After Hours Music Sessions

What happens to a beloved local music hub after the crowds go home? After Hours: Music Sessions is an intimate cinematic concert and documentary that steps inside a closed and empty Tanners Lakeside Restaurant & Bar. Stripped of the usual ambient noise, the venue's stage belongs entirely to three of the local Winter Haven, Florida, scene's most compelling voices: Ryan Joyce, Blake Free, and Mickenzie Peisher. Through captivating acoustic performances of their original music and candid, behind-the-scenes conversations, Ryan, Blake, and Mickenzie pull back the curtain on the realities of the modern music industry and the triumphs of the independent music scene. Beyond the chords and lyrics, the film serves as a powerful tribute to Tanners Lakeside itself. The artists explore the venue's profound impact not just as a sanctuary for creators, but as a powerhouse for local charity events and fundraisers. After Hours is more than a music session; it’s a soulful testament to how a single venue—and the artists who call it home—can unite, heal, and uplift an entire community. Produced by: Laurel Knopf, Jane Knopf, Mark Combs, Connie Combs Special Thank You: Jim Stafford, Kelly Black, Kami Rickert, Joe and Phoenix

My take

An intimate glimpse into the soul of independent music, captured in candlelit silence after the crowd leaves. Honest, reflective, and deeply human—perfect for those moments when you want connection without noise.

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