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SUMMARY:ACMA Songwriters Showcase at The Collaboratory
DESCRIPTION:The Collaboratory has partnered with the ACMA (Americana Community Music Association) to present FREE concerts featuring all-original music by talented local singer-songwriters. 🌟 \nBecause of the anticipated\, cold weather\, this show has been moved INSIDE \nThe ACMA\, a Fort Myers–based nonprofit\, is dedicated to supporting original music. Each showcase features three artists sharing their songs\, the stories behind them\, and the experiences that inspired them—much like the Island Hopper Festival or Nashville’s Bluebird Café. \nExpect an evening of professional-quality Americana music blending blues\, roots\, folk\, bluegrass\, and country. \n📍 Free Parking.        ⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM \nCome support local music and enjoy a night you won’t forget! \n   John Craddock\,   Ray Cerbone\,  Fred Ball \nJohn Lawrence Craddock is an Americana singer\, songwriter\, and storyteller with a distinctive bluesy style. His music weaves relatable stories with deep\, soulful vocals\, carried by rich and colorful guitar playing that is undeniably his own. Whether you’re drawn to songs that make you laugh or cry\, melodies that invite you to sing along\, or guitar work that impresses even seasoned musicians\, his work has something for everyone. His music is a reflection of sixty years of life experience\, shaped by the legendary multi-genre artists whose timeless influence continues to inspire today.  www.JohnLawrenceCraddock.com \nRay Cerbone is one of the founding members of the Fort Myers ACMA (Americana Community Music Association)\, Ray began playing guitar during the 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 little-known but very talented artists using his own creative touch. His inventive fingerstyle guitar is uniquely diverse and easy-on-the-ears. \nRay’s first CD “How Much Time”  has received glowing reviews and is being featured on KEOS Radio in Austin\, Texas\, 98.1 as well as others.  He has shared the stage with Jaime Michaels\, Pierce Pettis\, Muriel Anderson\, Rebecca Folsom\, Jefferson Ross\, Brian Smalley\, as well as Roy Schneider and Kim Mayfield (The Reckless Saints)\, and Robin  O’Herin.  He has performed at several Florida Folk Festivals in SW\, Central\, and Northern Florida as well as house concerts\, and the BMI sponsored “Island Hopper Festival” in Ft. Myers. \nRays second CD\, “Nobodys Hero”\,  which was released at the end of 2024\, was very well received and is being played in rotation by several radio stations stateside and in the British Isles.  This second effort is full on Americana and contains moving songs about the deeper side of life. Reviews of this record can be found on the website. \nRay fronted “The Apocalypse Blues Revue”. A hard hitting blues rock band formed by Shannon Larkin and Tony Rombola of “Godsmack” fame. The band was signed to Mascot/Provogue records and under that sign released two full length records\, both reaching number two in the blues charts.  Over 6 years the band played blues festivals and blues venues on both coasts. They opened for Steven Tyler\, Robbie Krieger of  “The Doors”\, The Blue Oyster Cult\, and did two tours with Kenny Wayne Shepherd.  Another record is in the works and slated for a release in 2026. \nFred Ball told us\, I got my musical start in Greenwich Village in the early 60s during “The Great Folk Scare”. Played primarily folk music until the late 60s when I started playing in a wedding band (if I ever have to play “The Shadow of Your Smile” again I might throw up).  \nMarried my wife (and 2 kids) now of 42 years and stopped playing in 1979 until 2005 when a friend who knew me from my job of teaching guitar at a local music store persuaded me to take my guitar out of mothballs and join him on stage for a few numbers. Foolish me thought it would all come back…..it did not! I did make the show and played a couple of songs (badly) but was now bitten by the bug. \nI recommitted myself to returning to form and have played steadily since then. I started to “play out” around 2008 and took vocal lessons since I been principally a guitar player in my bands. I ran a number of open mics in CT as well as played out as a solo “singer songwriter”. \nSongwriting has become my passion and I spend time each day in pursuit of that! As a resident “old guy” my hands are now showing the ravages of age but will play until I cannot! You have to love what you do……..and I do
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-songwriters-showcase-at-the-collaboratory/
LOCATION:The Collaboratory\, 2031 Jackson St\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901\, United States
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SUMMARY:ACMA @ The Alliance presents   Rod MacDonald in Concert.  Bob Patetta opens.
