Frank Brown Songwriters' Festival
Looking for all the intimate set times around the Island, you are in the right place!
November 2024
Wednesday, November 6
- 17:00 – 21:00
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FBISF - Local's EAST SIDE KICK-OFF Party @ Perdido Key Sports Bar & RestaurantPerdido Key Sports Bar & Restaurant,13583 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
Perdido Key Sports Bar hosting the EAST SIDE LOCAL’s KICK-OFF and we’re starting the kick off an hour early this year 5:00 – with the first hour being dedicated as a tribute through music to our long time friend and Frank Brown family member, Rock Killough.
this will be followed with a revolving stage for songwriters for the 40th Annual Frank Brown Songwriters’ Festival! All songwriters welcome!!!
Rhonda Hart emceeing and Bo Roberts hosting! - 18:00 – 21:00
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FBISF - Local's WEST SIDE KICK-OFF Party @ SanBar @ The WharfSanBar @ The Wharf,23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
The West Side Locals Kick Off!
Thursday, November 7 12:00 – Sunday, November 17 20:00
- 40th Annual Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival
Thursday, November 7
- 10:30 – 11:30
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ABC's of Ecology @ Gulf Shores Thomas B. Norton Public Library - BRING THE KIDS!!Gulf Shores -Thomas B. Norton Public Library,221 W 19th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
ABC’s of Ecology
The ABC’s of Ecology
The overall mission of the ABC’S Of Ecology books and music is to educate children about the issues threatening the environment today in a fun and entertaining way. The goal is to motivate them through stories and the songs to care for the planet and all living things.
Our philosophy is that we are guests on this planet and we are given the task to care for it and its inhabitants for many generations to come.Every child that attends the event receives a surprise gift to take home.
- 12:00 – 15:00
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Open Mic @ Flora-Bama's Main RoomFlora Bama Main Room,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
Open Mic @ Flora-Bama’s Main Room
Hosted by: Sean Gasaway
Be a part of the festival!!
Bring your instrument, sign up and sing a song or two!
Find more OPEN MIC opportunities throughout the Festival HERE https://tockify.com/fbisf/agenda?search=open ! - 15:00 – 23:45
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Songwriters @ Flora-Bama's Main RoomFlora Bama Main Room,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
12-3 Open Mic
3-4 Cass Hunter, Donna Slater, Chad Wilson
4:10-5:10 Mike Diamond, Weyman McBride, Troy Powers
5:20-6:30 Jenna McClelland, Tim Styles, Bob Tobin
6:30-7:00 Break / $20 cover charge begins
(wristbands required to enter or remain in the Main Room)
7:00-7:15 MAJOR FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT – PLEASE JOIN US
7:15-8:15 J Hawkins, Bo Roberts, Mark Sherrill, James Daniel accompanying
8:25-9:25 Dave Gibson, Jim McCormick, Summerlyn Powers
9:35-10:35 Doug Gill, Lynn Langham, Alan Rhody
10:45-11:45 Jay Brown, Tim Buppert, Bobby Keel———–
Frank Brown Songwriters Open Mic from 12pm-3pm and
Flora-Bama continues the fun with awesome talent after songwriters! - 16:00 – 18:00
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Songwriters @ Gulf Shores Museum - FBISF EXHIBITGulf Shores Museum,244 W 19th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
4-6 pm Isaac Moore & Sadie McLendon at the Frank Brown International Foundation for Music & Songwriters Festival Exhibit
Sadie McClendon, a musical wonder from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, started wowing crowds at the tender age of 8 after storming into Nashville and earning spots on Lower Broadway shortly after. Praised by industry giants like Jamey Johnson, Sadie’s unique blend of Country, Soul, Rock, and Americana has made her unstoppable. With wins at festivals and gigs alongside legends like Cody Jinks, Dennis Quaid, and Randy Houser, Sadie is fierce and a rising star on the music scene.
Isaac is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Mooresville, IN. Isaac began singing at age 2, playing guitar and banjo at 7 and multiple other stringed instruments by the time he had written his first song at age 10. Along with solo writes Isaac has co-writes with Delnora Reed, Chad Wilson, Kyle Wilson, and Carl Jackson.
You can find Isaac playing regularly along the Gulf Coast from Panama City Beach to Louisiana or you can follow his musical journey at Isaac Moore Music on social media.
