BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Americana Community Music Association - ECPv5.1.6//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Americana Community Music Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.americanacma.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Americana Community Music Association BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T213000 DTSTAMP:20240429T082810 CREATED:20240206T214424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T214424Z UID:3301-1714849200-1714858200@www.americanacma.org SUMMARY:Hymn for Her in Concert! Dan Philgreen opens DESCRIPTION:“These trailer park hippies can sing and play their butts off and don’t give a hoot what the straights think! It’s White Stripes meet Country Joe McDonald\, with things just psychedelic enough to keep everyone interested and on their toes. The humor is good. The music even better.”\n– Vintage Guitar Magazine/RA\n\nHymn for Her began as the duo of Wayne Waxing and Lucy Tight some 20 years ago in Philadelphia\, playing garage rock and roots-punk via Waxing on drums while also playing either guitar or banjo\, and Tight on cigar-box guitar\, has blossomed into a trio with the many times addition of daughter\, Diver\, on keys. Diver has been part of the touring unit since birth\, hustled along with Mom and Dad in the touring Airstream as they made their way around the country on what seemed to be a never-ending tour.\n\nThey’ve got five full-length releases under their belt\, and as of late have been doing the singles thing. In 2023\, they’ve dropped two: “Elders” is a soft\, harmony-heavy nod to when Waxing and Tight worked in a retirement community before the pandemic\, a cut that’s the ripe\, dream-pop sound they’ve pushed out. “Guns\, Porn and Jesus” is a glorious jab at some of the roadside sights and personal beliefs of some of the residents of Hymn for Her’s now home state of Florida\, a blast of cow-punk and satirical hillbilly rock that would make Mojo Nixon proud. Both singles were recorded at their home studio\, which remains home base for future musical output.\n\nHymn for Her have been busy touring across the country and abroad over the past few years\, injecting juiced-up backwoods country blues with a dose of desert rock psychedelia that has been described as “Hell’s Angels meets the Amish\,” and “Hillbillies with electronics opening Pandora’s Box”\n\nIn 2017\, they returned to the UK and Europe playing many festivals\, including Glastonbury\, to promote “Drive Til U Die” to their overseas audience.They recorded their 2nd album\, “Hymn for Her Presents . . . Lucy and Wayne and the Amairican Stream”\, in their vintage 1961 Bambi Airstream trailer at locations stretching from Philadelphia to Malibu on a three-month tour.\nThe duo certainly covers a lot of musical territory in Smokin Flames. Their wild-eyed mash-up of country\, blues and punk led U.K. music critic Steve Bennett to call H4H’s sound “a riotous\, rocking roadkill stew\,” while others have referenced such diverse bands as Captain Beefheart\, Primus\, X\, R.L. Burnside\, JS Blues Explosion and the Ramones.\nImpressively\, the two create their “ripsaw sounds” (Los Angeles Times’ Randy Lewis) with only a few instruments. Wayne (with the devilish voice)\, mainly playing the kick-drum\, high-hat\, acoustic guitar and harp\, serves as the group’s rhythmic driving force. Lucy (of the fallen-angel voice) delivers a gritty squall on her “Lowebow” — a custom-made cigar-box guitar: “The Riff Monster.”\nDuring the pandemic\, Hymn For Her played a live song on FB every Sunday for over a year. These “Singalong Sundays” were a way to share smiles and keep connected with fans.\nAs stated in their press kit\, which is the ACMA’s good fortune….\n“Catch this duo and many times trio as they burn down the highway and tear up your town like a Wichita twister”.\nFind out more about Hymn for Her at:\nhymnforher.com\nACMA member singer/songwriter Dan Philgreen will open this show. After failed attempts at violin and piano\, Dan Philgreen picked up the guitar in the 7th grade. Like many of his age he was very influenced by the many singer-songwriters that were at the height of their popularity during the 70’s when he was in high school\, as well as the folk-rock bands of that era\, such as Crosby\, Stills\, and Nash. He has played in church for much of his life but has also always had a love for folk music which never had much of an outlet before his moving to Fort Myers. The founding of the Americana Community Music Association opened a door of opportunity to develop and share his music in a community of folks who are also passionate about this genre. Though he dabbled in song-writing earlier in his life and had a few songs to his credit\, the inspiration of the ACMA’s songwriter’s circle spurred him to write many more songs over the past few years. His playing has also developed to a higher point in the last decade and he says that\, with age\, his voice is finally starting to cooperate as well. Dan’s songs are based on his observations of life and the beauty he sees in the world. They deal with the challenges of life honestly\, but always attempt to leave the listener with hope.\nTickets for this show will be available at the door.\nDoor donations: $12 for Members; $18 for General Public\nDoors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:00pm\nCome join us! URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/hymn-for-her-in-concert-dan-philgreen-opens-2/ LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-06-at-4.40.53 PM.png GEO:26.6265633;-81.884597 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian 2756 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers FL 33901;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2756 McGregor Blvd.:geo:-81.884597,26.6265633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T193000 DTSTAMP:20240429T082810 CREATED:20231008T145128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231008T145128Z UID:3251-1715709600-1715715000@www.americanacma.org SUMMARY:ACMA Songwriters Showcase at the Plaza DESCRIPTION:ACMA Songwriters Showcase at the Plaza Join as for our season finale as we celebrate Songwriters on the Plaza. This FREE show will be an ACMA showcase featuring many local songwriters. This is one of the best shows of the year with a variety of musicians. Usually the show will be held indoors. \nThe Lee County Library has joined with The ACMA (Americana Community Music Association)\, to offer FREE concerts of all original music by local Artists. Concerts will take place in the Amphitheater\, which is located on South Cornog Plaza. Bring