Mare Wakefield and Nomad in Concert, Joe Terlizzi Opens

“Mare Wakefield & Nomad remind us of what it means to feel the sweetness in a song and hear the smiles and the tears in shared stories. Skilled in varied musical styles, they keep an audience engaged and delighted.” ~ Dalis Allen, Producer Kerrville Folk Festival “There are a great many artists that play music and too few that actually make it. Mare Wakefield and Nomad are among the best of the latter. They are honest and straight to the heart.” ~ Craig Huegel, host “Our Kind of Folk” “Daddy was a seeker,” says Mare Wakefield. “Eventually he became a Salvationist minister. Mama was a gypsy, loving nothing more than a long stretch of highway.” Born with wanderlust in her DNA, Mare lived in eight different places before she was ten. “It was a roller-coaster way to grow up, but my brother and I learned to fit in fast,” she says. “We picked up Wisconsin accents in two weeks. Eighteen months later we were drawling like native Texans.” For Turkish-born Nomad, the journey was equally varied. His musical education began at the exclusive Istanbul Conservatory and continued with a scholarship to Berklee College of Music. Nomad’s gift for musical arrangements includes a full arsenal of classical, folk and jazz chops. Versatility and travel-scapes are evident in their music. Listeners roam through Arizona deserts, Oklahoma oil fields and Amsterdam canals. Journeys go inward too, exploring hope, heartbreak and barroom brawls. Story and song are woven together by Mare’s intimate delivery and Nomad’s exquisite piano and accordion. Currently based in Nashville, the pair were 2016 and 2015 Kerrville NewFolk finalists and 2015 Falcon Ridge Emerging Artists. Joe Terlizzi comes from Jersey City, NJ and currently resides in West New York, NJ. He started playing in rock bands in his teens and was part of an acoustic duo called Hobo King in his twenties with his friend Ed Bank. After graduating from Stevens Tech, he decided to pursue a career as a chemical patent specialist and put his songwriting chops on the back burner. He moved to New York City and his job responsibilities included traveling the world on business for many years. In 2012, he decided to release a CD of original songs called Big White Vinyl; since then, he has self-released three more CDs and is currently finishing his fifth. He spends winters in Fort Myers and enjoys being both a member and volunteer for ACMA. Look for his music, which is available on most musical platforms, and his new album. He is thrilled to be invited by ACMA once again to play for you. Tickets for the show are available at the door. Door donations: ACMA Members/$15 General Admission/$20 The Listening Room doors open at 6:30 pm and the concert begins at 7:00 pm