Rochester Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


Performer Information
Stage name:	Spook Handy
Performer name:	Spook Handy !
Phone:	732-418-1340
Mailing address:	109 Nichol Ave #B New Brunswick, NJ 08901
E-mail address:	spook@spookhandy.com
Website:	http://www.spookhandy.com
Previous appearances at:	Libraries All over New Jersey, Utah, Idaho, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, House Concerts around the country, Arts Centers, Schools, House Concerts, Concert Halls, Radio and Television, Senior Centers, Adult Venues, Childrens Venues, Family Venues, Special Needs Venues, Seniors Venues, Festivals and Concerts with Pete Seeger Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	01/24/2010

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Program
Category
Description
Fee

.Tales from the Road History,
Music,
Performing Arts- Other

This is Spook's most popular program. Spook’s been to every American state except North Dakota, Hawaii, Michigan and Long Island (huh?). And he’s met all kinds of people with all kinds of backgrounds – some comical, some downright sad. In this humorous, heartwarming and inspiring concert Spook will share stories and songs about the places he’s been, people he’s met and the jobs and other predicaments he’s found himself in. An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.
$351- $500

Abiyoyo – Finding Creative ways to solve a Giant Problem! History,
Music,
Performing Arts- Other

In 2006 Spook was commissioned by the New Jersey Arts Council to compose new songs for a theatrical adaptation of Pete Seeger's children's stories Abiyoyo about a giant who comes to town and creates all sorts of problems and the ten year old boy who comes up with creative ways to deal with them. This lively 45 minute one-man show includes telling the story of Abiyoyo, songs and sing-alongs, and a touch of theatrics. School students and other children help the young boy discover the most creative answers to the giant problem. An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.
$351- $500

America's Story through Folk Songs History,
Music,
Performing Arts- Other

Traces American Folk Music from Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger through today. Honoring the great traditions of American roots music, songs inspired by the Dust Bowl, Great Depression, Civil Right Movement, 60's and 70's Peace Movement and more recent issues are presented with a completely contemporary sound and unabashedly positive sensibility. The passion, purpose and spirit of American folk music is alive and well. An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.
$351- $500

Around America and Back Again History,
Music,
Performing Arts- Other

A fun-packed program for children or the whole family that is sure to open your heart and leave you with fond memories for years to come. I think back often to when I was a kid singing many of these very same songs around the campfire. And I still love singing them today. Sing along to and learn stories behind some of America’s favorite folk songs. Touching broadly on America’s beautiful landscape and important periods in its history, this program is a fun and interactive way to learn geography, history and the values and principals upon which this nation was formed. An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.
$351- $500

Folk Revival! History,
Music,
Performing Arts- Other

Remember the good days of Peter Paul and Mary, early Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger? People sang along and felt a real sense that this generation was going to do something big. This program keeps that spirit alive. We’ll have a great time singing the Folk Revival classics from the 50’s and 60’s and few surprise pop classics from the 60’s. An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.
$351- $500

For Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) History,
Music,
Performing Arts- Other

I offer a special 45 – 60 minute program of sing alongs and an interactive story that involves one-on-one participation between parents/caregivers and their children. The focus of the program is to teach songs and involve the children while offering encouragement to parents/caregivers to experience the wonder of sharing songs and stories with them in a public setting. An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.
$351- $500

Freedom Is Your Destiny History,
Music,
Performing Arts- Other

Looks at historic and current day issues surrounding the quest for personal, political and spiritual freedom. An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.
$351- $500

Good Citizenship – We all make a Difference History,
Music,
Performing Arts- Other

What does it mean to be a good citizen? School students and other children give a variety or answers: “Taking care of the Earth.” “Not littering.” “Making friends instead of fighting.” “Blacks, Whites, Asians and Latinos living together.” “Voting.” This interactive, educational and fun program addresses the meaning of democracy, clean communities, environmental issues, civil rights, women’s rights, worker’s rights, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and other issues of good citizenship that we all value. It focuses on the commonality of people from all parts of the community and celebrates the vision of the founders of this great nation. Audiences sing along, laugh and let their voices be heard!! An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.
$351- $500

Great Old American Sing-Alongs History,
Music,
Performing Arts- Other

Brings us back to a time when the family gathered with neighbors by the fireplace on chilly nights and sang old familiar tunes like "Oh Susanna," "Home on the Range," "I've Been Working on the Railroad" and many, many more memorable songs of the American folk music tradition. An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.
$351- $500

Let’s Get Out the Vote! History,
Music,
Performing Arts- Other

Democracy goes way beyond the right to vote. But voting is an essential part of the process. Clean community programs, environmental legislation, civil rights, women’s rights, worker’s rights and so many other issues we all value are affected by who our elected officials are. This fun, empowering and educational concert brings people from all parts of the community together to celebrate the vision of the founders of this great nation. Sing along, laugh and let your voice be heard!! An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.
$351- $500

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* Inclusion in this database does not indicate endorsement of any performer or program by the NYS Education Department, the Office of Cultural Education, the NYS Library or the participating library systems, nor does it eliminate the need for reference checks and appropriate standard screening procedures.

