Sing Out Loud Festival 2021 Since 2016, the Sing Out Loud Music Festival has brought hundreds of local, regional, and nationally recognized musicians to various stages and parks, making September the unofficial Month of Music in St. Johns County. Colonial Oak Music Park will host the Gamble Rogers Showcase. Read on to learn more about Gamble and his legacy in St. Augustine. Venues like Dog Rose Brewing Co. and Shanghai Nobby’s will set the stage for local bands and musicians across all genres. From September 10-26, enjoy free and ticketed concerts, plus artist workshops. Click the link below for dates, venues, and ticket prices.
GAMBLE ROGERS SHOWCASE
The Gamble Rogers Showcase at Colonial Oak Music Park Known as “Florida’s Troubadour,” Gamble Rogers was internationally renowned as a guitar virtuoso that perpetuated and popularized the traditions of songwriting, storytelling, and philosophical humor. Born in Winter Park, Florida in 1937, Rogers called St. Augustine his home and performed with Bob Patterson at Tradewinds Lounge, a spot well-loved by locals and visitors alike. At ten years old, Rogers picked up a ukelele but traded it for a guitar when he became inspired by Merle Travis. He made his first appearance at the 1959 Florida Folk Festival and would go on to receive national exposure for his storytelling on TV programs like The Ed Sullivan Show, Tonight Show, and Hootenanny. His solo career was a great success with a movie role, a performance at Carnegie Hall, a regular spot on National Public Radio, and several commercial recordings. Rogers reached near-legendary status at Florida Folk Fest, often closing the program on Sunday nights. On October 10, 1991, Gamble Rogers passed tragically trying to save a drowning swimmer in Flagler Beach. He was posthumously honored with a Kiwanis Award for Bravery and Carnegie Award for heroism. In 1993, he was given the Folk Heritage Award by the Department of State for his 30-year career, then inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 1998 where he is called “the ambassador for Florida folk culture.” Rogers had a profound influence on young musicians including local Sam Pacetti and American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, both mentored by Gamble Rogers. He and his wife Nancy loved exploring the outdoors, often biking and kayaking around Anastasia Island. Today, the Gamble Rogers Music Festival celebrates his life and legacy with an annual concert series that brings singers, songwriters, storytellers, and Americana acts to St. Augustine, Florida. The festival is canceled for 2021, but you can see the free Gamble Rogers Showcase at Colonial Oak Music Park on September 17, 18, and 25.
LOCAL MUSIC & CRAFT BEER
Dog Rose Brewing Co. Located in the Lincolnville neighborhood within walking distance of Historic Downtown St. Augustine, Dog Rose has served up small-batch craft beers since 2017. Owner Doug Murr has been a professional brewer for 20 years and keeps tradition and style in mind. Dog Rose caters to every beer lover, keeping its flagship classic golden lager on tap as well as sours, pale and dark IPAs, and stouts. A former art gallery, the brewery is spacious and cozy with ample space for an open and inviting taproom. Enjoy a rotation of food trucks and live music alongside a cold drink and a game of shuffleboard or darts. Dog Rose will host free concerts on September 10, 11, 17, 24, and 25 for Sing Out Loud.
FOOD, DRINKS, AND LIVE MUSIC
Shanghai Nobby’s Located on Anastasia Island, just over the Bridge of Lions, Shanghai Nobby’s is the local dive bar for finding new cutting-edge bands and musicians. Enjoy live music from every genre including punk, metal, and heavy rock & roll. Nobby’s is open late and offers a full bar, a pool table, and a grill menu, plus food trucks on its busiest nights.
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The Gamble Rogers Showcase at Colonial Oak Music Park Known as “Florida’s Troubadour,” Gamble Rogers was internationally renowned as a guitar virtuoso that perpetuated and popularized the traditions of songwriting, storytelling, and philosophical humor. Born in Winter Park, Florida in 1937, Rogers called St. Augustine his home and performed with Bob Patterson at Tradewinds Lounge, a spot well-loved by locals and visitors alike. At ten years old, Rogers picked up a ukelele but traded it for a guitar when he became inspired by Merle Travis. He made his first appearance at the 1959 Florida Folk Festival and would go on to receive national exposure for his storytelling on TV programs like The Ed Sullivan Show, Tonight Show, and Hootenanny. His solo career was a great success with a movie role, a performance at Carnegie Hall, a regular spot on National Public Radio, and several commercial recordings. Rogers reached near-legendary status at Florida Folk Fest, often closing the program on Sunday nights. On October 10, 1991, Gamble Rogers passed tragically trying to save a drowning swimmer in Flagler Beach. He was posthumously honored with a Kiwanis Award for Bravery and Carnegie Award for heroism. In 1993, he was given the Folk Heritage Award by the Department of State for his 30-year career, then inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 1998 where he is called “the ambassador for Florida folk culture.” Rogers had a profound influence on young musicians including local Sam Pacetti and American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, both mentored by Gamble Rogers. He and his wife Nancy loved exploring the outdoors, often biking and kayaking around Anastasia Island. Today, the Gamble Rogers Music Festival celebrates his life and legacy with an annual concert series that brings singers, songwriters, storytellers, and Americana acts to St. Augustine, Florida. The festival is canceled for 2021, but you can see the free Gamble Rogers Showcase at Colonial Oak Music Park on September 17, 18, and 25. 
Dog Rose Brewing Co. Located in the Lincolnville neighborhood within walking distance of Historic Downtown St. Augustine, Dog Rose has served up small-batch craft beers since 2017. Owner Doug Murr has been a professional brewer for 20 years and keeps tradition and style in mind. Dog Rose caters to every beer lover, keeping its flagship classic golden lager on tap as well as sours, pale and dark IPAs, and stouts. A former art gallery, the brewery is spacious and cozy with ample space for an open and inviting taproom. Enjoy a rotation of food trucks and live music alongside a cold drink and a game of shuffleboard or darts. Dog Rose will host free concerts on September 10, 11, 17, 24, and 25 for Sing Out Loud. 
Shanghai Nobby’s Located on Anastasia Island, just over the Bridge of Lions, Shanghai Nobby’s is the local dive bar for finding new cutting-edge bands and musicians. Enjoy live music from every genre including punk, metal, and heavy rock & roll. Nobby’s is open late and offers a full bar, a pool table, and a grill menu, plus food trucks on its busiest nights. 
