The Better Angels Key West Songwriters Festival will make paradise even sweeter during the event’s 15th annual installment in its island namesake. Benefiting the Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation, the festival will feature more than 100 top-tier songwriters performing most-loved hits. Anchor-sponsor BMI will continue its widespread support of the fest, leading Key West’s annual transformation into a music mecca.
Full band concerts will bookend the 2010 festival, as Universal South recording artist Randy Houser kicks things off with a free concert at the Ocean Key Pier on Wednesday, April 28, 6-8 p.m. The Raul Malo Band performs at the Ocean Key Pier Saturday, May 1; tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, advance tickets go on sale February 18 at www.keystix.com.
The days between will showcase songwriters on Beaches, Boats and in many of Key West’s famous venues including the festival favorite Theatre Shows. The San Carlos Institute and The Tropic Cinema will once again host more intimate writers rounds Thursday April 29th,Friday April 30th and a new Saturday May 1st Matinee. Tickets for these shows also go on sale February 18th at www.keystix.com .
As the day meets the night Fury Water Adventures will fulfill your need for tropical breezes, great music and breath taking sunsets on the waters of Key West with THREE Sunset Sail Shows. Space is limited; Tickets will be available thru www.furykeywest.com February 18th as well.
Performances will feature an award-winning collection of the world’s top songwriters, including Raul Malo, Randy Houser, Robert Earl Keen, Kim Carnes, Jamey Johnson, Dean Dillon, Hugh Prestwood, Scotty Emerick, Shawn Mullins, Dallas Davidson, Chuck Cannon, Chuck Jones, Marty Dodson, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Kylie Sackley, Jon Mabe, Chas Sandford, Dave Pahanish, Sherrie Austin, Natalie Hemby, Luke Laird, Bonnie Bishop, Jaida Dreyer, Sunny Sweeney, Kelly Archer, Tim James, Ashley Ray, Heather Morgan, Emily Shackelton, Will Bowen, Casey Musgraves, Bobby Tomberlin, Molly Reed, Dan Adams, Joel Shewmake, Jay Brunswick, Mary Danna, David Adam Byrnes, Marjory Lee, Stealing Angels and many, many more.
Specific lineups, venue and additional ticket information will be announced soon.
For a complete list of sponsoring hotels, local businesses and participating songwriters, please visit www.keywestsongwritersfestival.com