- 17:00 – 20:50
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Songwriters @ LuLu's Gulf ShoresLuLu's Gulf Shores,200 E 25th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
5:00 – 6:10 Ryan Balthrop, Rick Carter, Scott Koehn
6:20 – 7:30 Chris Beverly, Destiny Brown, Mason Henderson
7:40 – 8:50 Rob Aldridge, David Dunavent, Frank Martin Gilligan - 17:00 – 19:30
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Songwriters @ Woodside Restaurant @ Gulf State ParkWoodside Restaurant @ Gulf State Park,20249 AL-135, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
5:00-6:15 Carson Lowe, Amanda Pruitt
6:15-7:30 Tim Styles, Bob Tobin - 17:30 – 20:50
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Icehouse Tap RoomIcehouse Tap Room,112 Windmill Ridge Rd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
5:30-6:30 Rob Aldridge, Cowboy Johnson
6:40-7:40 Zachary Diedrich, Donnie Mathis
7:50-8:50 Ryan Balthrop, Isaac Moore - 17:30 – 21:00
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Songwriters @ Tacky Jack's Gulf ShoresTacky Jack's Gulf Shores,240 E 24th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
5:30 – 6:30 Jay Brown, Bobby Keel
6:45 – 7:45 Jeremy Dean, Richard Trest
8:00 – 9:00 Rick Carter, Jason Justice - 17:30 – 21:00
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Songwriters @ Tacky Jack's Orange BeachTacky Jack's Orange Beach,27206 Safe Harbor Dr, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
5:30 – 6:30 Austin Gray, Stephen Lee Veal
6:45 – 7:45 Mel Knapp, Jenna McClelland
8:00 – 9:00 Mike Diamond, Damien Joe Lamb - 18:00 – 21:20
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Songwriters @ 8 reale Speakeasy8 reale Speakeasy,4851 Wharf Pkwy W, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
6-7 Jonathan Puzan
7:10-8:50 Katie Dineen, Faithe Franklin, Love Brynnevere, Hane McLeaishHigh-end Cocktail Bar & Charcuterie Boards
Behind Frank & Co. Fine Jewelers
Code for entry: 1984# - 18:00 – 22:30
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Songwriters @ Flora-Bama's Dome StageFlora Bama Dome Stage,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
WILD WOMEN!
Rhonda Hart Emceeing
6-7 Jo Billups, Christina Crystal, Brittany Grimes
7:10-8:10 Delnora Reed Acuff, Cass Hunter, Lynn Langham
8:20-9:20 Cherish Lee, Jenna McClelland, Amanda Pruitt, Cherish Lee’s accompanist
9:30-10:30 Kim Carson, Rhonda Hart, Elaine Petty, Donna Slater (The Original Honky Tonk Angels)
———–Flora-Bama continues the fun with awesome talent after songwriters!
- 18:00 – 20:30
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Songwriters @ Perdido Key Breakfast ClubPerdido Key Breakfast Club,13700 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
6-7 Jenni Eddy Jennings (Matt Pittman accompanying) & Riley Yielding
7-7:30 RED BEANS & RICE Break
7:30-8:30 Blue Mother Tupelo (Ricky & Micol Davis) - 18:00 – 21:20
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Songwriters @ SanBar @ The WharfSanBar @ The Wharf,23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
6-7 Stephen Hunley, Quinn Loggins, Ricky Randolph
7:10-8:10 Kim Carson, Robert Cline, Gary Culley
8:20-9:20 Daryl Wayne Dasher, Sean Gasaway, Cowboy Johnson - 18:00 – 20:15
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Songwriters @ The Oar HouseThe Oar House on Chico Bayou,1000 S Pace Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32502, USA
6:00 – 7:00 Mutt Cooper, Tony Montgomery
7:15 – 8:15 Marc Alan Barnette & Friends - 19:00 – 21:45
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Songwriters @ Perdido Beach ResortPerdido Beach Resort,27200 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
7-8:15 Josie Hope Hall, Kat Hall, Presley Hall (Bennett Hall Band)
8:30-9:45 Scott Southworth, Joe Stamm, Gary Talley - 19:00 – 21:15
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Songwriters @ Warrior Beer CompanyWarrior Beer Company,10605 Sorrento Rd, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
7:00-8:00 Weyman McBride, Troy Powers
8:15-9:15 Johnny Barbato, Kyle Wilson
Friday, November 8
- 12:00 – 15:00
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Open Mic @ Flora-Bama's Main RoomFlora Bama Main Room,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
Open Mic @ Flora-Bama’s Main Room
Hosted by: Sean Gasaway
Be a part of the festival!!
Bring your instrument, sign up and sing a song or two!
Find more OPEN MIC opportunities throughout the Festival HERE https://tockify.com/fbisf/agenda?search=open ! - 15:00 – 23:40
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Songwriters @ Flora-Bama's Main RoomFlora Bama Main Room,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
12-3pm Open Mic Sean Gasaway hosting
3:00-4:00 Jack Barksdale, Dave Dunnavent, Austin Gray
4:10-5:10 Delnora Reed Acuff, Frank Martin Gilligan, Gary Talley
5:20-6:30 Scott Southworth, Joe Stamm, Nikki Talley, Jason Sharpe accompanying
6:30-7:00 Break / $30 cover charge begins
(wristbands required to enter or remain in the Main Room)RELATIVES OF NASHVILLE ROYALTY -Music Historian Johnny Cole with The Southland Music Line Emceeing!
