Why You Don't Want to Miss the 27th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival

The 27th annual Key West Songwriters Festival is around the corner, taking place from May 3-7. Hosted by BMI, Rams Head Presents, and The Florida Keys Tourist Development Council, this five-day event will bring 50 + shows and 175 performers to some of the island's most popular venues, including beaches, boats, bars, resorts, historic theaters, and the world-famous Duval Street. From seasoned songwriters to the hottest up-and-comers, this festival promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience.days,

Headliners:

Don't miss Jelly Roll as he is the headliner for this year's festival, and he'll be performing at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater on May 5th (ticketed event) and the free concert on the Main Stage on Duval Street on May 6th, featuring Jordan James, Meg McRee, Ben Chapman, and Michael Ray.

The festival's lineup is music to our ears, with some of the biggest names in the industry set to take the stage. Catch Elle King, Raul Malo, Michael Ray, Robert Randolph, Rivers Rutherford, Jeffrey Steele, and Mitchell Tenpenny, among others. Each show features songwriter rounds, where the artists share the stories behind the songs. Explore the artist lineup to discover who's performing at this years music fest.

For more details about the festival lineup and to plan your ultimate music-filled vacation, check out the 2023 Key West Songwriters Festival Schedule and get ready for an unforgettable getaway in paradise. (Photo Credit: Key West Songwriters Festival)

Resort Events:

The festival also offers Singer/Songwriter events at The Marker Key West Harbor Resort and our sister property, Southernmost Beach Resort. From pool parties to meet and greets, there's something for everyone. Here's a breakdown of the events, complete with date and time details:

Thursday, May 4th
Southernmost Beach Resort Beach Bash - South Beach

12:00 pm - July Moon
1:00 pm - Oscar Charles, Lauren McLamb
2:00 pm - Will Weatherly, Benjy Davis, Ashley Cooke
3:00 pm - Joey Hyde, Travis Wood, Matt McGinn

The Marker Resort Pool Party

5:30 pm - Caroline Watkins, Lauren Hungate, Tofer Brown
6:30 pm - Lauren Watkins, Carter Faith, Johnny Clawson

Friday, May 5th
Southernmost Beach Resort Pineapple Pool Party

12:00 pm - Mitch Crego, Carsen Beyer, Trent Wayne
1:00 pm - Josh Grider, Drew Kennedy, Nathan Wilson
2:00 pm - Eric Van Houten, Noah West, Heath Warren
3:00 pm - Caroline Watkins, John Byron, Ben Johnson

The Marker Key West Harbor Resort

Cinco de Mayo! 1st Annual Margarita Battle of the Bars - with ROB BENTON LIVE!
3:00 pm - 5:00

All April, several bars around Key West will feature their Don Julio margarita submission - the top 5 will be chosen, and battle it out at our 1st Annual Margarita Battle of the Bar FINAL, on 5/5 at The Marker Key West Harbor Resort!
This is a non-Songwriter Festival event.

Saturday, May 6th

Mimosa Meet & Greet - Get Tickets Here
Southernmost Beach Resort Sand Bar Pavilion

11:00 am - July Moon Trio: Cassidy Daniels, Piper Bateman & Braelyn Watt
12:00 pm - Landon Parker, Travis Wood

The Marker Resort Pool Party

12:00 pm - Johnny McGuire, Drew Kennedy, Nick Donley
1:00 pm - Jacob Hackworth, Reid Houghton, Emily Landis
2:00 pm - Zac Maloy, Emma Klein, Benjy Davis

Sunday, May 7th

Southernmost Beach Resort Beach Bash - South Beach

12:00 pm - Sophia Scott, Jimmy Thow, Mitch Crego
1:00 pm - Dan Wilson, Adam Wood, Colton Venner
2:00 pm - MaRynn Taylor, Keesy Timmer, Bill Roemer

We can't wait to tune in and listen to the incredible talent, unforgettable stories, and captivating performances. With a diverse lineup and a range of events, there's something for everyone at this year's festival. #lovethemarker