Sunset Sessions at The Reach - Key West Songwriters Festival

Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-04:00

1435 Simonton St, Key West, FL 33040 | Key West

The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton (1435 Simonton St, Key West, FL)
Publisher/HostThe Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton (1435 Simonton St, Key West, FL)
Sunset Sessions at The Reach - Key West Songwriters Festival
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Sunset Sessions at The Reach
As part of the iconic Key West Songwriters Festival, experience an intimate evening of live music at Sunset Sessions at The Reach where the stories behind the songs come to life against a golden hour backdrop.
FREE TO ATTEND. Limited seating available. Drink specials available with the official Key West Songwriters souvenir cups for purchase or refills. Complimentary parking provided with food & beverage purchase.
Set along the ocean’s edge, this curated songwriter round brings together acclaimed artists and rising voices, sharing the hits you know and the stories you don’t.
🎸 6:00 PM: Lucas Ball, Barrett Baber, Erin Kirby
Barrett Baber – Known for his standout run on The Voice, delivering soulful country storytelling and original music.
Erin Kirby – Fast-rising country-pop artist with viral originals and a growing national fanbase.
Lucas Ball – Nashville-based songwriter crafting songs for emerging country artists and independent releases.
🎶 7:00 PM: Owen Riegling, Will Terry, Dan Wilson
Dan Wilson – Grammy-winning songwriter and producer behind iconic hits like Someone Like You (Adele), Closing Time (Semisonic), and Not Ready to Make Nice (The Chicks). A true “songwriter’s songwriter,” he’s collaborated with artists including Taylor Swift, Chris Stapleton, John Legend, and Pink, earning multiple Grammy wins including Song of the Year and Best Country Song for “White Horse.”
Owen Riegling – Breakout country artist known for viral hit “Old Dirt Roads” and authentic small-town storytelling.
Will Terry – Nashville songwriter with cuts by emerging country artists and a strong presence in the independent scene.
🌊 8:00 PM: Steve McEwan, Mags Duval
Steve McEwan – Multi-Grammy Award-winning British songwriter with cuts spanning Chris Stapleton, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Kylie Minogue, David Archuleta, and Eminem. His Grammy-winning work includes “Cry” and contributions to We Are by Jon Batiste, as well as “Refugee” by K'naan.
Mags Duval – Nashville-based songwriter known for her sharp lyricism and melodic instinct, crafting songs that bring concepts to life with clarity and emotion. She played a key role in breaking Best New Artist Grammy nominee Alex Warren, co-writing his debut album You’ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1), including the global No. 1 hit “Ordinary,” Top 40 single “Burning Down,” and “Carry You Home.” Her recent cuts span artists like Teddy Swims, Jelly Roll, Warren Zeiders, Benson Boone, and Elizabeth Nichols.
Drink specials available with the official Key West Songwriters souvenir cups for purchase or refills. Complimentary parking provided with food & beverage purchase.
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1435 Simonton St, Key West, FL 33040, United States

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