Angie Aparo - Phoenix Mendoza - Martin Lesch - 4th Annual Hilton Head Island Jam Songwriter Festival

Show Ticket $25 - $30

Dinner is required with all reservations.

*9:00 PM SHOW - DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 8:00 PM

Welcome to the 4th Annual Hilton Head Island Jam, where Nashville's songwriting brilliance meets Hilton Head's charm. Join us September 17th, 2026 at The Jazz Corner for unforgettable music and storytelling. Featuring Martin Lesch, Angie Aparo and Phoenix Mendoza with special guest Yannie Reynecke, this show promises an intimate celebration of creativity and camaraderie. Immerse yourself in the stories behind the songs.

About the Artists:

Angie Aparo:

Angie Aparo is the solo song writing talent behind Faith Hill's multi platinum song ‘Cry' (for which Hill won a Grammy). Aparo‘s songwriting credits have also appeared on the albums of Miley Cyrus, Big & Rich and Tim McGraw. Aparo penned two songs on Tim McGraw’s 2012 release ‘Emotional Traffic’, namely; 'The One’ and ‘Only Human' (which McGraw recorded as a duet with R&B artist, Ne-Yo). Also in 2012, Aparo appeared on Zac Brown's live album/DVD 'Pass the Jar' and was featured on a duet with Brown on the song 'Junk Yard' (Atlanta Fox Theater)

Phoenix Mendoza:

A teller of tales, singer of songs, and painter of pictures. Phoenix Mendoza exudes the same singer-songwriter artistry that came to define Laurel Canyon in the early 1970s.

Shortly after relocating to Nashville, Tennessee, Mendoza signed with Warner Chappell Music and has since written, recorded, and performed with acclaimed artists including Brantley Gilbert, Love and Theft, Trevor Rosen (Old Dominion), Steve Wariner, Whisperin' Bill Anderson, JD Souther, and Raul Malo (The Mavericks). His work has also appeared on major motion picture soundtracks alongside Chris Stapleton, Randy Houser, and Kix Brooks.

Mendoza spent five years writing, recording, and touring with the internationally successful band HighSouth, releasing three albums and earning chart success in multiple countries. His songwriting helped shape the band's signature blend of rich harmonies and classic 1970s-inspired Americana.

Martin Lesch:

Internationally acclaimed pianist, composer, and educator Martin Lesch has been a staple of the southern regional music scene for over two decades. Early in his career he was well recognized for his work as a singer songwriter. Most recently Lesch is regarded as one of the finest jazz pianists in the southeast. Every Monday, he performs to sold-out audiences at Hilton Head's legendary jazz club, The Jazz Corner. Lesch has toured nationally and internationally with various artists and shared the stage with numerous Grammy winners throughout his career. In addition to his performances, he works with The Junior Jazz Foundation to promote jazz education for the next generation of musicians. Lesch is also a well-known advocate for arts and culture in the Lowcountry.