7:00-8:00 Hawkshaw Hawkins, Matt Lale, Tony Montgomery, Ben Murphy accompanying
8:10-9:10 Stephen Hunley, Quinn Loggins, Ricky Randolph
9:20-10:30 Tess Frizzell, Jenni Eddy Jennings, Waylon Payne, Matt Pittman and Bobby Tomberlin accompanying
10:40-11:40 Georgette Jones, Cherish Lee, Mac Walter accompanying———–
Frank Brown Songwriters Open Mic from 12pm-3pm and
Flora-Bama continues the fun with awesome talent after songwriters! - 16:45 – 19:00
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Songwriters @ SandshakerSandshaker @ The Wharf,4851 Wharf Pkwy E, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
4:45-5:45 Elaine Petty, Amanda Pruitt
6:00-7:00 Daryl Wayne Dasher, Mark Dreyer - 17:00 – 20:50
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Songwriters @ LuLu's Gulf ShoresLuLu's Gulf Shores,200 E 25th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
5:00 – 6:10 Josie Hope Hall, Kat Hall, Presley Hall (Bennett Hall Band)
6:20 – 7:30 Rusty Budde, Tim Buppert, Jim McCormick
7:40 – 8:50 Sean Gasaway, Nikki Talley, Jason Sharp accompanying - 17:00 – 19:30
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Songwriters @ Woodside Restaurant @ Gulf State ParkWoodside Restaurant @ Gulf State Park,20249 AL-135, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
5:00-6:15 Brent Burns, Bill Whyte
6:15-7:30 Cass Hunter, Chad Wilson - 17:30 – 20:50
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Icehouse Tap RoomIcehouse Tap Room,112 Windmill Ridge Rd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
5:30 Destiny Brown, Gary Culley
6:40 Mel Knapp, Jonathan Puzan
7:50 Mike Diamond, Chris Beverly - 17:30 – 21:00
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Songwriters @ Tacky Jack's Gulf ShoresTacky Jack's Gulf Shores,240 E 24th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
5:30 – 6:30 Damien Joe Lamb, J Hawkins
6:45 – 7:45 Jack Barksdale, Sadie McClendon
8:00 – 9:00 Gary Talley, Victoria Venier - 17:30 – 21:00
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Songwriters @ Tacky Jack's Orange BeachTacky Jack's Orange Beach,27206 Safe Harbor Dr, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
5:30 – 6:30 Marc Alan Barnette & Friends
6:45 – 7:45 Cowboy Johnson, Alan Rhody
8:00 – 9:00 Jason Justice, Dallas Moore - 18:00 – 21:20
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Songwriters @ 8 reale Speakeasy8 reale Speakeasy,4851 Wharf Pkwy W, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
6-7 Pete Sallis, Steve Williams
7:10-8:10 Frank Martin Gilligan, Troy Martin
8:20-9:20 Kevin Mac, Keith Stegall, Michael WhiteHigh-end Cocktail Bar & Charcuterie Boards
Behind Frank & Co. Fine Jewelers
Code for entry: 1984# - 18:00 – 23:40
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Songwriters @ Flora-Bama's Dome StageFlora Bama Dome Stage,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
6-7 Taylor Craven, Jeremy Dean, Richard Trest
7:10-8:10 Austin Church, Brent Moyer, Riley Yielding
8:20-9:20 Tim Styles, Bob Tobin , Stephen Lee Veal
9:30-10:30 Rob Aldridge, Robert Cline, Gary Culley
10:40-11:40 Micol Davis & Ricky Davis (Blue Mother Tupelo), Kyle Wilson
———–Flora-Bama continues the fun with awesome talent after songwriters!
- 18:00 – 21:20
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Songwriters @ SanBar @ The WharfSanBar @ The Wharf,23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
6-7 Bobby Keel, Isaac Moore, Summerlyn Powers
7:10-8:10 Scott Southworth, Joe Stamm, Kyle Wilson
8:20-9:20 Rachel Grubb, Lauren Spring, Emily Stuckey (KRICKETS) - 18:00 – 20:15
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Songwriters @ The Oar HouseThe Oar House on Chico Bayou,1000 S Pace Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32502, USA
6:00 – 7:00 Doug Drake, Austin Gray
7:15 – 8:15 Kim Carson, David Dunavent - 19:00 – 22:00
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Songwriters @ Johnny B's - The Front Porch in LillianJohnny B's - The Front Porch in Lillian,33925 US-98, Lillian, AL 36549, USA
7-8 Doug Gill, Lynn Langham
8-9 Weyman McBride, Troy Powers
9-10 Carson Lowe, Chad Wilson - 19:00 – 21:45
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Songwriters @ Perdido Beach ResortPerdido Beach Resort,27200 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
7-8:15 Jay Brown, Greg Crowe, Dave Gibson
8:30-9:45 Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, Jerry Salley - 19:00 – 21:15
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Songwriters @ Warrior Beer CompanyWarrior Beer Company,10605 Sorrento Rd, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
7:00-8:00 Mutt Cooper, Steve Dean
8:15-9:15 Wil Nance, Bill Whyte
Saturday, November 9
- 10:00 – 15:00
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WORKSHOP with Mac Walter BASIC & ADVANCED Guitar skillsPhoenix 10 Condo Conference Room,29576 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Looking to expand your abilities on the guitar? Here’s your chance!
There are TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND MAC’S WORKSHOP
Attend one or both!
(Basic workshop 10:00am, Advanced workshop 1:00pm)
There is no charge to attend either or both classes.BASIC WORKSHOP 10am-12pm
This workshop is ideal for writers with basic guitar skills with an emphasis on the basic understanding of keys and how the primary chords work. Basic chord theory and concepts.ADVANCED WORKSHOP 1pm-3pm
This workshop is ideal for someone with pretty good guitar skills.
Looking to expand your knowledge on theory background?
This will include the use of chords not traditionally found in the key, such as chord substitution and reharmonization. If time allows; the use of passing chords and possibly modulation.
