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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   https://friendsofkoreshan.org/event-6410030/Registration\nSchedule: Gates open at 6:30.  Show runs from 7-8:30 \n\nSongwriters: Joe Terlizzi\, Bill Frey\, &  Matt Hannam \nJoe Terizzi. Joe comes from Jersey City\, NJ and has been playing guitar since the age of 10. He started in rock bands in his teens and went through an acoustic period in his early twenties after graduating from Stevens Tech. As a member of Hobo King\, he and friend Ed Bank opened for some well known folk acts of the day. But he decided to pursue a career as a chemical patent specialist and put his songwriting chops on the back burner. This job allowed him to travel the world on business and live in New York City for many years. Musical interests eventually won out and in 2012\, he decided to release a CD of original songs by playing all the instruments and recording it at home. Since then\, he has self-released two more CDs and recently finished his fourth. He spends his winters in Fort Myers and for summers\, he recently relocated to West New York\, NJ. He enjoys being a member of ACMA and is thrilled to be invited to open up for Jann. Look for his new CD\, “Thankful”\, soon available on most musical platforms. \nBill Frey started playing guitar/harmonica and song writing in 1960’s. Influenced by Miles Davis\, Billie Holiday\, Chuck Berry\, Harry Leahey\, Jimmy Smith\, Kenny Burrell\, Bob Dylan\, John Pilla\, Paul Butterfield\, and BB King\, his musical style remains eclectic but blues based. He has recorded and played venues in NYC\, Philadelphia\, up and down the Jersey Shore\, the Hamptons\, Boston and Burlington\, Vermont. His career has included stints with The Floyd Morgan Blues Band\, The Bristol Flames and for the past 30 years leading the Deep Freyed Blues collective. \nMatt Hannam is a covers artist and songwriter who performs as a solo artist and with The Collective. Matt is a former school teacher who has worked in the Telecommunications industry for the past 21 years. He has been a member of the ACMA since the founding year and is a former board member of both the ACMA and Hope by Song.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-songwriters-at-koreshan-state-park-5/
LOCATION:Koreshan State Park\, 3800 Corkscrew Rd\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jon Shain in concert @ The Planetarium Bob Williams opens
DESCRIPTION:The ACMA always is happy to have Jon Shain back\, this time in a new location…..The Planetarium at Calusa Nature Center.\n\nHailing from Durham\, NC\, Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter who’s been turning heads for years with his words\, his fiery acoustic guitar work\, and his evolved musical style – combining improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass\, swing\, and ragtime. Jon has released nine solo albums to date\, along with two albums with duo partner FJ Ventre\, a Jon Shain Trio live album\, and one album of co-writes with Joe Newberry. Shain’s newest album\, Restless Soul Syndrome\, recorded at Good Luck Studio this past year\, was released April 9\, 2024. Shain is also the author of the music books Gettin’ Handy With the Blues – a Tribute to the Legacy of W.C. Handy and Jon Shain’s Fingerstyle Guitar Method\, both published by Mel Bay Publications. In 2019\, Shain won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis\, TN in the solo/duo category.\nACMA Member Musician Bob Williams is opening for Jon.In the late sixties\, Bob\, a young guitarist from Long Island\, NY\, began writing his own music as soon as he mastered three chords. Drawing inspiration from Folk-Rock and Country-Rock\, Bob crafted a unique sound influenced by the folk singers of the 60s and the singer-songwriters of the 70s. His writing evolved into what is now known as Americana Music\, a blend of Roots\, Folk\, Country\, Bluegrass\, Blues\, and everything in between. Over the past decade\, Bob has performed numerous concerts\, opened for national touring artists\, and regularly played with The Pearl Street Band. His songs have also been recorded and released by other artists. Known for sharing the amusing stories behind his lyrics\, Bob’s songs are personal\, irreverent\, funny\, sad\, and always heartfelt. His performances have been described as a mix of Neil Young and Crazy Horse with solo acoustic Bruce Springsteen. While that may be a stretch\, Bob’s passion is evident in his music.In his spare time\, when not writing music or performing gigs\, Bob is vice president of the ACMA and actively supports our member musicians and the organization. Click here: www.reverbnation.com/bobwilliams2\nAdvance tickets available and highly recommended! $18-20.00.  Ticket link. calusanature.org
