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SUMMARY:Songwriters at Sunset\, 6:15 pm  Chuck Williams\, Carolyn & David Stanley\, Joe Virga
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. 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 Songwriters Showcase.  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 \nCome Early give yourself time to take the tram to the beach. \nChuck Williams has been appearing throughout New England and in recent years up and down the east coast with his music.  This songwriter’s music is of love gained\, love lost\, growing up and moving on.  He can take you on a journey that makes you think\, smile and at times want to cry \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\, guitar and harmonica and Carolyn adding vocal harmonies and accompaniment on guitar\, banjo\, or charango. \nJoe Virga In the late 70’s and early 80’s was part of the open mic scene in Greenwich Village\, playing at The Speakeasy and Gerdies\, along with such talents as Rod McDonald\, Suzanne Vega\, David Roth and Christine Lavin. Today Joe continues to write\, perform\, and win awards for his music.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/songwriters-sunset-615-pm-chuck-williams-carolyn-david-stanley-joe-virga/
LOCATION:Lovers Key State Park\, 8700 Estero Blvd.\, Fort Myers Beach\, FL\, 33931\, United States
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SUMMARY:Helen Avakian in concert. Chuck Williams opens!
DESCRIPTION:“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\n“A charming and engaging real artist\, Avakian makes some really meaty listening that is as far from disposable pop as you can get.” Midwest Record\nHelen Avakian performs an exciting array of original songs and acoustic guitar instrumentals. Her stage presence is alternately enchanting and down to earth as she takes her listeners on a musical journey from the US to China\, Brazil\, Ireland and other parts of the world. She is joined by her partner in music and life\, guitarist/vocalist/percussionist\, Dave Irwin.\nHelen is the 2014 International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion\, and the first female to win this prestigious competition. In addition\, Helen was voted Favorite Acoustic Act four times by Rhythm and News magazine in New York\, and her songwriting awards include seven first prizes from the NewSongs Contest at the Walnut Valley Festival in Kansas. Appearances include PBS radio and TV as well as on stage with Peter Yarrow\, Mary Fahl (former lead singer of The October Project)\, Chris Trapper of the Push Stars\, guitar stars Pete Huttlinger and Muriel Anderson\, and actresses Vanessa Redgrave and Rachel Kempson Redgrave. She has opened for Mary Chapin Carpenter\, Stanley Jordan\, Marshall Crenshaw\, Imogen Heap\, Adrian Legg\, Tom Chapin\, and John McCutcheon among others.\nHelen’s latest recording\, “Notes from Helen\,” recently made it to the finals of the Just Plain Folks Awards 2010 – 2016 for “Best Guitar Album” and has received this praise: “ Notes from Helen is an extraordinary CD\, ranking with the very best fingerstyle – or any style – guitar albums.” Minor 7th Helen has received raves from reviewers who call her “a rising star\,” and a “guitar goddess.” Acoustic Guitar magazine describes her playing as “impressive… full of life and energy.” Helen’s previous album\, “I Love the Moon\,” also received much acclaim and radio airplay. Elmore Magazine called the CD “new and exciting…indelible songs centered around a girl and her guitar\, singing what matters most.”\nHelen had the great honor of having her guitar and vocals featured on track 1 of Pete Seeger’s Grammy-nominated final album of his life\, The Storm King. On a more technical note\, Helen is a proud 17 year participant in the artists’ endorsement program for Elixir guitar strings.\n“Helen Avakian has what it takes to rise to the top of the hill. A gifted guitarist\, composer\, and storyteller\, she also has a pure clear voice with its own identity.” Kate Goldsmith\, Taconic Weekend\nhttp://www.helenavakian.com/index.shtml \n4 year ACMA member Chuck Willliams opens the show! Chuck Williams has been appearing throughout New England and in recent years has gone coast to coast with his music. Raised in Toledo\, Ohio\, Chuck has lived most of his adult life in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts\, moving to the Buzzards Bay shoreline in 2002. His writing has been gaining notice throughout song circles and he has earned several awards for his finely tuned craft. He can take you on a journey that makes you think\, smile and at times want to cry. He has been traveling to coffeehouses\, performing arts centers and