•Both Workshops will be in the PHOENIX 10 next door to the Flora-Bama in the conference room.• - 11:15 – 19:30
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Songwriters @ Woodside Restaurant @ Gulf State ParkWoodside Restaurant @ Gulf State Park,20249 AL-135, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
11:15am-12:30 Jo Billups, Tony Montgomery
12:30-1:45 Jeremy Dean, Richard Trest
5:00-6:15 Stephen Hunley, Cherish Lee, Cherish Lee’s accompanist
6:15-7:30 Delnora Reed Acuff, Jack Barksdale - 11:30 – 23:40
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Songwriters @ Flora-Bama's Main RoomFlora Bama Main Room,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
11:30-12:00pm Memorial Legends show begins with 30 minute tribute to Rock Killough
12-3 Memorial/Legends Nick Branch, Rusty Budde, Mark Dreyer3:00-4:20 SCHOOLS OUTREACH PROGRAM SHOWCASE
Jo Billups, Perry Bonck, Doug Drake, Cody Johnson, Sadie McClendon, Karen Reynolds
4:30-5:30 Josie Hope Hall, Kat Hall, Presley Hall (Bennett Hall Band)
5:30-6:00 Break / $20 cover charge begins
(wristbands required to enter or remain in the Main Room)6:00-7:00 ROCK KILLOUGH TRIBUTE
Mutt Cooper, Steve Norman (long time friend and co-writer, performing in Rock’s absence,
Craig & Donna Morris, Mac Walter
7:10-8:10 Mike Loudermilk, Even Stevens, Wynn Varble
8:20-9:20 Kevin Mac, Keith Stegall, Michael White
9:30-10:30 Sonny Throckmorton, Rafe Van Hoy, Mac Walter, Rhonda Hart (harmony)
10:40-11:40 Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, Jerry Salley
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Flora-Bama continues the fun with awesome talent after songwriters! - 12:00 – 17:45
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Songwriters @ The Point RestaurantThe Point Restaurant,14340 Innerarity Point Rd, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
12:00 – 1:00 Jack Barksdale, Matt Lale, Ben Murphy (Lale Accompanist)
1:10-2:10 Daryl Wayne Dasher, Alan Rhody, Scott Southworth
2:20-3:20 Tim Buppert, Jim McCormick, Victoria Venier
3:30-4:30 Hawkshaw Hawkins, Irene Kelley - 15:30 – 17:00
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VOCAL CARE WORKSHOP with Dr. Phillip Snider, DOPhoenix X Condominiums (Meeting Room),29756 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
Singers, stop beating up your voice!
Come to this workshop to learn simple and practical techniques that let you sing and play longer and stronger with less effort.
You’ll walk away with the following skills:
-Trade bad habits for good ones to keep your voice healthy now and for many years to come
-Learn how to navigate colds, allergies, eating on the go, and long performances
-Evaluate supplements, sprays, and lozenges for throat reliefDr. Phillip Snider, DO is not only a musician, but he is also a board certified osteopathic family practice physician. He teaches at the VCOM medical school in Auburn, AL, and gives lectures to students in the Auburn University Commercial Voice program. In his practice, he uses his osteopathic training to help musicians get rid of pain, optimize their performance, and get back to enjoying life.
There is no charge to attend.
This workshop will be in the PHOENIX 10 next door to the Flora-Bama in the conference room at 3:30pm. - 17:00 – 20:50
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Songwriters @ LuLu's Gulf ShoresLuLu's Gulf Shores,200 E 25th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
5:00 – 6:10 Rachel Grubb, Lauren Spring, Emily Stuckey (KRICKETS)
6:20 – 7:30 Marc Alan Barnette, Joe Stamm, Gary Talley
7:40 – 8:50 Jim Parker, Amanda Pruitt, Alan Rhody, - 18:00 – 21:20
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Songwriters @ 8 reale Speakeasy8 reale Speakeasy,4851 Wharf Pkwy W, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
6-7 Quinn Loggins, Ricky Randolph
7:10-8:10 Doug Gill, Lynn Langham
8:20-9:20 Jay Brown, Tim BuppertHigh-end Cocktail Bar & Charcuterie Boards
Behind Frank & Co. Fine JewelersCode for entry: 1984#
- 18:00 – 23:40
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Songwriters @ Flora-Bama's Dome StageFlora Bama Dome Stage,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
6-7 Carson Lowe, Bo Roberts, Donna Slater
7:10-8:10 Weyman McBride, Troy Powers, Chad Wilson
8:20-9:20 Sean Gasaway, Mickie James-Aldis, Riley Yielding
9:30-10:30 Mark Dreyer, Matt Lale, Ben Murphy (Lale Accompanist)
10:40-11:40 Dallas Moore, Scott Southworth, Kyle Wilson
———–Flora-Bama continues the fun with awesome talent after songwriters!
