Our Story
Music for a Mission
Carter Hamric is a Nashville native who fell in love with Naples back in 2021. On that trip, he met Mitch Vanderhagen in line at Bad Ass Coffee on Third Street South and a friendship was born. When Carter told Mitch, "Naples would be the perfect place for a songwriter festival," the two set out on a mission to not only host a great event with the best songwriters from Nashville, but to support incredible causes while doing it!
After four years, over 3,500 attendees, a nearly cancelled show due to a rare January rainstorm, and raising more than $220,000, we're planning our best year ever–and we really hope you'll be part of it.
Great Songs, Greater Impact
St. Matthew's House
St. Matthew's House provides life-changing services and programs to help individuals and families struggling with hunger, homelessness, and addiction in the Naples area. Their food assistance, homeless shelters, addiction recovery, and workforce development give people a path forward.
Hacienda of Hope
The Hacienda of Hope, based in Ecuador, is doing life-changing work for young mothers and children who have faced incredible hardships. Through safe shelter, loving care, and education, they help build stronger, safer futures for families who deserve every opportunity to thrive.