On Thursday, February 11, Florida native Tom Shed delivers a musical look at the history and natural surroundings of North Florida. “A man lost in the swamp,” “Rivers revealing life’s lessons,” and “A town arising from ashes,” are some of the true stories of our lives in Florida.
Shed ties the past, present and our future together as we experience nature’s reaction to our human experience."
The program begins at 7:30 p.m. and ends about 8:30 p.m. at the Great Outdoors Ballroom, the second floor of the Great Outdoors Restaurant, in High Springs.
This free event is open to the public and is hosted by Save Our Suwannee, Inc. (a not for profit 501 (c) 3) corporation.
Complimentary decaf, punch and homemade cookies will be provided. Guests are encouraged to come early for dinner at Great Outdoors Restaurant, on the first floor. For reservations call (386) 454-1288.
Before Shed’s performance, Save Our Suwannee will hold its annual board member elections and make an announcement about the upcoming Florida Springs Rally in Tallahassee on February 16.
This rally in Tallahassee will give citizens who care about the future of North Florida springs an opportunity to be counted by our legislators who are on the fence about protecting our Springs. SOS welcomes one and all (newcomers and life-long lovers of North Central Florida springs and rivers) to come out and have fun at this down home music event with Shed.
He has written and played music for more 30 years. He performs at concerts and folk festivals across the US, including Florida festivals such as the Florida Folk Festival, Will McLean Festival, Gamble Rogers Festival, and Ravine Gardens Festival. Performing on guitar and banjo throughout the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, New Zealand and Australia for many years gives Shed his unique perspective of life, love and truth.
Also, Shed has written and performed sound tracks for several films for television including Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and the award winning “Archie Carr, A Naturalist in Florida.” He also produces albums for fellow musicians. Most notably “Walk Proud My Son” for the late, Florida folk icon and Native American, Don Grooms.
For more information, call Barbara Ferguson, SOS board member, at 386-497-2386.
