Meet the Author - Bruce Horovitz

Gamble Rogers, A Troubadours Life
Readings, Stories, Music & Book Signing
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Member bar cocktails & hors d’ oeuvres | $10++

Bruce Horovitz is an award winning journalist and entrepreneur from Jacksonville, who has just released his new book, Gamble Rogers, A Troubadour’s Life. In this colorful biography, Horovitz tells the story of beloved raconteur, environmentalist and down-home Florida philosopher, Gamble Rogers (1937-1991) who ushered in a renaissance of folk music and storytelling during a time of great change in Florida.

Rogers infused Florida's rapidly commercializing landscape with a refreshing dose of homegrown authenticity as the state was experiencing colossal growth embodied by the new Kennedy Space Center and Disney World. His folksy style cheered and reassured worried listeners that their traditional livelihoods and locales would be all right. Rogers was known across the country for his intricate fingerpicking guitar style and rapid-fire stage acts. His  storytelling evoked rural life in Florida, celebrated our natural resources and called attention to life's many small ironies. Rogers rubbed shoulders with both sides of the political isle and was a childhood and lifelong friend with the late Representative Bruce McEwan, who simply referred to Rogers as 'Jimmy', his given
name.

The Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach was named in his honor following his untimely death attempting to rescue a drowning stranger, despite back problems, which made it almost impossible for him to swim.

Join us for an evening with author Bruce Horovitz as he shares his wealth of knowledge about this modern-day troubadour who delighted audiences by championing the ordinary people of his community who were closest to his heart.