Best SW FL concerts in November: Lee Greenwood, Ice Nine Kills, Nashville Night

Salsa great Gilberto Santa Rosa. TV star Darren Criss of "Glee" singing Christmas tunes. Bandage-wrapped band Here Come the Mummies getting your booty moving with their “terrifying funk from beyond the grave."

Those are just some of the biggest, coolest concerts happening this November in Southwest Florida. Here are our picks for the best shows to see in Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral and elsewhere.

Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift

A Listeso Music Group string quartet performs the songs of megastar Taylor Swift on a candlelit stage. The tentative setlist includes "Lavender Haze," "Cardigan," "Anti-Hero," "Shake It Off" and "I Knew You Were Trouble." 6:30 and 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2. $35-$57. The shows were added after two other shows sold out (Nov. 3 and Dec. 5). Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. 277-1700 or gcsarts.org

Field of Dreamz Country Classic Music Festival

Country stars Aaron Tippin, Chase Rice, Joe Nichols and Riley Green play the two-day Field of Dreamz music fest in Port Charlotte. Plus vendors, auctions, food trucks and more. Bring your own lawn chairs. No blankets, umbrellas, coolers or outside food allowed. Gates open at 2 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday, Nov. 3-4. $55 per day, $95 for both, $125-$200 for VIP, plus taxes and fees. Charlotte County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte. bigboytoyzexpo.com

Southwest Florida Symphony's 'American Classical'

Florida’s Marcus Roberts Jazz Trio and the symphony perform a jazz arrangement of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” in honor of the piece’s 100th anniversary. Plus Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances for West Side Story,” Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” and more. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. $25-$115. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, south Fort Myers. 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com

Van Halen tribute Completely Unchained in Naples

The self-proclaimed “world’s greatest” Van Halen tribute band returns to South Street. Expect the look, sound and energy of a David Lee Roth-era Van Halen show, including hard-rock hits such as “Running With The Devil,” “Panama,” “Jump” and “Hot For Teacher.” 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. $25. South Street City Oven and Grill at Founders Square, 8845 Founders Square Drive, Naples. 331-4149 or southstreetnaples.com

Everglades City Centennial Music Festival

More than 10 Southwest Florida musical acts play this outdoor fest celebrating Collier County's centennial year. The show overlooks the river and benefits the Everglades Society for Historic Preservation. The multi-genre lineup includes Raiford Starke, Marie Nofsinger, Rita Youngman, Gator Nate, Charlie Pace, Tim McGeary and The Florida Boys. Plus arts and crafts for sale and auction, and a lunch with hot dogs and soft drinks. Starts at noon Saturday, Nov. 4. $20 general admission, $50 for a reserved seat. The historic Everglades Rod & Gun Club, 200 W. Broadway, Everglades City. eshp.org

Here Come the Mummies at Seminole Casino Hotel

They may be dead, but they can still make you dance. The popular, mummy-costumed funk band brings its Harmonic Gravity Tour to Immokalee. Perpetual Groove opens. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. $49-$69. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S. First St., Immokalee. 658-1313 or moreinparadise.com

The Doo Wop Project at Artis-Naples

The touring doo-wop show features stars of Broadway hits “Jersey Boys” and “Motown: The Musical. They perform songs from The Flamingos, The Crests and The Belmonts, plus doo-wop versions of songs by Maroon 5, Michael Jackson and more. 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. $63-$99. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 597-1900 or artisnaples.org

Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real at The Ranch

California country rockers led by Lukas Nelson, son of country superstar Willie Nelson. Show starts at about 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5. $26. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com

Veterans Day Concert at Riverside Park

Bonita Springs Concert Band performs an early Veterans Day show featuring patriotic songs, including "Stars and Stripes Forever," "Portrait of Freedom," "The Soaring Eagle" and "Armed Forces Salute." Plus a salute to Whitney Houston with singer Heather Ivy. 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5. Free. Bring your own lawn chair. Royal Scoops will be selling ice cream. Riverside Park, 10451 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. facebook.com/bonitaspringsconcertband

GO Divas at Lamb of God Church

Gulfshore Opera's all-female vocal group, the GO Divas, performs a concert benefiting Feeding the 5000, a church program that gives thousands of Thanksgiving meals every year for people in need. The show includes opera scenes and popular songs from the '60s and '70s. 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5. $35. Lamb of God Church, 19691 Cypress View Drive, Estero. gulfshoreopera.org

Christopher Cross at Seminole Casino Hotel

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Christopher Cross is best known for the 1979 soft-rock hit "Sailing." 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. Doors open at 7 p.m.  $60-$80. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S. First St., Immokalee. 658-1313 or moreinparadise.com

