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The “Raw Florida Energy” Behind FloRaw’s Explosive Live Shows

What happens when **family, faith, competition, loss, and rock ’n’ roll collide?

In Episode 12 of the Nunn Better Podcast, Johnny Nunn and Kelly Nunn sit down with Bobby and Ty of FloRaw for one of the most energetic and personal conversations yet.

FloRaw isn't simply another band playing the usual songs. Their philosophy is built around **raw Florida energy, live musicianship, crowd interaction, athleticism, and giving everything they have when they hit the stage. The result? A live show that feels less like watching a band and more like being part of the experience.

But there's a much deeper story behind the music.

Bobby talks about growing up around ’80s metal, discovering guitar through Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Green Day, Van Halen and other influential artists, and eventually building a musical family of his own. Ty shares what it's like following in his father's footsteps, developing as a guitarist, and bringing the same competitive mentality he learned through football into music.

The conversation goes far beyond music.

We talk about:

🎸 The story behind FloRaw and what that “Raw Florida energy” really  is about!
🔥 Why their live performances are so explosive
🏈 How football and competitive sports translate into performing music
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Building a band around family
❤️ Turning personal loss into motivation and purpose
🙏 Faith, gratitude and finding meaning through music
🥁 The importance of musicianship, preparation and “owning” your instrument
🎤 How Carly helped FloRaw discover and develop its identity
🏆 Winning awards for **Best Rock Band, Best Live Performance and Best Original**
🌎 The band's expansion beyond the Tampa Bay area
🎶 Playing more than 100 songs and learning how to read a crowd in real time
⚡ The difference between simply playing a song and actually performing it
🤘 Their unforgettable Ozzy tribute experience
🚀 What comes next for FloRaw as they continue to grow

One of the most powerful moments comes when Ty talks about performing **“Bark at the Moon”** during an Ozzy tribute and the deeply personal connection the song had to his late uncle. What started as a performance became something much bigger—a moment he describes as a full-circle experience involving music, family, faith and memory.

And then there's the bigger question:

What happens when you stop chasing opportunities and start becoming the kind of band that opportunities chase?

That's exactly where FloRaw finds itself.

With a growing schedule, major opportunities outside Florida, and a reputation for bringing serious energy to the stage, this family band is showing what can happen when you combine **talent, discipline, accountability, family and an unwillingness to settle.**

If you're a musician, music fan, aspiring performer, parent, athlete, or just someone who enjoys hearing the story behind people who are chasing something bigger, this episode is for you.

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FloRaw:
YouTube: FloRaw Music
Instagram: @FloRawBand
Facebook: FloRaw
Spotify: FloRaw
Apple Music: FloRaw

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