Final Chances To See The Florida Boys & Concert Event Reminders

Long-time manager of the group, Les Beasley told Singing News Editor-In-Chief, Jerry Kirksey, "We(Les, Glenn, and Derrell) are all in our seventies and none of us are in the best health; 'wore out' may be the right words. We just feel it's time to slow down, stay home and spend time with our loved ones."
Certainly all of us will miss the Florida Boys and their contribution to our industry. But before they retire next month there are a few more opportunities to see this legendary quartet perform in person.
This may be short notice, but, tomorrow night, June 14, at 7:30pm the Florida Boys will take the stage at the Suwannee River Jubilee(SRJ) in Live Oak, Florida. For the past 20 years the Florida Boys along with the Dixie Echoes and Colbert and Joyce Croft

have hosted the SRJ. Although in the last couple of years the Florida Boys have stepped down as one of the promoters of this event, they've stayed on the concert as a fan favorite and it just wouldn't be the same without them. Also appearing at the Suwannee River Jubilee tomorrow night will be your concert hosts, the Dixie Echoes and the world famous Chuck Wagon Gang. On Friday night at the Suwannee you'll see the Booth Brothers along with the Dixie Echoes and on Saturday night The Dove Brothers, Kingsmen, and the Dixie Echoes will take the stage and close out the Summer Jubilee of this the 20th Anniversary of the Suwannee. It's still not too late to come and join us in Live Oak, Florida!!
Another great opportunity to catch the Florida Boys will be next Friday night, June 22, in Pensacola, Florida. The Florida Boys and The Dixie Echoes were both formed by J.G. Whitfield in Pensacola, Florida. Mr. Whitfield is also responsible for the

3 Comments:
I was searching for sites about Billy Todd as his daughter Robin and I went to school together and I have many fond memories of Billy singing around trhe house. I moved away 23 yrs ago, and just recently reconnected with Robin. Do you know where I could obtain a copy of this performance?
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cardinalgirl/DonnaVS, At
2:21 AM
I would love to get a copy of this performance. I recently reconnected with his daughter Robin- we went to school together. I have many fond memories of Billy singing around their house. Imoved away 23 yrs ago so I missed out on alot. So if you know how I could get a copy of this night that would be great. Thank you for your pictures and comments.
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cardinalgirl/DonnaVS, At
2:24 AM
Donna, Unfortunately this concert was not video recorded to distribution to the public. There are several pictures posted on my blog at the following link from that nights performance. http://cajunbass.blogspot.com/2007/06/jg-whitfield-memorial-sing-sold-out.html
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Tracy Crouch, At
9:51 AM
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