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SUMMARY:Cliff Eberhardt in Concert! Louise Mosrie Opens
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back to grace the ACMA stage\, Cliff Eberhardt and Louise Mosrie!\n“Eberhardt sings with passion and with wit…what makes his brand so rare is the self-assurance and poise he brings to his nearly flawless show.”\n— The New York Post\n\nCliff Eberhardt knew by age seven that he was going to be a singer and songwriter. Growing up in Berwyn\, Pennsylvania\, he and his brothers sang together and their parents played instruments. His dad introduced him to the guitar and he quickly taught himself to play. Fortunate enough to live close to the Main Point (one of the best folk clubs on the East Coast)\, he cut his teeth listening to the likes of James Taylor\, Joni Mitchell\, Bruce Springsteen\, Howlin’ Wolf\, Muddy Waters\, Bonnie Raitt\, and Mississippi John Hurt — receiving an early and impressive tutorial in acoustic music. At the same time\, he was also listening to great pop songwriters like Cole Porter\, the Gershwins\, and Rodgers and Hart\, which explain his penchant for great melodies and clever lyrical twists.\n\nNew York was an ideal musician’s boot camp. Though he put in long hours as a taxi driver\, Cliff worked steadily on his music throughout the 80’s\, doing solo gigs and studio work\, and playing guitar on the road with Richie Havens\, Melanie and others. Singing advertising jingles for products like Coke\, Miller Beer and Chevrolet (“The Heartbeat of America” campaign) allowed him to devote more time to his songwriting.\n\nIn 2011\, Cliff got a phone call from the Folger Theatre and Shakespeare Library in Washington DC. They had been listening to his song\, “That Kind of Love” along with director Aaron Posner and got the brilliant idea to hire Cliff to write original songs for the Shakespeare classic “The Taming of the Shrew”. It would be set in the old West – Deadwood style – and Cliff would be cast as the blind but wise old saloon singer bookending scenes with his poignant songs and guitar phrases. The play was a huge success and won much critical acclaim across town and 7 weeks of solid sold-out shows in the Spring of 2012. In 2013\, Cliff was nominated for a coveted Helen Hayes Award for Sound Design and he and the cast won for Best Ensemble and Best Play. Some of the songs on Shrew Songs are from Cliff’s past work and some are brand new.\n\nCliff is well-known as a songwriting teacher all over the U.S. at songwriting camps and private lessons. He also produces\, arranges and advises on other artist’s recordings. He tours constantly.\ncliffeberhardt.net\n\nJoining Cliff is the fabulous Louise Mosrie. Louise started writing songs about the South – what she knew and where she grew up. In 2008\, she began working on a new album eventually to be called “Home” because she’d come full circle in her “voice” as a writer. The album was a mix of bluegrass\, country and folk and as she weaved in lush stories and songs about southern life\, she was even introduced once as “…William Faulkner with a guitar”. With those songs\, she entered some song contests connected to festivals and ended up winning top awards at Kerrville Folk Festival\, Wildflower! Festival\, Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. “Home” debuted at #1 on the Folk DJ charts in January 2010 and went on to be one of the most played albums that year for that chart.\n\nIn 2012\, her 15-year marriage ended and her mother was diagnosed with brain cancer and died 6 months later. Out of those dark days came some new songs that would eventually be recorded on her newest release “Lay It Down”: 10 songs of love\, loss and surrender. On “Lay It Down”\, she collaborated with folk-rock songwriter/producer\, Cliff Eberhardt\, who envisioned that minimalist arrangements and restrained production would allow the emotional songs and Louise’s voice a stark relief to rest and shine in.\nThe new CD\, “Lay It Down”\, was released in late summer/Fall 2014…and landed on several “Best of” lists. Louise is always writing new songs…..\nlouisemosrie.com\nTickets are available at the door.\nDoor donations:\n$12/Members\n$18/General Public\nDoors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:00 pm
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/cliff-eberhardt-in-concert-louise-mosrie-opens-2/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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SUMMARY:Songwriters on the Plaza - Mac Martin\,  Peter Slota\,  Gene Martin
