Group Bio
Music Style
- Acoustic folk and rock (50’s to
Present) covers and originals (see
play list).
Performance abilities range from laid
back, easy listening to Jimmy Buffet style music to Country to Rock and
Progressive. Original works also range widely in style. Have ability to
learn requested songs for special events and occasions.
- Folk University was created as a
result of its founding member's roots as a single acoustic guitar
singer/songwriter with heavy influences from the Folk and Rock music of
the 60's and 70's. Upon growing from a single to a duo to a trio, the
Folk University name seemed to fit the bill.
Experience
- Group formed in 1990 as Twitty & Naja. Expanded group and evolved into Folk University in 1998.
- Mike entertained as a solo acoustic artist during college at UF while Dave lead a 50's band known as the Coastliners. John is a veteran percussionist and accomplished teacher. John and his wife (Sheri) own and operate Excel Music, a music school seeking to provide superior musical education to aspiring musicians of all ages, in north Tampa.
- Have entertained at various indoor and outdoor events, college functions, philanthropy benefits, corporate functions, grand openings, hospitals, universities, restaurants, bars, and private parties and weddings around the state. No venue too large or too small.
- Larger local venues have included the Thunderdome/Tropicana Field (St. Petersburg, FL), the O’Connell Center (Gainesville, FL) and park venues such as Coachman Park (Clearwater, FL). Have opened for entertainers such as Dennis Miller, Bertie Higgins and Jim Stafford. John has performed on television, at the White House, major headline rooms in Las Vegas, Reno and Lake Tahoe, and in front of crowds of up to 50,000 people.
- Perform regularly throughout the Tampa Bay area. Check our upcoming gig list for next public show and be sure to get on our mailing list.