mahall, Mississippi...
Please join us as Grant celebrates 10 years of singer/songwrter thang! Our founding ACMA member Joe Virga opens. A self-described “tree-hugger that watches NASCAR, and Buddhist with a gun below the seat,” Grant Peeples is known for his axe-sharp socio-political tunes, raucous humor and heart-gigging ballads. In 2014 he was the recipient of the Focus...
Don’t let the optimistic take on life in Danika’s music fool you into thinking she’s never endured hardship. She has... and plenty of it. She just chose to focus the message of her music on overcoming challenges and getting through life’s hardest moments in one piece, and being better for it. Danika believes music has...
The ACMA is proud to welcome back Hank Woji and Eileen Kozloff to our stage. The duo has performed regularly at festivals, concert venues, coffee houses and house concerts throughout the country combining their stellar individual skills into a duo that showcases the best of their talents into a seamless collaborative musical team. About Hank...
Storyteller, songwriter and picture-book maker, David Massengill "emigrated" from Tennessee to the Greenwich Village folk scene in 1976 with a dulcimer and a dream of bohemian nirvana. His songwriting style ranges from tragic mountain ballads to the lure of tender love songs and iconic political narratives. His songs have been recorded by Joan Baez, David...
With many new faces and new voices the ACMA is growing week by week. So, we’re put three new ACMA songwriters on the stage together. Rick open for NUMR11 in November, Paul opened for Bill Bynum in June, and Ross seems to be at every open mic in the area. Please joins us, for our...
PLEASE NOTE; THIS CONCERT IS ON A FRIDAY...NOT SATURDAY. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17TH. :-) Tickets for this show are $15.00 members $20.00 non members Chamberfolk: Three classically trained musicians playing original music, as intricately arranged as a string quartet, lyrically rooted in the singer/songwriter tradition, and wrapped in three-part vocal harmonies reminiscent of both Appalachia and...
We are very happy to welcome the incredible talent of Verlon Thompson to our stage! This will be a special ticketed event at the ACMA with limited availability at the door. General public $20. ACMA members receive special pricing of $15.00. Members can purchase at a show or on line at the ACMA members only...
Songwriters at Sunset Free Acoustic Concert 4:00 pm Singer Songwriters Hank Woji, Eileen Kozloff and Roy Schneider w/ Kim Mayfield swap songs and stories "In The Round" at the monthly "Songwriters at Sunset Concert" hosted by The Friends of Lovers Key on Thursday December from 4pm-5:30pm at the gazebo on the beach in Lovers...
Join us for a FREE Concert. Great original acoustic music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase. South County Regional Library21100 Three Oaks Parkway Estero 33928 Glenn Sabatka has been playing guitar and harmonica since the 1960-s. He has been the harmonica player for many bands and has been a side-man...
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. www.friendsofloverskey.org...
The ACMA is proud to welcome back once again Roy Schneider and Kim Mayfield, the Reckless Saints, to our stage. The ACMA "regulars" know the story of the Saints involvement in the beginning of the ACMA and their continued support of our organization. Newcomers just need to come and hear true Americana music from true...
Free Acoustic Concert South County Regional Library 21100 Three Oaks Parkway Estero 33928 Come and enjoy local artists who write and sing their own original songs. Great original acoustic music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase Bill Veach has a love of travel that is expressed in many of his...
“Nikki Talley – Out from the Harbor: I know, there are seven million singer-songwriters out on the road these days, but this woman delivers the type of North Carolina country you wished your local radio station played.” -No Depression “Nikki Talley has traveled a lot of miles these past few years and called numerous places...
This Matlacha Invasion is on Friday night Kip Lawrence is a songwriter living in Matlacha, and was a founding member of The Yard Dogs who put out 12 cd's of original music which came to be known as Florida Swamp Music. The Yard Dogs toured extensively and brought their music to people all over the...
It's not often the ACMA showcases an instrumentalist, but when we do..watch out! We are proud to present Grammy award winner guitarist Bill Mize. Bill Mize is a son of Tennessee, and a fitting representative of his state’s rich musical heritage. His critically lauded fingerstyle compositions are fluid and intricate, and their delivery masterful. One...
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. www.friendsofloverskey.org...
If you know any of these women you know how special this show will be. If you don’t know them, you’re going to really enjoy getting to know them. A night of the shared songs and stories behind the songs. Don’t miss this one. Melissa Welke has been singing and writing songs for several years....
