April 25 & 26, 2026
Music • History • River • Community
Host: Billy Ennis
Host: The Bartram Troubadour
Stephan, known as The Cello Man of St. Augustine, is classically rooted yet free‑spirited, with a cello that echoes through Florida’s oldest city. Originally from the Northeast, he now calls St. Augustine home. A beloved local fixture, he turns sidewalks and plazas into intimate concert halls with timeless, soulful music.
Deblois Milledge is a dynamic musician and storyteller whose work reflects authenticity, resilience, and lived experience. Originally from New England and now based in Florida, she continues to write, record, and perform. Known for thoughtful songwriting and an unmistakable voice, Milledge bridges genres and generations with honest emotion.
At DeLuna Harps, music is both art and healing. Founded by a harpist with over 25 years of experience, DeLuna blends heartfelt performance with therapeutic sound. As a Certified Therapeutic Music Practitioner and former hospital harpist, DeLuna creates moments of peace, joy, and connection for events and wellness settings alike.
The Sweet William Trio blends three distinct roots into one warm, original sound. Sweet William (Billy Ennis) is a Palatka, Florida singer‑songwriter with a deep resonant voice and fingerpicked stories. Lori Baxter adds folk/jazzy bass and harmonies, and Joe Murray brings Renaissance percussion experience—together shaping a unique folk, blues, and rock mix.
John French is a seasoned solo musician and songwriter known for engaging, crowd‑connecting performances. Based in Florida, he draws from classic rock, Americana, and roots influences to deliver music that is both familiar and personal. Whether originals or re‑imagined favorites, John brings strong musicianship, warmth, and genuine stage presence.
The Gonzos are a tri‑county group of friends with extensive musical backgrounds. They perform in flexible configurations—from duos to a full band—most often featuring Bill Greene, Tommy Manning, Don Austin, and Jon Alexander. Their sets span classic rock, classic country, blues, and Americana, with a focus on strong harmonies.
Sam Wimberly, a local Palatka musician and songwriter, has played the area since 1956. He’s performed at the Florida Folk Festival, the Gamble Rogers Folk Festival, and events across North Florida. Sam has released albums including Fly Like an Eagle and Old Florida Memories. He loves Western Swing and also plays folk and country.
Emmett Carlisle is a Florida songwriter working on his ninth CD of original songs—many inspired by Florida’s history, environment, and characters. He performs widely at major festivals and venues across the state and has also played the Johnson City Folk Festival in Unicoi, Tennessee. His songs bring Florida stories to life.
Linda Crider is a passionate environmental advocate and award‑winning singer‑songwriter with decades of experience promoting healthy, sustainable living. From her work in active transportation to music that inspires communities to connect with the natural world, Linda’s performances celebrate Florida’s wild places and waterways.
THE PUC PUGGIES are Chuck Hardwicke, a songwriter of our Historic St. John's River, Bob Parsons and Janine Rainville from the popular old-time dance band THE DUNEHOPPERS, and Bill Snyder and Lee Pinkerson of HARRI BUFFALO and THE BARTRAM TROUBADOUR. Music and Rivers bring us together to sing and frolic.
Bob Patterson is a professional songwriter, musician, and storyteller whose poetic songs reveal a deep connection to nature. His award‑winning “Lullaby of the Rivers” inspired the festival. Carol Kramer is an activist, educator, and organizer whose Earth Day work and commitment to sustainable living enrich Bartram Frolic through community action.
Lori Baxter is a Miami native shaped by Sunday jams with jazz players—born of a keyboard‑playing dad and drum‑playing mom. She’s played across Florida in solos through quintets, covering many styles and performing her own songs. Lori’s originals are delicious, complex story‑telling tunes of sights, people, and places.
Hailing from St. Augustine, Florida, Joey Anderson delivers genre‑spanning performances with a Southern voice, class, and grit. A 22‑year military veteran, he has shared stages with national acts, earned multiple awards, and champions local songwriters through community music projects and collaborations.
Bear & Robert are Cindy Bear and Franc Robert (row‑bear), an award‑winning singer‑songwriter duo from Jacksonville, Florida. Their acoustic sound is a deep well of folk, blues, and Americana with high‑energy je ne sais quoi. Catchy melodies, toe‑tapping rhythms, and soulful lyrics make every set a crowd‑pleaser.
Lee Kelly is a seasoned musician based in East Palatka, Florida, known for heartfelt performances and a deep connection to roots‑driven music. He brings authenticity and soul to every song—honest, grounded, and shaped by the rhythms and stories of North Florida.
Dick “Frog” Bozung is an inventor of musical instruments, educator, and lifelong explorer of sound devoted to “Natural Music Making.” Based in St. Augustine and teaching at St. Augustine Public Montessori School, Frog blends curiosity, craftsmanship, and playful discovery—inviting creativity, listening, and joy through melodies that encourage participation.
THE BARTRAM TROUBADOUR, Bill Snyder and Lee Pinkerson, will be singing the history of Florida that William Bartram so poetically described in his book. Lee is a guitarist and songwriter; Bill accompanies her on a variety of stringed folk instruments. The Troubadour will take you back to Bartram's Florida, 1774.