DESCRIPTION:Songwriters on the Plaza                 \nThe Lee County Library has partnered with the ACMA (Americana Community Music Association) to offer FREE concerts featuring all original music by local artists. These concerts will be held in the Amphitheater on South Cornog Plaza. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket\, and in case of bad weather\, shows will be moved to the nearby meeting rooms. \nThe ACMA\, a Fort Myers-based nonprofit\, promotes local artists who perform original songs. At these events\, expect to hear singer-songwriters sharing a lifetime of experiences and the stories behind their songs. Prepare for an evening of professional-quality acoustic Americana music\, which blends blues\, roots\, folk\, bluegrass\, and country. There’s plenty of space\, so bring a friend and enjoy the music! \nMac Martin is a notable musician hailing from Arcadia\, Florida\, celebrated for his contributions to the Coastal Americana genre\, also known as Trop Rock. A fourth-generation Floridian\, Mac Martin has a deep connection to his roots\, which is reflected in his music.His 2022 release\, “Margarita Skies\,” is a tropical-themed project dedicated to the Trop Rock genre. The title track from this album reached #1 on the Weekly Trop 40 chart for two weeks in 2023\, showcasing its popularity within the Trop Rock community.  Mac hac been inducted to the prestigeous Trop Rock Music Academy. \nIn addition to his recent work\, Mac Martin has a history of accolades. He won the Top Ten Will McLean Best New Florida Song Contest in 2013 for “Ed Watson\,” featured on his “Wrinkles In Rhyme” CD. This album\, released in March 2013\, includes 13 original songs\, with Martin performing most of the instruments. \nOne of his well-known tracks\, “Florida Cowboys\,” with lyrics by Victor Milt\, gained significant exposure through its inclusion in two award-winning documentary films: “Cowboys of Florida” and “Cracker – The Last Cowboys of Florida.” Overall\, Mac Martin is a prominent figure in the Trop Rock genre\, known for his authentic sound and deep ties to Florida’s musical heritage \nPeter Slota is a Florida born retired\, disabled Vietnam Vet. As a musician and songwriter\, Peter came late to the party. He had been playing guitar since high school\, never rising above a intermediate level\, (having once sold a treasured Ovation guitar to eat). Later years proved a bit more fruitful.  An agreeable wife\, a used Taylor Dreadnaught\, joy re-discovered and the journey began anew. \nPeter’s musical leanings are varied. In writing\, you will see a lot of his military experience coming through. Based on his own time in the Army as a medic\, as well as those of fellow veterans who share in intimate group settings\, he finds a connection with those who shared time in any conflict. Or\, even just the military itself. \nYou can find Peter spending most of his performing time playing\, singing\, banging a maraca\, and more at VA clinics\, nursing homes and other veteran activities and venues. \n“Joining the ACMA and flexing my poetic soul with other incredible talent is really the best thing to happen to my musical self\,” Peter said. “I’m looking forward to hearing more inspriring and wonderful music\, and getting a chance to play with some of the great musicians in the area.” \nPeter winters in Bonita Springs with wife Linda and cat Mary. \nGene Martin\, who has sung in choirs\, choruses\, and glee clubs most of his early life\, first started playing ukulele at age 13\, then banjo and guitar. He graduated from medical school in 1967\, was drafted into the U S Army in 1968\, and served as a battalion surgeon in Vietnam for a year. He brought his guitar with him to Southeast Asia where the aid men sang Mammas and Pappas\, Simon & Garfunkel\, Pete Seeger\, and Peter Paul and Mary music at the aid station. On returning home he practiced radiology for 41 years. He joined the ACMA in 2016 and has been writing music ever since. He is leader of the 4 member band\, The Floridians. They entertain in day care\, rehab centers\, retirement homes and hospitals in the Fort Myers area. Gene is a co-host of the ACMA songwriters’ circle.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/songwriters-on-the-plaza-mac-martin-peter-slota-gene-martin/
LOCATION:Fort Myers Regional Library\, 1651 Lee St\, Fort Myers \, FL\, 33901\, United States
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