Captivaville Songwriters Weekend to return to resort
An island resort will present two days of live music and original songs at its poolside stage.
The ‘Tween Waters Inn & Marina will host its 8th Annual Captivaville Songwriters Weekend on June 13-14 on Captiva. It will feature a lineup of songwriters and musicians and relaxed island energy.
“Songwriters gives us a chance to bring in some great talent from inside and outside of town,” General Manager Will Oliver said, explaining that the event is attended more by locals as they do not typically visit the property as much during the snowbird season. “This gives us a chance to put on a great event.”
This year’s lineup includes Lockwood Barr, Sheena Brook, Claire Liparulo and Steve Farst.
Barr is coming in from Nashville, Tennessee.
“She’s going to be our out-of-towner,” he said.
The others are local talent who have performed previously at the resort.
“We’re looking forward to having them back,” Oliver said.
Barr’s songs include “6 Feet Deep” and award-winning “Tornado Tree.”
“She’s had some great songs,” he said.
Barr and Brook will perform together.
“Sheena and her work well and play well together,” Oliver said. “And they’ll give us some of the stories behind their original songs.”
Brook was a contestant on NBC’s “The Voice.”
“Sheena can play just about anything,” he said, citing country, rock and her own music. “She’s probably one of the best artists to come out of Southwest Florida, if not the best.”
Liparulo is growing in popularity as a musician.
“We’re excited to see what she can do,” Oliver said.
Farst does is all — musician, deejay.
“Steve’s been killing it in Southwest Florida for years,” he said. “He did really well for us at the Winter Music Festival. He always draws a very large and local crowd.”
The schedule is as follows:
JUNE 13:
– Liparulo from noon to 3 p.m.
– Farst from 3 to 5 p.m.
– Barr and Brook from 5 to 8 p.m.
JUNE 14:
– Barr and Brook from noon to 3 p.m.
– Liparulo from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
– Farst from 5 to 8 p.m.
Food and drinks will be available on site, with expanded hours.
Oliver noted that after it all wraps up on June 14, the Gatlins will perform at The Shipyard.
Resort guests receive free admission.
For the public, Captivaville Day Passes are available for purchase for up to six people by car or boat. The cost is $125 to attend both days or individual passes are $100 for June 13 and $50 for June 14.
The passes offer full access to the property.
“The special is going to be $125 for both days, which saves them a little bit of money,” he said. “The same rules apply whether it’s vehicles or vessels.”
As of last week, there were a limited number of passes left.
“They’re definitely going fast,” Oliver said.
The community is welcome to secure its spot for the show.
“It gives people a chance to kind of unplug and hang by the pool,” he said, adding that they will hear great music and learn about the artists. “We’re excited. We think it’s going to be a huge success.”
For passes or more information, visit https://tween-waters.com/captivaville-songwriters-weekend/.
For resort reservations, call 800-223-5865.
The ‘Tween Waters Inn & Marina is at 15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva.
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IF YOU GO
What
8th Annual Captivaville Songwriters Weekend
When
June 13-14
Where
‘Tween Waters Inn & Marina, 15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva
Details
Day passes are $125 for both days or $100 for June 13 and $50 for June 14