Biggest June concerts in SWFL: 'Cello For Peace,' dueling pianos, Wheeler Walker Jr.

Wheeler Walker Jr. sings about sex, weed and country music. The “When We Wore Vans” concert unleashes punk-rock fury in Fort Myers. And dueling pianos return to Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center.

It's summer in Southwest Florida, and the live music scene isn't quite as jam-packed with big-name acts anymore. But there are still lots of great concerts to be found. 

Here are our picks for the top shows to see this June in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs and the rest of Southwest Florida. We'll update as more concerts are announced.

The Heather Pierson Duo

Pianist/singer/songwriter Heather Pierson and bassist Shawn Nadeau perform a playful, honest mix of jazz, blues, folk and Americana. Andy Getch opens. 7 p.m. Saturday, June 4. $18. The Americana Community Music Association Listening Room inside All Faiths Unitarian Church, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. americanacma.org

Chase Matthew

Tennessee country singer known for the viral hit “County Line” and new album “Born For This.” 9 p.m. Saturday, June 4. Tickets are $26 and $63. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com

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Reiko and Friends

Former Southwest Florida Symphony violinist and concertmaster Reiko Niiya joins her musical friends for two concerts in Fort Myers. The program includes Rachmaninoff’s “Vocalise,” Britten’s “Simple Symphony” and music by two Ukrainian composers. The first show starts at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4 in Cypress Cove's Edison Hall, 10100 Cypress Cove Drive, Fort Myers. That’s followed by a 2 p.m. show Tuesday, June 7, in Room J117/118 of Florida SouthWestern State College’s Rush Library, 8099 College Parkway, south Fort Myers. Both concerts are free, although donations are appreciated. facebook.com/VyolynBabe

“Cello For Peace”

World acclaimed cellist, composer and multilingual singer Ian Maksin performs a touring concert supporting peace in Ukraine. He’ll sing in Ukrainian, Polish, French, Italian, Yiddish, Armenian, Farsi and several other languages (he’s fluent in 30). He’ll also perform original instrumental music from his new album, “The Alchemist.” 7 p.m. Sunday, June 5.  $15-$50. All proceeds go to humanitarian relief in Ukraine via the Chicago nonprofit For Wellbeing. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. 277-1700 or gulfcoastsymphony.org

Legado 7

The popular California norteño band's hits include “Ojos de Maniaco,” “Barba Negra” and "Seguimos Mas Fuertes." They’ll be joined by Mexican musician Edgardo Nuñez. 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 7. $58. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com

“When We Wore Vans”

A night of Florida pop-punk with bands Felicity, Offset Era and Social Infants. 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9. $10. Buddha LIVE, 12701 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 246-1246 or thebuddhalive.com

The Swingin’ Clique

CANCELED A musical collective that performs a blend of traditional jazz, showtunes and American standards it calls “Nouveau Jazz.” 8 p.m. Friday, June 10 and 17. $25-$35. Players Circle Theater at The Shell Factory, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers. 800-3292 or playerscircletheater.com

Fred Sunwalk

The Brazilian blues-rocker plays festivals all over Brazil, the United States and Europe. He’s known for his passion, groove and virtuoso guitar skills. 8 p.m. Saturday, June 11. $5. The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers. 333-2225 or barrelroomfortmyers.com

Big E’s Birthday Bash

Eric DeMayo of Bargain Bin Heroes celebrates his 40th birthday with his ska-punk band and rock acts Shakers and The Leered. 9 p.m. Saturday, June 11. Free. Rack’em Spirits & Times, 1011 S.E. 47th Terrace, downtown Cape Coral. facebook.com/RackemspiritsandTimes

Sinoff plays Jimmy Van Heusen

Jazz singer/pianist Danny Sinoff and his trio perform the songs of composer Jimmy Van Heusen, whose hits include “All the Way,” “Darn That Dream,” “Love and Marriage” and “Nancy (with the Laughing Face). 7 p.m. Monday, June 13. $15-$25. Sinoff performs every Monday at the theater. Players Circle Theater at The Shell Factory, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers. 800-3292 or playerscircletheater.com

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Nostaljah Band

Cape Coral duo that plays roots reggae mixed with jazz, hip-hop, pop and neo soul. 9 p.m. to midnight Sunday, June 12 and 26. Free. South Street City Oven and Grill, 1410 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. 435-9333 or southstreetnaples.com

