1 Year Anniversary August 20th
The monthly Music Walk returns August 20th to the downtown Fort Myers River District for its 1 Year Anniversary. Music Walk started in August of 2010 and was modeled after the extremely successful Fort Myers Art Walk. Over a dozen restaurants, bars, and galleries became Music Walk venues, and a massive outpouring of local musicians continue to perform month after month. The interest and attendance in the event has only grown since the first Music Walk in August of 2010, with the off-season summer months being just as busy as the traditional in-season months.
Music Walk founder and chairman of the event, Andy Howl, who co-owns HOWL Gallery/Tattoo, attributes the success of the event to the area's need for more monthly entertainment options and a untapped grass roots music culture. "I think Fort Myers has the potential to be a magnet for art and music, it just takes the right timing and mixture of people to make it happen. Downtown Fort Myers has everything to be a state-wide destination for art and music."
The first 400 attendants of the 1 Year Anniversary on August 20th will be able to get a free Music Walk guitar pick manufactured by Clayton Guitar Picks. Guitar picks will be evenly distributed among the venues. Additionally, a limited edition 1 Year Anniversary button will also be available at the venues. Blue Music Walk balloons will decorate the historic downtown streets. Visit the Music Walk website for a list of venues. www.fortmyersmusicwalk.com
The 3rd Saturday event features live music at over a dozen venues, including restaurants, galleries, and bars, plus street performers all over the beautiful downtown streets. Music Walk venues showcase a variety of music, from punk, rockabilly, indie, reggae, and folk, to piano, steel drums, and more. The event is the largest of its kind regionally. Music Walk is an all ages event that starts at 7 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m. or close at many venues. Free parking available.
Tune into WINK News 6 Friday morning, August 20th, from 8-9 a.m. for the monthly Music Walk Morning Show feature.
Highlights of this Saturdays Music Walk include:
HOWL Gallery/Tattoo – Featuring original bands Jose Garzon,Justin Bryant, Sailing With Ghosts, and Marionetta on the HOWL back patio.
Inside HOWL will be numerology readings by Semi-Circle Numerology. Numerology card sets, with art designed by tattoo artist and gallery co-owner Andy Howl, will be available for pre-order.
Spirits of Bacchus - Featuring live music by Diane Russell Band. Special 1 Year Anniversary Music Walk drink Three Olives Shooters for $3.00
French Connection - Featuring blues guitarist Mike Imbasciani. Ask for the Special 1 Year Anniversary Drink special!
Red Rock Saloon - Featuring Stolen Fruit on stage and steel drums outside.
Downtown House of Pizza - Featuring music by Frankie Colt. Special 1 Year Anniversary 18oz draft all night!
Syzygy Gallery - Featuring music by Terry Lynn
Cigar Bar - Featuring Jeff Whidby outside from 6-10 p.m. Pillow Tramp performs from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. inside.
Twisted Vine - Live music by Patrick Jerome.
The Veranda - Enjoy the musical stylings of Gary Goetz at our famous Piano Bar.
... and much more!
Music Walk partners and venues include: HOWL Gallery/Tattoo, Spirits of Bacchus, Space 39, Red Rock Saloon, United Cafe, French Connection Cafe, Enjewel, Happenings Magazine, Hotel Indigo, Twisted Vine Bistro, Indigo Room, Harborside Event Center, Coloring The World, City Tavern, Downtown House of Pizza, World Famous Cigar Bar, Hideaway Sports Bar, Morgan House, The Veranda Restaurant, Market America Realty, Syzygy Gallery, Main Street Antiques, WinkNews6, Classic Rock 94.5, Cool Hand Luc's, and AmeriDry.
