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SUMMARY:Alice Wallace in Concert!  Dennis Michael Opens
DESCRIPTION:Here I Am\, Nashvillian songstress Alice Wallace declares on her new album\, released June 28\, 2024\, via Mule Kick Records. It’s a title that hints at her deeply personal\, confessional songwriting style\, one that invites the listener to gaze at her beating heart as each intimate secret pours out\, propelled by a powerful\, expressive delivery that marks her as one of the true vocal talents of her generation.\nAlice does not hide behind the microphone\, but uses it to amplify everything inside her champing to get out. She’s survived the highs and lows of life\, love\, and the music industry and finally produced the album she feels she was destined to make. Here I Am\, she says\, the real Alice Wallace.\nThis album marks a return to themes of self-examination after several collections that featured predominantly story songs. “I needed to make a record that was really true to myself\, both for me and for my fans who have encouraged me in ways I am so grateful for\,” Alice explains. “Songs are how I process. And writing this album helped me process so much of what has happened in the last few years.”\nAlice moved to Nashville four years ago after more than a decade in southern California\, and Here I Am is the first of her albums to be recorded in true Music City style\, backed by a lineup of world-class musicians and recorded in two whirlwind days with no rehearsal\, just the way the best session players like to do it. Produced by Nick Buda (Taylor Swift\, Martina McBride\, Dolly Parton) the album features some of the most talented musicians Nashville has to offer. In addition to Buda on drums\, the record features Grammy-winning guitarist Kenny Greenberg (Willie Nelson\, Wynnona Judd\, Hayes Carll)\, bassist Ted Pecchio (Doyle Bramhall II\, Susan Tedeschi) and keyboardist Jimmy Wallace (The Wallflowers). And although Alice had never played with any of the musicians before\, the combined talents in the room made for an electric experience that brought her songs to life in vibrant and unexpected ways.\n\nCuttingly self-exploring\, delivered with emotionality\, and with just the right pop Americana sensibilities\, Here I Am is Alice Wallace’s most expansive album yet. For fans of songwriters who turn personal heartbreak into musical gold and for anyone who loves a powerful\, full-ranged\, expressive voice\, Here I Am is not to be missed.\nYou can find out more here:alicewallacemusic.com\n\nDennis Michael is a soulful music performer whose style blends folk\, blues\, and indie elements into a captivating sonic tapestry. Hailing from Long Island\, New York\, Dennis weaves stories of the heart and introspection\, delivering raw and relatable narratives through his evocative lyrics and rich melodies.\nWith a strong foundation as a session artist\, writer\, and collaborator\, Dennis honed his craft working with Caprice Records and RockMill Studios. These experiences shaped his distinctive sound and storytelling prowess\, earning him recognition for his heartfelt performances and poignant songwriting.\nWhether performing solo or with a band\, Dennis Michael’s music resonates deeply\, drawing listeners into an emotional journey that feels both personal and universal. His ability to connect through tales of love\, loss\, and self-discovery sets him apart as a truly authentic artist. Dennis is a member of the ACMA.\nTickets for the show are available at the door.\nDoor donations:ACMA Members/$15General Admission/$20\nDoors to the listening room open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7:00 PM
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/alice-wallace-in-concert-dennis-michael-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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SUMMARY:Grant Maloy Smith in Concert! Steve Waterbury Opens
DESCRIPTION:Grant Maloy Smith returns to ACMA in his beloved home state of Florida\, bringing songs and stories from his most recent album MISSISSIPPI: AMERICAN STORIES\, as well as from previous critically-acclaimed and Billboard top 5 charting albums like APPALACHIA: AMERICAN STORIES and DUST BOWL: AMERICAN STORIES.\nOver the years his albums have spent 17 weeks on the Billboard charts\, including eleven weeks in the Top 10 on the Americana/Folk album sales chart and #12 on the Country album sales chart. Grant has performed twice at Carnegie Hall and has won numerous awards\, including two Grammy® certificates. In 2020\, he was inducted into the Indie Music Hall of Fame in Hollywood. Critics have raved about his music\, including:… “lyrics and music as potent as Woody Guthrie … A reminder of the darker period of Bob Dylan\, and it’s that good\, that memorable…”~ NO DEPRESSION magazine\nGrant’s song “Man Of Steel” was adopted by the National Veterans Foundation (www.nvf.org) as their official theme song. His single “I See You” was released with the support of Masterpiece Living\, an organization dedicated to creating better lives for our elders. And a song he wrote\, “I Reckon\,” spent weeks on the MusicRow CountryBreakout charts. Grant’s charming Christmas song “Fly Possum Fly” (featuring county singing sensation EmiSunshine) was both a radio single and a children’s book. Grant Maloy Smith is a member of the CMA (Country Music Association)\, AMA (Americana Music Association)\, TCMA (Texas Country Music Association)\, NARAS (The GRAMMYS®)\, and is the co-founder of the Indie Collaborative\, a group of more than 2\,000 independent musicians and music industry professionals.\nVideos\, music and more:grant-maloy-smith.com\nOpening for Grant Maloy Smith is ACMA member and singer/songwriter\, Steve Waterbury. Steve has been playing\, singing and writing music off and on since the later 70’s. His music is eclectic\, from some Country to Blues and Folk\, reflecting his life observations and experience. Steve is a regular at our ACMA Sunday afternoon Singer/Songwriter Circle.\nTickets for the show are available at the door. Door donations are as follows:$15/ACMA Members$20/General Admission\nThe doors open at 6:30 PM and the concert begins at 7:00PM
