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Live Music at the Islamorada Library Branch

  • Writer: Monroe County Public Library
    Monroe County Public Library
  • Dec 23, 2025
  • 2 min read

Join us at the Library at 81830 Overseas Highway for this series of free performances.


Hungrytown

Thursday, January 22, 4 pm


Two people with a banjo in a parody of the painting American Gothic

Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson, through their years of worldwide touring and tireless devotion to many classic genres of music, have crafted Hungrytown into a true artistic hybrid.  Lyricist Rebecca Hall is credited with compositions “that sound as timeless as any traditional songs” (Northern Sky, UK) while producer/multi-instrumentalist/husband Ken Anderson is lauded for his “remarkable affinity for instrumental embellishment” (No Depression) and for crafting Hungrytown’s “gorgeous vocal harmonies” (Folk and Roots, UK). 



Marc Douglas Berardo & Grace Morrison

Thursday, January 29, 4 pm

Side by side photos of a woman and a man playing guitar

Grace Morrison has been described as "unbelievably masterful behind the wheel of a guitar." Marc Berardo's sharply drawn, award winning song portraits cast a net on unusual and beguiling characters and places.


Veronneau

Friday, February 6, 3 pm


Two people smiling

Award-winning Washington DC-based Veronneau defy categorization.  At the core, the husband-and-wife duo — Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau and UK guitarist Ken Avis — translate the themes of their musical journeys into captivating multilingual performances with spirited, jazzy, retro, soulful original songs and classics from the worlds of bossa nova, French chanson, folk, blues and pop. 


Veronneau delights through Lynn’s spectacular voice, her heartfelt and artful delivery of the lyrics and through Ken’s brilliant and vibrant playfulness on the guitar. They play off one another, carefully choosing songs for their powerful melodies and imagery. They have built a devoted following through constant tours and recordings.

nuances, creating a deeply resonant and personal musical experience.



Gladius

Friday, February 27, 4 pm


Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, pupiled by Andrés Segovia’s protégé,  and driven to obsession by Eddie Van Halen—Gladius is an award-winning composer and “accomplished classical/flamenco style guitarist” who soulfully “shreds on the electric” (Phil Keaggy), sharing the bill with Grammy winners and mesmerizing audiences nationwide with his electrifying live act since 2016.


The Kennedys

Monday, March 2, 3 pm


Two peopel standing next to a brick wall

The Kennedys are an American folk-rock band, consisting of husband and wife Pete and Maura Kennedy. They are recognized for their harmonies and instrumental prowess, blending elements of country music, bluegrass, Western swing and jangle pop.


All performances are free and open to the public. You do not need a Monroe County Public Library card to attend.

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