Spanky McFarlane

Spanky & Our Gang was an American 1960s folk-rock band led by Elaine “Spanky” McFarlane. The band derives its name from Hal Roach’s popular Our Gang comedies of the 1930s (known to modern audiences as The Little Rascals). McFarlane was nicknamed “Spanky” because one of the band members, perhaps influenced by her last name, said that she resembled Our Gang star George “Spanky” McFarland. The group was known for its vocal harmonies.

After the band's break-up, McFarlane enjoyed some success as a solo artist. She also toured for years with the Mamas & Papas, singing primarily the parts previously performed by the late Cass Elliot. She was most recently seen on stage in Ferndale Repertory Theatre's production of South Pacific, portraying Bloody Mary.

Spanky, accompanied by Jim Carrick, Florida born folk artist on guitar and vocals, takes you on a journey of hits from Spanky & Our Gang, Mamas & Papas and old blues classics everyone grew up with. Joined by Chris Matheos on bass, you are taken back to a time of innocence and youth, when Give a Damn led to California Dreaming and Sunday Will Never be the Same!

Jim Carrick

"Augustine's Jim Carrick is no stranger to the Florida Folk music family. Called a master storyteller on the guitar whose warm, sure ballads can smooth any listener's woes, Carrick spent his early career touring with singer/songwriter Steve Young and opening shows for country music legends Barbara Mandrell, Jerry Jeff Walker, Hank Williams Jr., Charlie Daniels and Gamble Rogers to name a few.