festivals sowing seeds of his songs along the way. \nChuck’s lyrics and melodies are a musical journey reflecting emotions of everyday life brought to you through the stories within his songs. If you feel his style is rooted in the American folk-rock tradition\, you would be on the right path that leads to this musician’s memorable songs. \nRhode Islands Motif Music Awards has nominated Chuck as Singer/Songwriter of the Year (’07\, ’08\, ’09\, ‘11)\, for Album Of the Year (’07\, ’08 and ‘10) and Best Folk Act (’07\, ‘12). \nChuck has had the pleasure of opening for national touring artists such as Cheryl Wheeler\, Kelly Joe Phelps\, Rod McDonald\, Steve Forbert\, Pegi Young & the Survivors\, Jimmy LeFave\, Beau Coup Blue\, Claude Bourbon and Michael Troy. \nChuck is the President of the Rhode Island Songwriters Association. He is also a member of Folk Alliance\, NERFA and ASCAP \nWilliams employs a voice that resembles Neil Young’s with the edges rounded-off. There seems to be a proud and strong tradition of folk music speaking truth to power within his tunes. Don DiMuccio\, Motif Magazine \nwww.chuckwilliamsmusic.com
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/helen-avakian-concert-chuck-williams-opens/
LOCATION:FL
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SUMMARY:Songwriters at the Library  ACMA Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Free Acoustic Concert\nSouth County Regional Library\n21100 Three Oaks Parkway Estero 33928 \nCome 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
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/songwriters-library-acma-open-mic/
LOCATION:South County Regional Library\, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
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SUMMARY:Roy Book Binder with Karen Cohen opening!
DESCRIPTION: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 has the stories\, the licks\, and the mystery of timeless music in his fingers. He’s been featured on a PBS special and interviewed by Terry Gross on “Fresh Air.” He’s also a regular at Fur Peace Ranch\, where he teaches along with Jorma Kaukonen. When he brings his ‘Tour Bus’ to town\, a one-man blues-fest ensues. He plays and he entertains\, feeding us music and stories\, and the evening is a celebration for us all. We’re privileged to have Roy here to preserve–and extend—the tradition of great American blues music.\nSINGER-SONGWRITER-STORYTELLING-BLUESMAN….. Roy Book Binder has been rambling around the world for the past 45 years! He gave up his Greenwich Village “pad” in the early 1970’s and lived in his “Tour Bus” for the next 15 years criss crossing the US and appearing at festivals throughout Canada & Europe. \nBook Binder\, travelled with the legendary Rev. Gary Davis in the late 60’s….. The Book\, recorded his first solo acoustic Blues album in the 70’s\, which was the first to receive 5 stars in DOWNBEAT magazine! In the late 80’s ‘The Book’ was part of Bonnie Raitt’s East Coast Tour\, which included an appearance on The Grand Old Opry which led to almost 30 appearances on NASHVILLE NOW’s\, Ralph Emory Show! In the 90’s he often appeared with JORMA KAUKONEN (who recorded 2 of Roy’s songs) \nLast Aug. 19th\, THE GOOD BOOK\, Roy’s latest release of all original songs\, reached #3 on AirPlayDirect’s Americana charts! #1 was Guy Clark & #2 was the late Townes Van Zandt. Folkdj.org had Roy in the top 3 artists for July. \nwww.roybookbinder.com \nOpening musician Karen Cohen: \nKaren has been playing guitar on and off for most of her life\, while focusing her creative flow towards Visual Arts the other of half the time. She studied Printmaking at Rhode Island School of Design\, and created Woodcarvings and Paintings for a few years after graduating. \n Sidelined from her day job by an injury about 14 years ago\, she picked up her guitar to fill the time. It was then she discovered a musician named Rory Block\, who is known for her Authentic arrangements of old-timey Blues from the 1930s.  \n In Karen’s words…”I had never heard a woman play and sing Acoustic Blues like that before\, and it had a profound effect on me…. before I heard Rory Block\, it never even occurred to me\, that women could play that way… Now\, I find that a lot people respond to my playing this music the same way.” \n After months of practicing\, Karen decided that she must share this great stuff she had been learning. But that meant overcoming her paralyzing fear to perform.  \n Encouraged by a supportive group of local musicians she found in Southwest Florida\, she kept at it. Along with attending the Swannanoa Gathering over the past few years she is gaining confidence.Karen plays at Open Mics and Jam Circles around Punta Gorda and Englewood.She is also a long-time member of the Guitar Army in Punta Gorda\, and plays in shows at the ACMA in Ft. Myers. \n Karen wants you to know\, although it is especially scary to open for Another one of her long-time Guitar Hero’s: Roy Bookbinder…it is also an incredible honor and a dream come true.  \n 