a chair or a blanket\, shows will be moved to the meeting rooms located next to the amphitheater if needed depending on weather. \nThe ACMA is a Fort Myers based not for profit promoting local artists who perform original songs. What to expect\, you will hear singer-songwriters sharing a lifetime of experiences in song and the inspiration behind the songs. Be prepared to enjoy an evening of professional quality acoustic Americana music. Americana music is a coming together of blues\, roots\, folk \, bluegrass\, and country. Lots of room to spread out so bring a friend. URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-songwriters-showcase-at-the-plaza-2/ LOCATION:Fort Myers Regional Library\, 1651 Lee St\, Fort Myers \, FL\, 33901\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-17-at-10.52.05-AM.png GEO:26.6442437;-81.8670403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fort Myers Regional Library 1651 Lee St Fort Myers FL 33901 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1651 Lee St:geo:-81.8670403,26.6442437 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T210000 DTSTAMP:20240429T082810 CREATED:20240102T013847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T013847Z UID:3273-1716058800-1716066000@www.americanacma.org SUMMARY:Jennings and Keller in Concert! Karen Cohen opens DESCRIPTION:Welcome Jennings and Keller back to our ACMA stage!\nJennings & 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 11 years of playing together\, Jennings & Keller have released 4 CDs. 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.\nRead more and take a listen:\nJenningsandkeller.com\nLocal musician\, singer/songwriter Karen Cohen will open the show. Karen is also an ACMA member. She began playing guitar as a teenager\, finger picking Traditional Folk songs and Contemporary Acoustic Musicians of the 60’s and 70’s. Karen can be found playing her original music around SW Florida and beyond. Her focus is to connect with her audience through her soulful eclectic mix of Americana music. In 2023\, she released her first CD. Congratulations\, Karen!\nTickets are available at the door.\nFee Donations:\n$12/Members\n$18 General Public\nDoors open at 6:30 pm. Show begins at 7:00pm\nCome enjoy live\, original music in a listening room setting! URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/jennings-and-keller-in-concert-karen-cohen-opens/ LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/may-18.png GEO:26.6265633;-81.884597 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian 2756 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers FL 33901;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2756 McGregor Blvd.:geo:-81.884597,26.6265633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T190000 DTSTAMP:20240429T082810 CREATED:20240102T014928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T015310Z UID:3278-1717268400-1717268400@www.americanacma.org SUMMARY:Passerine in Concert! Fred Ball opens DESCRIPTION:AMERI-KINDA-GRASS= Passerine. These 4 create a sound that is familiar and unique whether it be a sweet ballad\, a foot stompin bluegrass tune or a rockin original. So happy to have them back on our ACMA stage!\nFormed in 2009\, Passerine’s distinctive sound combines vocal harmonies\, the crisp rhythms of an acoustic guitar\, the haunting voices of the fiddle and dobro (resonator slide guitar)\, the resonant lows of an acoustic bass. With inventive vocal harmonies and song-writing\, supported by the sounds of acoustic strings\, this dynamic group offers a fresh take on traditional folk and bluegrass music as well as a repertoire of original songs that range from sweet ballads to the edgier side of contemporary Americana.\nPasserine is singer/songwriter/guitarist Carmela Pedicini\, David Brain on dobro\, Sara Stovall on violin and vocals\, and Doug Conroy on bass guitar and vocals. They stay busy touring around Florida. Outside of Florida has taken them as far north as Maine and Massachusetts. In 2017\, Passerine spent a month in Germany during an international European tour. Their latest album\, “Shiny Things” was released in May\, 2023.\nFind more good stuff at:\npasserinemusic.net\nActive ACMA member and singer/songwriter Fred Ball opens the show. Fred started off in Greenwich Village in the early 60’s during “The Great Folk Scare”. Played primarily folk music until the late 60’s when he started playing in a wedding band. In 2005 Fred recommitted himself to his music when he moved to Florida in 2018 and start running the open mic at George and Wendy’s Sanibel Seafood Grill until COVID shut it down. You can find Fred out and about performing local gigs at Woody’s\, Hooked\, The Perch at The Wyvern in Punta Gorda\, and The Paradise Deli.\nSongwriting has become Fred’s passion as well as photography in videoing other musicians. The ACMA is lucky to have Fred as a member. He’s always willing to volunteer and help out.\nDoor donations:\n$12/Members\n$18/General Public\nTickets are available at the door.\nThe doors open at 6:30 pm. Show time is 7:00 pm.\nCome enjoy some live\, original Americana music! URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/passerine-in-concert-fred-ball-opens/ LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-01-at-8.44.56-PM.png GEO:26.6265633;-81.884597 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian 2756 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers FL 33901;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2756 McGregor Blvd.:geo:-81.884597,26.6265633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T213000 DTSTAMP:20240429T082810 CREATED:20240102T015922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T015922Z UID:3281-1717873200-1717882200@www.americanacma.org SUMMARY:Adam Ezra Group in Concert! Bruce Gallant Opens DESCRIPTION:Make sure you come to this WOW summer concert! For the first time on our stage\, help us give a big ACMA welcome to ADAM EZRA GROUP!!\nWorking outside the confines of the traditional music industry\, Adam Ezra and his bandmates – Corinna Smith (fiddle)\, Alex Martin (drums)\, Poche Ponce (bass) – built a community of fans through sheer grit and determination\, regularly performing hundreds of shows a year for the past two decades without any major label or mainstream radio support. Fusing folk intimacy and rock energy with soul power and pop charm\, the band first emerged from Boston in the early 2000’s and quickly garnered widespread acclaim for their bold\, insightful songwriting and interactive\, euphoric performances. From hole in the wall bars and house concerts to sold-out headline shows and dates with the likes of Little Big Town\, The Wallflowers\, Gavin DeGraw\, Train\, and The Wailers\, Ezra and his bandmates treated every single gig like their last\, attracting a die-hard following that believed not just in the music\, but in their commitment to activism and social change\, as well.