- 18:00 – 20:30
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Songwriters @ Perdido Key Breakfast ClubPerdido Key Breakfast Club,13700 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
6-7 Robert Cline, Sadie McClendon
7-7:30 RED BEANS & RICE Break
7:30-8:30 Nikki Talley & Jason Sharp - 18:00 – 21:20
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Songwriters @ SanBar @ The WharfSanBar @ The Wharf,23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
6-7 Rob Aldridge, David Dunavent, Hawkshaw Hawkins
7:10-8:10 Greg Crowe, Dave Gibson, Jenna McClelland
8:20-9:20 Wil Nance, Pete Sallis, Steve Williams - 18:00 – 20:15
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Songwriters @ The Oar HouseThe Oar House on Chico Bayou,1000 S Pace Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32502, USA
6:00 – 7:00 Taylor Craven, Christina Crystal
7:15 – 8:15 Rick Carter, J Hawkins - 19:00 – 22:00
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Songwriters @ Johnny B's - The Front Porch in LillianJohnny B's - The Front Porch in Lillian,33925 US-98, Lillian, AL 36549, USA
7-8 Dallas Moore, Mark Sherrill
8-9 Austin Church, Brent Moyer
9-10 Kim Carson, David Dunavent - 19:00 – 21:45
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Songwriters @ Perdido Beach ResortPerdido Beach Resort,27200 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
7:00-8:15 Steve Dean, Victoria Venier, Bill Whyte (Hits N Grins)
8:30-9:45 Tess Frizzell, Troy Martin, Bobby Tomberlin
Sunday, November 10
- 09:00 – 12:00
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Worship on the Water - Church @ Flora-BamaFlora-Bama Tent Stage,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
Original Gospel Music by FBISF Songwriters.
9AM Richard Sullivan, Delnora Reed Acuff
11AM Richard Sullivan, Jerry Salley - 11:15 – 18:30
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Songwriters @ Woodside Restaurant @ Gulf State ParkWoodside Restaurant @ Gulf State Park,20249 AL-135, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
11:15am-12:30 Sean Gasaway, Mickie James-Aldis
12:30-1:45 Nick Branch, Melissa Joiner
4:00-5:15 Austin Church, Brent Moyer
5:15-6:30 Clare Cunningham, Mark Dreyer - 11:45 – 15:00
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Songwriters in the Garden @ From The Ground Up Community GardenFrom The Ground Up Community Garden,501 N Hayne St, Pensacola, FL 32501, USA
Pensacola Songwriter Rounds in the Garden
From The Ground Up Community Garden11:45am
In the round – Katie Dineen
Love Brynnevere, Hane McLeaish, Faithe Franklin1:30pm
Kevn Kinney from Driving & Crying!$10 Suggested Donation
Gates open @ 10:45M - 12:50 – 22:30
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Songwriters @ Flora-Bama's Main RoomFlora Bama Main Room,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
12:50-1:50, Greg Crowe, Weyman McBride, Troy Powers
2:00-3:00 Rachel Grubb, Lauren Spring, Emily Stuckey (Krickets)
3:10-4:10 Rob Aldridge, Robert Cline, Daryl Wayne Dasher
4:20-5:20 Irene Kelley, Jim Parker, Donna Slater
5:30-6:30 Rick Carter, Rhonda Hart, Jenna McClelland
6:30-7:00 Break / $20 cover charge begins
(wristbands required to enter or remain in the Main Room)
7:00-8:00 Steve Dean, Victoria Venier, Bill Whyte (Hits N Grins)
8:10-9:10 Tess Frizzell, Troy Martin, Bobby Tomberlin
9:20-10:30 Wil Nance, Pete Sallis, Steve Williams
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Flora-Bama continues the fun with awesome talent after songwriters! - 14:00 – 16:00
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Songwriters @ St. Andrew By The Sea 2pm-4:00pmSt. Andrew By The Sea,17263 Fort Morgan Road, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
2:00 Delnora Reed Acuff
2:45 Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, Jerry Salley
- 14:00 – 18:30
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Songwriters @ The Frog Pond @ Blue Moon FarmThe Frog Pond email thefrogpondbluemoonfarm@gmail.com for seat reservations,Silverhill, AL 36576, USA
2pm
In the Round on the Frog Pond Stage
Grayson Capps, Ryan Balthrop, Symone French, Hanan Browning
Corky Hughes – Guitar, Lap Steel, Bass
Frankie Crawford – GuitarFor details and seat reservations email us at
thefrogpondbluemoonfarm@gmail.com mailto:thefrogpondbluemoonfarm@gmail.com
Seat Donation – $40thefrogpondbluemoonfarm@gmail.com mailto:thefrogpondbluemoonfarm@gmail.com
WEBSITE: http://www.thefrogpondatbluemoonfarm.com/ https://www.thefrogpondatbluemoonfarm.com/ - 16:00 – 18:30
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FBISF's 7th Annual Native American Tribute @ Flora-Bama's Tent StageFlora-Bama Tent Stage,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
🌟 Frank Brown’s Native American Tribute: Honoring Traditions Through Music & Dance 🌟
Join us as we celebrate the rich traditions and histories of Native Americans, highlighting the incredible contributions they’ve made to music at the Songwriters Festival. This event is a beautiful way to weave the past into the present, fostering a deeper understanding of Native American culture and traditions.
🎶 Special Performances 🎶
From 4:00-5:00 PM, enjoy original songs by Native American songwriters Cass Hunter, accompanied by Chad Wilson on guitar, and Mickie James Aldis, with co-writer Sean Gasaway on guitar.
🎤 Cultural Experience with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians 🎤
At 5:10 PM, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians will join us with a vibrant experience as they share their traditions, dances, and regalia. You’ll also have the chance to participate in a Social Friendship Dance alongside the Poarch Band Dancers. You’ll also have the chance to participate in a Social Friendship Dance alongside the Poarch Band Dancers.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate and learn more about Native American culture through the universal language of music.