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/roy-bookbinder-karen-cohen-opening/
LOCATION:FL
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SUMMARY:Jennngs and Keller in concert. Opening Mary Dahl & Carolyn Stanley
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDana Keller\, a veteran pedal steel\, dobro\, and guitar player\, has spent years performing on stage or in the studio with such luminaries as Vince Gill\, Ricky Skaggs\, Stevie Wonder\, Larry Graham\, Marvin Gaye\, Dave Mason\, Johnny Rodriguez and The Allen Brothers\, to name a few. Dana has been an endorsee of the Gretsch Guitar and Drum Company since 1980. His dobro playing has been called “jaw-droppingly good”. Along with being lauded for his world-class musicianship\, he is known as a “songwriter’s songwriter”\, often drawing comparisons to Gene Clark and Jessie Winchester. \nLaurie Jennings Oudin is a former Shakespearean actress who has spent many years on the stage. Her theater background combined with a lifetime of professional singing gives her an obvious command of the stage as well as the songs she sings. With a vocal style that ranges from early Joni Mitchell to Emmylou Harris\, Laurie leaves audiences mesmerized by her stunning vocal delivery. \nIn the 10 years of playing together\, Jennings & Keller have released three CDs with a fourth recording on the way. They have received accolades and airplay from radio stations at one end of the country to the other. In true troubadour spirit\, Laurie and Dana travel the country in their motor home\, performing at festivals\, cafes\, wineries and house concerts. Along with developing a large and loyal fan base\, they have earned a reputation for quality musicianship and expert storytelling. \n Mary Dahl performed for 20 years with The Lite Side a unique quartet of folk singers\, where she played a combination of instruments including five string banjo\, acoustic guitar\, mandolin\, dobro\, ukulele\, and charango. \nThe Lite Side had a repertoire consisting of a variety of folk music of the 1960’s through 1980’s\, gospel\, patriotic medleys\, and an extensive Christmas program.  They have bragging rights as they performed at the White House on six separate occasions for visiting guests\, and for two different administrations\, including a Christmas candlelight reception for visiting dignitaries.  They were asked to perform by two administrations\, President GW Bush and President Bill Clinton \n. They also had numerous gigs at Carlisle Barracks Officers Club in PA for an assembly of Generals from all over the world and performed for 10 years at Hershey Park Chocolate World opening the Christmas season for Santa.She is particularly proud to boast that they opened for a sold out performance concert by the Kingston Trio and they were permitted to sing along with the Kingston Trio who also filmed the performance. \nThey produced a 10 song CD\, featuring an original song\, “The Cardboard President”\, written by their lead guitarist\, Morgan Evans.  President Bill Clinton has a copy of this CD which they performed on two occasions at the White House. They also produced a Lite Side Christmas CD with the songs that they performed at the White House venues. Their CDs have been aired over many PA radio stations and The Lite Side was featured on WGAL-TV on their “Live at 5” broadcast where they performed their original “Cardboard President” song. \nMary moved to FL in 2007\, and plays at least 3 times a week at various venues in our area. \n  Carolyn Stanley will be accompanying Mary with her sharp harmonies and proficient playing style.   Carolyn has performed with her husband\, David Stanley\, her brother\, Larry Tuttle and with Peach’s Little Band.  Mary and Carolyn are new neighbors and have enjoyed sharing and exploring their common interest in music as well as enjoying each other’s company.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/jennngs-keller-concert/
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SUMMARY:RT Guitar  Drawing
DESCRIPTION:RT Guitars has donated a OM- 430C pictured above\, with case valued at $899.00 \nThe ACMA is doing a Fundraiser / suggested donation for a ticket is $5.00 \nRT Guitars and Roy Schneider have join together to promote these “Reverse Tension Guitars” \nThe drawing will be at our Homegrown Show April 28.  You can get tickets at any ACMA All Faiths show. The guitar will be on display at every show. You do not need to be present to win. You don’t have to be a guitar player to win either. This is a different type of guitar so regardless of how may someone has this would be a fine addition. \nYou do not need to be present to win. \nMore info on the web www. http://www.rtguitar.com