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/jon-shain-in-concert-the-planetarium-fred-ball-opens/
LOCATION:Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium\, 3478 Ortiz Ave\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33905\, United States
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SUMMARY:Damon Fowler in Concert!  JD Lashley Opens
DESCRIPTION:The ACMA is excited for Damon Fowler’s debut on our stage!\n“Fowler is as expressive a songwriter as he is a singer and instrumentalist. He’s preaching an otherworldly\, Americana-themed gospel from a six-stringed pulpit. He is a roots guitar guru.” -LIVING BLUES\nFlorida’s Gulf Coast has produced a plethora of distinctive musicians\, from the blues of Tampa Red to jazz greats Cannonball and Nat Adderley to former Allman Brothers guitarist Dickey Betts to The Outlaws. Tampa’s Damon Fowler\, a masterful singer\, guitar player and songwriter\, has absorbed the best of and furthered the work of the region’s definitive artists. A hard driving troubadour\, his music is steeped with soul and representative of the many styles that make up the roots of American music. He gained the respect of his peers given his featured slot in Butch Truck’s Freight Train band and his side gig as guitarist in the Dickey Betts Band. Critics have compared Fowler’s guitar work to Johnny Winter and Jeff Beck\, while his slide guitar is reminiscent of the late Duane Allman. Fowler’s 2021 Landslide Records release\, Alafia Moon\, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart\, spent four months in the Top 20\, and was nominated for a BMA in the Blues/Rock category. His follow up record\, Damon Fowler & Friends\, LIve At The Palladium\, garnered strong airplay throughout the United States and Europe. The new release\, BARNYARD SMILE\, featuring 8 new original Fowler compositions plus distinctive covers of Bo Diddley and Jerry Reed tunes\, combines all of the influences that have shaped his distinctive blues career.\nOn the strength of Fowler’s hybrid of roots rock\, blues\, and sacred steel\, the Florida native started wowing audiences with his musical exploits as a teenager\, building a reputation as one of the hottest young players on the scene. Adding songwriting and vocal skills to his repertoire over the years has brought him many accolades\, with music journalists extolling his originality and maturity as well as his technical guitar expertise. Allmusic.com raved that “Fowler’s creative lap steel work is what sets him apart from the rest of the guitar heroes.”\n\n\n\nACMA member JD Lashley provides the perfect opener. If singer songwriter/ troubadour Todd Snider had dropped his kid brother on his head\, he’d have probably wound up a lot like JD Lashley. JD works hard and writes harder\, trying to pluck jokes and rhymes out of the grind. His style is heavily influenced by Americana and Roots music\, and he’s not afraid to sneak in a little Hip Hop… Something for everyone.\nTickets for this show are available at the door.\nDoor donations:$15/Members$20/General Admission\nThe doors to the ACMA listening room open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7:00 PM
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/8-ball-aitken-in-concert-jd-lashley-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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SUMMARY:James Kirby in Concert! Zachary Pierce Opens
DESCRIPTION:Internationally acclaimed acoustic singer-songwriter James Kirby returns to the stage in 2025/26 with an intimate series of live shows. Known for his heartfelt lyrics\, warm vocals\, and melodic guitar style\, James has built a loyal following through his soulful performances and authentic songwriting.\nWith a fan base spanning across the world\, James Kirby isn’t shy in expressing his gratitude for his loyal fans\, who regularly travel across the country to hear his upbeat and eclectic sound. His style and influences come from all over\, from easy listening\, to more blues and percussive style guitar playing\, he provides something for everyone at his gigs.\nWith every performance he brings an authenticity and a genuine love for his music that is infectious. You can’t help but leave with a smile on your face after one of his lively performances.