Free Acoustic Concert South County Regional Library 21100 Three Oaks Parkway Estero 33928 Come and enjoy local artists who write and sing their own original songs. Great original acoustic music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase Bob Williams’s original songs and the stories behind his songs always brings a smile...
The ACMA is happy to welcome back the authentically entertaining master of the stage Lipbone Redding, No loopers, no special effects. All sounds are all Lipbone! Lipbone has taken his singular vocal instrumental style to a new level by playing guitar and producing all of the instrument sounds while simultaneously singing and storytelling without the...
SUNDAY Feb. 18th, the ACMA welcomes back Muriel Anderson in concert, complete with her stunninly beautiful AudioVisual show. One of the world’s foremost fingerstyle guitarists and harp-guitarists, Muriel Anderson is the first woman to have won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. She appears on the cover of Classical Guitar Magazine, Spring 2017, and concurrently in...
Songwriters Showcase Tim Mcgeary, Bill Metts, & Bob Williams This show came together when Doug MacLeod had to cancel for heath reasons. The different ways to listen to music is endless. One of our favorites, is three songwriters sharing the stage performing original songs and the stories behind the songs. For this show we have...
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. www.friendsofloverskey.org...
Friday night show…ACMA member will Ken Crosby open the night with original songs. We will close out the night with an Open Mic / Tom Petty Tribute. Ken Crosby, songs could be called a little on the dark side. Regardless of the topic Ken always nails the delivery of his music.
Critically acclaimed, award winning vocalist, guitarist and composer, Woody Russell, has released a body of recorded work that spans from the folk-rock infused songwriter fare of his first album, …As Simple As That (1996) to the more recent and highly praised blues/soul release of Up Against It (2010) and the pop-jazz shades of Delicious Days...
Free Acoustic Concert South County Regional Library 21100 Three Oaks Parkway Estero 33928 Come and enjoy local artists who write and sing their own original songs. Great original acoustic music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase Mike McMillan got his first guitar as a teenager and has been pursuing his...
“I first heard him on the radio and got upset. Then I heard him in concert and got more upset. He thinks harmonically, improvises beautifully, and writes. If you're a guitar player, he's going to haunt you...” —Leo Kottke Grammy-winning fingerpicker Pat Donohue’s devotion to acoustic guitar has made him an American standard. A versatile...
“If one can master a craft after investing 10,000 hours, Joe Jencks’ hours are showing! I am literally stunned by this new album. Poets, Philosopher, Workers & Wanders tells our stories, his story, and the untold stories, as an American folk master can - with heart and unfettered perfection. Add this one to the folk...
...used to say they were from Nashville, TN. That was before April 2015 when 5 year members Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler quit their day jobs, sold everything they owned, and gave their thirty day notice on their rental house to trade in for a life permanently on the road. With their sixteen foot camper...
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. www.friendsofloverskey.org...
“Like Joni Mitchell, Helen Avakian can turn lyrics inside out... Avakian writes music that remains gentle on the ears while pulling aggressively on the heart... Helen Avakian’s music touches a place within.” Poughkeepsie Journal “A charming and engaging real artist, Avakian makes some really meaty listening that is as far from disposable pop as you...
Free Acoustic Concert South County Regional Library 21100 Three Oaks Parkway Estero 33928 Come and enjoy local artists who write and sing their own original songs. Great original acoustic music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase
Another living legend comes to the ACMA! Roy has the goods: the original, the bare-knuckle, the low-down . . . blues. Who can say they were friends with the Rev. Gary Davis, Pink Anderson and Robert Lockwood? And toured with Arthur Big Boy Crudup, Hot Tuna, JJ Cale & Bonnie Raitt ? Roy can. He...
Jennings & Keller is an award-winning nationally touring duo based out of Florida. They offer up 21st Century Americana with influences in folk, jazz, and roots music. They fuse many different musical elements into a unique eclectic style that is refreshingly diverse. Dana Keller, a veteran pedal steel, dobro, and guitar player, has spent years...
RT Guitars has donated a OM- 430C pictured above, with case valued at $899.00 The ACMA is doing a Fundraiser / suggested donation for a ticket is $5.00 RT Guitars and Roy Schneider have join together to promote these “Reverse Tension Guitars” The drawing will be at our Homegrown Show April 28. You can get...
Songwriters Showcase Robert Bidney, David Hintz, & Hank Woji This will be a night not to be missed. Three exceptional songwriters share the stage performing original songs and the stories behind the songs. Robert Bidney is a singer songwriter whose message is as strong as his melodies. His music is relatable and has a strong...