DESCRIPTION:The ACMA is delighted to once again host Rod Macdonald at our ACMA Alliance Concert series.\nSunday Feb 8thDoors at 2:30Show at 3:00\nTickets at www.artinlee.org$18 for ACMA members/$20 General Public.\n\nRod MacDonald (born August 17\, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter\, novelist\, and educator.[1] He was a “big part of the 1980s folk revival in Greenwich Village clubs”\,[2] performing at the Speakeasy\, The Bottom Line\, Folk City\, and the “Songwriter’s Exchange” at the Cornelia Street Cafe. He co-founded the Greenwich Village Folk Festival. He is perhaps best known for his songs “American Jerusalem“\, about the “contrast between the rich and the poor in Manhattan” (Sing Out!)\, “A Sailor’s Prayer”\, “Coming of the Snow”\, “Every Living Thing”\, and “My Neighbors in Delray”\, a description of the September 11 hijackers’ last days in Delray Beach\, Florida\, where MacDonald has lived since 1995. His songs have been covered by Dave Van Ronk\, Shawn Colvin\, Four Bitchin’ Babes\, Jonathan Edwards\, Garnet Rogers\, Joe Jencks\, and others. His 1985 recording “White Buffalo” is dedicated to Lakota Sioux ceremonial chief and healer Frank Fools Crow\, whom he visited in 1981 and 1985\, and who appears with MacDonald in the cover photograph. Since 1995 MacDonald has lived in south Florida\, where his cd\, “Later that Night” was named “Best Local Cd of 2014” by The Palm Beach Post [3] and reached the top ten in national roots music charts. His first novel\, The Open Mike\, about a young man in the open mike scene of Greenwich Village\, was published on December 5\, 2014\, by Archway Publishing.[4] On May 1\, 2018\, MacDonald released his 13th solo recording\, “Beginning Again\,” on Blue Flute Music.\nMacDonald has released 12 solo recordings on several record labels in the US\, 8 in Europe on the Swiss label Brambus\, and 21 songs with Smithsonian Folkways (through the Fast Folk Musical Magazine)\, and appears as lead singer of Big Brass Bed\, a Palm Beach County rock and roll band\, on 3 cds of Bob Dylan songs and originals. As with many independent artists\, his recordings are often sold directly at concerts\, and at online sites. His current label is Blue Flute Music.\nMacDonald has appeared on stage with fellow artists\, including Pete Seeger\, Peter Yarrow\, Odetta\, Tom Paxton\, the Violent Femmes\, Suzanne Vega\, Shawn Colvin\, Dave Van Ronk\, Emmylou Harris\, Richie Havens\, Ani DiFranco\, Tom Chapin\, Jack Hardy and David Massengill. He has performed at festivals in Philadelphia\, Winnipeg\, Florida\, South Florida\, Riverhawk\, Boston\, Kerrville\, Greenwich Village\, Falcon Ridge\, New Bedford Summerfest\, Port Fairy (Australia) and Trowbridge (UK)\, and on the radio program Mountain Stage. He was reportedly the first American singer to tour the newly independent Czech Republic in 1991\, and has made 40 tours in Europe since 1985\, nearly all of them with NYC bassist Mark Dann.\nHe remains active\, touring most often in Florida\, Germany\, Switzerland\, Italy\, the Pacific Northwest\, New York and New England.\nhttps://rodmacdonald.com/home\nOpening is\, Bob Patetta is a singer-songwriter specializing in blues\, rock and folk\, and has been performing and recording on guitar\, harmonica and vocals for over 50 years. Born and raised in New Jersey where he started out singing and playing in rock bands\, he has also worked extensively along the Gulf Coast of Florida\, playing harmonica and washboard with Rosie O’Grady’s Dixieland Band in Pensacola\, guitar and blues harp in the greater Tampa area and Lee County\, and in Ohio since 1990. He is currently performing with the Hot Potatoes band in Ohio\, and with Wildlife Drive in Florida\, as well as making many solo appearances. He is also known for making a joyful noise on Sunday mornings at many Unity and UCC churches.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-the-alliance-presents-roy-book-binder-in-concert-bob-patetta-opens/
LOCATION:Alliance for the Arts\, 10091 McGregor Blvd\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33919\, United States
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SUMMARY:ACMA Songwriters at Koreshan State Park.
