KEY LARGO, Florida Keys — Nearly 20 hit songwriters from Nashville, Tenn., South Florida and the Florida Keys are set to strike a chord with music lovers during the second annual Key Largo Singers & Songwriters Festival, May 20-23.

The festival is scheduled to kick off Thursday, May 20, at Snapper’s Waterfront Restaurant at 139 Seaside Ave, mile marker (MM) 94.5, with a live show starting at 5 p.m.

An impressive lineup of singers, songwriters and performers is expected to appear on multiple stages during the four-day festival. Many are among an elite group of musicians helping shape the music industry today, including rock, blues, jazz and country.

On Friday and Saturday, the music continues at multiple bayfront stages set up at Sundowners Restaurant, Cactus Jacks, Jimmy Johnson’s Big Chill and the Caribbean Club, MM 104 in Key Largo.

The festival returns to Snapper’s Restaurant Sunday, May 23, for a live finale concert beginning at 5 p.m.

Admission is free to all events.

For a performance schedule, visit www.keylargosongwritersfestival.com.

For information about area accommodations, call the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce at 800-822-1088, e-mail info@keylargochamber.org or visit the official website of the Florida Keys & Key West at www.fla-keys.com.

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