Through a partnership with Captiva Cruises, SCCF launched an island-inspired concert series in 2019. Join us as we sail into the sunset enjoying an on-the-water celebration of eclectic music, island community, and SCCF’s critical research and programs to protect local water quality.
2025-26 Lineup
Each Pine Island Sounds ticket includes a complimentary drink coupon — courtesy "First Drink's on Us" sponsors Jack and Janie — and a buffet of light bites. All cruises set sail from McCarthy's Marina on Captiva. A huge thanks to Captiva Cruises and the Marcum Giving Fund for making these sunset cruises possible.
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 | 4 - 6 p.m. | Jerron Paxton & Dennis Lichtman
Image: Aidan Grant
Jerron Paxton (formerly “Blind Boy” Paxton) and Dennis Lichtman are world-renowned multi-instrumentalists and vocalists whose musical friendship has grown organically in New York City for more than a decade. Paxton and Lichtman were artists-in-residence at Symphony Space in New York City for the 2024-25 season and recently released their first full-length duo recording, Jerron Paxton & Dennis Lichtman. Their mutual love of the history, stories, and significance behind the music they play is apparent as they romp through an energetic and engaging set of acoustic blues, ragtime, Tin Pan Alley pop songs, 1920s jazz, twin fiddle hoe-downs, and original songs and compositions.
Boarding will start at 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Cold Choclate
Cold Chocolate is a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk, and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own. Featuring Ethan Robbins on guitar and mandolin & Ariel Bernstein on percussion and banjo, this power duo from Boston is impressing audiences throughout New England and beyond. Punctuated by tight harmonies and skillful musicianship, and with a focus on songwriting, Cold Chocolate has quickly gained recognition for their original music and high-energy shows. The band has shared bills with Leftover Salmon and David Grisman, and regularly performs at venues and music festivals across the country.
Boarding will start at 4 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Sunny War
Sunny War is an American singer and songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. Her music delivers a vibrant mix of punk and roots, drawing on various genres including rock, gospel, and country.
Michael Simmons from L.A. Weekly writes, "...her right thumb plunks the bass part while her forefinger upstrokes notes and chords, leaving the other three fingers unused. A banjo technique, it’s also used by acoustic blues guitarists. Her fingers are long and strong – Robert Johnson hands – in jarring contrast to the waif they’re attached to. The walking bass line sounds like a hammer striking piano keys in perfect meter, while the fills are dynamic flurries – like cluster bombs. I haven’t heard a young guitarist this dexterous and ass-kicking in eons.”
Boarding will start at 4 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 | 4 - 6 p.m. | Tyler Ramsey
American singer-songwriter and guitarist Tyler Ramsey is known for his evocative, genre-blending sound that fuses folk, rock, and alternative influences. Based outside of Asheville, North Carolina, Ramsey gained widespread recognition as a key member of Band of Horses, contributing to their soaring indie-folk sound across three studio albums, each of which included Ramsey originals. His intricate playing and introspective lyricism became a defining element of the band's music.
Ramsey's solo career has proven his depth as an artist in his own right. His latest album, “New Lost Ages," marks a new creative milestone, produced by Phil Ek (Fleet Foxes, The Shins) and recorded in Seattle’s Avast Recording Co. Ramsey’s music is deeply rooted in nature and personal experience, with much of New Lost Ages inspired by his life in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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