DESCRIPTION:ACMA Songwriters at Koreshan State Park.   \nThe Friends of Koreshan State Park have partnered with the ACMA (Americana Community Music Association) to present monthly concerts featuring all-original music by talented local artists. \nBring a chair or blanket and settle in for an evening under the stars.   \nThe ACMA\, a Fort Myers–based nonprofit\, is dedicated to promoting original music by local singer-songwriters. Each showcase features artists sharing their songs\, the stories behind them\, and a lifetime of experiences— Prepare for an evening of professional-quality acoustic Americana music\, which blends blues\, roots\, folk\, bluegrass\, and country. Details: \n\nTickets: $10 (includes parking) Children under 12 free \nAdvance Tickets\, Guarantee entrance additional tickets at the gate if space allows.\n    TICKET LINK TO FOLLOW\nSchedule: Gates open at 6:30.  Show runs from 7-8:30 \n\n  Mike McMillan  Diwakar (Bon) Mokadam   Carlene Thissen.    \nMike McMillan is a songwriter whose music is deeply influenced by the blues. Though he’ll tell you he’s still a student of the genre\, his songwriting and guitar work have inspired many local musicians to start writing their own blues songs. But Mike’s talents don’t stop there — his writing draws from folk\, Americana\, and roots traditions\, creating songs that are honest\, soulful\, and full of heart. \nDiwakar (Bon) Mokadam is a singer songwriter who has been writing songs since he was a teenager. His musical influences continue to evolve from rock to jazz to pop to progressive. He has released three CD’s “Modern Prog\,” “Post Modern Prog” and “The Jon Banders Experiment\,” with a band of friends called\, “The Elders.” His last ACMA opening concert can be seen on YouTube. His music is on digital platforms such as Spotify\, Apple Music\, TikTok\, Instagram\, Amazon Music\, YouTube Music\, Deezer\, Pandora\, and Sound Cloud. \nCarlene Thissen is an American singer-songwriter and author\, born on June 28\, 1950\, in Andover\, northwest New Jersey.  \nShe now shares her time between her permanent home in Naples\, Florida\, and Saugerties\, NY\, where she dedicates herself to performing\, speaking and songwriting\, singing and playing piano and guitar at house concerts\, clubs\, restaurants\, festivals and charity events. \nCarlene started performing in the 1960s and 70s as a young guitar-playing folk singer\, doing songs by Bob Dylan\, Joan Baez\, Judy Collins\, Joni Mitchell and Melanie.  She says the best three days of her life were spent at the Woodstock Music & Art Fair in 1969 and she presents a multi-media program today about that experience. \nIn 2024\, she donated the guitar she had with her in 1969 to the Bethel Woods Woodstock Museum\, where it is included in a display just outside the entrance.   Along with the guitar is a photo of Carlene and the chorus lyrics to her song\, “Back There Again” that include the line “the guitar she named Alice.”     \nAs she explains in her autobiographical song\, “Back There Again\,” this Woodstock hippie girl\, “…cut her hair and got a career\, and lost herself for 30 odd years.”  Forgetting her dreams of being a doctor working in ghettos\, she became a successful business woman\, well known for speeches\, articles and books about marketing technology.  She ended her corporate career as Vice President for a large market research company in Chicago\, started her own independent international consulting company and then moved to Naples\, Florida. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-songwriters-at-koreshan-state-park-4/
LOCATION:Koreshan State Park\, 3800 Corkscrew Rd\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rupert Wates in Concert! David Bavaria Opens
