2016 Storytelling Line up
Jerry Cowling
Jerry Cowling of Brooksville, Florida, is the author of Lincoln in the Basement, Sins of the Family, Davy Crockett’s Butterfly and What in the Dickens Happened to Scrooge. He graduate from East Texas State University with a degree in journalism and English and spent ten years working for newspapers from Kingsport, Tennessee, to Dallas, Killeen and Temple, Texas. He now writes guest columns for the Hernando section of the Tampa Bay Times. He is married with two children. He has told stories throughout the Central Florida region. He is available for public events and private parties.
Jerry Cowling of Brooksville, Florida, is the author of Lincoln in the Basement, Sins of the Family, Davy Crockett’s Butterfly and What in the Dickens Happened to Scrooge. He graduate from East Texas State University with a degree in journalism and English and spent ten years working for newspapers from Kingsport, Tennessee, to Dallas, Killeen and Temple, Texas. He now writes guest columns for the Hernando section of the Tampa Bay Times. He is married with two children. He has told stories throughout the Central Florida region. He is available for public events and private parties.
Judge Nelson
Florida History Storyteller: Nelson Bailey, a retired County Court Judge from Palm Beach County, is a Florida storyteller who tells tales of Florida; stories are for young and old adults with an interest in Florida's horse and cattle heritage, though a collection of true tales of the horse and cow, tales that unexpectedly provide insights into the amazing diversity of Florida's human population for the past 500 years, delving into our state's unique Native American, Spanish, Black, and Florida "Cracker" heritage.
Florida History Storyteller: Nelson Bailey, a retired County Court Judge from Palm Beach County, is a Florida storyteller who tells tales of Florida; stories are for young and old adults with an interest in Florida's horse and cattle heritage, though a collection of true tales of the horse and cow, tales that unexpectedly provide insights into the amazing diversity of Florida's human population for the past 500 years, delving into our state's unique Native American, Spanish, Black, and Florida "Cracker" heritage.
Eli and Bill Perras
Bill and Eli Perras share the many inspired stories given to and inspired by Eli. They create a uniquely modern take on true Americana stories in their purest form. Receiving much recognition for their tightly woven creativity, they humbly remain true to their personal values. They speak out against social injustices, corporate greed, and daily follies with heart felt and soulful words. They can grip your heart, search your soul, change a mindset or softly strike a funny bone all the while leaving the audience with a sentiment for the common good we desire in all.
They have opened or shared the stage with Bill Staines, Michael Smith, John Gorka, Jack Williams, Emma's Revolution, Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen, Paul Geremia, Anne Feeney, Michael Johnathon, Rod MacDonald, Scott Ainslie, Small Potatoes, Panama Red, Gove Scrivenor, John William Davis and many more nationally recognized entertainers. They are regulars at many Florida Folk music venues and festivals and frequently travel beyond the Sunshine State.
Bill and Eli Perras share the many inspired stories given to and inspired by Eli. They create a uniquely modern take on true Americana stories in their purest form. Receiving much recognition for their tightly woven creativity, they humbly remain true to their personal values. They speak out against social injustices, corporate greed, and daily follies with heart felt and soulful words. They can grip your heart, search your soul, change a mindset or softly strike a funny bone all the while leaving the audience with a sentiment for the common good we desire in all.
They have opened or shared the stage with Bill Staines, Michael Smith, John Gorka, Jack Williams, Emma's Revolution, Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen, Paul Geremia, Anne Feeney, Michael Johnathon, Rod MacDonald, Scott Ainslie, Small Potatoes, Panama Red, Gove Scrivenor, John William Davis and many more nationally recognized entertainers. They are regulars at many Florida Folk music venues and festivals and frequently travel beyond the Sunshine State.
Dora Anne
Dora Anne has been playing auto harp 20+ years.
Known as The "Lullaby Lady" is a delightful singer, song writer and speaker.
She has been singing her way across America at churches and festivals since 1994 with her music being distributed to at least 10 countries around the world through ministry. With her angelic voice, melodious blend of music from her heart felt compositions to Gospel, Blues, Folk, Traditional Country and what Dora Anne calls "Lullaby Grass" you will find yourself drawn in by her different reflections in songs and stories.
Dora Anne has been playing auto harp 20+ years.
Known as The "Lullaby Lady" is a delightful singer, song writer and speaker.
She has been singing her way across America at churches and festivals since 1994 with her music being distributed to at least 10 countries around the world through ministry. With her angelic voice, melodious blend of music from her heart felt compositions to Gospel, Blues, Folk, Traditional Country and what Dora Anne calls "Lullaby Grass" you will find yourself drawn in by her different reflections in songs and stories.
Vgo
Vgo is a delightful man sharing life through his stories. Vgo brings life to every story. You will feel as though you are living each word, every breath,every feeling. He draws you into emotions of belly rolling laughter - warm tears of sadness , excitement and high adventure joy and love. As each story unfolds.there's a mixture of wonderment and anticipation as Vgo paints each story so vividly in our minds. He makes you wish you lived right next door to hear his amazing and amusing stories time after time.
Vgo is a delightful man sharing life through his stories. Vgo brings life to every story. You will feel as though you are living each word, every breath,every feeling. He draws you into emotions of belly rolling laughter - warm tears of sadness , excitement and high adventure joy and love. As each story unfolds.there's a mixture of wonderment and anticipation as Vgo paints each story so vividly in our minds. He makes you wish you lived right next door to hear his amazing and amusing stories time after time.