# Event Details

- **Event Name**: For the Love of Music feat. Kelly Neff, April Cushman, Claire Liparulo, Shelly Fairchild
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a powerful, up-close evening with four exceptional singer-songwriters—April Cushman, Claire Liparulo, Shelly Fairchild, and Kelly Neff—as they share the songs and the stories behind them.

This special performance offers a rare glimpse into the songwriting process itself. Audiences will hear the sparks of inspiration, the heartbreaks, the humor, and the humanity that transform lived experience into unforgettable music. It’s music the way it begins: one voice, one guitar, one story at a time.

April Cushman, named a Top 10 Emerging Artist by Tractor Supply and Lainey Wilson, brings her compelling blend of modern country storytelling and acoustic power. A rising force in both the Nashville and New England music scenes, Cushman has shared stages with artists including Scotty McCreery, Darius Rucker, and Kip Moore, and is preparing for the release of her highly anticipated second album in 2026.

Southwest Florida favorite Claire Liparulo delivers soulful, dynamic songwriting infused with sharp wit and fearless authenticity. An engaging storyteller with undeniable charisma, Liparulo’s songs explore love found and lost, the absurdity of modern dating, and the journey toward self-acceptance—always with heart and honesty.

A true trailblazer, Shelly Fairchild is a Billboard-charting recording artist and one of the pioneering voices for the LGBTQIA+ community in Nashville. With songs recorded by Little Big Town, Tanya Tucker, and Ty Herndon, and performances spanning the Grand Ole Opry to major television placements, Fairchild’s music crosses genres while remaining deeply personal and boldly inclusive. Her fifth studio album arrives in Spring 2026.

Rounding out the evening is Kelly Neff, an award-winning songwriter whose rootsy mix of blues, folk, funk, and rock captivates from the first note. A two-time Songwriter of the Year honoree from the Songwriters Showcase of America, Neff has opened for Melissa Etheridge, Keb’ Mo’, and The Wallflowers. Her latest album, About Face, reflects themes of transformation and resilience that resonate powerfully in her live performances.

Together, these four artists create an unforgettable night built on shared history, masterful songwriting, and the timeless power of storytelling—an intimate listening-room experience you won’t want to miss.

Thursday, March 26 | 7:00–9:00 PM
Foulds Theatre at the Alliance for the Arts

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Performance from 7 to 9 p.m.

VIP Tickets are $75 and includes: Guaranteed VIP seating (First come, first served), Access to Soundcheck with private meet & greet Q&A with all artists, and signed merchandise.

General Admission is $35. $30 for Alliance members.
All General Prices increase to $35 at the door.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-myers/for-the-love-of-music-feat-kelly-neff-april-cushman-claire-liparulo-shelly-fairchild/200029769657040
- **Event Categories**: art, music, entertainment, theatre, storytelling, meetups, meet-and-greet
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.artinlee.org/event/for-the-love-of-music-vol-iii/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=fort+myers-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Fort Myers
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33919
- **lat**: 26.5948
- **long**: -81.8907
- **full address**: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33919

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Alliance for the Arts (https://allevents.in/org/alliance-for-the-arts/340489)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33919
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Alliance for the Arts
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, music, entertainment, theatre, storytelling, meetups, meet-and-greet
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about For the Love of Music feat. Kelly Neff, April Cushman, Claire Liparulo, Shelly Fairchild ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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