A Floridian since 1970, Singer / Songwriter LARRY
MANGUM has logged over 2500 performances over
the last 4 decades as a folk, rock, country and Ameri-
cana artist. It's not optional for Larry to play music-it's
genetic! For over 100 years somebody from Larry's
North Carolina family has been playing. Larry's uncle,
Homer Briarhopper was a radio fixture on WBT Charl-
otte in the 1930's and had a career on T.V., radio and
night clubs for 50 years. Kate, Larry's Mom, is a fine
singer/guitarist and was also Randy Travis' guitar
teacher!
Known for his big smooth voice and driving Martin
guitar, Larry excels at adapting his music to the
situation and performs solo, trio-up to a full western
swing band called the Cowboy Orchestra. His band
was twice named best country band in North Florida
and South Georgia in the 1990's. His original music
is influenced by legendary musical heroes like Bob
Wills, Jimmy Buffett, John Denver, Hank Williams,
Willie Nelson, the Eagles,Dwight Yoakam, Gordon
Lightfoot and John Prine.
Larry's concert appearances with music legends
include John Gorka, Rod MacDonald, Waylon Jennings,
The Texas Playboys, Billy Joe Shaver, Roger McGuinn,
Jonanthan Byrd, Eddy Raven, Vasser Clements, Steve
Young, Gene Watson, T. Graham Brown, John Conlee
and many more!
Larry has 6 original music CD's and 2 live albums to choose from. His award winning and most popular songs include:
> "AIN'T IT GREAT TO BE ALIVE & BE IN FLORIDA" - The fight song for the Florida Jaycees for over two decades
> "THE LAST TROUBADOUR"- 1st place winner at Gamblefest 2005; 3rd place at Will McLean Festival 2006
> "THE BALLAD OF DALE & GAMBLE" - 1st place winner at Gamblefest 2008
> "THAT'S WHAT DADDY'S DO" - Top ten finalist at South Florida Folk Festival 2008 and Amelia Island Songwriters' Festival 2008
> "IRAQ - WHERE'S THE OUTRAGE" - 1st alternate Walnut Valley, Winfield Kansas 2005
....and the list continues!
PAST PERFORMANCES
Larry has performed over 2500 gigs and some of the satisfied customers include:
The Florida Folk Festival
Will Mclean Music Festival
South Florida Music Festival
Gamble Rogers Folk Festival
Spirit Of The Suwannee Music Park
City of Jacksonville
Amelia Island Plantation
Carrboro Arts Center
Silver Springs
Ritz Amelia Island
Ponte Vedra Inn
Omni Hotel
The River Club
The River House
Pepsi
Lucent Technologies
Marriott Hotels
Ponte Vedra Outpost
River City Opry
The Cloisters-St. Simon's Island
.....and many. many, more!