Come be a part of this special tribute!#FBISF2024 #PoarchBandCreekIndians #PowWowClubDancers #CassHunter #MickieJames #NativeAmericanTribute #CulturalCelebration #7thAnnualNativeTribute #FloraBamaTentStage
- 16:00 – 18:00
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Songwriters @ SandshakerSandshaker @ The Wharf,4851 Wharf Pkwy E, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
4-5 Mark Sherrill, James Daniel accompanying
5-6 Tony Montgomery, Mac Walter accompanying - 17:00 – 21:00
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Songwriters @ Hub Stacey's @ The PointHub Stacey's,5851 Galvez Rd, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
5:00 Augie Savage & Mark Wellborn
6:30-7:30 Blue Mother Tupelo (Ricky & Micol Davis)
7:30-9:00 Augie Savage & Mark Wellborn - 18:00 – 21:20
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Songwriters @ 8 reale Speakeasy8 reale Speakeasy,4851 Wharf Pkwy W, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
6-7:30 Mike Loudermilk, Even Stevens
8-10 Rachel Grubb, Lauren Spring, Emily Stuckey (KRICKETS)High-end Cocktail Bar & Charcuterie Boards
Behind Frank & Co. Fine Jewelers
Code for entry: 1984# - 18:00 – 21:30
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Songwriters @ Lillian's PizzaLillian's Pizza,14514 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
6:00 Taylor Craven, Riley Yielding
7:10 Doug Gill, Lynn Langham
8:20 J Hawkins, James Daniel accompanying - 18:00 – 20:15
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Songwriters @ The Oar HouseThe Oar House on Chico Bayou,1000 S Pace Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32502, USA
6:00 – 7:00 Melissa Joiner, Bobby Keel
7:15 – 8:15 Tim Styles, Bob Tobin
Monday, November 11
- 14:00 – 17:30
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Open Mic @ Flora-Bama's Main RoomFlora Bama Main Room,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
Open Mic @ Flora-Bama’s Main Room
Hosted by: Sean Gasaway
Be a part of the festival!!
Bring your instrument, sign up and sing a song or two!
Find more OPEN MIC opportunities throughout the Festival HERE https://tockify.com/fbisf/agenda?search=open ! - 18:00 – 21:00
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Songwriters @ Coastal Arts Center - Veterans TributeCoastal Arts Center of Orange Beach,26389 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
The Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach will host Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival musicians on Monday, November 11th.
Round 1: Mutt Cooper, Steve Dean, Irene Kelley
Round 2: Will Nance, Bobby Tomberlin, Bill WhyteTickets are $15 and on sale now at the Coastal Arts Center.
Call 251-981-ARTS (2787) for more information.
- 18:00 – 22:30
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Songwriters @ Flora-Bama's Main RoomFlora Bama Main Room,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
2-5:30pm Open Mic Sean Gasaway hosting
6:00-7:00pm Austin Church, Melissa Joiner, Brent Moyer
7:10-8:10pm Micol Davis & Ricky Davis (Blue Mother Tupelo), Amanda Pruitt
8:20-9:20pm Tim Styles, Bob Tobin, Stephen Lee Veal
9:30-10:30pm Perry Bonck, Clare Cunningham, Doug Drake
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Frank Brown Songwriters Open Mic from 2pm-5:30pm and
Flora-Bama continues the fun with awesome talent after songwriters!
Tuesday, November 12
- 09:30 – 10:30
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ABC's of Ecology @ Orange Beach Public Library - BRING THE KIDS!!Orange Beach Public Library,26267 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
The ABC’s of Ecology
The overall mission of the ABC’S Of Ecology books and music is to educate children about the issues threatening the environment today in a fun and entertaining way. The goal is to motivate them through stories and the songs to care for the planet and all living things.
Our philosophy is that we are guests on this planet and we are given the task to care for it and its inhabitants for many generations to come.Every child that attends the event receives a surprise gift to take home.
- 14:00 – 17:30
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Open Mic @ Flora-Bama's Main RoomFlora Bama Main Room,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
Open Mic @ Flora-Bama’s Main Room
Hosted by: Sean Gasaway
Be a part of the festival!!
Bring your instrument, sign up and sing a song or two!
Find more OPEN MIC opportunities throughout the Festival HERE https://tockify.com/fbisf/agenda?search=open ! - 18:00 – 22:30
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Autism Pensacola Awareness Event @ Flora-Bama's Tent StageFlora-Bama Tent Stage,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
Frank Brown Songwriters Annual Autism Benefit & Show, Hosted by Tammy Vice
Fundraiser arranged by PatsyAnne Stout & the Autism Volunteer Team*
Doors open @ 5:00Songwriters performing for the cause are:
6pm-7pm Lynn Langham • Doug Gill • Taylor Craven
7pm-8:30pm Logan Blade • Tammy Vice • Stephen Lee Veal • Mac Walter
*Silent Auction ends at 8:30pm (check or cash only please)
8:30-9pm Silent Auction Winners announced and Raffle Drawing begins.
9:10 pm Sonny Throckmorton • Rafe Van Hoy • Wood Newton
Rhonda Hart (harmony) • Mac Walter (guitar)(This is one of two shows Sonny will perform during the festival- don’t miss it!)
