In this video Pete talks about Betty Mae Jumper and the making of the second edition of Legends of the Seminoles:

"Late at night around the campfires, Seminole children safely tucked into mosquito nets used to listen to the elders retelling the old stories and legends. The priceless tales of mischievous Rabbit, the Corn Lady, the Deer Girl, and the creatures of the Everglades are all written down and collected here for readers of all ages. This is a portrait of the beliefs and lifeways of the Seminoles of Florida as well as a delightful read for anyone interested in the first peoples of Florida."

The book, published by Rowman & Littlefield, features fascinating legends from the Seminole Tribe, as well as an introduction by Pete, a foreword by James Billie, and beautiful illustrations by the legendary Florida painter Guy LaBree.

Legends of the Seminoles is available directly from Pineapple Press here: https://bit.ly/39utGjt
Barnes & Noble here: https://bit.ly/3cIplet

Amazon here: https://amzn.to/31FIVSq

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This video features interviews, live performances and other highlights from the first annual Fire on the Swamp music festival which was held at the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation on Dec. 4-5, 1993. Pete Gallagher and Elan Chalford organized the festival along with Chief Jim Billie and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The festival featured American fiddle legend Chubby Wise and the traditional Irish fiddler James Kelly. There were three fiddle contests held that weekend with over $5,000 in prizes. We hope you enjoy this look back at a piece of Florida Folk history!

On September 12, 2019 Pete interviewed Chief Jim Billie on his front porch. Chief Jim Billie talks about his childhood growing up on the Dania Chimp Farm, his time deployed in Vietnam, his experience as Chairman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, leadership, preserving Seminole culture and much more.

Pete recently found a 7" record from The Tribesmen (Joe Dan Osceola & Ben Wilson). Joe Dan Osceola died on June 9 at the age of 82. He was the youngest president of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the first president of USET and later in life served as the ambassador for the Seminole Tribe. Pete was working for the Seminoles and became friends with Joe Dan when he was the ambassador for the tribe. The Florida Folk Show Podcast presents The Tribesmen - "Pow-Wow" and "Osceola" in memory of the great Seminole leader Joe Dan Osceola.

Joe Dan Osceola died on June 9 at the age of 82. He was the youngest president of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the first president of USET and later in life served as the ambassador for the Seminole Tribe. Pete was working for the Seminoles and became friends with Joe Dan when he was the ambassador for the tribe. This is Pete's tribute to his friend and the great Seminole leader Joe Dan Osceola.

This episode of the Florida Folk Show podcast is all about storytelling. It features some great segments including Chief Jim Billie telling the Seminole legend of the Kissimmee River, Will McLean telling the story of the massacre that started the First Seminole War, Chubby Wise explaining his role in writing Orange Blossom Special, and much more. We hope you enjoy these uniquely Florida stories and songs.