DESCRIPTION:Need plans for Valentine’s Day? The ACMA listening room has you covered.\nRupert Wates was born in London and studied at Oxford University. He began his full-time songwriting career in the late 1990s after signing a publishing deal with Eaton Music Limited. In London\, he collaborated with top-tier performers before moving to Paris in 2001\, where he formed his own quartet and began performing regularly. Since relocating to the United States in 2006\, Wates has made his home between New York City and Colorado and has earned more than 50 songwriting and performing awards.\nHis music is an eclectic blend of acoustic\, melodic art/folk infused with elements of jazz\, vaudeville\, and cabaret. He has released twelve solo albums\, each earning critical acclaim and international airplay. His songs have been covered by artists across the UK\, Canada\, and the U.S.\, with two full-length tribute albums—Crazy Puzzle (2015) and Wide Open Heart (2017)—produced independently by other performers and composed entirely of Wates’ material. In 2016 alone\, over 20 cover recordings of his songs were released.\nIn 2010\, Wates released Joe’s Café\, a concept album of 15 original songs inspired by true stories of everyday Americans. Each track features a different vocalist\, tracing U.S. history through personal narratives spanning world wars\, the Dust Bowl\, Vietnam\, and the Civil Rights era. Recorded live in a single weekend\, the album’s intimate feel evokes a cozy café setting\, with standout contributions from Darol Anger (violin) and Michael Manring (bass). Joe’s Café has been performed at festivals and venues across North America and was named Best Music Revue at the 2010 San Francisco Fringe Festival.\nIn 2014\, Wates teamed up with Toronto-based pianist Bartosz Hadala to form The Nightwatchers\, a touring duo that regularly performs throughout Canada and Europe. Their debut album\, The Nightwatchers\, was released in 2015 and features standout selections from Wates’ extensive catalog.\nPerforming an average of 120 shows annually across the U.S.\, Canada\, and Europe\, Wates prefers intimate listening rooms where the focus is on connection and storytelling. He was voted Artist of the Year in both 2013 and 2016 by Concerts In Your Home and was their most-booked performer for five consecutive years. In 2018\, he was a finalist in the Kerrville New Folk Song Contest and named an Emerging Artist at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival.\nThough British by birth\, Wates has been hailed as “a prime figure in American music” by Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange\, who praised him as “one gifted sonofabitch.” Audiences everywhere respond to the haunting\, melodic quality of his songs—music that rings true.\nMarch 2025: Rupert Wates’ 2025 CD ‘Father To The Man’ is named ‘Album Of The Month’ by Bob Leslie at Transatlantic Conversations on Celtic Music Radio.\nFind out more at:rupertwatesmusic.com\n\n\nOpening the show is ACMA Member and singer/songwriter\, David Bavaria. David spent his adolescence influenced by the rock/folk music of the 60s & 70s – Beatles\, CSN\, Byrds\, and the like.\nHe picked up his old guitar in retirement after a 35 year hiatus and hasn’t put it down since.\nHe formed a 5 piece cover band\, Night Watchmen\, in Delaware where he spends his summers. He spends the winter in Fort Myers\, and has just started writing songs\, entirely inspired by the ACMA.\nTickets for the show are available at the door.\nDoor donations:$15/Members$20/General Admission\nThe doors to ACMA listening room open at 6:30 pm and the show begins at 7:00 pm
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/rupert-wates-in-concert-david-bavaria-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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SUMMARY:Dan Navarro in concert.  Kevin John Allen opens.  ACMA @ Calusa Planetarium Music Under The Stars
DESCRIPTION:The ACMA and the Calusa Nature Center are thrilled to welcome Dan Navarro and Kevin John Allen to the Music Under the Stars series. Dan is an ACMA favorite at our All Faiths Venue and we are excited to share his talents at our series in collaboration with one of our partner non-profits.\n\nDoors open at 6:30\, Show at 7:00 PM\nTickets will be available at calusanature.orgACMA/Nature Center members $18/general public $20.\n\nHere’s a bit about Dan Navarro!