Songwriters at The Alice, w/host Brian Franklin & Special Guests

Ready for a bit of original, mostly-acoustic music? Songwriters at the Alice is a monthly songwriters-in-the-round hosted by singer/songwriter/guitarist and featuring monthly special guests—who are encouraged to accompany each other. The debut show on 4/29/26 will feature Brian, Outlaw-Country artist , and singer-songwriter .
About : The Alice is Destin's new luxury events space that is perfect for weddings, charity events, music, and more. For more information, visit the-alice.com or contact Kristin Sullivan at [email protected]
About : A recent transplant to Destin, Brian is a professional vow and speech writer at Vows & Speeches, but also has a long history in music both as a songwriter and lead guitarist/backup vocalist. In the mid-90s he was signed to Mercury/Polygram, has been featured in Billboard Magazine, and his rock opera collaboration with Miami post-punk legend Rob Elba was described by the Miami Herald as “Tommy meets the Pixies” and “a masterpiece” by the Broward New Times. As a guitarist and backup vocalist, he's performed with Americana artist Harry Hochman, Nashville songwriter Diane Ward, Alex Woodard, Matthew Sabatella, and more. Most recently he's recorded a set of singles with Los Angeles producer and multi-instrumentalist, Fernando Perdomo.
About : Josh Davis writes songs the way most people think about life — the blunt truth, real situations portrayed honestly, and without apology. A combat disabled veteran turned outlaw country artist, Davis carries that experience the way it actually lives: not on his sleeve, but underneath everything he writes. His songs deal in what's real — love that costs something, loss that doesn't clean up nice, faith that gets tested and holds anyway. A 2025 Josie Music Awards Artist of the Year, he's built a national following on the road, one honest show at a time, with no formula and no apology. At a songwriter festival, he's exactly what the format was made for — a man with something to say and the songs to say it.
About Hope Given: Hope Given is a versatile indie-pop singer-songwriter and guitarist who has been a staple of the Florida Panhandle’s music scene for over a decade. Based in Fort Walton Beach, she gained regional recognition as a founding member of the band Continuum before successfully transitioning into a prolific solo career she often calls her "Solo Empire." Her experience spans international stages—including cruise ship residencies in Australia—to local favorites like AJ's Oyster Shanty and the 30A Songwriter Radio stage. Known for her soulful acoustic sets and engaging storytelling, she is currently documenting her ten-year journey as a professional gigging musician in an upcoming book.

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