Doug Spears - Florida's Native Troubadour

The WVBG 2026 Summer Concert Series, where music and nature come together on warm evenings at the West Virginia Botanic Garden. Set against the beauty of the Event Lawn, this family-friendly series showcases outstanding regional talent spanning folk, Americana, singer-songwriter traditions, and harmony-rich acoustic sounds. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy live music in a relaxed outdoor setting all summer long. This event is proudly sponsored by Infinity Natural Resources. $5 for WVBG Members, $10 General Admission, Children 6 and under are free. A modern-day troubadour's blend of musician, songwriter and storyteller, Doug Spears is an authentic acoustic folk / Americana artist with a unique style that somehow seems immediately familiar. His songs and stories reflect not only his fifth generation Florida roots, but the experience earned through a life well lived. His song craft is a skillful weaving of lyric portraits illuminated on stage by the "stories behind the songs" delivered with engaging warmth and humor. For more than 35 years Doug has been a veteran favorite on the festival, listening room and house concert circuits throughout Florida and across the US. Rooted in the Americana and folk traditions, Doug’s warm acoustic sound draws comparisons to iconic singer-songwriters like Gordon Lightfoot, John Denver, and James Taylor. His music is marked by thoughtful lyrics, memorable melodies, and a natural ease on stage that invites audiences to lean in and listen. Doug’s original songs have been heard worldwide on independent radio throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe, earning him a loyal following wherever he travels. Doug continues to tour and perform throughout Florida and the southeast U.S., appearing both as a solo artist and in collaboration with longtime friends and musical partners Ron & Bari Litschauer of West Palm Beach. He also performs periodically as Doug Spears & the Florida Cracker Collective, a special gathering that,