\nDan Navarro’s long and eclectic resume includes “songwriter\,” “recording artist\,” “singer”\, “voiceactor”\, “road warrior” and “media advocate” in its range of credits.His acoustic duo\, Lowen & Navarro\, released twelve albums\, enjoyed widespread Triple A radioairplay and performed 1500 gigs before Eric Lowen’s retirement in 2008 and passing from ALS in2012. Dan set out solo in 2007\, and maintains a busy touring and recording schedule. He released asolo album\, “Shed My Skin” in 2019 to glowing reviews\, and is recording its follow-up now.He has just released a new duo album with James Lee Stanley\,“All Wood and Led” re-imaginingLed Zeppelin songs in organic “Laurel Canyon” settings. It’s the fourth in James Lee’s series of duoalbums with various partners (John Batdorf\, Cliff Eberhardt)\, previously interpreting the songs ofThe Rolling Stones and The Doors. “All Wood and Led” shipped in July\, 2021.Dan responded to Covid lockdown by live streaming over 250 2-hour-plus performances in 13months\, under the banner “Songs From the CoronaZone”\, on Facebook\, YouTube and Twitch. Hereturned to the road in late April 2021 on his “NomadDan” Tour\, in an 18-foot camper van\,covering 66 days\, 41 performances and 13\,500 miles before breaking to record his next album. The“NomadDan” tour resumes in mid August and will roll the remainder of 2021.As a songwriter\, Dan wrote or co-wrote songs for Pat Benatar (the Grammy nominated “WeBelong”)\, The Bangles\, Japanese girl group Wink (the #1 hit “One Night in Heaven”)\, Dutchsuperstar Marco Borsato (the Top Ten “Je Hoeft Niet Naar Huis Vannacht”)\, Dave Edmunds\,The Temptations\, Dionne Warwick\, and Austin outlaw country legend Rusty Weir.His songs have appeared in the films Deadpool 2\, Pitch Perfect 2 and Talladega Nights\, TV seriesThis Is Us\, American Idol\, The Voice\, American Dad and The Office and national commercials forSheraton\, Chase Bank and the United Way.As a singer and/or voice actor\, he’s sung in the Academy Award winning films Coco and HappyFeet\, the newly-released Dora and the City of Lost Gold\, The Lorax\, Ice Age 2\, The Simpsons\,Prison Break and American Dad; voiced characters in Pirates of the Caribbean 5\, The Book OfLife\, The Playmobil Movie and We Bare Bears; sung on albums by Luis Miguel\, Andrea Bocelliand Neil Young; voiced video games Red Dead Redemption II\, Fallout 4 and Uncharted 4\, andperformed vocals and voice-overs in literally hundreds of commercials for Toyota\, Coca-Cola\,McDonald’s\, Honda\, Subaru\, All-Nippon Airways and many more.In his “spare” time\, Dan serves on the Board of SAG-AFTRA\, the actor-performer-broadcaster’sunion\, as the National Recording Artist/Singer Vice President\, on the Unclaimed Royaltiescommittee of the Mechanical Licensing Collective\, and is a past president of Folk AllianceInternational. He’s been a vocal activist in Washington DC for intellectual property rights for over20 years\, testified before the US Senate Judiciary Committee and the Copyright Royalty Board.He’s the proud father of a 25-year old filmmaker son\, thinks art is love\, sleep is for babies and is aknown abuser of acoustic guitars.\nACMA member musician Kevin John Allen opens the show.\nA well-traveled songwriter writing in the veins of Americana and country music. With over 40 years of writing\, playing\, and traveling around the world\, Kevin touches hearts with songs about all our heartfelt\, intimate topics—a carny ride through life. His music makes you laugh\, love\, think\, and dance.\nWinner of Best Country Artist at the Jersey Acoustic Music Awards (2012).\nKevin’s discography includes four releases: Dark Songs Written on Black Guitars\, Life’s Lonely Rodeo\, The Long Road of Life\, and Colours. A new fifth release\, Stories I Left Behind Me\, is coming in 2025.\nThis will be Kevin’s first time on our stage\, can’t wait to hear his songs!\nwww.kevinjohnallen.com
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/dan-navarro-in-concert-kevin-john-allen-opens-acma-calusa-planetarium-music-under-the-stars/
LOCATION:Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium\, 3478 Ortiz Ave\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33905\, United States
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SUMMARY:Muriel Anderson in concert.  Bill Metts opens!
