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Doug Spears

Doug Spears

Saturday, November 7 — Sunday, November 8Sat, Nov 7 — Sun, Nov 8

Barberville Fall Jamboree, 1776 Lightfoot Lane, Barberville, FL

I’ll be in the Church on Saturday at 1 pm and on the Cabin Trail stage Sunday at 11 am. Come say hello!

This is the 50th anniversary celebration. The Annual Fall Country Jamboree is one of the longest running events in Volusia County. This event features examples of pioneer living that included blacksmithing, cane grinding and a boil, spinning, weaving, wood working, and many more historical demonstrations. ​ The Handmade Arts and Crafts features the original work from crafters and artists from all over. Local businesses and non-profits set up to share their products.

The music is everywhere, over 200 performances on nine stages.

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Saturday, November 14 @ 6:00PMSat, Nov 14 @ 6:00PM

Duval-Metz House, 7801 S Old Floral City Rd., Floral City, FL

1863 DUVAL-METZ HOUSE FALL CONCERT in partnership with the Will McLean Foundation - Gates Open at 5pm For House Tours - Entry Fee $20 CONCERT FROM 6-8 PM Florida Cracker Raconteur and Songwriter, Doug Spears Food Truck on site - Bring a Chair! No Coolers Please! PARKING IN TOWN CENTER LOT For more information call (352) 726-7740 The Duval Preservation Trust, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, that operates with all volunteers The Will McLean Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operated by volunteers. To see the full breadth of the programs and activities of the Foundation and to become a member, visit willmclean.com.

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Doug Spears w/ Ron & Bari

Doug Spears w/ Ron & Bari

Sunday, November 15 @ 3:00PMSun, Nov 15 @ 3:00PM

Building Bridges Coffeehouse, 322 15th St W., Bradenton, FL

MUSIC IS BETTER LIVE! We invite you to share an afternoon of great live music with us, in a relaxed setting with comfy seats! Doug Spears w/ Ron & Bari brings together three veteran Florida musicians for an afternoon of songs, stories, humor and richly textured acoustic music. Spears is a fifth-generation Floridian, songwriter and storyteller whose original music draws on the people, places and experiences that shape a life well traveled. Ron Litschauer is an accomplished guitarist and mandolin player whose tasteful, intuitive accompaniment has made him a longtime favorite among Florida folk and acoustic musicians, while Bari Litschauer adds her own trademark distinctive touch on banjo and tenor guitar. Together, the trio blends Doug’s original songs, folk and Americana influences, warm harmonies and an easy onstage chemistry that makes every performance feel like an afternoon among old friends. You can read, hear and see more at http://dougspearsmusic.com. Doors open at 2:30, concert at 3 pm. $20 donation requested at the door.

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Doug Spears & the Florida Cracker Collective

Doug Spears & the Florida Cracker Collective

Sunday, November 22 @ 2:00PMSun, Nov 22 @ 2:00PM

The Larimer Arts Center, 216 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177

CD Release Show - Blacktop Road

General Adm - $15

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Saturday, December 5 @ 7:00PMSat, Dec 5 @ 7:00PM

Theatre of Memory, 1705 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL

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Doug Spears & the Florida Cracker Collective - Yeah, we have a separate, fledgling website for the Collective with specific content geared for our performances, videos, etc.  Check it out.

Ron & Bari Litschauer - When they're not lending their considerable talents to making me sound better, Ron & Bari lead a very active musical life of their own.  Visit them on Facebook and make sure to catch a show.  By the way, musicians from all over Florida trust Bari with their musical gear purchase, repair and consignment needs through The Amp Shop & Music Parlor in West Palm Beach.

Elisabeth Williamson - Simply a stunning songstress and musician.  Her album, Deep, just knocks me out!  And, she's an artisan besides.  Check out her native Florida themed wares on Facebook at The Land of Flowers.  Tell her I sent ya!

Gatorbone Records - What a privilege it has been to work with this outstanding studio and label since 2009.  Beginning with work behind the curtain on Welcome Home to the release in 2026 of Blacktop Road as a product of the label, it has been a joy to work with Lon and Lis Williamson in this fine facility nestled off a sandy dirt road back in the oak scrub on the shores of Little Lake Gatorbone.  All of the artists and recordings are worthy of your perusal, so give them a visit.

The Will McLean Foundation - Since 1990 the Foundation has presented the annual Will McLean Music Festival and has supported Florida's treasured artists through concert series, academic scholarships, sponsorships for other festivals and events throughout the state and more.  In 2022 the Foundation took on the responsibility for ownership and control of Florida Sand Music Ranch through its subsidiary entity WMF Facilities, LLC.  This 501(c)(3) nonprofit is the strongest force supporting, preserving and protecting acoustic music and events in Florida.  Please Join Today! 

Friends of Florida Folk - Friends of Florida Folk, Inc. was created to: Identify, protect, preserve, encourage and promote folk arts, crafts, dance and music. Way back when, a “folk Family” evolved...a small group of pickers and singers met regularly at the Florida Folk Festival in White Springs. Close family ties were formed with these people around many a campfire. Will McLean was one of them. They sang the old songs, and someone would always bring along a guitar, the coffee pot, and a kazoo. And everyone would join in and sing.  Many from that group were performers at the festival. But in 1982 there came about a change in policy and most of the old stand-by performers were not invited to perform any longer. No one understood why this happened, and anger grew. A protest group was formed hoping to get these folks back on the stage.  This was the birth of Friends of Florida Folk.

The South Florida Folk and Acoustic Music Club - SFFAMC is  a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote folk and acoustic music and to provide a community for people who share a love for it. They promote and help sponsor events in the tri-county area (Dade, Broward, Palm Beach), most notably the South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Festival held each year.

North Florida Folk Network - NFFN is a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging and promoting traditional and contemporary folk and acoustic music. They sponsor and/or support concerts, jams, open mics, and other events. They invite artists and fans from anywhere in the world to join NFFN as individual members. They also invite performance venues, music related businesses, and community organizations to join them as affiliates.

Central Florida Folk - For decades, Central Florida Folk has organized, sponsored and promoted acoustic artists and songwriters through their various concert series and events in and around Orlando, FL.

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