“Rock the Block”

Cover band The Lineup Band — formerly known as Soulixer — performs at Mercato’s outdoor “Rock the Block” concert series. 6-9 p.m. Thursday, June 16. Free. Mercato, 9118 Strada Place, North Naples. 254-1080 or mercatoshops.com

Songs from The Sand concert series: Lance Carpenter

The country singer performs and tells the stories behind his songs at a virtual concert for the annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest. Carpenter (best known for co-writing Kelsea Ballerini's “Love Me Like You Mean It") has performed at the Lee County music fest three times already and is scheduled to perform again at the 10-day event this year (Sept. 16-25). The concert was recorded at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village and will stream on Island Hopper’s Facebook and Instagram pages and on the Visit Fort Myers YouTube channel. 8 p.m. Thursday, June 16. Free. Learn more at islandhopperfest.com.

Dueling Pianos with Sarah Hadeka & David Rode

Davis Art Center kicks off its Sounds of Summer concert series with this dueling pianos show. Singers/pianists Rode and Hadeka take song requests as they perform on two grand pianos in the center of the Grand Atrium. 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 17. $10. Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers.  333-1933 or sbdac.com

Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band

Tommy Lee Cook, owner of Buckingham Blues Bar, takes his house band on the road for this show at The Buddha. 9 p.m. Friday, June 17. $5. Buddha LIVE, 12701 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 246-1246 or thebuddhalive.com

Pianist Francesco Attesti

The acclaimed Italian pianist performs at the first of two June events celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Bonita Naples Rotary Club. Attesti is considered to be one of his generation’s finest interpreters of the Romantic and early 20th Century classical repertoire.The night also includes dinner. 5:45 p.m. Saturday, June 18. $99 for dinner and the show. Tickets are limited. The Stage, 9144 S.E. Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 405-8566 or stagebonita.com

Ax throwing and The Lineup Band

Cover band The Lineup Band — formerly known as Soulixer — plays at this ax-throwing event featuring Chuck It Axes. Ax throwing starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 18, followed by live music at 9:30 p.m. No cover. Whiskey Park, 3380 Mercantile Ave., Naples. 263-6777 or whiskeypark-naples.com

“Live from the Underground” rap show

Group rap show featuring Southwest Florida artists Killa Vanilla, Ed Words, King Charlez, Mayan Kulture and DJ Audax. 9 p.m. Saturday, June 18. Free. Rack’em Spirits & Times, 1011 S.E. 47th Terrace, downtown Cape Coral. facebook.com/RackemspiritsandTimes

Con Brio String Quartet

The Florida quartet features international musicians originally from Russia, Ukraine, Mexico and Uzbekistan. They’re also members of the Palm Beach Symphony, Florida Grand Opera and the Symphony of the Americas. 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23. $40. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point Retirement Community, 17281 On Par Blvd., south Fort Myers. 415-5667 or TribbyArtsCenter.com

Big Bad Wolves

The Naples rock band plays a rooftop show at Davis Art Center. 8-11 p.m. Friday, June 24. Free. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers.  333-1933 or sbdac.com

Wheeler Walker Jr.

The foul-mouthed outlaw-country singer is actually a satirical character played by comedian Ben Hoffman. 9 p.m. Saturday, June 25. $30. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com

Neil Diamond tribute

Neil Diamond tribute Neil Zirconia performs at the second of two June events celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Bonita Naples Rotary Club. The show includes a 50/50 raffle and dinner. 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25. $69 for dinner and the show. Proceeds benefit many charities, including Bonita Springs Charter School, Bonita Springs Assistance Office, Make-A-Wish Foundation, International Gift of Life and the Wheelchair Foundation. The Stage, 9144 S.E. Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 405-8566 or stagebonita.com

Passerine

Sarasota folk/Americana band with inventive vocal harmonies, guitar, dobro and violin. Millie Van Horn opens. 7 p.m. Saturday, June 25. $18. The Americana Community Music Association Listening Room inside All Faiths Unitarian Church, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. americanacma.org

Connect with this reporter: Charles Runnells is an arts and entertainment reporter for The News-Press and the Naples Daily News. Email him at crunnells@gannett.com or connect on Facebook (facebook.com/charles.runnells.7), Twitter (@charlesrunnells) and Instagram (@crunnells1).