Palmgrass & The Alliance for the Arts kicks off 12th Season of Bluegrass
Bluegrass is back for our 12th season at the Alliance for the Arts at 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL. We kick off our 2023-24 season with an indoor show. Because the weather is still unpredictable through the end of October, our first show will be inside in the air-conditioned Foulds Theatre. Seating is limited to 132 so it’s best to get your tickets early online. You won’t need your lawn chairs for this show on October 22. As usual it starts at 3 pm and ends at 5 pm. Tickets are $15 for Alliance members, $16 for non-members. Purchase tickets online at artinlee.org or by calling 239-939-2787.
The series continues on November 19 with the concert held on our Green Market Stage outdoors. Gates open at 2 pm. Bring a lawn chair, and coolers are permitted. Tickets can be purchased as noted above. Pre-sale tickets are limited to 132 and are first come, first serve. In case of bad weather, the show may be moved indoors to the Foulds Theatre. Additional tickets are available at the gate, weather permitting. Outdoors seating is unlimited. The music starts at 3 pm and ends at 5 pm. The remaining Sunday shows are December 17, January 7, February 11 and March 3. More information, including a list of performers, can be found at artinlee.org.
We are presenting a special bluegrass event this season called the Future of Bluegrass. FRIDAY December 29 at 7 pm – 9 pm, Morgan Brake and Duck Wallow Lane will perform on the Green Market Stage. This is a band of young, accomplished Florida bluegrass musicians who have attained national exposure and recognition – including Nashville. Don’t miss it!
We continue our partnership established last year with the Alliance for the Arts taking the responsibility and revenue for all the shows. AMS volunteers assist the Alliance with the operations including day of show duties. The goal remains to present good local, live bluegrass and roots music. The AMS has established an endowment at the Alliance to help fund the live bluegrass shows. This will help to ensure the future of live bluegrass music in Fort Myers as long as there is an audience willing to come and listen. Palmgrass.org will continue to post details on show dates, band lineup, where to get tickets and other information. Please stay with us.
Thank You!
Currently we are working with the Lee County Alliance for the Arts (www.artinlee.org) to promote bluegrass events at their facility in Fort Myers.
You can learn more about the Alliance for the Arts by going to our Alliance for the Arts page or by CLICKING HERE
Our Mission
To preserve, promote and encourage the performance of bluegrass music and American roots acoustic music in Southwest Florida.
The Acoustic Music Society of Southwest Florida is a 501c3 non-profit community supported music organization doing business as Palmgrass. We host bluegrass music events primarily in Lee and Collier counties in southwest Florida. Other forms of acoustic music we include in some of our events include Celtic, old-time, roots, old country and acoustic blues.