Description:  The third day of the Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival is Saturday, October 7, 2023 and Bamboo Willie's is a featured venue.
                   
Saturday's Schedule:

8:00 PM on the Bamboo Willie's Stage

Renee Amelia
Renee Amelia , singer songwriter from Pensacola Beach, Florida. Calling All Our Lost Boyszzzz. I have over 4 hours of original music and would love to collaborate with other writers. I have an album “Eat This” by Bangarang Peter on all platforms. We’ve been rocking the Gulf Coast doing originals and some covers. 

Silas Rich
Silas Rich will be 19 in August. He has been writing songs since the age of 4. Silas is self-taught on the keys and is now learning drums and more. At 16 he recorded on his mom’s album of Bangarang Peter in Muscle shoals at Cypress moon studio. He really loves recording and is excited to be at this festival.

Waylon Hanel
Twenty-one-year-old Waylon Hanel is a self-taught musician and singer characterized by his textured vocals and endearing ability to captivate audiences. The Michigan native has quickly become recognized for his down-to-earth style, bold delivery and vivid storytelling. Named after country music legend Waylon Jennings (one of his biggest musical influences), Hanel has worked to hone his skills in developing a vintage signature style of his own. His music and recordings are a testament to his unique, artistic individuality and powerful delivery well beyond his years.

“In my humble opinion, country music today has lost its way. I want to keep traditional country music alive with ‘three chords and the truth’ and an old-school vibe.”

In the five short years since Waylon launched his music career, he has performed as support act opening for Uncle Kracker, Travis Tritt, Trace Adkins, Chris Cagle, Elvie Shane, Ashley McBryde, Tyler Farr and Jo Dee Messina among others. Waylon’s 2023 tour schedule is fast approaching more than 75 show dates. He made his official introduction with his self-titled EP (WAYLON HANEL/Nov. 2022), featuring five original tunes, and followed with his sophomore CD, NEW OLD OUTLAWS in May 2023. (“New Old Outlaws Rewind” the spotlighted bonus track, charted at No. 54 on the MusicRow Breakout Chart). Waylon released his second single, “He Don’t Mind” to country radio in June 2023.

“My cowboy hat and boots aren’t just for show, they’re lived-in.”

Jeremy Young
Jeremy is a singer-songwriter based in Fort Worth Texas that is returning for his second year at the Pensacola Songwriters Festival. Jeremy has been playing live full-time for a few years now playing 150-200 shows annually throughout the state of Texas. He is a sought-after entertainer that has a high energy level during his shows from start to finish. His songs reflect his 90’s country roots, as well as his own life experiences. Whether it’s his own songs or someone else’s, everyone seems to love his sound. He loves to be able to tell a story and gets most of his inspiration while driving. Jeremy released 4 new original singles this year and is looking forward to everyone hearing them and more soon!ows annually throughout the state of Texas. He is a sought-after entertainer that has a high energy level during his shows from start to finish. His songs reflect his 90’s country roots, as well as his own life experiences. Whether it’s his own songs or someone else’s, everyone seems to love his sound. He loves to be able to tell a story and gets most of his inspiration while driving. Jeremy released 4 new original singles this year and is looking forward to everyone hearing them and more soon!

Cota Cheek
Hailing from Montgomery, AL, Cota Cheek began his music career at a young age. From the time he could barely hold a guitar, there has always been one nearby to pick up and play. Just after middle school, the focus switched from just guitar to include vocals and the idea of songwriting. Through high school, the spectrum grew to include a multitude of woodwind and percussion instruments as well as the catalog of songs he would write in his free time. During college, the formation of “Fents” was underway, quickly becoming the main focus for his writing and production. While the writing for “Fents” takes things further down the heavier rock path, his personal writing style flows towards a more heartfelt and introspective outlook.

A wide range of influences, including John Mayer, Eddie Vedder, Chris Cornell, Taylor Goldsmith, Evan Stephens Hall, Leif Vollebekk, and many more talented songwriters, help inspire the direction of Cota’s musical creations.

10:00 PM on the Bamboo Willie's Stage

Mutt Cooper
IMutt Cooper is a singer/songwriter who grew up in Alabama. Born and raised in a musical family, he was immersed in Gospel, Country, and Blues music. His deep southern roots can be heard and felt in his original music. Mutt is a Navy veteran who has worked with Freedom Sings and Operation Song, writing songs with veterans to tell their stories. He has toured the country and played a variety of music venues, but enjoys performing at songwriter festivals and listening rooms where the audience can listen and become part of a personal experience expressed in a song. While touring the country in a Patsy Cline band, Mutt was also instrumental in the charity motorcycle group, the Miracle Riders. The Miracle Riders raise money to help one child at a time. Mutt wrote the self-titled song, “Miracle Rider” which was recorded by the Wilson Brothers Band.

Matt Williams
Full of soul stirring melodies and evocative compositions. Exploring the connection between thought and emotion. Lyrics that weave intricate narratives, melodies conveying love, loss, hope, and reflection. A personal journey of emotion and excitement. Vivid landscapes of sound transcending language as they touch the depths of the soul. 

Jason Curtis