© 2009 Acoustic Music Society of Southwest Florida

 ATTENTION MUSIC LOVERS    YOUR MUSIC NEEDS YOUR HELP

 

DONATE NOW!  BE REWARDED WITH MORE MUSIC
AND LOWER TAXES

 

The year's end is when many of us make contributions to our favorite charities.  I hope your favorites include the ACOUSTIC MUSIC SOCIETY, working hard on your behalf to present great music in our part of Florida throughout the year.  AMS has only recently been chartered by the IRS as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

This means that your donation towards our goal of enriching our community life with more and better music is now fully tax deductible.   We can't yet accept donations on line, but your check made payable to the:

Acoustic Music Society of Southwest Florida

PO Box 367401
Bonita Springs Fl. 34136

Your gift will be welcomed and acknowledged.  Think about us as you open your heart—and your wallet.

 

Here are some suggested gift levels, along with names of individuals and corporations that have already donated:   AMS depends on your individual and corporate tax-deductible contributions.  Choose whatever level works best for you---let us add your name to this distinguished list, and let our community know that you're here for us.   

$25     Basic Membership

$100   Resophonic

A A Laser Service & Supply, Naples
Accurate Business Consultants, LLC, Naples
Adams & O'Reilly, Inc.  
Jeff Bock
Fitzgerald's Irish Pub, Bonita Springs
Gulf Coast Grouper and Chips, Inc., Naples
John Hisler and Associates, Inc., Naples
McDonnell Trial Lawyers, Naples
Southern Additions & Remodeling, Inc.
Southern Realty of Florida

$250   Dreadnought

 

Real Guitars, Fort Myers

Flamingo Island Flea Market, Bonita Springs

 


$500   Stradivarius
 

Dick Spottswood, Naples

The Violin Shop, Bonita Springs

 

$1000  Mastertone
 

Rembrandt Painting, Inc., Naples

Fire Water Restoration Services, Naples

College of Life Foundation, Estero

 

 

Sunday January 3rd at Lee Civic Center
Cold with wind - Warm with music

 

What a fine season for bluegrass and old country music.  Cold weather notwithstanding, Borrowed Time, South of Dixie,  the Pine Island Trio, and the blues duo Screamin' and Cryin' put on an outstanding show for a hundred or so of us polar bears at the Lee Civic Center on January 3.  I've always been astonished at the depth and quailty of the music talent around us, and the surprises keep on coming.  The remarkable Laws made an unsheduled appearance, and the lovely Michele broke all the laws (sorry!) when she played bass without taking off her gloves.  Some of us got to hear them for the first time and we really liked the quality of the Laws' songs, singing and original guitar styles.  A scheduled appearance the night before was cancelled (weather again!) but they'll try again, so be sure to join us and the Laws on the big stage at Miromar Outlets on Saturday, January 16, from 3-6 PM.  

Our informal arrangement that has given us access to the Lee Civic Center in recent years has come to an end, and we are actively seeking a new performance space somewhere between Naples and Ft. Myers that would hold 250-500 people and welcome our monthly concerts.  Watch this space for details, or feel free to make a suggestion about new venues yourself.   

Lou Reid & Carolina's January 9 show in Naples sold out a week in advance.  Our sympathies to those who couldn't make it--here's a sample of what you missed:  www.loureidandcarolina.com/fr_aboutus.cfm.  Click on COMING EVENTS to learn about other festivals in coming weeks.  There's a lot of terrific music coming our way.

 

It was a big
Success
Hope y’all had fun.