Blues singer-guitarist Dave Keller at Arts Bonita

The three-time Blues Music Award nominee brings his raw, soulful blues to Bonita Springs. The show supports his latest album, "It's Time to Shine." 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10. $35. Arts Bonita Center for Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 or artsbonita.org

Russell Dickerson at Hertz Arena

The country star brings his Big Wheels & Back Roads Tour to Southwest Florida. Plus opening acts Restless Road, Parmalee and Niko Moon. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. $25-$69. Parking on site is $30 (no cash accepted). Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero.  948-7825 or hertzarena.com

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening at Seminole Casino Hotel

The son of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham celebrates his father's iconic band. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. Doors open at 7 p.m. $64. This event is nearly sold out. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S. First St., Immokalee. 658-1313 or moreinparadise.com

One Voice: The Music of Barry Manilow

Gulf Coast Symphony and actor/singer Mark Sanders perform "Mandy," "I Write the Songs," "Copacabana" and more Barry Manilow hits. Sanders is best known for playing Perchik in the national tour of the Broadway musical "Fiddler on the Roof." 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. $29-$75. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, south Fort Myers. 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com

Honoring Our Heroes Who Served concert at Arts Bonita

Miami's South Florida Jazz Orchestra plays "the big band music of The Greatest Generation" with singer Lisanne Lyons, a former member of the United States Air Force Band. This tribute to veterans includes a dedicated dance floor, plus a free beer, wine or water for all veterans, active-duty military personnel, and first responders. All event participants will receive an American flag as a symbol of unity and patriotism. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. $42-$49. Arts Bonita Center for Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 or artsbonita.org

Pine Island Sounds sunset concert series

Country-soul singer-songwriter Leon Timbo performs on the open-air deck of Captiva Cruise's newly renovated Lady Chadwick. The 65-foot-long boat cruises up to Redfish Pass for the sunset and back.  The show kicks off the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's new sunset concert series. It's a fundraiser for the foundation's water-quality research and education efforts. 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12. $100 ticket includes light bites and one free cocktail. The cruise starts at McCarthy’s Marina, 11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva Island. sccf.org

Bayside Park Concert Series on Fort Myers Beach

This all-new weekly concert series kicks off with local dance-rock band The Echo. More bands will follow every Sunday. 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12. Bring your own lawn chairs. Outside food and beverages not permitted. Well-behaved pets allowed (a leash of 6 feet or less is encouraged). Bayside Park is located at the corner of Fifth Street and Old San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach. 454-7500 or fortmyersbeach.org/events/bayside-concert-series

Paul Todd Jr. sings Darin and Bublé

The local singer, best known for his performances with his pianist dad Paul Todd, sings the songs of Bobby Darin, Michael Bublé and more. 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12. $35-$45. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. 277-1700 or gcsarts.org

Gospel singer Guy Penrod in Naples

Guy Penrod was lead singer for gospel act the Gaither Vocal Band from 1995 to 2009, when he left to launch his solo career. The Grammy and Dove award-winner plays the third-annual Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs concert. He'll be accompanied by a community choir. 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12. $30. Covenant Church of Naples, 6926 Trail Blvd., Naples. internationalnetworkofcreatives.org

Telekinetic Yeti and Butthole Surfers bassist JD Pinkus

Iowa stoner-rock duo Telekinetic Yeti take the stage with bassist JD Pinkus, best known for his work with punk band Butthole Surfers. 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15. $15. Nice Guys Pizza, 1334 Cape Coral Parkway E., downtown Cape Coral.  549-7542 or facebook.com/NiceGuysPizza

In This Moment and Ice Nine Kills at Hertz Arena

Modern metal stars In This Moment and Ice Nine Kills bring their co-headlining Kiss of Death Tour to Hertz Arena. Plus opening acts Avatar and New Years Day. 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. Doors open at 5 p.m. $36-$66. Parking on site is $30 (no cash accepted). Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero.  948-7825 or hertzarena.com

Bruce Hornsby at Seminole Casino Hotel

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Bruce Hornsby is best known for the rock hit "The Way It Is" – the most-played song on U.S. radio in 1987. 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. $35-$70. Limited tickets remain. Seminole Center at Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S. First St., Immokalee. 658-1313 or moreinparadise.com

Ehnes Quartet at Davis Art Center

Acclaimed chamber-music string ensemble Ehnes String Quartet was formed in 2010 at the Seattle Chamber Music Society. It's led by violinist James Ehnes. They'll be joined by pianist Andrew Strong on the art center's newly acquired Steinway concert grand piano. The program features Haydn's "String Quartet No. 1," Dvorak's "Piano Quartet No. 2" and Schumann's "String Quartet No. 1." 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. Cocktails start at 6:30 p.m. $45-$50. Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers.  333-1933 or sbdac.com

