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Larry Mangum
Folk / Country

"SOUTHERN COUNTRY SWING & AMERICANA "

JACKSONVILLE, Florida
United States

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Last Login:  10/6/2008
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   Larry Mangum: General Info
Member Since10/1/2006
Band Websitelarrymangum.com
Band Members

Larry performs as an acoustic solo, acoustic vocal trio or as the full dance/party band The Cowboy Orchestra. Players include Lonnie Portwood on guitar; John Lemaster, Chet Gibson and Chuch Hainey on steel; Woodie Berlin and Ric Rivas on bass; Jesse Mangum and Keith Portwood on drums, Terry Campbell on guitar and others!
InfluencesHank Williams, John Prine, Gordon Lightfoot, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Wills, Elvis, John Denver, The Eagles, Pure Prairie League
Sounds LikeJohn Prine, John Denver, Asleep At The Wheel, Bob Wills, The Eagles
Record LabelMARS & MANGO RECORDS
Type of LabelIndie







   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 11 2008 8:00P
SONGWRITERS’ CIRCLE EUROPEAN STREET CAFE JACKSONVILLE, Florida
Oct 25 2008 8:00P
SONGWRITERS’ CIRCLE - EUROPEAN STREET CAFE JACKSONVILLE
Nov 1 2008 1:00P
The Barberville Fall Jamboree Barberville, Florida
Nov 2 2008 3:00P
The Barberville Fall Jamboree Barberville, Florida
Nov 8 2008 8:00P
SONGWRITERS’ CIRCLE-EUROPEAN STREET CAFE JACKSONVILLE, Florida
Nov 14 2008 9:00P
THE MILLTOP St. Augustine, Florida
Nov 15 2008 9:00P
THE MILLTOP St. Augustine, Florida
Nov 29 2008 8:00P
SONGWRITERS’ CIRCLE - EUROPEAN STREET CAFE JACKSONVILLE, Florida
Jan 9 2009 9:00P
THE MILLTOP St. Augustine, Florida
Jan 10 2009 9:00P
THE MILLTOP St. Augustine, Florida
Jan 26 2009 3:00P
LEU GARDENS Orlando
Apr 4 2009 1:00P
WILL MCLEAN FOLK FESTIVAL Dunnellon, Florida
May 2 2009 1:00P
GAMBLE ROGERS FOLK FESTIVAL St. Simons Island, Florida

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   About Larry Mangum
Singer / Songwriter LARRY MANGUM has logged nearly 3000 performances over the last 4 decades as a folk, rock, country and Americana 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 Grandfather, Benton Drye, was a famous fiddle player; Uncle Homer Briarhopper was a radio fixture on WBT Charlotte in the 1930's and had a career on T.V., radio and night clubs for 50 years; Uncle Crawford Drye followed a similar path and added country comedian to the resume as Grandpappy Millsap; sister Kate, Larry's Mom, is a fine singer/guitarist and was also Randy Travis' guitar teacher! A Floridian since 1970, Larry has taken it one step further and added songwriter to the family resume. His song "Ain't It Great To Be Alive & Be In Florida" has been a feature at the Florida Folk Festival and has been performed by many of his fellow performers. It has also been the "fight" song for the Florida Jaycees for the last two decades. Larry's tribute to Gamble Rogers "The Last Troubadour" won 1st place at Gamblefest in 2005 and 3rd place at Wilfest 2006. "The Ballad of Dale and Gamble" won 1st place at Gamblefest in 2008! . Larry was also a top ten finalist at the South Florida Folk Festival with "That's What Daddy's Do". Larry Co-wrote (with Ric Steel) the Lee Greenwood single "Who's That Knocking" Larry excels at adapting his music to the situation, and performs solo, duo, and 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 & The Texas Playboys, Hank Williams Sr., John Denver, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett, Dwight Yoakam, The Eagles, Gordon Lightfoot and John Prine. Larry's concert appearances with music legends are too many to mention but some highlights include the late Waylon Jennings, The Texas Playboys, Billy Joe Shaver, Vasser Clements, Ray Price, Roger McGuinn, Juice Newton, Steve Young, T. Graham Brown, Gene Watson, T.G. Sheppard, and Alabama. After years of high quality performances at festivals, country clubs, fairs and honky tonks, Larry Mangum has become one of the premiere performers in North Florida and South Georgia! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Doug Spears