\nAfter their tour was cancelled at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic\, Ezra brought the show online to continue this commitment and created The Gathering Series which to-date has reached a cumulative audience of 15 million viewers. The bands ongoing daily livestreams since March of 2020 stands as a testament not only to Ezra’s artistic endurance\, but also his ability to connect with viewers and provide an accepting and supportive space for newcomers to join his tight-knit community of fans. Through his own experience with COVID\, his move across the country\, and even his wedding day\, Ezra has broadcasted without fail from wherever he found himself each night at 7pm Eastern. In addition to bringing The Gathering Series to the real world as they performed nearly 50 safe\, socially distanced shows in parks and backyards around the United States to bring light to fans through music\, the band didn’t stop there. Their homegrown festival\, The Ramble\, hosted by RallySound\, raises money and marshals resources to help homeless veterans find safe and dignified housing for the last ten years. While the band was unable to bring the festival to fans live in the year of COVID\, they instead incorporated it into The Gathering Series and hosted a 24-hour\, nonstop livestream where they raised enough money to help house 64 veterans.\nThe Adam Ezra Group hit their 500th Live stream show on July 25th\, 2021. They have also played an additional 50 backyard socially distanced shows\, and are starting to tour heavily again in traditional and outdoor venues. As if this wasn’t enough to keep them busy\, the band also embarked on an ambitious new recording series dubbed ‘The Album Project’ which will see the band releasing at least 19 new singles over the next few years. What comes next for the Adam Ezra Group? The future is anyone’s guess right now\, and the only thing the Adam Ezra Group knows for sure\, is they’ll be out there making music however and whenever they can.\nFind our more cool stuff here:\nadamezra.com\nThe perfect opener for this show….Bruce Gallant! Bruce is an ACMA member and accomplished singer/songwriter. According to Gallant\, “I started writing songs in my late 20’s and have never stopped. Anything of importance in my life is in my songs.\nWriting and music are like breathing to me\, they are what I need to get me through my life”. He is a driving force behind the success of our ACMA Singer/Songwriter Circle. Also a member of the ACMA Board of Directors. Thank you\, for all you do\, Bruce!\nDoor donations:\n$15/Members\n$20/General Public\nTickets are available at the door.\nCome see what the Adam Ezra Group is all about. You will be glad you did!\nDoors open at 6:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/adam-ezra-group-in-concert-bruce-gallant-opens/ LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-01-at-8.56.08-PM.png GEO:26.6265633;-81.884597 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian 2756 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers FL 33901;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2756 McGregor Blvd.:geo:-81.884597,26.6265633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T203000 DTSTAMP:20240429T082810 CREATED:20240218T140842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T163340Z UID:3319-1718305200-1718310600@www.americanacma.org SUMMARY:ACMA @ Tribbey Arts Center presents Mean Mary in Concert DESCRIPTION:An ACMA favorite will kick up her heels as she kicks off the ACMA Acoustic Series at Shellpoint Tribby Arts Center. We are proud to once again bring Americana music to the Tribby stage. Mean Mary always brings a smile\, a song and SEVERAl instruments to the audience.\nPS. She’s not really mean. There’s a story behind her name and you can read all about it at:      Tickets. https://www.tribbyartscenter.com/boxoffice/\nwww.meanmary.com\nToday she produces music\, produces videos (her YouTube videos\nhave received close to 30 million visits)\, tours extensively in the US and overseas\, is writing a novel trilogy about the music world\, and is an endorsing artist for Deering Banjos. The Deerings have named her their Goodtime Ambassador. Mary plays 11 instruments and has recorded 18 albums\, her newest being Portrait of a Woman. There is not room here to tell the whole life story of Mean Mary\, but if you would like to hear more of it\, listen to her music—it is all there.\nAdvance tickets strongly suggested $30.00 URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-tribbey-arts-center-presents-mean-mary-in-concert/ LOCATION:Shell Point Tribby Arts Center\, 17281 On Par Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, Florida\, 33908 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-18-at-8.58.47 AM.png GEO:26.5052516;-81.9835806 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shell Point Tribby Arts Center 17281 On Par Blvd. Fort Myers Florida 33908;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=17281 On Par Blvd.:geo:-81.9835806,26.5052516 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T213000 DTSTAMP:20240429T082810 CREATED:20240102T020537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T020537Z UID:3284-1719082800-1719091800@www.americanacma.org SUMMARY:Matthew Sabatella in Concert! Houseboat Jim Visone Opens DESCRIPTION:Matthew Sabatella connects people with music that is woven into the fabric of the United States. As a singer\, instrumentalist\, recording artist\, performer\, speaker\, and writer\, he illuminates the connection between music and the story and people of the United States. He performs regularly\, both as a solo artist and as the leader of the Rambling String Band. He teaches about America’s music\, in person and online\, at Lifelong Learning Institutes\, including Florida Atlantic University\, George Mason University\, Florida International University\, University of Miami\, and Nova Southeastern University.\n\nIn 2019\, Matthew founded Ballad of America\, Inc.\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to preserve and celebrate music from America’s diverse cultural history.\n\nMatthew earned first-place ribbons in the 2019 Florida Folk Festival’s Old-Time Banjo Competition and the 2023 Florida Old-Time Music Championship’s Old-Time Banjo and Singing competitions. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Miami\, a Master of Arts in History from Florida International University\, and has studied singing\, banjo\, and guitar with such masters as Alice Gerrard\, Sheila Kay Adams\, Paul Brown\, Richie Stearns\, John Hermann\, Kirk Sutphin\, Mac Benford\, and Walt Koken.\nFind out more about Sabatella\, his story and his music at:\nmatthewsabatella.com\n\nHouseboat Jim Visone will open the show…banjo? guitar? One just never knows with Houseboat\, but we know it will be awesome! Jim started picking and singing back in the late 50’s in Greenwich Village. Got married\, worked\, and got back to music about fifteen years ago in Las Vegas. I’ve been playing around the Ft. Myers area for the last six years. Go catch him singing his original music around town. You will be glad you did!\nDoor donations:\n$12/Members\n$ 18/ General Public\nTickets are available at the door.\nDoors open at 6:30 pm and showtime is 7:00 pm URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/matthew-sabatella-in-concert-houseboat-jim-visone-opens/ LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-01-at-9.02.10-PM.png GEO:26.6265633;-81.884597 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian 2756 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers FL 33901;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2756 McGregor Blvd.:geo:-81.884597,26.6265633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T213000 DTSTAMP:20240429T082810 CREATED:20240206T215037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T215037Z UID:3304-1721502000-1721511000@www.americanacma.org SUMMARY:Tim McGeary in Concert! JD Lashley Opens DESCRIPTION:Tim McGeary hails from Naples\, Florida where he has lived for the past 20+ years. Tim has been writing songs and performing since the 80’s and was with the band “The Rescue” on AM records and toured with Billy Idol\, Roxy Music\, Depeche Mode\, The Cure and many more. Tim’s songs have been on ( Smallville\, One Tree Hill\,Glory Days) and movies like\, Girl Got Moe (HBO)\, He has opened for The Black Crows\, David Ball\, Sherrie Austin\, Confederate Railroad\, Wet Willie\, Rush Low and many more.\nTim’s music is transformational. He knows how to weave songs that will make you think; capture your emotions; and make you wanna sing-a-long. His dedication to his muse has never faltered\, and now\, even after a couple of decades of plying his craft\, that passion is as intense as ever. It’s the spiritual essence of making music that elicits his enthusiasm…that drives him to connect with his listeners…and that makes it so essential for him to express his emotions and desires.\nA consummate professional\, Tim McGeary is one of our favorite ACMA musicians to take hold of our stage and not let go! You can find Tim performing in SW Florida\, Nashville and Europe.\nClick here for more cool stuff:\ntimmcgeary.com\nIt is indeed a bonus to have ACMA member JD Lashley open this concert! 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.\nDoor Donations:\n$12 – Members\n$18 – General Admission\nTickets are available at the door.\nDoors open at 6:30 PM and Concert begins at 7:00 PM URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/tim-mcgeary-in-concert-jd-lashley-opens/ LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-06-at-4.47.25 PM.png GEO:26.6265633;-81.884597 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian 2756 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers FL 33901;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2756 McGregor Blvd.:geo:-81.884597,26.6265633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T203000 DTSTAMP:20240429T082810 CREATED:20240218T142118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T142118Z UID:3322-1721761200-1721766600@www.americanacma.org SUMMARY:ACMA @ Tribby Arts Center - Doug MacLeod in concert DESCRIPTION:The ACMA is proud to once again be hosting concerts at the fabulous Tribby Arts Center at Shellpoint Community. Award winning Blues Musician Doug McLeod will kick off this years summer series!\n“Like all great blues men\, MacLeod lives his music\, and the songs are not just on the tips of his fingers and tongue\, they are one with his being.” \nTickets 25.00. https://www.tribbyartscenter.com/boxoffice/ \n– Blues Music Magazine\n“One of the great blues artists… Period!”\n– Jorma Kaukonen. \n“Doug MacLeod is one of the last and most iconic songwriters in blues that the contemporary scene can still offer.” \n– Macallé Blues Italy\nMacLeod is known for his superb songwriting\, guitar wizardry\, warm soulful vocals\, wit\, and unforgettable live performances. At the heart of a Doug MacLeod performancehis knack for storytelling\, bringing characters-from the faceless to the legendary-to strikingly real life. Doug is a multiple Blues Music Award winner\, including the 2020 \nBlues Music Award for Acoustic Artist Of The Year and the 2018 Blues Music Award for Acoustic Album Of The Year ‘Break The Chain’. In 2023 he won the Blues Music Award for Acoustic Artist Of The Year. He is nominated for the 2024 Blues Music Awards for Acoustic Guitarist Of The Year and Acoustic Album Of The Year-Raw Blues 1. \nhttps://www.doug-macleod.com/index.html\nDon’t miss this chance to see this unique and talented musician in the fantabulous Tribby Arts Center. URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-tribby-arts-center-doug-macleod-in-concert/ LOCATION:Shell Point Tribby Arts Center\, 17281 On Par Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, Florida\, 33908 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-18-at-9.17.34 AM.png GEO:26.5052516;-81.9835806 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shell Point Tribby Arts Center 17281 On Par Blvd. Fort Myers Florida 33908;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=17281 On Par Blvd.:geo:-81.9835806,26.5052516 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T213000 DTSTAMP:20240429T082810 CREATED:20240206T215757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T215757Z UID:3307-1722711600-1722720600@www.americanacma.org SUMMARY:Bear and Robert in Concert! Andy Getch Opens DESCRIPTION:A Folk-Blues-Americana Duo With A Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi! That can only mean Bear and Robert. Bear and Robert are Cindy Bear and Franc Robert (row-bear)\, an award winning singer-songwriter duo from Jacksonville\, FL.\nTogether their acoustic sound has been described as a deep well of of Folk\, Blues and Americana with high energy. This duo placed #6 in the top 10 in the 2024 Will McLean Best New Florida Song Contest! Cindy and Franc’s catchy melodies\, toe tapping rhythms\, and soulful lyrics will touch your heart in many different ways\, and will always leave you wanting more.