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at Artis-Naples

Popular rock/jazz/classical act Mannheim Steamroller has sold 28 million albums in the Christmas genre alone. Their annual holiday tour features dazzling special effects and classic Christmas hits from the band's catalog. 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17. $99-$125. Limited seating remains. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 597-1900 or artisnaples.org

The Boss Project at South Street

The eight-piece tribute band plays "Born to Run," "Thunder Road," "Born in the USA" and other Bruce Springsteen hits. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. $25.  South Street City Oven and Grill at Founders Square, 8845 Founders Square Drive, Naples. 331-4149 or southstreetnaples.com

Gilberto Santa Rosa at Artis-Naples

The Grammy-winning salsa legend returns for another Artis-Naples show. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. $59-$94. Limited seating remains. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 597-1111 or artisnaples.org

Nashville Night at Babcock Ranch

The Babcock Ranch Foundation hosts this new outdoor music festival with Nashville "guitar guru" Dave Isaacs; duo Meg Williams and Travis Bowlin; and headliner Deidre Thornell. They'll play blues, rock and country music. Proceeds benefit the Babcock Ranch Foundation. Food and drinks will be available from food trucks and nearby restaurants.  4-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. $35-$45. Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs. Founder’s Square in Babcock Ranch, 42850 Crescent Loop, Charlotte County. babcockranchfoundation.org/nashville-night

Rock the Stage Semi Finals Showcase

In this third-annual competition, singers audition for judges and then perform onstage for live audiences. The top 25 singers take the stage from 3-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, for the Semi Finals Showcase. Winners get a college scholarship, a recording session, musical coaching and other prizes. $20 ($100 for VIP, which includes preferred seating and one vote for a finalist from each division to be the VIP pick for the Dec. 10 finals. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. rockthestageswfl.com

Break Bread with The Dead Thanksgiving event at The Buddha

Touring Grateful Dead tribute band Rainbow Full of Sound performs at this Thanksgiving Day show that includes a catered dinner. 4-11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23. $20, plus $10 add-on for dinner plate (dinners must be purchased in advance). Buddha LIVE, 12701 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. outertix.com/allsmiles/3

Handel's 'Messiah'

The Naples Philharmonic and the Naples Philharmonic Chorus perform the holiday classic at two Southwest Florida locations. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25 at Artis-Naples ($29-$75) and 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs ($35). artisnaples.org/events/handels-messiah

All-Star Blues Blowout at Nauti Parrot Oasis

The Southwest Florida Blues Society hosts a fundraising concert with popular Southwest Florida blues acts Josh Rowand, Biscuit Miller and Melissa Bailey Poff – all previous winners of the society's regional International Blues Challenge (IBC) competitions. 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26. Doors open at 11 a.m. Free. Nauti Parrot Oasis, 17200 S. Tamiami Trail, south Fort Myers. swfbs.org

Slow Down R&B Day Party at the Alliance

An outdoor family event with live R&B singers, deejays, kids activities, vendors, food trucks, a raffle and a deejay battle. The musical lineup includes Pleasure P, Yung Wylin, Liz Hunny and the Split Image twins. The theme is '90s R&B, and prizes will be given out for best '90s outfits. Bring your own lawn chair. 3-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26. $40-$50 (free for ages 12 and younger). Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. smashentmt.com

Darren Criss: A Very Darren Crissmas at Mann Hall

The singer-songwriter and actor (best known as Blaine Anderson on the TV hit "Glee") brings his holiday show to Mann Hall. The tour is named after his 2021 album “A Very Darren Crissmas." 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27. $42-$74.Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, south Fort Myers. 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com

Lee Greenwood: A Tennessee Christmas at Caloosa Sound

"God Bless the U.S.A." singer Lee Greenwood hosts what's billed as a "festive evening of country music magic," including his own hits and traditional Christmas songs. Plus opening acoustic set from Southwest Florida country singer Ben Allen. 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30. Doors open at 6 p.m. $37-$120. Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in Centennial Park, 2000 W. First St., downtown Fort Myers. CaloosaSoundAmp.com

— Charles Runnells is an arts and entertainment reporter for The News-Press and the Naples Daily News. To reach him, call 239-335-0368 (for tickets to shows, call the venue) or email him at [email protected]. Follow or message him on social media: Facebook (facebook.com/charles.runnells.7), X (formerly Twitter) (@charlesrunnells), Threads (@crunnells1) and Instagram (@crunnells1).

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Lee Greenwood, In This Moment: Fort Myers, Naples shows in November