Visit autismpensacola.org https://autismpensacola.org/ for more information about Autism Pensacola
- 18:00 – 22:30
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Songwriters @ Flora-Bama's Main RoomFlora Bama Main Room,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
2-5:30pm Open Mic Sean Gasaway hosting
6:00-7:00pm Marc-Alan Barnette, Kim Carson, Isaac Moore
7:10-8:10pm Nick Biebricher, Nick Branch, Scott Koehn
8:20-9:20pm Johnny Barbato, Jason Justice, Mel Knapp
9:30-10:30pm Ryan Balthrop, Mike Diamond, Kyle Wilson
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Frank Brown Songwriters Open Mic from 2pm-5:30pm and
Flora-Bama continues the fun with awesome talent after songwriters!
Wednesday, November 13
- 14:00 – 17:30
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Open Mic @ Flora-Bama's Main RoomFlora Bama Main Room,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
Open Mic @ Flora-Bama’s Main Room
Hosted by: Sean Gasaway
Be a part of the festival!!
Bring your instrument, sign up and sing a song or two!
Find more OPEN MIC opportunities throughout the Festival HERE https://tockify.com/fbisf/agenda?search=open ! - 17:00 – 21:00
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YOUTH SONGWRITER NIGHT @ LuLu's Gulf ShoresLuLu's Gulf Shores,200 E 25th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Youth Songwriter Night
A special evening of performances featuring young artists who were awarded appearances in the Annual FBISF Youth Showcase. Through an application process, FBISF selects youth songwriters for an annual showcase which is presented before an audience of students from surrounding schools. Part of the FBIFFM Educational Outreach Program, the annual showcase awards scholarships and a paid performance in the FBISF. Tonight, the selected artists for 2024 will perform their own original songs at Lulu’s, Gulf Shores, which has been a long term sponsor of the annual showcase. - 18:00 – 22:30
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Songwriters @ Flora-Bama's Main RoomFlora Bama Main Room,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
2-5:30pm Open Mic Sean Gasaway hosting
6:00-7:00pm Christina Crystal, Donnie Mathis, Elaine Petty
7:10-8:10pm Destiny Brown, Jonathan Puzan, Austin Thompson
8:20-9:20pm Rusty Budde, Brittany Grimes, Mac Walter
9:30-10:30pm Chris Beverly, Zachary Diedrich, Mason Henderson
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Frank Brown Songwriters Open Mic from 2pm-5:30pm and
Flora-Bama continues the fun with awesome talent after songwriters! - 18:00 – 20:30
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Songwriters @ OWA TheaterOWA Theater,205 N OWA Blvd, Foley, AL 36535, USA
OWA Theater presents Songs & Stories Songwriter’s Showcase Featuring Dylan Altman, Jon Nite and Lindsay Rimes for Frank Brown Songwriters Festival!
Show begins at 7:30 PM, doors open at 6PM
Tickets with seating selection are available at OWA Box Office at the Theater
or online HERE TICKETS https://ci.ovationtix.com/35683/performance/11500039Dylan Altman
Originally from New Jersey, Dylan Altman has been a fixture in Nashville’s songwriting scene since 1994. He has achieved three No. 1 hits with Tim McGraw’s Watch the Wind Blow By, Jake Owen’s Barefoot Blue Jean Night, and Jason Aldean’s Take a Little Ride. Additionally, he co-wrote Chase Bryant’s top ten hit Take It On Back. Dylan’s songwriting portfolio also includes cuts by Trace Adkins, Eli Young Band, Joe Nichols, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
Beyond his songwriting success, Dylan is a passionate advocate for Musicians on Call, an organization that brings live music to patients in hospitals. He also co-hosts an annual benefit concert in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.Jon Nite
Jon Nite (born March 19, 1988) is a Grammy-nominated American singer-songwriter who has earned CMA and ACM awards. With a remarkable track record, he has penned over 30 Billboard Airplay hits, including 18 No. 1 singles, amassing billions of streams across multiple genres.
Nite’s songs have been recorded by a wide array of artists, including Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban, Gabby Barrett, Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Jake Owen, Dan + Shay, Michael Ray, Brett Young, Darius Rucker, and Dustin Lynch, among others. In 2019, his work on Cole Swindell’s Break Up in the End earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Country Song, an ACM nomination for Country Song of the Year, and an NSAI award for Song of the Year.
Among his recent chart-topping hits are Gabby Barrett’s I Hope and Pick Me Up, Tyler Hubbard’s Dancing in the Country, Brett Young’s You Didn’t and Lady, Luke Bryan’s Knocking Boots, and Dierks Bentley’s Living. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Nite was honored as the 2023 SESAC Writer of the Year.Lindsay Rimes
Sydney-born songwriter and producer Lindsay Rimes has become a major force in Nashville, writing hits for artists like Kane Brown, Nate Smith, Kelsea Ballerini, and Luke Bryan. He’s also worked with Australian stars like Kylie Minogue, The McClymonts, and Troye Sivan. Rimes made country music history with Kane Brown’s “Heaven,” which went seven times Platinum, and Nate Smith’s “World On Fire,” a ten-week #1 hit on the Billboard Airplay Chart, solidifying his global impact on music.
