Island Hopper – Music on the Mound

Island Hopper – Music on the Mound Join two renowned songwriters as they perform at the historic and beautiful Mound House as a part of the Island Hopper Songwriters Fest! This multiday festival sees world class talent perform across different locations in Lee County and we are thrilled to once again host this fun and exciting celebration of music! Doors open at 2:00pm, concert at 2:30pm. (approx. 1 hour) Rain or shine! Songwriters’ Biographies Frank J. Myers A Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer, and musician whose remarkable career has helped shape country and pop music for more than 40 years. Since moving to Nashville in 1981, he has written 12 No. 1 hits and more than 20 Top 10 singles, with songs recorded by over 50 artists. His best-known works include the international smash “I Swear,” recorded by John Michael Montgomery and later by All-4-One, as well as “I’m Already There,” “My Front Porch Looking In,” and “Tomorrow.” His songs have earned numerous honors, including Grammy, CMA, ACM, ASCAP, and Billboard awards. In addition to his success as a songwriter, Myers is an accomplished producer and collaborator who has worked with many of country music’s biggest stars. He continues to write and mentor artists, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry. Lauren Macitti A Nashville-based singer/songwriter with a voice as pure as her heartland roots and a songwriting gift that has turned heads from American Idol to the Grand Ole Opry. A musical prodigy who began performing at age 7, she’s since performed with legends like Pam Tillis, Suzy Bogguss, and Brad Paisley. Her breakout album God Made a Woman earned critical acclaim and landed on The New York Times’ Best of 2020 list and climbed as high as #4 on the iTunes Country Albums chart. Recently, Lauren released a brand new EP inspired by her love of the ocean and the seaside storytellers she admires. It is titled “Out of the Blue” and was produced by Dean Sams, founding member of legendary country band Lonestar. For more info and tour dates, go to www.laurenmascitti.com