\nBill Wilson said this….”Their interaction\, both musically and personally\, is warm and inviting\, making for an intimate encounter in any setting. Their set compares not only to those blues & folk artists\, but to Johnny & June Carter Cash. In this age where so much of what we hear is high-tech and high-speed\, this duo is a breath of fresh air”.\nClick below for more:\nbearandrobert.com\nOur own ACMA member Andy Getch opens the show. Andy has been a member back to the humble beginnings of the ACMA. He has the ability to pull the audience into his music and stories that accompany. Andy is a talented singer/songwriter\, painter of cool stuff and dedicated environmentalist. He and his wife open their home to traveling musicians for house concerts. Thank you for all you do to support the mission of the ACMA!\nDoor donations:\n$12 – Members\n$18 – General Admission\nTickets for the show are available at the door.\nDoors open at 6:30 PM and Concert begins at 7:00 PM URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/bear-and-robert-in-concert-andy-getch-opens/ LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-06-at-4.53.58 PM.png GEO:26.6265633;-81.884597 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian 2756 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers FL 33901;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2756 McGregor Blvd.:geo:-81.884597,26.6265633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T133000 DTSTAMP:20240429T082810 CREATED:20240218T144102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T164129Z UID:3326-1724328000-1724333400@www.americanacma.org SUMMARY:ACMA @ Tribby Arts Center presents Passerine! DESCRIPTION:Passerine kicked off the inaugural Americana Acoustic Series @ Tribby 2 years ago…and now…they are back by popular demand!\nWith inventive vocal harmonies and song-writing\, Passerine offers a genre-bending take on traditional folk and bluegrass\, as well as a repertoire of original songs that range from sweet ballads to the edgier side of Americana \nwww.passerinemusic.net\ntickets https://www.tribbyartscenter.com/boxoffice/\nAdvance tickets strongly suggested at link above. $30.00 URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-tribby-arts-center-presents-passerine/ LOCATION:Shell Point Tribby Arts Center\, 17281 On Par Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, Florida\, 33908 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-18-at-9.35.21 AM.png GEO:26.5052516;-81.9835806 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shell Point Tribby Arts Center 17281 On Par Blvd. Fort Myers Florida 33908;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=17281 On Par Blvd.:geo:-81.9835806,26.5052516 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T213000 DTSTAMP:20240429T082810 CREATED:20240206T213638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T213740Z UID:3298-1726340400-1726349400@www.americanacma.org SUMMARY:Chelsea Saddler in Concert! Jane Fallon Opens DESCRIPTION:Dubbed “The second coming of Joni Mitchell\,” Chelsea Saddler has been hailed as the queen of women songwriters – past and present (Florida Times Union). Her lyrical content arises from a deep well of life experiences as a queer woman\, adventure\, and heartache.\nOriginally from Jacksonville\, FL\, Chelsea has been performing in the southeast for the past two decades with three original albums under her belt. She has opened for national touring artists Chris Pureka\, Melissa Ferrick\, Elephant Revival\, Mount Moriah\, David Onley\, Cliff Eberhardt\, and Susan Werner. As Chelsea played a one hour set on NPR’s “Roots and Branches” in Tennessee\, she described her greatest influences as Lightning Hopkins\, Leonard Cohen\, and Madeline Adams.\nWinner of the city of St. Augustine’s and The Gamble Rogers Folk Festival Songwriting Competitions\, Chelsea also placed first in Bokeh Bar’s Comedy Competition in 2017.\nChelsea’s long-awaited full-length original solo album The Offering is available now.\nTake a listen and find out more at:\nchelseasaddler.com\nACMA member and singer/songwriter\, Jane Fallon opens the show.\nAccording to her mother\, Jane Fallon is known to have written songs in her playpen. It’s the voice\, called “angelic” and “mesmerizing” that people notice first\, and then the subtlety of the lyrics sinks in. Music reviewer Cyrus Rhodes hailed her as “powerful\, inspirational. One of the good artists in a sea of soulless clutter.” This love of language led her to a career in teaching English\, and that combined with musical genetics has kept her writing and singing her entire life.\nShe has been called the “quintessential folk storyteller performer” and many of her songs tell poignant stories that are hard to forget such as the racial massacre of Rosewood\, the tragic end of civil rights activist\, Nan Freeman\, and the complex life of Jack Kerouac. On the other hand\, her skill with words and ability with diverse genres results in songs that makes the audience smile\, like the NPR featured “If You Can Fix My Car”. She rounds it all out with an ability to charm the audience with an a cappella tune like the uplifting “A Cappella Ella.”\nShe has 8 musical CD’s and three books to her credit and has won many songwriting awards including the Woody Guthrie Songwriting Competition\, The American Songwriter Magazine Lyric Contest\, and the South Florida Folk Festival. Her songwriting has led her to the Clancy Brothers Festival in Ireland\, the Port Gamble Festival in Washington\, and places in-between. She has recently relocated from New Hampshire to Dunedin\, Florida and is delighted to be here.\nDoor donations:\n$12 – Member\n$18 – General Public\nTickets are available at the door.\nDoors open at 6:30 PM and concert starts at 7:00 PM URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/chelsea-saddler-in-concert-jane-fallon-opens/ LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-06-at-4.30.49 PM.png GEO:26.6265633;-81.884597 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian 2756 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers FL 33901;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2756 McGregor Blvd.:geo:-81.884597,26.6265633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T183000 DTSTAMP:20240429T082810 CREATED:20240218T145052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T164341Z UID:3329-1726592400-1726597800@www.americanacma.org SUMMARY:ACMA @ Tribby Arts Center presents Reckless Saints! DESCRIPTION:Their ‘Blue-Twangled Folk n Roll’ sound rides like a V8\, firing on all cylinders…! \n— Gurf Morlix \nRoy Schneider and Kim Mayfield are the core duo and songwriters of Reckless Saints. Partners in music and love since 2003\, they began recording and touring five years later. “Blue Twangled Folk ‘n’ Roll’ is the answer Roy provided to the question “What kind of music do you play?” The Fort Myers based duo decided to use his answer as the album title for their new release\, while also adopting the title of their 2018 release ‘Reckless Saints’ as their new band moniker. \nDon’t miss this duo…from our point of view their music IS the epitome of Americana! \nwww.recklesssaint.com. \nAdvance tickets strongly advised. $30.     