You asked for them back and here they are! I had many requests to bring these folks back...after their concert many people asked "Can we have them back tomorrow?" Well that didn't happen but they ARE coming back May 5th. So come on out! With songs both traditional and original, and a sound that's at...
If music is a springboard for emotion, then Tim McGeary knows all too well how to mine it to the max. “I have to write songs,” the accomplished songwriter insists. “Yet, it’s both a blessing and a curse. The blessing is that you are able to write and sing songs that can connect to people...
Come and enjoy local artists who write and sing their own original songs. Great original acoustic music and the stories behind the songs in an intimate Songwriters Showcase. This is a benefit show for The ACMA which is a not for profit. Whether you’re a musician or a listener this is a wonderful way to...
Cottondale Swamp is a Florida Swamp Rock, Southern Americana, Outlaw Country Band from the swamps of Florida. Weeki Wachee, FL is our ground zero. Mermaid Shows and the Gulf of Mexico, it doesn't get anymore "Old Florida" than that. Original Florida swamp rock with authentic country sensibilities and a heart of rock 'n roll. Cottondale...
They were so much fun the first time we asked them back again! With their classic "Its roots that rock and roll" sound the Honkies make a joyful noise!. In mid 2014, Rebecca Dawkins and Tim O’Donnell, of The Nouveaux Honkies, hoisted anchor and set sail in their rebuilt RV. The journey started in South...
Born in the heart of the Buffalo rust belt, The Rightly So brings a vibrant energy to Americana music. The young acoustic duo is comprised of esteemed guitarist and performer Gregory Zeis, and award-winning singer/songwriter Jess Chizuk. Both have achieved a great deal of musical success on their own, and have formally combined their talents...
Passerine’s distinctive sound combines vocal harmonies, the crisp rhythms of an acoustic guitar, the haunting voices of the fiddle and dobro (resonator slide guitar), the resonant lows of an acoustic bass. With inventive vocal harmonies and song-writing, supported by the sounds of acoustic strings, Passerine offers a fresh take on traditional folk and bluegrass music...
Passing the five-year mark and into our 6th year we can safely say we are here to stay. Keeping true to our mission of supporting original independent music, has been easy because it’s All About The Music. We will present a special night of music emceed by Dan Philgreen. The musician lineup is all Founding...
The ACMA is happy to host the Florida Music Food Initiative for a benefit concert/food drive. Please join us for a fun evening of music for a good cause. Performers Joe Virga Roy Schneider and Kim Mayfield Others Bear and Robert - Cindy Bear and Franc Robert (row-bear) Frankie J and the Chicken Parade James...
Multi-Instrumentalist "Mean" Mary James returns to the ACMA. Award-winning musician/writer and fan favorite (over 9 million views on her YouTube videos), Mean Mary, literally grew-up in music. She evolved from a child prodigy who played for tips on the streets of Nashville (“startling talent” said the Tennessean) to a seasoned performer and headliner of over...
Sally had so much fun at her last concert that she asked to come back again..and we are happy to have her! Sally Barris is an A-list Nashville songwriter who has had songs covered by such top-level artists as Kathy Mattea, Martina McBride, and Lee Ann Womack. Her song “Let The Wind Chase You”, recorded...
Join the ACMA in an evening of original songs benefitting All Faiths Unitarian Congregation. The show is a thank you for providing the ACMA’s Songwriters Circle a space every Sunday afternoon. All proceeds from the donation at the door will go to All Faiths. What is a Songwriters Circle? The ACMA Circle is for Acoustic...
Out of the heartland of America, stomping grounds of Truman and Twain, “powerhouse” troubadour Dana Cooper dedicated himself to a life of music over 40 years ago. This song poet engages and inspires audiences around the world with his quick wit, insightful stories and commanding presence. He is the recipient of the 2014 Heritage Musician...
The 502's were a smashing success when some of your ACMA buds saw them at Stringbreak Music Fest. This orlando based indie band promptly applied to play the ACMA and received 6 big thumbs up from your music committee. Fresh, young and energetic the 502's will bring you to your feet and leave you smiling....
Special Donation pricing for this event. ACMA members $15/General public $20 "Eberhardt is better than ever, Steve McQueening his way into your heart at about ninety-eight miles an hour, kicking ass with fresh insight and new ways to lament old yearnings.” —Philly Rock Guide “One of the most talented musicians on the solo acoustic circuit......
Come and enjoy a FREE show with some of the Best Local Songwriters! These special shows are hosted by the Lee County Library System and The Americana Community Music Association. The ACMA is a Fort Myers based not for profit that promotes local artists who write and sing their own original songs. Come and hear...
