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Songwriters on the Plaza The Lee County Library has partnered with the ACMA (Americana Community Music Association) to offer FREE concerts featuring all original music by local artists. These concerts will be held in the Amphitheater on South Cornog Plaza. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket, and in case of bad weather, shows will be moved to the nearby meeting rooms.
The ACMA, a Fort Myers-based nonprofit, promotes local artists who perform original songs. At these events, expect to hear singer-songwriters sharing a lifetime of experiences and the stories behind their songs. Prepare for an evening of professional-quality acoustic Americana music, which blends blues, roots, folk, bluegrass, and country. There's plenty of space, so bring a friend and enjoy the music!
Bob Williams began his songwriting journey at an early age and has never looked back. Since 2015, he has released four solo albums and regularly performs in Southwest Florida and Western North Carolina. Specializing in Americana music, Bob's style blends Roots, Folk, Country, Bluegrass, Blues, and other genres. Over the years, he has played countless concerts and shows, opening for several national touring artists, and has had his songs recored by other Artists. All of Bob’s music is available to listen to or download for free on his website. www.revernation.com/bobwilliams2
Kim Mayfield is better known as half of the Americana duo ‘Reckless Saints,’ -with her husband, Roy Schneider. She contributed half of the songs on the duo’s 2023 release ‘Blue Twangled Folk ‘n’ Roll.” Mayfield’s song ‘Ring Around the Moon’ made her a semi-finalist in the 2019 International Songwriting Competition, which music reviewer Peter Lindblad described as “pearly and alluring” and “haunted by Patsy Cline.” Kim’s influences range from the 70’s rock she grew up on to jazz standards to Americana artists like Lucinda Williams, Gillian Welch, Jolie Holland, and so much more. One of her favorite quotes is “the more you love music, the more music you love.”
Matt Hannam is a covers artist and songwriter who performs as a solo artist and with his six-piece band 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.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Fort Myers Regional Library, 2450 1st St, Fort Myers, FL 33901-2940, United States,Fort Myers, Florida
