Michael Ray to headline Pink Shell’s Island Hopper pool party
The Island Hopper Songwriter’s Fest announced Michael Ray will headline the closing pool-party performance on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina on Fort Myers Beach.
A Florida native, Ray has three No. 1 country songs, “Kiss You in the Morning,” “Think a Little Less” and “Whiskey and Rain.” Ray is known for blending traditional country with modern radio appeal. His 2018 album, “Amos,” named after his grandfather, produced hits like “Her World or Mine” and “One That Got Away.”
The Islander Hopper Songwriter’s Fest will return to the Pink Shell Beach Resort on Sunday, Sept. 27. File photo
The Island Hopper Songwriter Fest also announced LOCASH will perform at the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest in the new “Stars on the River” concert on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in downtown Fort Myers.
Fresh off their third album, “Bet the Farm,” the popular duo will bring their signature style to the Island Hopper stage with BMI singer-songwriter Alexandra Kay as the opening performance.
Blending country energy with beach vibes, LOCASH is riding high from the summer anthem, “Let the Country Music Play.” Released as a collaboration with Parmalee, the song is a country reimagining of Rupert Holmes’ 1970 classic, “Escape (The Pina Colada Song).”
Known for their platinum breakout hits “I Love This Life” and “Hometown Home,” LOCASH singer-songwriters Preston Burst and Chris Lucas have earned eight charting singles and more than 1 billion combined streams.
LOCASH and Michael Ray add to an already exciting lineup including Edwin McCain who will be headlining Island Hopper’s “Westin Unplugged” Monday, Sept. 21, at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village in Cape Coral.
While most Island Hopper shows are free, the LOCASH, Michael Ray and Edwin McCain performances, along with a few other experiences, will be ticketed. Those include the ACMA Showcase at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in downtown Fort Myers, a sunset cruise on Fort Myers Beach and dinner experiences at Gather in Cape Coral and Luminary Hotel & Co. in downtown Fort Myers. Stay tuned for upcoming details at Islandhopperfest.com.
In addition to the headlining performances, more than 60 BMI singer-songwriters will perform more than 80 performances during the 10-day music fest. Be sure to catch a live Island Hopper Songwriters Fest performance at these four locations around the Fort Myers area:
Captiva Island, Sept. 18-20
Cape Coral, Sept. 21-22
Downtown Fort Myers, Sept. 23-24
Fort Myers Beach, Sept. 25-27
In its 12th year, Island Hopper Songwriter Fest, named one of the Top 5 music fests by USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, gives fans the opportunity to see the country’s top singer-songwriters perform up close with a tropical setting as the backdrop.
For the full lineup and ticket information, download the Island Hopper app or visit Islandhopperfest.com.