A resident of St. Augustine, Bob Patterson is a professional singer, songwriter, and storyteller with over forty years of experience. He has performed at clubs and festivals all over the United States, and on national syndicated radio and television programs. He has lived in Florida for over fifty years, and has performed at the Florida Folk Festival for forty years, even opening for Emmy Lou Harris in 2005. He is the co-founder of the Gamble Rogers Folk Festival and served as the event s artistic director for over thirteen years. He is a member of the Florida Storytelling Guild and a Board member of the Florida Storytelling Association.