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/grant-malloy-smith-in-concert-steve-waterbury-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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SUMMARY:Songwriters Under the Stars:  Buddy Mondlock\, Robert Bidney\, & Bruce Gallant
DESCRIPTION:The ACMA is excited to co-host another concert in the Music Under the Stars Series with the Calusa Nature Center. The concert takes place INSIDE the Planetarium under the stars.\nDoors at 6:30\, Show at 7 PM. Advance tickets highly recommended!\nTickets. https://www.calusanature.org/event \nHere’s a bit about the three musicians who are performing in the round.\n\nBuddy Mondlock writes songs. He does it so well that some great songwriters haverecorded his songs on their own albums. Guy Clark\, Nanci Griffith and Janis Ian\, to namejust a few. But there’s nothing like hearing the guy who wrote ‘em sing ‘em. He’s not goingto pin your ears back with those songs. He’s going to draw you into his world.It was Guy Clark who first discovered Buddy playing under a tree at the Kerrville FolkFestival in 1986. Guy went back to Nashville\, opened the door and yelled\, “Pay attentiony’all\, this kid’s good.” Soon after\, Buddy was driving a U-Haul south from his nativeChicago. A publishing deal with EMI was waiting. In the years that followed\, cuts with thelikes of Garth Brooks\, Joan Baez and David Wilcox cemented his reputation asa songwriter. Peter\, Paul and Mary recorded his song\, “The Kid” and he sang it with themon their 1996 “Great Performances” PBS television special.But Buddy never considered just laying back and writing songs for others. He’s alwaysbeen a performer first. The joy he takes in singing and playing and telling stories for folksshines through and his audiences take that with them.And although never one to rush things\, he’s accumulated a string of critically acclaimedCDs including 2002’s “Everything Waits To Be Noticed\,” a writing and recordingcollaboration with Maia Sharp and Art Garfunkel. And his latest album\, “Filament\,”produced by Brad Jones\, explores some new territory for him\, both sonically andrhythmically.In recent years Buddy has been writing songs with military veterans through a programsponsored by an organization called Music Therapy of the Rockies and he includes severalof those songs in his shows (and one on his new album). “This has been such a powerfulexperience and I’m honored to have been trusted with these stories of trauma\, and oftriumph too\,” he says.Turns out he’s also a fine teacher\, hosting songwriting workshops across the US andoverseas\, sharing the wonder of making something out of nothing and helping others to findtheir own creative sparks. He’s been on staff at the famed Swannanoa Gathering as well asat the songwriting schools at festivals like Kerrville and Sisters.“Buddy Mondlock writes beautiful songs and plays the kind of guitar they deserve. He’s afine person and a fine artist.” Townes Van Zandt\n\nBruce Gallant:For over 40 years\, Bruce has been writing songs\, using them as a journal to reflect the different times in his life. “I started writing songs in my late 20s and have never stopped. Anything of importance in my life is in one of my songs. Writing is essential for my survival it is what I live for.” He grew up with many musical influences from his Mother and Hank Williams to the Beatles and beyound. “It was just part of my life”\,As he has said many times\, “without my music I would have no purpose.” Bruce is from the State of Maine and has been “Living in Paradise” scince 2011. He has won awards such as “Hope by Song” song writer of the year and has participated in events like “The Island Hopper” and both “Ft. Myers Art and Music Walk”.Bruce is a proud member of the “Ft. Myers Americanna Comunity Music Ass”. (A. C. M. A.) of which he is both a Board member and co-host of the weekly “Singer Songwriting Circle” sponsord by the Ft. Myers A.C.M.A. Bruce can be found at local markets and establishments in both Ft. Myers and Punta Gorda. He also preforms at Senior Living facilities in the area.Bruce has one album on “Spotify” titled “Kiss me Goodnight” and you can also listen to\, and purchase his music at “brucegallant.bandcamp.com“.\n\nRobert Bidney is a Southwest Florida-based singer-songwriter whose songs are both relatable and have a strong commercial sensibility. A seasoned performer\, who connects with his audiences through his infectious energy and emotional performances\, he has been writing songs for most of his life. Bidney has recorded three studio albums\, while an eclectic array of artists around the world have also covered his songs with meaning – songs that define him and reveal his soul. His creativity and commercial awareness merged while Bidney was employed by advertising agencies for which 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.
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LOCATION:Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium\, 3478 Ortiz Ave\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33905\, United States
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