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!
Influences
Hank Williams, John Prine, Gordon Lightfoot, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Wills, Elvis, John Denver, The Eagles, Pure Prairie League
Sounds Like
John Prine, John Denver, Asleep At The Wheel, Bob Wills, The Eagles
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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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
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
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.
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
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
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
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)
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.
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.
