A Songwriter’s Retreat hosted by Sunny Jim

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Sunny Jim has called Osprey, Florida home since 2001 when he left the Cayman Islands to enjoy paradise in the U.S.  A multiple award winner from the Troprock Music Association, he travels the country performing his original music. But James  is always happy to come home to Southwest Florida where he has part of the local music scene for many years. Among his favorite memories are performing with his good friend and fellow songwriter, Jim Morris, who lived in Punta Gorda, Florida.

Born in Oklahoma, raised in Arizona, and currently a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, Brent Burns is a poet laureate of the beach.  A decorated combat veteran, Brent is the first American entertainer to perform for troops overseas after September 11, 2001. He has performed in Italy, Australia, Mexico and coast to coast in the US.  

A Trop Rock Music Awards winner,  Brent has been named Entertainer of the Year. Songwriter of the Year, and several of his CDs have been named CD of the Year.  He has also received a special Wave Award for his charitable work.

As a singer/songwriter Jimi's original tunes are a blend of Americana meets Folk/Rock and they bring out his love of tropical places. His covers and originals are influenced by the early 70’s singer/songwriter movement. Jimi also picks classic rock gems and gives them his acoustic treatment.  Jimi Pappas has six CDs of original music, and he as won four TRMA Music Awards: the Horizon Award in 2012, Song of the Year, Musician of the Year in 2013 and 2014.

From Singapore to Key West, Manhattan to the Caribbean, crowds of all ages and nationalities have seen John Patti bring the steel pan to the forefront of musical entertainment. Whether in a solo performance or collaboration with bands, John’s intriguing stories and skillful performance leaves long lasting and memorable impressions with any audience.  With a true artist like John tapping the mallets, the pans take on a new life of melodies and styles. His ability to blend Latin percussion and steel drums into various genres creates a refreshing twist on popular hit songs and an exhilarating performance guaranteed to get anyone dancing in their seat.

  Beth grew up sailing on Nantucket Sound and listening to Jimmy Buffett tunes. To pursue her love of music, Beth moved to Nashville and became a writer at Universal Polygram. She also worked as a session musician/singer in Nashville, so she rubbed shoulders with some of the best musicians in the business, while learning the art of recording. Beth toured with Ray Stevens and played with other national acts before opting out of the grind for a few years and joining the American Red Cross where she taught first responder skills and worked at overseas military facilities.  This experience gave Beth a new perspective on music when she returned to the U.S.  Beth lives in Englewood and is a busy singer/songwriter in Southwest Florida.

  Dave is a maritime adventurer who spent countless  days on beaches of the Great Lakes, Chesapeake Bay, New England and the Gulf of Mexico. He's a sailor, a singer, songwriter who loves tropical music and the tropical lifestyle. He's also a musician with a  deep connections to the  Nashville music scene.  Dave landed in Nashville at 17, and compiled decades of experience in the recording industry. He has worked with recording artists including; Lee Greenwood, Crystal Gayle, George Jones, Glen Campbell and others. Dave played in Nashville's Grand Ole Oprey for years,  meeting music's top artists. He built his first recording studio in Nashville in the 1980"s. Dave has built a recording studio in Englewood, where he and  Beth Travers have established MFG Records and MFG Tropical Nashville.

Includes:

· Pizza Party Meet n' Greet

· Poolside Dinner/Concert

· Saturday Finale Dinner/Concert

· Preferred seating at concerts

· Entry into artist workshops

· Private breakfast one morning

· Special Gift

· Shuttle service to main hotel and back 

· Private Q & A with the artists

· Entry into a prize drawing

PRICING BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY - 3 NIGHTS (THURS/FRI/SAT) + TAXES AND FEES*

Includes:   

· Hotel Accommodation -

Garden View King or 2 queens

· Pizza Party Meet n' Greet

· Poolside Dinner/Concert

· Saturday Finale Dinner/Concert

· Entry into Artists Workshops

· Special Gift

PRICING BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY - 3 NIGHTS (THURS/FRI/SAT) + TAXES AND FEES*

Includes:   

· Hotel Accommodation 

Garden View King or 2 queens 

· Pizza Party Meet n' Greet

· Poolside Dinner/Concert

· Saturday Finale Dinner/Concert

· Entry into Artists Workshops

· Special Gift

PRICING BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY - 3 NIGHTS (THURS/FRI/SAT) + TAXES AND FEES*

Saturday night is the weekend finale where new music is presented by the songwriters as a group in the ballroom of the hotel. There will also be a special tribute to Jim Morris in the final set. (This  photo is from our 2020 event). The event includes a buffet dinner.

Friday night we'll enjoy the individual singer songwriters perform their own music on the poolside stage of the hotel. (This photo is from our 2022 event) Guests will also enjoy a buffet dinner poolside.

Please contact our exclusive travel partners Travel by Georgia to book your weekend of special  live music and fun!

Call (941) 218-6399 or e-mail gmcfarlin@dreamvacations.com