DESCRIPTION:Muriel Anderson performs on a 20-string harp-guitar and her facility across multiple genres\, combined with gentle sense of humor\, is revered by audiences and guitarists worldwide. She is the first woman to win the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. Guitar Player Magazine lists her as one of the top 50 guitarists of all time and she has recently been listed among the top ten female guitarists\, yet it will be her uplifting songs and compositions that will be her lasting legacy. Muriel’s multimedia show brings you on a planetary tour of tastes\, images\, and music with a backdrop of stunning visuals by photo-artist Bryan Allen.\nShe has recorded with country legend Chet Atkins\, performed with Les Paul and countless other greats in “Muriel Anderson’s All Star Guitar Night®” over the past 30+ years. Muriel’s CD Nightlight Daylight placed first in its category in 11 national awards\, followed by Acoustic Chef\, an international CD with cookbook. Muriel’s release Sailing Dreams exhibits new levels of creativity–she has even created a board game to accompany the music.www.murielanderson.com\n\n\nOpening for Muriel is ACMA musician Bill Metts. Bill is a founding member of the ACMA\, former board member\, and regularly hosts the ACMA ukulele workshop for kids. In addition to his ACMA participation Bill finds time to play amazing music at venues around the county and the state. “In his own words: have been playing guitar and singing for nearly fifty years now. I Started with American Folk and Blues tunes and finger- style guitar. Had a run in with a Classic Rock band for 6 years or so and I sure was glad when that ended. I spent 15 years playing in nursing homes doing standards from the 30’s and 40’s. Now I mostly write. You will see a bit of all the above in my songs. I hope you like. “Take a listen to Bill at https://billmetts.bandcamp.com and then make plans to hear him live on Feb. 22\nDoors at 6:30Music at 7:00\nDoor donation: $15 members/$20 general public.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/muriel-anderson-in-concert-bill-metts-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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SUMMARY:Moors &  McCumber in Concert! Bruce Gallant Opens
DESCRIPTION:A vocal harmony duo fifteen years in the making\, Moors & McCumber have done more than just endear themselves to fans – they’ve built a genuine community. Bridging the gap between classic folk rock and present day Americana\, they write heartfelt songs directly inspired by life’s experiences. With their latest record\, released in 2023\, ‘Wired to the Moon\,’ they have created some of their most compelling work to date.\nThe sound of Moors & McCumber is adventurous\, eclectic\, and endlessly creative. Borrowing from rock\, pop\, blues\, folk\, and world music\, the two multi-instrumentalists defy common logic and embrace spontaneity to bring their stories and songs to life. Their strong vocal harmonies and unconventional instrumentation combine to create a mesmerizing experience. At the center of it all is their evocative songwriting.\nPrior to the duo’s formation\, James Moors\, based in Wisconsin\, and Kort McCumber\, based in Colorado\, each led prolific careers as solo artists. They had both already released six solo studio albums and had begun developing fanbases of their own. The two met at a music festival in 2005 and quickly bonded over their shared passions. James and Kort began performing together as something of a side project\, but it immediately became apparent they were meant for much bigger things.\nWhile “more than the sum of their parts” has become a bit of a cliche\, there is no better phrase to describe Moors & McCumber. James is a gifted singer and songwriter\, while Kort specializes in creating vocal harmonies and captivating arrangements through inventive instrumentation. With their voices combined\, they create a truly special sound. As Grammy award-winning producer Lloyd Maines says\, “They bring it all to the stage and deliver in a big way.”\nOne of the most notable things that separates them from the crowd is their “Moors & McCumber Adventures.” These music themed travel tours to international destinations such as Ireland\, Scotland\, and Mexico give fans an opportunity to directly engage with the artists while sharing cultural expeditions.\nIn 2023\, Moors & McCumber recorded their tenth full length studio album\, ‘Wired to the Moon.’ Recorded at Blue Rock Studios in Wimberley\, Texas\, and at Flowers Studio in Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, this album features ten new songs showcasing the ever evolving talents of Moors & McCumber. Produced by Patrick Conway and Moors & McCumber\, Wired to the Moon includes guest musicians Dees Stribling\, Peter Anderson\, Patrick Conway\, Kris Johnson and The Fiddle Case.\nTake a listen to some of their music:https://moorsandmccumber.com/\n\nOur ACMA member Bruce Gallant opens the show. 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.” Bruce is also on the board of the Americana Community Music Association\, and hosts the weekly Singer-Songwriting Circle\, and can often be found performing around town. He tells the best Dad jokes ever!\n\nTickets for this show are available at the door.Door donations:ACMA Members – $15General Admission – $20\nACMA listening room doors open at 6:30 pm and the concert begins at 7:00 pm
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/moors-mccumber-in-concert-bruce-gallant-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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