May 02, 2016

Music is everywhere in Key West—it lingers through the air of a local dive-bar, it croons from the soul of a songwriter performing in Mallory Square. Music is woven into the essence of Key West, adding to its rich background of arts and culture. One of our favorite annual events is the Key West Songwriter Festival, bringing tourists and locals together to celebrate the iconic sounds of the southernmost city. This year marks the 21st year of the festival, running from May 4th-May 8th, 2016. Since the festival’s beginning, BMI has helped sponsor to fruition and is now an annual tourist attraction. The five-day event also has many local businesses sponsors including us, The Marker Resort, and our sister property, the Southernmost Beach Resort!

Many of the performances are free to the public, while some do require tickets. Below we have outlined the events at The Marker & Southernmost Beach Resort!

The Marker Resort

Thursday May 5th 5:30PM

Musical Line-up:
5:30PM Dean Alexander
6:30PM Bob DiPiero
Cost: Free

Saturday May 7th at Noon

Marker Resort Pool Party

12:00PM Ashley Gearing, Kalie Shorr and Mikey Reaves
1:00PM Lexi Tucker, Michael Hardy, and Karleen Watt
2:00PM Schmarx & Savvy
Cost: Free

Southernmost Beach Resort

Thursday May 5, 12PM

Southernmost Beach Resort—Pineapple Pool hosted by DJ Hish
12:00PM Jason Michael Carroll & Arlis Albritton
1:00PM Erica Sunshine Lee, Jared Mullins, Tommy Cecil, Jody Stevens
2:00PM Ross Lipsey, Brinley Addington, Nicholas Wayne
3:00PM Walker McGuire
Cost: Free

Friday May 6, 12PM

Southernmost Beach Resort Beach Bash

12:00PM Hale White, Karen Waldrup & Quinn Loggins
1:00PM Stevie Woodward, Brett Boyett & Cameran Nelson
2:00PM Megan Linville, Dave Fenley & Brain Sutherland
3:00PM Lo Miller, Dave Pittenger & Susan Ruth
Cost: Free

Saturday May 7, 4PM

Southernmost Beach Resort Sand Bar Ocean Pavilion

4:00PM Love & Theft
Cost: Tickets, $25, General Admission with Meet & Greet, $50.
Proceeds from the tickets go to the BMI Foundation.

Sunday May 8, 12PM

Southernmost Beach Cafe Mother’s Day Brunch

12:00PM Opal Justice, Jeff Harris & Erica Sunshine Lee
1:00PM Matt Warren, Mike Walker & Lena Stone
2:00PM Justin Ebach, Brian White, Susan Ruth
Cost: Free

If you are in town for the 21st Annual Key West Songwriter’s Festival, make sure to share your experience on social! Follow us on Instagram and tag your photo with #LoveTheMarker for a chance to have your photo featured on our feed!

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