Oct 5 2008 2:44 PM

MySpace4
Steve Wheeler





Sep 28 2008 6:28 PM

Hey Man,
Just put the entire video of us on my site at the Songwriter's Circle when SyncLive came out and filmed us.
Space over and check it out! Peace, Steve
Cliff Worrell & The Restless Kind





Sep 22 2008 3:10 AM

Thanks for being part of our show at Scarlett's.
You're welcome ANYTIME!
Libby Spires Songwriter/Publisher (BMI)





Sep 19 2008 1:19 PM

Have a great and wonderful day!...Libby
Elisabeth Williamson





Sep 18 2008 12:00 PM

Larry, thanks for being a Space Friend and for including me in the last Songwriter's Circle. What a fun night.
Can't wait til the 16th of October! Lis
Libby Spires Songwriter/Publisher (BMI)





Sep 16 2008 1:09 PM

Hi Larry, hope the Lord smiles on you today and gives you a great day!....Libby
kooder (good music)





Sep 7 2008 2:53 AM

Happy to be allowed into your MySpace neighborhood. It is an honor to have you as a friend.

kooder
Libby Spires Songwriter/Publisher (BMI)





Sep 2 2008 1:08 PM

Hi Larry...I see your calendar now and see you're going to be at the Carrboro Music Festival in Sept. Do you know Barry Adams? I attended back in the 90's and he was in charge at that time...Have a great day...Libby Spires/Songwriter
Libby Spires Songwriter/Publisher (BMI)





Sep 2 2008 1:01 PM

Mornin' Larry....Hope you had a restful weekend and are having a blessed day. When and where's your next gig? Would like to see you perform sometime. Take care and write back....Libby Spires/Kings Mountain, NC - Inverness,Florida songwriter.
Jerry Mincey





Aug 25 2008 2:18 PM

Brother Larry,
I'm back in Fla. after three months on Cold Mountain. Had a great workin, time. I finished my new Gamble song called "The Boat". I think that you'll like it.
Hope to see you soon,
Jerbo
Libby Spires Songwriter/Publisher (BMI)





Aug 23 2008 7:20 PM

Hey Larry...I was born in Marion, NC and raised a family in Kings Mountain, NC. Then my husband retired to Florida, where he is from. My body is in Florida but my heart is in good ole North Carolina. You can't take the mountains out of the girl!...Take care...Libby
Libby Spires Songwriter/Publisher (BMI)





Aug 23 2008 1:32 PM

Larry...Wow! What an honor to have you as a friend. Being a NC native, I do remember hearing about your Grandfather on WBT Charlotte. You are a fantastic writer, love your songs. Stop in a visit anytime...Libby Spires
Redd Stewart Tribute





Aug 16 2008 11:53 PM

Thanks for joining our circle of friends, and thanks for helping to keep Redd's music and legacy alive!
Billy & Sharon (Stewart)
www. reddstewart. com
(Pee Wee King and his Golden West Cowboys)
jenn grinels





Aug 8 2008 12:42 AM

Thanks Larry - I hope it works out - would really like to play Jacksonville.
:)
Discount Music of Jax





Jul 25 2008 4:23 AM

Ok Friends, For the rest of JULY come into the store, let us know that your a friend on myspace and we'll take 10% off your total purchase. That's for *anything in the store ! Picks, Strings, Straps, Books, Guitars, Amps, Guitar cases, Drums, Drum sticks, Drums Heads (new and used) Reeds, Valve oil, Cables, Microphones, Stands, you name it ....

This is a sale set aside for FRIENDS ONLY.. Friendship has it's privileges !


See you soon !



* sale does not apply to consignment items or band instrument rentals.
Broward Folk Club





Jul 23 2008 3:02 AM

We look forward to seeing you at one of our future South Florida Folk Festivals. You were great at our last Festival.
Tisa





Jun 10 2008 4:54 PM

Hi Larry, I would love to come hear you again and it would be my absolute pleasure to take some pics for you!!! I know we are supposed to go to Frank Thomas' home this weekend but I am not sure if that is Saturday or Sunday. I'll check with Raven and let you know. I think it's Sunday though... If so, we could make Swanee. I'll let you know. Thankyou.
Tisa





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May 22 2008 10:43 PM

Russ Haire





May 16 2008 12:51 PM

Hey Larry! I love your tunes brother. So glad I can hear that fine voice again after all these years. Keep it going man.
Russmon
His Wheeler





May 15 2008 12:28 PM

Hi Larry!
Congratulations on your recent honors!
Jerry Mincey