ACMA Island Hopper Festival Show, Downtown Fort Myers Regional Library Come and enjoy a FREE show with some of the Best Local Songwriters! These special shows are hosted by the Lee County Library System and The Americana Community Music Association. The ACMA is a Fort Myers based not for profit that promotes local artists who...
The ACMA is happy to welcome The Twin Kennedy's back to our stage once again! It's like seeing double... Their musical bond is as strong as their small town roots – Twin Kennedy, comprised of West Coast sisters Carli and Julie Kennedy, have been making music together since they could talk. Born and raised in...
We are very excited to bring together three excellent songwriters on the ACMA stage. J Robert, is a long-time member with a full schedule, so we are always thrilled when we can get him off Marco Island. Ricky Baker Cegelis, is another long-time member. With Ricky now living in Florida full time, we hope to...
With over 600,000 miles driven and 800 shows performed over the last 12 years, Nate Currin is a troubadour in every sense of the word. With his roots in the North Georgia clay, Nate has enough of the South in his voice and writing to showcase his upbringing but he includes an emotional trustworthiness that...
Rebecca Folsom WOWED us with her concert last year. We are thrilled that she's chosen to grace our stage again! Rebecca Folsom’s music is about liberation. Her songs crack open hearts, inspire hope, and leave listeners with a deeper perspective. Rebecca’s world-class voice traverses a near-four-octave range. KUNC radio describes it as “knock-you-to-your-knees.” The Daily...
“Excellent music. Absolutely beautiful vocals. Humid and hot with ice cold lemonade up against your sweaty cheek musicianship. Yeah…back porch, black cat moan type mood done quite successfully.” (No Depression Magazine) The Hummingbirds are husband-wife team S.G. and Rachel Wood. Born and raised in Detroit, now residing in Tampa, their music is both northern and...
Adam Burrows and The ACMA started our conversation about booking at the ACMA in February 2016! Due to changes in our ACMA life and changes in Adam's life the show date rambled and ran on until it's settled on Nov 3, 2018. As far as I can tell, Adam Burrows is the reason we have...
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. The ACMA is a Fort...
From the folks that brought us Harpeth Rising! I've seen Ryanhood and can say that they are awesome and 100% vetted by the ACMA music committee, so we are very excited to present Ryanhood to you! Official stuff: Named ‘Best Group/Duo’ in the 2014 International Acoustic Music Awards, acoustic-duo Ryanhood got their first break more...
As the music committe said unique talent rises to the top, a big yes! " and that's one reason why the ACMA is looking forward to Mare and Nomad's show to close out our 2018 season. “Daddy was a seeker,” says Mare Wakefield. “Eventually he became a Salvationist minister. Mama was a gypsy, loving nothing...
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. This show will be indoor...
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 (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...
It's our absolute pleasure to welcome The Reckless Saints back to our stage as we kick off another year of Americana concerts. Roy Schneider and Kim Mayfield are the Reckless Saints and have been an integral part of the ACMA since our beginnings. As we've grown as an organization, they've continued to grow and hone...
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. The ACMA is a...
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. Jan. 19th, Bob Williams Ken Hulme Glen Sabatka Bob Williams , Always eager to share amusing stories...
Once a year Alaskan Wildman Ukelele Russ comes to Florida. We had to wait 3 years to get him on the schedule, but look out folks, he's a coming! Huge enthusiasm from the music committee got Russ a coveted spot in January so you know you're in for a good show! Official blurb: Alaska—the Final...
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A FRIDAY CONCERT WITH SPECIAL EVENT PRICING OF $15/$20 We are thrilled to welcome Doug MacLeod back to our stage. He's just walked away with another award, he 2018 Acoustic Blues Album of the year for "Break the Chain" Add this to Doug's multiple other Blues Music awards and you've got...
The ACMA is excited to have back on stage, these two touring ACMA members Acclaimed, Singer/Songwriter, and hit & run Terlingua, TX resident, Hank Woji is a self described “Jersey Shore Ex-Pat turned West Texas Desert Rat” with roots in folk, country and blues. Critics have described Hank’s music as “acoustic-wielding, sharply observed, Americana all...
Bio: Hailed as "One of the most dynamic Americana groups out of Detroit, Michigan" Escaping Pavement masterfully blends and blurs the lines of Bluegrass, Folk, and Americana. Their unique joint frontperson arrangement, with Emily Burns and Aaron Markovitz sharing equally in singing, songwriting, and guitar playing allow for astounding, harmony-driven, musical interplay that has earned...
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...
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! "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...