\nInspired by his real life experiences of ‘travel\, love and loss’ he enjoys the songwriting process. It’s hard for him to choose a favorite\, but the guitar driven track ‘Rising’ stands out to him.\nIn his own words\, ‘I had the idea last year. I’d like to do something to use my status\, even as an independent artist using the following I have to raise money and to give something back is important to me. And I was just thinking\, what would be really challenging. And I thought to myself\, why not run a 10 K whilst playing my guitar and singing!’ Did James run that 10 K? Ask him!\nHear some tracks from his latest album:Jameskirby.com\nOpening the show is ACMA member Zachary Pierce. This singer-songwriter who hails from Portland\, Oregon\, Zachary combines the deeply personal storytelling of Todd Snider and with the grand balladry of The Decemberists to craft a thoroughly original Americana repertoire\, grounded by his strong baritone and rythmic clawhammer acoustic-guitar style. Audiences are drawn in by his witty and interactive stage presence and kept spellbound by a lyricism that ranges from the intimate to the otherworldly.\nTickets are available at the door.\nSuggested door donations:Members/$15General Admission/$20\nOur listening room doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7:00 PM
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/james-kirby-in-concert-zachary-pierce-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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SUMMARY:Ben Prestage in Concert! Nick and Kathy Bernardi Open
DESCRIPTION:Growing up in rural Florida near the headwaters of the Everglades in gator and panther territory helped shape Prestage’s spanish-moss-covered sound\, but he had music in his blood before birth.\nBen’s maternal great-grandmother was the leader of an all-girls band (at a time when that was unheard-of) that toured the popular vaudeville circuit and performed with one of the most famous and highest paid stars of the 1920’s- Al Jolson. Her daughter was an accomplished boogie-woogie piano player.\nOn his father’s side\, Ben’s grandfather played Blues and Country guitar in a Mississippi string band\, when he wasn’t sharecropping cotton and sweet potatoes or cutting timber.\nPrestage cut his teeth performing in Florida fish camps\, biker bars and tourist traps. After a stint as busker/street performer on historic Beale Street in Memphis\, TN Ben emerged as one of world’s top one-man-bands.\nBen’s own brand of Deep South Swamp Music has been featured at some of the world’s premier Blues\, Jazz\, Americana\, and Folk festivals. Armed with self-crafted instruments made from roasting pans\, alligator heads\, and even a closet door Prestage creates a unique sound that has earned him numerous awards and nominations. After releasing a dozen albums\, and touring across the US and more than a dozen countries\, Ben Prestage continues to create music that “soars like a swamp hawk and wallows like an old bull gator.”\nFind some tunes and more here:benprestage.com\nOpening the show will be our talented friends\, the Bernardis! The duo of Kathy and Nick Bernardi started out as a couple over 50 years ago. Many years after moving to Southwest Florida\, they got the notion to try out some open MICs\, and found out he could play\, and she could sing\, and that it was fun. And so\, the adventure began.\nFlorida offered them many other opportunities\, including the Guitar Army in Punta Gorda\, the Barberville Folk Festivals in Pierson\, and The Farm stage in Brooksville. It is here they found their music family. The Bernardis offer an eclectic blend of Americana and contemporary music. Some of them are obscure songs written by well-known artists.\nDoor Donations:Members/$15General Admission/$20\nTickets are available at the door.\nACMA Listening Room doors open at 6:30 pm and concert begins at 7:00 pm
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/ben-prestage-in-concert-nick-and-kathy-bernardi-open/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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SUMMARY:RB Stone in Concert!  Gareth Rockliffe Opens