Thursday, November 14
- 15:00 – 22:30
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Songwriters @ Flora-Bama's Main RoomFlora Bama Main Room,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
3:00-4:00 Ian Harrison, Will Weatherly, Ben Williams, Dallas Wilson
4:10-5:10 Davis Nix, Adam Schwind, Jobe Fortner
5:20-6:30 Dalton Bush, Willie Traywick, Wynn Williams
6:30-7:00 Break / $30 cover charge begins
(wristbands required to enter or remain in the Main Room)
7-8 Walt Aldridge, Levi Hummon, Marcus Hummon
8:10-9:10 Will Kimbrough, Keith Sykes (JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE)
9:20-10:30 Brice Long, Anthony Smith, John Paul White———–
Flora-Bama continues the fun with awesome talent after songwriters!
- 18:00 – 23:40
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Songwriters @ Flora-Bama's Dome StageFlora Bama Dome Stage,17401 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
6-7 Johnny Hayes, Isaac Moore, Dew Pendleton
7:10-8:10 Wyatt Durrette, Dave Kennedy, Channing Wilson
8:20-9:20 Trevor Finlay, Jeff Middleton, Trent Tomlinson
9:30-10:30 Zachary Diedrich, John Goolsby, Kyle Wilson
10:40-11:40 TBA———–
Flora-Bama continues the fun with awesome talent after songwriters!
Friday, November 15
- 15:00 – 22:30
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Songwriters @ Flora-Bama's Main RoomFlora Bama Main Room,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
3:00-4:00 Mike Diamond, Justin Johnson
4:10-5:10 Chris Beverly, Ryan Dyer, Dew Pendleton
5:20-6:30 Dave Kennedy, Aniston Pate, Delaney Ramsdell
6:30-7:00 Break / $30 cover charge begins
(wristbands required to enter or remain in the Main Room)
7-8 Scooter Carusoe, Bobby Pinson, Kylie Sackley
8:10-9:10 Tony Martin, Mark Nesler, Phillip White
9:20-10:30 Jim Moose Brown, Shawn Camp, Don SampsonFlora-Bama continues the fun with awesome talent after songwriters!
- 18:00 – 23:40
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Songwriters @ Flora-Bama's Dome StageFlora Bama Dome Stage,17401 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
6-7 Sugarcane Jane (Anthony Crawford & Savana Lee)
7:10-8:10 Johnny Hayes, Kaleb King, Wynn Williams
8:20-9:20 Will Weatherly, Ben Williams, Dallas Wilson
9:30-10:30 Jobe Fortner, Davis Nix, Adam Schwind
10:40-11:40 Chris Canterbury, Jeff Middleton, Vinnie Paolizzi———–
Flora-Bama continues the fun with awesome talent after songwriters!
Saturday, November 16
- 12:00 – 22:30
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Songwriters @ Flora-Bama's Main RoomFlora Bama Main Room,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
3:00-4:00 Isaac Moore, Aniston Pate, Delaney Ramsdell
4:10-5:10 Jeff Dayton, Jeff Middleton, Vinny Paolizzi
5:20-6:30 Robert Abernathy, Trevor Finlay, Kaleb King
6:30-7:00 Break / $30 cover charge begins
(wristbands required to enter or remain in the Main Room)
7-8 Johnny Hayes, Trent Tomlinson, Jimmy Yeary
8:10-9:10 Ronnie Bowman, Buddy Cannon, Marla Cannon Goodman
9:20-10:30 Wyatt Durrette, Dave Kennedy, Channing WilsonFlora-Bama continues the fun with awesome talent after songwriters!
- 18:00 – 23:40
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Songwriters @ Flora-Bama's Dome StageFlora Bama Dome Stage,17401 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
6-7 Mike Diamond, Justin Johnson, TBA
7:10-8:10 Jobe Fortner, John Goolsby, Davis Nix
8:20-9:20 Chris Beverly, Chris Canterbury, Dew Pendleton
9:30-10:30 Tim Roberts, Jonboy Storey, TBA
10:40-11:40 TBA, TBA, TBA———–
Flora-Bama continues the fun with awesome talent after songwriters!
Sunday, November 17
- 12:00 – 18:00
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Songwriters @ Flora-Bama's Main RoomFlora Bama Main Room,17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
1:00-2:00 Robert Abernathy, Jeff Dayton, Zachary Diedrich
2:10-3:10 Johnny Hayes, Kaleb King, Kyle Wilson
3:20-4:20 Wyatt Durrette, Dave Kennedy, Channing Wilson
4:30-5:30 Sugarcane Jane
5:30 Raffle DrawingFlora-Bama continues the fun with awesome talent after songwriters!
- 17:00 – 19:30
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Dean Dillon @ Flora-Bama's Tent Stage
6:00 Dean Dillon
Admission is $25.00 at the gate.
Doors open at 5:00pm – Show starts at 6pm.
Saturday, November 30
- 10:00 – 11:00
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ABC's of Ecology @ Southwest Branch Library - BRING THE KIDS!!Pensacola Southwest Branch Library,12248 Gulf Beach Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
The ABC’s of Ecology
The overall mission of the ABC’S Of Ecology books and music is to educate children about the issues threatening the environment today in a fun and entertaining way. The goal is to motivate them through stories and the songs to care for the planet and all living things.
Our philosophy is that we are guests on this planet and we are given the task to care for it and its inhabitants for many generations to come.Every child that attends the event receives a surprise gift to take home.
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