Join us for the 4th Annual Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival held on the waterfront in historic downtown Fort Myers, FL on January 3rd-5th, 2025. The event is produced by Paragon Festivals in partnership with the Fort Myers River District Alliance.

Enjoy foods cooked fresh onsite (seafood, meat, vegetarian) with a variety of side dishes and of course – desserts! Seafood is from Florida’s coastal waters, a sustainable and renewable resource. For drinks, choose from alcoholic, non-alcoholic and fruit drinks.

While eating, listen to the captivating sounds of live musical performances on stage by some of Florida’s and the region’s top musical talents from such genres as R&B, jazz, rock, reggae and Caribbean sounds. The entertainment features Thunder Beach, Rock Candy, K-Luv & United Funk Foundation, Kettle of Fish, Twinkle & Rock Soul Radio, Memphis Lightning, Deb & the Dynamics, 22N, Luna & the Warriors, Billy Rice Band, and the Gas House Gorrillas.

During breaks between performances, shop a diverse marketplace of arts, crafts, select food items and specialty products.

So if you want to relax, kick back and partake of great music and food – we have what you need! Join us for the weekend at the Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival. We create a masterful event and look forward to seeing YOU – the most important ingredient!

Entertainment Schedule:

Jan 04, 2025
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Kettle of Fish
12:30pm – 2:00pm
Rock

Kettle of Fish plays “festiblues”, a term for the kind of festival music that features blues, soul and funk with the energy of rock n’ roll. They make old songs new again, and their originals sound like classics. Kettle of Fish is one of the hottest live acts in Southwest Florida, headlining to thousands, and opening for such acts as Eddie Money, Marshall Tucker, Elvin Bishop, Dickey Betts (three times, who called the band “intimidating”) and many more playing mostly originals and deep track covers.

Kettle has been led by singer and principal songwriter Dana Lawrence since its inception in 2001. Current members include Greg Poulos on guitar (formerly with the Freddie King Band, the Venturas, Rock Bottom), Chris Guertin on bass (Big Kahuna Band), Rick Andre on drums (has toured with the Platters, Ben E King, Chuck Berry) and Robin Swenson on keys (Four Seasons, Aretha Franklin). Other honorary members include Thorson Moore, the rising star Kevin Miller on guitar, Garrett Dawson on drums/percussion, Andy Wallace or Matthew Frost on keys (when available), Jimmie Fadden (nitty Gritty Dirt Band) on drums and harmonicas and other friends of the road.

CURRENT BAND MEMBERS

Dana Lawrence: vocals
Greg Poulos: guitar
Chris Guertin: bass
Rick Andre: drums
Robin Swenson: keyboard
HONORARY BAND MEMBERS (aka: guest performers)

Thorson Moore: vocals, guitar
Kevin Miller: guitar
Garrett Dawson: drums
Andy Wallace: keyboard
Matthew Frost: keyboard
Jimmie Fadden: drums, harmonica

Visit Kettle of Fish’s Website

Twinkle & Rock Soul Radio
2:30pm – 4:00pm
Rock, Soul

Twinkle has devoted her life to music. She was signed to Warner Brothers for her debut album “Haunted By Real Life” and it gained attention on the jazz / pop charts with the title song. She has a music video titled “Can’t Get Love With Money” that was featured on VH1. Also, her sensual song “Garden of Love,” accompanied a love scene on the daytime soap opera “Days of Our Lives.” Warner/Reprise records featured her on the cover of Billboard Magazine.

Twinkle is an accomplished career musician and songwriter, well versed in any genre, she is a critically acclaimed and authentic Rock Soul and Blues singer. This sun kissed Florida beach beauty is the total package! Twinkle is a feast for the eyes, ears, heart and soul …

Twinkle Yochim: vocals
Tony LeClerc: vocals, bass
Lenny Brooks: guitar
Benny Pucket: Drums

Visit Twinkle & Rock Soul Radio’s Website

Memphis Lightning
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Rock, Roots

Sweettone Recording artist and internal touring act Memphis Lightning is a force to be reckoned with. Built up from world class and award winning artists.

Featuring one of today’s greatest guitar slingers, Lightning Thiboutot, compared to the likes of Danny Gatton, Roy Buchanan and Chuck Berry to name a few. With the soul and fire making him a fire cracker not to be messed with, rather enjoyed from his shock and awe presence.

Along with his father, the Grammy-nominated, Big Red, who has spent years building his credibility through touring and recording all over the world.

Memphis Lightning: guitar, vocals
Darren “Big Red” Thiboutot: bass, vocals

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Deb & The Dynamics
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Blues, Jazz, R&B, Soul

DEB & THE DYNAMICS ARE A SEVEN PIECE ROCK N SOUL BAND THAT’S BEEN ROCKN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS.

THE BAND CONSISTS OF SEVEN ARTISTS THAT BRING AN INDIVIDUALALITY TO THE CAREFULLY SELECTED SONG LIST THAT SHOWCASES ALL OF THE MEMBERS, KEEPING THE AUDIENCE ENTERTAINED THROUGHOUT THE SHOW.

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22N
8:30pm – 10:00pm
Country, Disco, Metal, Pop, Rock, Top 40

22N is THE ultimate party band in Florida! We play all your favorite songs from pop, rock, country, metal, disco, top 40. It’s all in there!! We are a tribute to your favorite music!!

Kristen Lee – Singer
David Lay – Drummer
Michael Roberts – Keyboard
Rob Finan – Guitar
Gary Sobel – Bass

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General admission is FREE.