https://www.tribbyartscenter.com/boxoffice/ URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-tribby-arts-center-presents-reckless-saints/ LOCATION:Shell Point Tribby Arts Center\, 17281 On Par Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, Florida\, 33908 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-18-at-9.45.08 AM.png GEO:26.5052516;-81.9835806 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shell Point Tribby Arts Center 17281 On Par Blvd. Fort Myers Florida 33908;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=17281 On Par Blvd.:geo:-81.9835806,26.5052516 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T213000 DTSTAMP:20240429T082810 CREATED:20240206T220612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T220612Z UID:3310-1728151200-1728163800@www.americanacma.org SUMMARY:Luke Bulla in Concert! Steve Waterbury Opens DESCRIPTION:Kicking off our Fall line up is Grammy Award winner\, Luke Bulla.\nTouring with and singing in his family band from age four\, Luke Bulla took up the fiddle at seven. Entering Nashville’s Grand Master Fiddle Championship at age ten\, Luke distinguished himself by being the youngest person to have made the top ten.\nIn addition to violin\, Luke plays guitar and mandolin\, and sings and writes songs. In the spring of 1999\, Luke moved to Nashville to establish himself as a full time musician. He spent his early years in Tennessee playing fiddle in Ricky Skaggs’ band\, Kentucky Thunder\, which earned him his first Grammy Award.\nMore recently Luke has performed and/or recorded with Brandi Carlile\, Jim Lauderdale\, Darrell Scott\, Alison Krauss\, Jerry Douglas\, Sam Bush\, Edgar Meyer\, Bela Fleck\, Bryan Sutton\, Kevin Costner & Modern West\, Russ Barenberg Trio\, Shawn Colvin\, Tony Rice\, Chris Thile\, Peter Rowan\, Patty Griffin\, Glen Phillips\, Rodney Crowell\, and Earl Scruggs\, to name a few.\nIn 2009\, Luke released a solo EP featuring Jerry Douglas\, Sam Bush\, Bela Fleck\, Aoife O’Donovan and more.\nThat same year\, Lyle Lovett asked Luke to join his Large Band\, with whom he toured full time until 2023. Currently Luke is happy to be touring again and is working on a new EP.\nTake a listen to Who Loves you Better and more at:\nlukebulla.com\nOpening for Luke Bulla 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.\nDoor donations:\n$12 Member\n$18 General Admission\nTickets for this concert are available at the door.\nACMA doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7:00 PM URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/luke-bulla-in-concert-steve-waterbury-opens/ LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-06-at-5.02.10 PM.png GEO:26.6265633;-81.884597 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian 2756 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers FL 33901;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2756 McGregor Blvd.:geo:-81.884597,26.6265633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T203000 DTSTAMP:20240429T082810 CREATED:20240301T020918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T021009Z UID:3341-1728586800-1728592200@www.americanacma.org SUMMARY:ACMA @ Tribby Arts Center presents Heather Pierson Duo DESCRIPTION:An ACMA favorite and repeat performer on or All Faiths Stage! We are so happy to present her talents to the Tribby Center patrons!\nHeather Pierson is a pianist\, singer/songwriter\, song leader\, and performer with a passion for cultivating joy\, both onstage and off. Her uplifting live performances with her bassist/partner Shawn Nadeau delve into New Orleans jazz\, blues\, and folk. Best known for her ease at the piano and her bell-tone vocals\, Heather’s songs and the duo’s musicianship embody honesty\, playfulness\, and a desire to share from the heart.\nwww.heatherpierson.com\nAdvanced tickets strongly advised! Ticket link above..$25.00\nTickets.   https://www.tribbyartscenter.com/boxoffice/ URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/acma-tribby-arts-center-presents-heather-pierson-duo/ LOCATION:Shell Point Tribby Arts Center\, 17281 On Par Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, Florida\, 33908 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-8.58.15 PM.png GEO:26.5052516;-81.9835806 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shell Point Tribby Arts Center 17281 On Par Blvd. Fort Myers Florida 33908;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=17281 On Par Blvd.:geo:-81.9835806,26.5052516 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T213000 DTSTAMP:20240429T082810 CREATED:20240306T184815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T184815Z UID:3361-1729969200-1729978200@www.americanacma.org SUMMARY:Jon Shain in Concert! Chuck Williams Opens DESCRIPTION:There is no better way to finish out October’s concerts than with Jon Shain!\nShain 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. He is the 2019 winner of the International Blues Challenge in the solo/duo category. Shain’s most recent solo disc\, Gettin’ Handy with the Blues: A Tribute to the Legacy of WC Handy\, was released in 2018. Shain’s latest releases recorded along with long-time collaborator FJ Ventre are the gorgeous roots album\, Tomorrow Will Be Yesterday Soon (2019) and Never Found A Way to Tame the Blues (2021).\n\nJon grew up in Haverhill\, Massachusetts\, a Merrimack River mill-town that had already seen its better days by the time he was a child in the 1970s. At the same time\, Shain began to discover his love of American roots music and songwriting\, specifically drawn to the narratives about regular people and themes of social justice.\n\nShain headed south to North Carolina in 1986\, to study American History at Duke University and to continue his musical journey\, as well. It was at this time that Shain also got to meet and play with John Dee Holeman and a number of the great older NC blues players. Shain’s classes in school were heavily concentrated in southern history\, English\, and world religions. That mixture of the academic environment and the real-world blues music is what has most informed his musical direction.