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/rt-guitar-raffle-drawing/
LOCATION:FL
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SUMMARY:Songwriters Showcase Robert Bidney\, David Hintz\, & Hank Woji
DESCRIPTION:Songwriters Showcase Robert Bidney\, David Hintz\, & Hank Woji \nThis will be a night not to be missed. Three exceptional songwriters share the stage performing original songs and the stories behind the songs. \nRobert Bidney is a singer songwriter whose message is as strong as his melodies. His music is relatable and has a strong commercial sensibility.\nHe has been writing songs for most of his life. To support his family\, he worked in the advertising world\, but pursued his passion of writing songs with meaning. Those songs define him and reveal his soul. \nOver the years\, his songs have been covered by an eclectic group of artists around the world\, but his dream was to produce an album of his own. That dream recently came true with the release of “It’s All About the Love” in July 2015. \nThe record examines the universal themes of life. Music News Nashville wrote “His is a strong\, new voice on the indie album scene that’s been a long-time coming.” \nThe South Florida Sun Sentinel wrote that the album is ”an eclectic collection of universal meditations on love\, harmony and the things that threaten them\, told in a confidently unadorned lyrical style that only an experienced songwriter would attempt.” \nA seasoned performer\, Bidney connects with his audiences through his infectious energy and emotional performances. \nHis creativity and commercial awareness merged while working in advertising agencies\, where he wrote and produced a number of national radio and TV jingles for clients and worked closely with many top musicians\, producers and songwriters throughout the U.S. and Canada. \nBidney lives in South Florida\, performs and continues to write songs close to his heart.\nwww.roberbidney.com \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. \nDavid performs a variety of original music and fairly obscure covers\, and prefers to perform at house concerts or listening rooms. His 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. \nDavid currently runs an open mic in Fort Myers\, FL. on Wednesday evenings. 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 \nhttps://www.davidhintzmusic.com  \n About Hank Woji \nA self described “Jersey Shore Ex-Pat turned West Texas Desert Rat”\, for over 20 years\, as a bassist\, Hank Woji played in some of The Garden State’s most dynamic and innovative bands\, performing in clubs and concert halls from Virginia to Ontario\, in styles ranging from Blues and R&B to Reggae\, Rock & Roll\, County Rock and Afrobeat! \n  \nIn the Spring of 2001 Hank moved to Houston\, TX\, fell in with a bunch of great Texas songwriters\, picked up his acoustic guitar again and found his new musical voice as a Singer Songwriter. But destiny turned a page and it was his chance move\, in January 2009\, to the far West Texas desert town of Terlingua that has most reshaped his life and his music. \n  \nCritics have described Hank’s music as being “in the best tradition of the Texas troubadours like Guy Clarke\, Townes Van Zandt and Butch Hancock” and that “His troubadour style also comes very close to the style of Woody Guthrie or Pete Seeger\, or as we heard on ‘Nebraska’ from Bruce Springsteen” \nSince 2005\, Hank has released five self produced CDs: Medallion\, American Dreams\, There Was A Time\, Holy Ghost Town and The Working Life. He also produced\, Just Words\, the new CD\, by Florida based Singer Songwriter Eileen Kozloff\, in 2017 \nOver the last 35 years Woji or his bands\, have shared the stage with\, such diverse artists as: Jimmy LaFavre\, Jonathan Byrd\, David Massengill\, The Radiators\, Hot Tuna\, Shake Russell\, Dana Cooper\, Jimmy Cliff\, Ronnie Elliott\, Rebekah Pulley\, Jon Bon Jovi\, Johnny Winter\, Grant Peeples\, Butch Hancock\, Jimmie Dale Gilmore\, Bruce Springsteen and Pete Seeger. \nHank is a proud member of AFM Local 1000 and tours nationally\, performing at festivals\, coffeehouses\, theaters\, clubs and house concerts as a solo singer songwriter; with his duo partner Eileen Kozloff as Woji & Kozloff; and with his full band The Hank Woji Conspiracy. \nwww.hankwoji.com
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