ACMA @ The Planetarium: Jon Shain with Bob Williams opening.

The ACMA always is happy to have Jon Shain back, this time in a new location…..The Planetarium at Calusa Nature Center.

Hailing from Durham, NC, Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter who’s been turning heads for years with his words, his fiery acoustic guitar work, and his evolved musical style – combining improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime. Jon has released nine solo albums to date, along with two albums with duo partner FJ Ventre, a Jon Shain Trio live album, and one album of co-writes with Joe Newberry. Shain’s newest album, Restless Soul Syndrome, recorded at Good Luck Studio this past year, was released April 9, 2024. Shain is also the author of the music books Gettin’ Handy With the Blues – a Tribute to the Legacy of W.C. Handy and Jon Shain’s Fingerstyle Guitar Method, both published by Mel Bay Publications. In 2019, Shain won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN in the solo/duo category.

https://jonshain.com/

ACMA Member Musician Bob Williams is opening for Jon.
In the late sixties, Bob, a young guitarist from Long Island, NY, began writing his own music as soon as he mastered three chords. Drawing inspiration from Folk-Rock and Country-Rock, Bob crafted a unique sound influenced by the folk singers of the 60s and the singer-songwriters of the 70s. His writing evolved into what is now known as Americana Music, a blend of Roots, Folk, Country, Bluegrass, Blues, and everything in between. Over the past decade, Bob has performed numerous concerts, opened for national touring artists, and regularly played with The Pearl Street Band. His songs have also been recorded and released by other artists. Known for sharing the amusing stories behind his lyrics, Bob’s songs are personal, irreverent, funny, sad, and always heartfelt. His performances have been described as a mix of Neil Young and Crazy Horse with solo acoustic Bruce Springsteen. While that may be a stretch, Bob’s passion is evident in his music.
In his spare time, when not writing music or performing gigs, Bob is vice president of the ACMA and actively supports our member musicians and the organization.
http://www.reverbnation.com/bobwilliams2