\nShain cut his touring teeth from 1989-1998 founding the Chapel Hill\, NC folk-rock group\, Flyin’ Mice and their spin-off group\, WAKE. The band performed with acts such as David Grisman\, Tony Rice Unit\, Hot Tuna\, and the Dixie Dregs\, released four CDs\, and played clubs\, schools\, and festivals up and down the East Coast\, building a legion of fans. After his band’s breakup\, Shain went solo\, returning to his roots in the folk and blues circuit. In addition to two albums with FJ Ventre and one with Joe Newberry\, Jon has released ten albums of his own folk-blues compositions.\nRead more at:\njonshain.com\nOpening the show is ACMA member and singer/songwriter\, Chuck Williams.\n‘Williams 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’.\nDon DiMuccio Motif – Providence\, Rhode Island News\nChuck’s approach is typically relaxed\, at times sentimental and always confident. He is not a folk artist with heavy political leanings in his songwriting such as Joan Baez\, Phil Ochs or U. Utah Phillips. However\, what Chuck has mastered is how to pull at Americana heartstrings and tell rootsy stories through his simple and effective novella type lyrics. Nothing is overproduced or played with flash. Chuck has a personable singing style and it’s not done to impress but express.\n\nHis music has some of the same energies of songwriters such as David Crosby\, John Prine\, and definitely Neil Young\, while not sounding like any of them. There is something here that a lot of people are going to latch on to\, especially in these trying times. Chuck’s music does exactly what it is suppose to do…..it reaches emotions in the listener. It gives words to feelings we all share and provokes thought long after the music is over. His style is unique yet it feels familiar.\nTake a listen:\nchuckwilliams.com\nTickets for the show are available at the door.\nDoor Donations:\n$12/Members\n$18/General Public URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/jon-shain-in-concert-chuck-williams-opens/ LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-06-at-1.41.38 PM.png GEO:26.6265633;-81.884597 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian 2756 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers FL 33901;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2756 McGregor Blvd.:geo:-81.884597,26.6265633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T213000 DTSTAMP:20240429T082810 CREATED:20240306T183929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T184409Z UID:3358-1730574000-1730583000@www.americanacma.org SUMMARY:Jefferson Ross in Concert! Matt Hannam Opens DESCRIPTION:Welcome back to our favorite Baptizer of the Gumbo\, with a rich whiskey voice\, Jefferson Ross! Other words of praise for this talented Southern folk artist:\n\n“Beneath Ross’ melodic\, singable\, easy flowing songs lies lyrical depth. To an amazing degree\, he’s captured not just imagery but has managed to outline over a century and a half of Southern history in just a few masterful strokes of well-chosen words.”\n– Jim Hynes\, Glide Magazine\nSouthern folk artist\, Jefferson Ross\, is a songwriter\, singer\, guitar slinger and painter weaving stories for the ears and the eyes. Based in The Peach State\, Jefferson travels throughout the U.S. and Europe performing his original music and displays his art at festivals and galleries across the South.\nFor years\, Jefferson lived in Nashville playing for a number recording artists including\, Canada’s Entertainer of the Decade\, Terri Clark\, and sharing the stage with Country Music greats such as George Strait\, Toby Keith\, Reba and Vince Gill.\nHe worked as a staff writer for a number of publishers on Music Row including Curb Music\, one of the top music publishers in the world.\nIn 2010 he returned to live in Georgia with his wife and daughter and maintains a home and office in Nashville as well.\nAn evening with Jefferson Ross is a homespun southern experience that you’re unlikely to forget.\n“Jefferson Ross is a modern day mystic\, a folk artist\, a man driven by the power of the written word\, the beauty of melody\, the poetry of images and the ever ambient allure of the South.\nListen to him…” Thomm Jutz\, Nashville\, TN\nYes\, listen to him and read more cool stuff at:\njeffersonross.com\nMatt Hannam opens this show. Matt is a covers artist and singer/songwriter who performs as a solo artist\, and with his six piece band The Collective. He has been a member of the ACMA since the founding year\, and is a former board member.\nSince The Collective’s formation in 2015 his band has shared the stage with such notable national artists as Fuel\, Buckcherry\, Cracker\, Filter\, 10 Years\, Cinder\, and Smile Empty Soul. The Collective has also performed at various local festivals/events. Be sure to find out where he is playing and go listen.\nTickets for the show are available at the door.\nDoor donations:\n$12/Members\n$18/General Public\nDoors open at 6:30 pm and show begins at 7:00 pm URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/jefferson-ross-in-concert-matt-hannam-opens/ LOCATION:FL ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-06-at-1.35.30 PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T213000 DTSTAMP:20240429T082810 CREATED:20240306T183114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T183114Z UID:3355-1731783600-1731792600@www.americanacma.org SUMMARY:David G Smith in Concert! Ray Boone Opens DESCRIPTION:“Like John Prine and Guy Clark\, David G Smith draws inspiration from his life and those around him. His songs capture the drama and good times\, the laughter and loss that are the components of the modern world.” -Tom Wilks\, ICON Magazine \nInternationally acclaimed Artist-Songwriter David G Smith is an acoustic roots solo performer with a lyric-intensive style featuring guitars\, resonator\, music and a voice that range from dirt-funk to intimate. His music is a blend of Folk\, Americana\, Country & Blues. \nDavid was recently accepted as a Juried Artist by Noel Paul Stookey (Peter\, Paul & Mary) Music-To-Life org. He is a 2008 International Song Competition 1st Place Winner\, a Robert Oermann DISCovery award recipient\, and two-time ISC Semifinalist. \nHe performs at the prestigious Bluebird Cafe/Nashville where his shows are regularly sold out. David has released 11 albums and Mary Gauthier and Keb Mo make appearances on 4 of them to include a duet with Mary called “Shine”. He has three nationwide #1 singles and four nationwide #1 albums to include his latest release\, Witness Trees\, on the Roots