DESCRIPTION:“A bluesman who has been there and done that. This guy has been down all sorts of gravel roads\, often face-first.” – Blues Revue\n\nRB Stone is not who you think he is. Far from the average American bluesman\, RB Stone is a man who has lived to tell the tale\, whose blood runs thick with the stuff blues and country songs are made of. He’s been called a Blues Cowboy\, Country Bluesman\, Americana Artist and Roots Rocker\, and he answers yes to all.\nAs a teen\, RB left home and joined a 90-man rail gang traveling the Midwest before settling down into blue collar trade work that found him itching for adventure. At 23\, he left Ohio with only a truck\, some harps\, and a guitar and headed to Colorado to work as a cowboy. RB found lodging in a barn on an Indian Reservation in Ignacio where he learned horses by day and taught himself guitar at night. His music-loving parents had instilled in their son a passion for blues and rock and roll\, and it finally took hold of him out here in the West\, where he began entertaining guests of local outfitters by the campfire.\nRB’s life and career have taken many twists and turns\, and he’s got both bruises and significant accomplishments to show for it. As an independent musician\, he has 18 albums under his belt\, has toured 32 countries and five continents\, and sold over 40\,000 albums at his shows and festivals across the world. He has a song catalog with Gwen Gordy of the Motown Dynasty at EMI. He’s had principal roles in national commercials\, appeared in national music videos\, and his songs have been recorded by artists such as The Marshall Tucker Band. RB has worked with acts such as Hiroshima and The Charlie Daniels Band. Billboard Magazine honored RB with a songwriting award\, and the man’s not stopping any time soon.:Enjoy a modern blues cowboy? Click below.RBstone.com\nGareth Rockliffe is opening the show. He is a native of the UK\, is a professional photographer who has enjoyed writing songs for the past thirty years. His songs are often deeply personal\, but with a universal heartfelt appeal. Gareth is the creator of the award-winning short-film series called Contemplations\, which blend his images and spoken words to explore themes such as love\, loss\, awareness\, and connection. In recent years\, that same reflective voice has found its way into his songwriting.\nTickets for the show are available at the door.\nDoor donations:ACMA Members/ $15General Admission / $20
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/rb-stone-in-concert-gareth-rockliffe-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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SUMMARY:Rebekah Pulley Duo in Concert! Michael Boswell Opens
DESCRIPTION:Rebekah Pulley is a St. Petersburg\, Florida based singer-songwriter whose music has been described as jaw dropping\, with a tendency to break your heart and shake your soul whether performing solo\, as a duo or with her band\, The Reluctant Prophets.\nWith a musical career spanning 3 decades\, she’s etched out a fruitful living in a diverse setting of house concerts\, bars\, and festivals and has earned herself 9 ‘Best Of The Bay’ songwriting\, recording\, and performance awards from Tampa’s own Creative Loafing. Rebekah’s songwriting has wryly evolved tapping roots-rock\, blues\, old-school country & western\, jazz\, and gospel to become a must have for even the most discerning music fans.\nA lover of lyrics\, hers are insightful and heartfelt\, and she sings them with a voice that is equal parts bourbon and honey. Rebekah has released seven full length recordings. Each one contains it’s own blend of tough but tender songs reflecting heartache\, love\, self-discovery and the nature of the world around her.\nAdding harmonies and playing upright bass\, we welcome back Rebekah and Rob Pastore!\nTake a listen to some music here:rebekahpulley.com\nOpening the show: Michael Boswell’s musical journey began in the small town of Brighton Tennessee\, nurtured by the sounds of his father’s guitar and his granddaddy’s fiddle. After years of performing in bands across the country spectrum\, Michael found his true calling in songwriting—a passion that brought him and his wife to Nashville in 1988.\nDuring his time in Music City\, Michael secured a publishing deal with Levy Production and honed his craft at renowned songwriters’ nights\, including The Bluebird and Douglas Corner. His path eventually led him into the world of video production with the Christian Television Network (CTN)\, prompting a move to Florida.When you look into Michael’s eyes\, you see the sincere warmth of a man who knows his purpose.\n\nTickets are available at the door.\nDoor Donations:ACMA Members/$15General Admission/$20\nACMA Listening Room doors open at 6:30 pm. The concert begins at 7:00 pm.
