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In May of 2018, Jessie (Townsend) Armstrong, Lee Townsend, Andy Garfield and David McBrady entertained hundreds of people who turned out for the Island Grove/Cross Creek Blueberry Festival. Proceeds from the festival go towards the local volunteer fire departments which serve the rural communities of Island Grove and Cross Creek. Below are just three of … Continue reading Jessie and Lee’s Blueberry Festival Highlights
In the quaint, coastal community of Dunedin, FL we found a fun, artistic way to display mailboxes. We discovered these while visiting Harriett Meyer’s old hometown.
Hundreds are expected to turn out for the 29th Annual Will McLean Music Festival March 9 – 11th at the Sertoma Youth Ranch between Brooksville and Dade City. The festival which honors the “Father of Florida Folk” has become one of the most popular venues for Florida songwriters. The festival will feature multiple stages and … Continue reading Will McLean Music Festival evening lineup announced
(Listen to 23 minute interview with Reaves from 1997 below) Former All-American quarterback at the University of Florida and pro quarterback for the Tampa Bay Bucs and Bandits, John Reaves, was found dead in his South Tampa home on Tuesday. Authorities are investigating the cause of death. Reaves, who was 67, was found by his … Continue reading Gator nation mourns loss of former Gator QB John Reaves
The 2016 Will McLean Music Festival was a tremendous success for the Jessie and Lee Townsend Band. If you didn’t have an opportunity to go, you can watch a few of their performances on the Magnolia, Azalea and Cypress Stages below. Thanks to Red Henry, Andy Garfield and … Continue reading The Jessie and Lee Townsend Band’s Will McLean Festival Highlights
The winner and 2nd and 3rd place finishers of the 2016 Best New Florida Song Contest performed their songs at the Will McLean Music Festival which ran March 11th through Sunday, March 13th at the Sertoma Youth Ranch near Brooksville, FL. The first place winner is Lauren Heintz from Winter Park, FL with her song about … Continue reading 2016 Will McLean Best New Florida Song Contest Winner and Finishers Named
Here are the winner, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers of the 2004 Will McLean Best New Florida Song Contest Winner Mike Jurgensen “Florida Blessings” 2nd place Charley Simmons “Song for Gamble” 3rd place David Milam “OH! Florida” Just before the 2004 Will McLean Folk Festival Donna Green-Townsend spoke with contest winner Mike Jurgensen. Back to the list of … Continue reading 2004 Will McLean Song Contest Winner and Finishers
The River By Steve Gillette Lyrics: I’ve seen the paddlewheelers rolling south on a summer’s day I’ve seen lovers at the guard rails with stars in their lemonade And I’ve heard the hobos gather, heard the banjos grace the glade Heard them sing about the river, called it the lazy man’s parade Sing me that … Continue reading Steve Gillette Bio for Apalachicola Doin’ Time documentary
Old Florida River By Ken Skeens Biography: Ken composes music in the tradition of Will McLean, about the preservation and protection of Florida. He’s produced two original CDs, An Empty Chair and Florida Spirit. He was the first winner of the Best Florida Song Contest at the Will McLean Festival in 1992, and served for many years … Continue reading Ken Skeens Bio for Apalachicola Doin’ Time documentary
Apalachicola Doin’ Time By Dale Crider Lyrics: When she leaves the dam at Chattahoochee Winding in a southern flow Easy on her way — another night and day She’ll finally reach the Gulf of Mexico Apalachicola River Water In veins of our land Alligators in her swampy borders Are a part of nature’s plan Give … Continue reading Dale Crider Bio for Apalachicola Doin’ Time documentary