Music Report (RMR) Folk & Alt-Folk Charts. His single “River Gonna Talk”\,was a nationwide 2023 #1 add on the NACC chart and reached #1 in the nation on Radio Guitar One’s Top 30 Americana Chart. David has been featured in American Songwriter and his songs have appeared on TNT\, Lifetime Network\, Travel Channel \, several PBS affiliates shows and he has a string of indie & major-indie song-cuts. \nHis last 4 albums have been accepted for Grammy consideration. His Give-Back Series donates time and raises money and awareness for a variety of charitable causes. David\, his voice and his songs are authentic. \n“I have walked beside David G Smith for many\, many years\, and I am in awe of his body of work. David’s brand new record\, ‘Witness Trees’\, produced by Neilson Hubbard\, contains groove\, story\, great singing and great songs. Bravo!” —Mary Gauthier/Artist \nFind out more at:\ndavidgsmith.com \nOpening the show is ACMA member and singer/songwriter\, Ray Boone. Ray first arrived in Nashville in the early 80’s. He did not come to play music\, he came as a music fan and to provide support for his songwriter cousin. His cousin\, Larry Boone\, was making his mark in country music\, as an award winning songwriter and an artist with Mercury Polygram. \nFast forward to 2007\, Ray returned to Nashville as an award winning outdoor television producer.He produced RFDTV’s “Music and Motors”\, featuring Mike Curb’s NASCAR team and young country music stars in the making. During the making of the TV show Ray was surrounded by songwriters and music makers who encouraged him to write. As a writer he signed with BMI. When a song he penned himself\, “Totch Brown”\, about a character from the Florida Everglades was being demoed\, independent artist Rickie Lee Tanner decided to cut it on his album “This Here.” \nA year later country artist\, Jake Clayton cut two of his compositions\, “Down with That” and “Old Red Barn.”\,”How’s that working for you” and “Means Everything”. The “High South” band had it’s first hit with his Co-write “All We Need”. The ACMA is lucky that Ray Boone and his wife decided to call Cape Coral\, FL home! \nTickets are available at the door. \nDoor Donations:\n$12/Members\n$18/General Public \nDoors open at 6:30 pm and the show starts at 7:00 pm. URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/david-g-smith-in-concert-ray-boone-opens/ LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-06-at-1.28.08 PM.png GEO:26.6265633;-81.884597 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian 2756 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers FL 33901;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2756 McGregor Blvd.:geo:-81.884597,26.6265633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T213000 DTSTAMP:20240429T082810 CREATED:20240306T181928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T181928Z UID:3352-1732388400-1732397400@www.americanacma.org SUMMARY:Blue Cactus in Concert! Pete Bensen Opens DESCRIPTION:With an Americana/classic country vibe alongside rockin’ guitar work\, welcome these two to our ACMA stage for their debut. You are in for something special! \nBlue Cactus\, the North Carolina duo of Steph Stewart and Mario Arnez\, make Dream Country: a blend of grit\, glitz\, groove\, and twang that evokes a celestial soundscape of mid-century heartbreak and harkens comparisons eclectic and iconic as Bobbie Gentry\, Fleetwood Mac\, and David Bowie. \nTheir sophomore album\, Stranger Again\, released in 2021 on Sleepy Cat Records\, nabbed enthusiastic attention from tastemakers including No Depression\, American Songwriter\, FLOOD Magazine\, Talkhouse\, and INDY Week among others. Following their critically-acclaimed 2017 debut and a string of singles in 2020\, Stranger Again saw the band taking their sound to an ambitious new plane\, where country-rock and light psychedelia mingle\, vocals soaring over twangy slide guitars and propulsive basslines. \nThe North Carolina duo have performed at several beloved festivals including Nelsonville\, Red Wing Roots\, Muddy Roots and Hopscotch and shared the stage as support for an array of artists from The War & Treaty\, Sarah Shook & the Disarmers\, and Lilly Hiatt to Town Mountain and Junior Brown among others. \nBetween the comfort of classic country and the glamour of 70s rock\, Blue Cactus resuscitates a fleeting style of honest-to-goodness country music considered valueless to a “new” country music where songwriting is officiated by financial analysts and teams of marketing plutocrats instead of woebegone troubadours. With a high lonesome twang\, an Emmylou-like southern drawl\, and blistering guitar techniques\, Blue Cactus exercises the honky-tonk muscles to firmly bear the flag for a new generation of country music. \n“If country music is often about familiarity and comfort\, this is more like having the rug artfully pulled out from under you without even noticing it.”\n—–CREATIVE LOAFING \nTake a look at this:\nbluecactusmusic.com \nACMA member and singer/songwriter\, Pete Bensen opens the show. An old hand at garage bands and rehearsal studios\, born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island\, New York. Pete now makes his home\, and home music studio\, in Estero\, Florida. He is a multi-instrumentalist\, playing acoustic and electric guitars\, bass and electric and acoustic percussion. \nTickets available at the door.\nDoor donations:\n$12 – Members\n$18 – General Public \nDoors open at 6:30 pm and show starts at 7:00 pm. URL:https://www.americanacma.org/event/blue-cactus-in-concert-pete-bensen-opens/ LOCATION:ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian\, 2756 McGregor Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-06-at-1.15.54 PM.png GEO:26.6265633;-81.884597 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian 2756 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers FL 33901;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2756 McGregor Blvd.:geo:-81.884597,26.6265633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T213000 DTSTAMP:20240429T082810 CREATED:20240306T181224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T181224Z UID:3349-1733598000-1733607000@www.americanacma.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americanacma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-06-at-1.06.13 PM.png GEO:26.6265633;-81.884597 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian 2756 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers FL 33901;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2756 McGregor Blvd.:geo:-81.884597,26.6265633 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR