Arts and Entertainment
September 30, 2025
From: Pensacola Beach Songwriters FestivalPensacola Beach Songwriters Festival is two weeks long, in two parts. The first week is in downtown Historic Pensacola, the second week is in Pensacola Beach.
During the opening weekend, get ready to immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of Songwriter Performances at various venues in downtown Pensacola and surrounding areas. Our community outreach programs will also kick off with special workshops at local schools and organizations like Big Brother, Big Sister. The second week will feature a multitude of shows in venues in Pensacola Beach, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
This expansion presents fantastic opportunities for the city of Pensacola. It will allow us to showcase local talent while welcoming national artists and hit songwriters! We can’t wait to share this musical journey with you. Mark your calendars and get ready to be part of this exciting event!
Schedule of Events:
Downtown Pensacola:
September 30, 2025:
6:30pm - 9pm: From The Ground Up Community Garden Open Mic Showcase - $10 Suggested Donation
Hosted by Katie Dineen - Featuring Gulf Coast Area Songwriters
Free Admission
October 1, 2025:
Private PBSF Sponsor Event
October 2, 2025:
Radiolive - Ticketed Event $10
6-9pm: Dustin Dale Gaspard, James Adkins, The Burney Sisters
The District Seville:
Hosted by Michael Magno
Country Strong - Ticketed Event - $20.00
5pm - 5:45pm: Bennett Hall Band
5:45 - 6:30pm: Will Hutchens, Barry Hutchens, Karli Ryan
6:30pm: Dana Hunt Black, Matt Warren, Teea Goans
7:30pm: Galen Griffin, Karen Staley, Hank Locklin
8:30pm: Mark Nessler, Marty Dodson, Mitch Oglesby
The Fish House:
5pm: Mudbone, Daryl Wayne Dasher, Devan Sean Dunlap
6pm: Gary Nichols, Kensie Coppin, Clint Ingersoll
7pm: Eil Hannon, Austin Bohannon, Trey Nichols
Voices Of Pensacola Multicultural Center:
Voices & Songs - Ticketed Event - $10.00
Hosted by Sean Gasaway
5pm: Goldpine
6pm: CJ Solar, Rick Huckaby, Payton Taylor
7pm- Brian White, Pete Sallis, Wil Nance
8pm: Sean Gasaway, Dana Hunt Black, Jeff Silvey
October 3, 2025:
511 - Wings & Strings
Ticketed Event - $75.00 (includes dinner)
Hosted By Robert Wayne Walkup
7pm: Will Hutchens, Barry Hutchens, Robert Wayne Walkup
8pm: Dana Hunt Black, Jeff Silvey, Troy Martin
Calverts - Songs on the Bay
Hosted By Stacy Clearman
6pm: Karli Ryan, CJ Solar, Rick Huckaby
7pm: Brian White, Pete Sallis, Wil Nance
8pm: Matt Warren, Galen Griffin, Karen Staley
9pm: Daryl Wayne Dasher, James Adkins, Patrick Green
12:30pm - 3:00pm: Hellcat Hangar
Let Freedom Sing! Ticketed Event – $20/Adv; $25/Door
(Includes Complimentary Drinks & Snacks)
Hosted By Sean Gasaway
Bennett Hall Band, Pete Sallis, Brian White, Wil Nance, Brigitte London, Sean Gasaway, Daryl Wayne Dasher, Mudbone, Jason Justice, Justin Touchette, Kevin Swanson, Payton Taylor, Matt Williams, Colleen Lloy
Lucys On The Square:
Hosted by Josh Miller
4pm: Open Mic Showcase
6pm: Katie Dineen & Jacob Palmer
7pm: Josh Miller, Tanya Gallagher
Pickin’ On The Porch:
3pm: Goldpine
4pm: Jeff Silvey, Dana Hunt Black, Karen Staley
Studioamped:
Gary Nichols, Billy Droze, Burney Sisters
The District:
Hosted by Michael Magno
5pm: Woody Bradshaw
6pm: Goldpine
7pm: Clint Ingersoll, Austin Bohannon, Trey Nichols
8pm: CJ Solar, Rick Huckaby, Payton Taylor
9pm: Michael Magno, Eli Hannon, Mudbone
The Fish House:
5pm: Bennett Hall Band
6pm: Kevin Swanson, Jason Justice, Dustin Dale Gaspard
7pm: Teea Goans, Colleen Lloy, Brigitte London
8pm: Woody Bradshaw
Trader Jons:
4pm: Sandra K
5pm: Jason Justice
October 4, 2025:
Barkley House:
6pm: Making Waves Music Therapy Showcase – Hosted by Kayla Connick
7pm: Mudbone, Colleen Lloy, James Atkins
8pm: Daryl Wayne Dasher, Brigitte London, Dustin Dale Gaspard
Calverts - Songs on the Bay
6pm: Will Hutchens, Barry Hutchens, Michael Magno
7-10pm: Muscle Shoals Review – Hosted by Gary Nichols
Gary Nichols, Kensie Coppin
Eli Hannon, Austin Bohannon, Trey Nichols, Clint Ingersoll
Lucys On The Square:
Hosted by Zachary Thomas Diedrich
4pm: Open Mic Showcase
5pm: Kevin Swanson, Justin Touchette
6pm: Goldie Lahr, Frank Carson
7pm: Zachary Thomas Diedrich, Daryl Wayne Dasher
Oyster Bay Courtyard Series - Ticketed Event - $30.00
6:30pm Devan Dunlap, Brennen Lowry, Josh Miller
7:30pm: Bennett Hall Band
8:30pm: Teea Goans, Galen Griffin, Karen Staley
Pickin’ On The Porch:
Blues, Bluegrass, & Soul - Free Admission
2pm: Mudbone, Gary Nichols, Brigitte London
3pm: Billy Droze, Will and Barry Hutchens
The Fish House:
6pm: Payton Taylor, CJ Solar, Rick Huckaby
7pm: Jeff Silvey, Matt Warren, Dana Hunt Black
8pm: Brian White, Pete Sallis, Wil Nance
October 5, 2025:
Old Christ Church:
Ministry Of Music - Free Admission - 10:30am - 1pm
Hosted By Robert Wayne Walkup
Brian White, Pete Sallis, Wil Nance
Mudbone, Sean Gasaway, Zachary Thomas Diedrich
Gary Nichols, Kensie Coppin, Billy Droze
Jeff Silvey, Teea Goans, Robert Wayne Walkup
Downtown Finale - Historic Seville Square Park
Free - all ages welcome - Bring lawnchairs, blankets
Featuring:
2pm: Mudbone, Brigitte London, Dustin Dale Gaspard
3pm: Gary Nichols, Billy Droze, Kensie Coppin
4pm: Thompson Square
October 7, 2025:
Historic Village Pensacola:
Special show for Community Outreach program- open to public
10am: Brigitte London, Mudbone, Sadie McLayne
Pensacola Beach Schedule:
October 8, 2025:
Sandshaker Lounge
Local Legends - 9:30pm
Hosted by Zachary Thomas Diedrich
October 9, 2025:
Bamboo Willie’s
7pm: Matt Williams, Shawn Bowling, Stacey Clearman
8pm: Billy Drove, Greg Crowe, Wes Sheffield
Bounce Beach - Skybar
Moonlight & Music - Ticketed Event
7:30pm: Dylan Altman, Clint Daniels, Ronnie Bowman
8:30 - 9:30pm: David Lee, Jim “Moose” Brown, Wynn Varble, Don Sampson
Fairfield Inn & Suites:
5pm: Josh Miller
6pm: Jessie Ritter
7pm: Pearl Clarkin
8pm: Goldie Lahr, Devin Sean Dunlap
Flounders:
7pm: Karli Ryan, Brennan Lowry, Tanya Gallagher
8pm: Thom Shepherd, Coley McCabe Shepherd, Mike Kinnebrew
9pm: Josh Miller, Jessey Adams, Troy Castellano
10pm: Justin Touchette, Matt Williams, Sadie McLayne
Holiday Inn Beach Resort:
4pm: James LeBlanc, Angela Hacker LeBlanc , Dylan LeBlanc
5pm: Gary Nichols, Emma Zinck , Seth Michael
6pm: Phillip White, Gary Baker, Markus Hall
Paradise Bar & Grill:
Mermaids & Music- Free
Hosted By Brook Faulk - Sisters In Songwriting
4:30pm: Ukuladies & Lil Mermaid Parade
5pm: Caitlin Mae, Aliyah Good, Megan Knight, Anne Buckle
6pm: Jessey Adams, Kiersi Joli , Sadie McLayne , Kristen Foreman
7pm: Brook Faulk, Brigitte London, Star De Azlan, Sandra Kaye Hinnant
8pm: Lauren Mascitti, Caitlin Evanson, Kensie Coppin, Emma Zinck
Sandbar Sunset Bar & Grill:
Country Strong - Ticketed Event
Hosted by Sean Gasaway
5:15pm: Ronny Miller
6pm: Daniel Johnson, Cameron Wrinkle, Jessee Lee
7pm: Bernie Nelson, Dave Gibson, Jason Byrd
8pm: Mo Pitney , Erin Enderlin, Teea Goans
9pm: Seth Michael, Justin Wilson, Bridgette Tatum
Sandshaker Lounge:
PBSF Open Mic Showcase - 7pm
Hosted by Bobby Wayne w/Austin Forman, Colby Lee Swift
October 10, 2025:
Bamboo Willie’s:
8pm: Jessey Adams, Sadie McLayne, Juliette Stewart
9pm: Justin Wilson, Jerrod Niemann, Anthony Smith
10:30pm: Pearl Clarkin, Brook Faulk, Caitlin Mae
Bounce Beach:
5pm: Aliyah Good, Kaitlyn Croker, Megan Knight
6pm: Jerry Vandiver, Anne Buckle
7pm: Billy Droze, Brigitte London, Keith Burns
Fairfield Inn & Suites:
6pm: Troy Castellano, Juliette Stewart
7pm: Emma Zinck, Seth Michael, Bridgette Tatum
Flounders:
8pm: Jason Grove, Jason Byrd, Lauren Mascitti
9pm - Midnight: Bridgette Tatum & Friends
Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach:
4pm: Zachary Diedrich, Jason Justice
5pm: Stacey Clearman, Shawn Bowling, Rachel Clearman
6pm: Cameron Wrinkle, Jessee Lee, Kristen Foreman
Holiday Inn Beach Resort:
4pm: Billy Droze, Jason Grove, Mike Kinnebrew
5pm: Lauren Mascitti, Thom Shepherd, Coley McCabe Shepherd
6pm: Greg Crowe, Dave Gibson, Daniel Johnson
Native Cafe - Native Nights - Ticketed Event (w/food or show only)
Buy Native Eats - Buy Native Sound
6pm: Jason Byrd, Jim McCormick, Don Sampson
7pm: Jim “Moose” Brown, Mo Pitney, Erin Enderlin
Paradise Bar & Grill:
5pm: Brennan Lowery, Katie Dineen, Devan Dunlap
6pm: Kevin Swanson, Jason Justice, Donna Slater
7pm: Sean Gasaway, Kiersi Joli, Robert Wayne Walkup
8pm: Dave Gibson, Greg Crowe, Mike Kinnebrew
Pensacola Beach Yacht Club:
Veteran’s Concert of Light - $Ticketed Event $20
Hosted by Sean Gasaway
Songs written with Veterans, Veteran Songwriters, and Artist Performances
12pm: Doors Open for Meet & Greet * Limited Seating Available * Lunch Provided
12:45pm: Presentation of Colors, (following) National Anthem by Blue Anchor Belles
12:55pm: Shawn Bowling, Matt Williams, Pearl Clarkin, Jessey Adams, Brigitte London, Brook Faulk, Sadie McLayne,
Erin Enderlin, Caitlyn Croker, Kevin Swanson, Justin Touchette, Mike Hernandez, Jason Justice
Pensacola Beach Resort/Salty Rose:
5pm: Bernie Nelson, Teea Goans, David Lee
6pm: Ronnie Bowman, Anthony Smith, Clint Daniels
Welcome Muscle Shoals Fame Recording and Publishing! 7-10pm
Hosted by Gary Nichols
7pm: Gary Baker, Phillip White, Markus Hall
8pm: Kensie Coppin, Gary Nichols , Wes Sheffield
9pm: James LeBlanc, Angela Hacker LeBlanc, Dylan LeBlanc
10pm: Jonathan Puzan, Nick Biebicher, Zachary Thomas Diedrich
Sandbar Sunset Bar & Grill:
4–5pm: Open Mic
5:15pm: Butch Salter, Nathan Robinson, Robert Wayne Walkup
Songs With A View 7-10pm - Ticketed Event
7pm: James LeBlanc, Angela Hacker LeBlanc, Dylan LeBlanc
8pm: Thom Shepherd, Coley McCabe Shepherd
9pm: Andy Griggs, Jamie O’Neal, Rodney Good, Keith Burns
October 11, 2025:
Bamboo Willie’s:
God Bless Texas 8-11pm - (Donation) Ticketed Event-BUY
100% of donation goes to benefit Texas Flood Victims
Hosted By Cat Country
8pm: Brigitte London, Kensie Coppin, Bernie Nelson
9pm: Jessee Lee, Cameron Wrinkle, David Lee, Daniel Johnson
10:00pm: Star De Azlan, Kristen Foreman, Jason Grove, Kevin Swanson
11:00pm: Austin Forman, Megan Knight, Zachary Thomas Diedrich
Bounce Beach - Down Under
5pm: Kiersi Joli, Tanya Gallagher, JM Clifford
6pm: Shawn Bowling, Naomi Celestin, Troy Castellano
7pm: Jason Grove, Mike Kinnebrew, Robert Wayne Walkup
Fairfield Inn & Suites:
6pm: Jason Byrd, Aliyah Good, Lauren Mascitti
7pm: Keith Burns, Greg Crowe, Dave Gibson
Flounders:
Muscle Shoals Fame Recording Studios & Publishing
8pm: Gary Baker, Philip White, Markus Hall
9:15pm: James LeBlanc, Angela Hacker LeBlanc, Dylan LeBlanc
10:30pm: Kensie Coppin, Gary Nichols, Wes Sheffield
Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach:
4pm: Rachel Clearman, Katie Dineen
5pm: Jessie Ritter, Goldie Lahr
6pm: Donna Slater, Sandra Kaye Hinnant
7pm: Justin Touchette, Matt Williams
Holiday Inn Beach Resort:
3pm: Jessee Lee, Cameron Wrinkle
4pm: Ronnie Bowman, Clint Daniels, David Lee
5pm: Jim “Moose” Brown, Mo Pitney, Erin Enderlin
Native Cafe - Native Nights - Ticketed Event w/food or show only
Buy Native Eats - Buy Native Sound
6pm: Brigitte London, Brook Faulk, Jessey Adams
7pm: Anne Buckle, Jerry Vandiver, Teea Goans
Paradise Bar & Grill:
PBSF 2025 Awards 2-4pm - Open to all - Hosted by Brigitte London
2pm: PBSF Songwriter Category Awards - Winners perform their winning song
Country: Star De Azlan, Blues: Donna Brooks, Folk: Juliette Stewart, Gospel: Allison Aldrich, Youth: Layla Capri
2:45pm: Grand Prize Winner Award & Performance - JM Clifford - Bluegrass
3pm: Jim Pasquale Horizon Award - Christian Yeager
3:10Ppm: Jim Pasquale Tribute - Josh Miller, Brigitte London, Butch Salter, Nathan Robinson, Kiersi Joli
4pm: Open Mic Showcase Hosted by Josh Miller - get there early to sign up
5pm: Layla Capri, Allison Aldrich, Star De Azlan
6pm: Christian Yeager, Donna Brooks, Juliette Stewart
7pm: Pearl Clarkin, Rachel Clearman, Karli Ryan
8pm: Josh Garrett, Mike Doussan, Tyron Benoit
Pensacola Beach Resort/Salty Rose:
12pm: Jonathan Puzan, Donna Slater, Nick Biebicher
1:00pm: Open Mic Showcase
2pm: Devan Dunlap, Jessie Ritter , Goldie Lahr
3pm: Karli Ryan, Frank Carson, Brennan Lowery
4pm: Kristen Foreman, Daniel Johnson, Brook Faulk
5pm: Greg Crowe, Dave Gibson, Sean Gasaway
6pm: Justin Wilson, Jim McCormick, Megan Knight
7pm: Kaitlyn Croker, Seth Michael, Caitlin Mae
Sandbar Sunset Bar & Grill:
6pm: Frank Carson, Sadie McLayne
7pm: Ronnie Bowman, Clint Daniels, Bridgette Tatum
8pm: Jim ‘Moose’ Brown, Don Sampson, Erin Enderlin
9:30pm: Anthony Smith, Jim McCormick, Rebecca Lynn Howard
Taste Of The Beach - Casino Beach Pavilion:
2pm: Pearl Clarkin & Co
4pm: Josh Garrett, Mike Doussan, Tyron Benoit
5:30pm: Gary Nichols, Wes Sheffield, Kensie Coppin, Billy Droze
October 12, 2025:
Bamboo Willie’s
PBSF Grand Finale - Ticketed Event
Hosted By Brent Lane/Cat Country
1:30pm: Christian Yeager, JM Clifford, Caitlin Mae, Aliyah Good
2:30pm: Justin Wilson, Anthony Smith, Keith Burns, Bridgette Tatum
4pm: Craig Campell, Jamie O’Neal, Rodney Good, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Elisha Hoffman
5:45pm: Gary Nichols Band
Pensacola Beach Resort/Salty Rose:
Ministry of Music - Open To The Public
Hosted by Robert Wayne Walkup
11:00am: Robert Wayne Walkup, Allison Aldrich, Rachel Clearman, Naomi Celestine, Justin Wilson, Lauren Mascitti, Billy Droze, Teea Goans, Gary Nichols, Robert Wayne Walkup, Ronnie Bowman, Mo Pitney, Nathan Robinson, Layla Capri
2:30pm: Josh Garrett , Mike Doussan, Tyron Benoit
The Beach Church - Sanctuary:
9-10am: Service of Music
Sean Gasaway, Teea Goans, Lauren Mascitti, Shawn Bowling, Matt Williams
Dates: September 30, 2025 - October 12, 2025
Location:
Various Venues,
Pensacola Beach, FL 32561.
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