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/rebekah-pulley-duo-in-concert-michael-boswell-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Folk in Concert! Dennis Michael Opens
DESCRIPTION:A.T. and Lauren Cason were born in different parts of the Carolinas and met while studying music in college in the early 2000’s—they have been singing and playing together ever since. The combination of their training and the roots of their Carolina Piedmont upbringing helped the couple naturally craft a unique and authentic American folk music sound that’s as current and innovative as it is steeped in the folk\, country\, and blues music influences of the American South.\nAfter releasing numerous singles\, an EP titled “Songs of the Folk” and their first full-length album\, “Sun-Scorched Land”\, A.T. and Lauren are set to release their second LP entitled “In the Old Kingdom”\, all of it recorded in a centuries-old converted barn in Maldon\, Essex and the first Church of England parish chapel\, St. Michael’s in Woodham Walter\, built in the 1500s.\n\nTheir musical bond is gripping and palpable and as they tell stories alongside the tunes this connection transmits to audiences\, creating a truly engaging experience. Audience members leave impressed by the songwriting and fingerstyle guitar-playing\, entranced by the refined vocal harmonies\, and enamored with the exceptional lyricism\, but most importantly\, each person leaves feeling like an old friend of the Casons and a part of the Songs of the Folk.\nRead about their passion for taking their music to those in distressed situations\,like homeless shelters\, rehab centers\, and prisons through their non-profit organization\, For the Folk www.forthefolknc.org\n\nACMA Member Dennis Michael opens the show. Dennis 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.\nDoor Donations:Members/$15General Admission/$20\nTickets available at the door.\nDoors open at 6:30 pm and concert begins at 7:00 pm
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/songs-of-the-folk-in-concert-dennis-michael-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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SUMMARY:Pierce Pettis in Concert! Pete Benson Opens
DESCRIPTION:After a lifetime of crafting finely-wrought\, heart-touching songs\, singer-songwriter Pierce Pettis feels that he’s finally found his comfort zone. “The biggest change\,” he says of this point in his career “has been getting over myself and realizing this is a job and a craft. And the purpose is not fame and fortune (whatever that is) but simply doing good work.”\nIn his own words\, “My sisters all played piano and other instruments. In school\, I met other kids who wanted to be rock stars\, just like me. From the time we were around 10 or so up through high school\, we put together various bands — all of them horrible.”\nHis “horrible” bands didn’t deter him though and even though he had a nagging feeling (“I thought I was supposed to be a doctor or something.”) he persevered\, not only playing music but writing songs in a mix of rock\, folk\, country and R&B genres that landed him an unpaid position as a staff writer for Muscle Shoals Sounds Studios. While there\, his track “Song at the End of the Movie” found its way to Joan Baez’s 1979 album Honest Lullaby. Pettis hit the road and became a member of the “Fast Folk” movement in New York in the mid-1980’s.\nAn album titled\, “Tinseltown” in 1991 produced by Mark Heard transcended the album. After Heard’s death\, to this day\, Pierce includes a song written by Heard on every album.\nPierce Pettis’ songs have been recorded by artists including Susan Ashton\, Dar Williams\, Garth Brooks and Art Garfunkel.\nVisit him and listen at:piercepettis.com\n\nPete Benson will open the show. Pete is an ACMA member as well as a singer/songwriter. Americana music and playing guitar have been his love\, muse\, and best friend since childhood.\nDoor Donations:Members/$15General Admission/$20\nTickets available at the door.\nDoors open at 6:30 pm and concert begins at 7:00 pm
URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/pierce-pettis-in-concert-pete-benson-opens/
LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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