Program	Category	Description	Fee
.Tales from the Road	History, Music, Performing Arts- Other	This is Spook's most popular program. Spook’s been to every American state except North Dakota, Hawaii, Michigan and Long Island (huh?). And he’s met all kinds of people with all kinds of backgrounds – some comical, some downright sad. In this humorous, heartwarming and inspiring concert Spook will share stories and songs about the places he’s been, people he’s met and the jobs and other predicaments he’s found himself in. An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.	$351- $500
Abiyoyo – Finding Creative ways to solve a Giant Problem!	History, Music, Performing Arts- Other	In 2006 Spook was commissioned by the New Jersey Arts Council to compose new songs for a theatrical adaptation of Pete Seeger's children's stories Abiyoyo about a giant who comes to town and creates all sorts of problems and the ten year old boy who comes up with creative ways to deal with them. This lively 45 minute one-man show includes telling the story of Abiyoyo, songs and sing-alongs, and a touch of theatrics. School students and other children help the young boy discover the most creative answers to the giant problem. An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.	$351- $500
America's Story through Folk Songs	History, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Traces American Folk Music from Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger through today. Honoring the great traditions of American roots music, songs inspired by the Dust Bowl, Great Depression, Civil Right Movement, 60's and 70's Peace Movement and more recent issues are presented with a completely contemporary sound and unabashedly positive sensibility. The passion, purpose and spirit of American folk music is alive and well. An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.	$351- $500
Around America and Back Again	History, Music, Performing Arts- Other	A fun-packed program for children or the whole family that is sure to open your heart and leave you with fond memories for years to come. I think back often to when I was a kid singing many of these very same songs around the campfire. And I still love singing them today. Sing along to and learn stories behind some of America’s favorite folk songs. Touching broadly on America’s beautiful landscape and important periods in its history, this program is a fun and interactive way to learn geography, history and the values and principals upon which this nation was formed. An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.	$351- $500
Folk Revival!	History, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Remember the good days of Peter Paul and Mary, early Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger? People sang along and felt a real sense that this generation was going to do something big. This program keeps that spirit alive. We’ll have a great time singing the Folk Revival classics from the 50’s and 60’s and few surprise pop classics from the 60’s. An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.	$351- $500
For Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)	History, Music, Performing Arts- Other	I offer a special 45 – 60 minute program of sing alongs and an interactive story that involves one-on-one participation between parents/caregivers and their children. The focus of the program is to teach songs and involve the children while offering encouragement to parents/caregivers to experience the wonder of sharing songs and stories with them in a public setting. An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.	$351- $500
Freedom Is Your Destiny	History, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Looks at historic and current day issues surrounding the quest for personal, political and spiritual freedom. An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.	$351- $500
Good Citizenship – We all make a Difference	History, Music, Performing Arts- Other	What does it mean to be a good citizen? School students and other children give a variety or answers: “Taking care of the Earth.” “Not littering.” “Making friends instead of fighting.” “Blacks, Whites, Asians and Latinos living together.” “Voting.” This interactive, educational and fun program addresses the meaning of democracy, clean communities, environmental issues, civil rights, women’s rights, worker’s rights, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and other issues of good citizenship that we all value. It focuses on the commonality of people from all parts of the community and celebrates the vision of the founders of this great nation. Audiences sing along, laugh and let their voices be heard!! An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.	$351- $500
Great Old American Sing-Alongs	History, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Brings us back to a time when the family gathered with neighbors by the fireplace on chilly nights and sang old familiar tunes like "Oh Susanna," "Home on the Range," "I've Been Working on the Railroad" and many, many more memorable songs of the American folk music tradition. An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.	$351- $500
Let’s Get Out the Vote!	History, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Democracy goes way beyond the right to vote. But voting is an essential part of the process. Clean community programs, environmental legislation, civil rights, women’s rights, worker’s rights and so many other issues we all value are affected by who our elected officials are. This fun, empowering and educational concert brings people from all parts of the community together to celebrate the vision of the founders of this great nation. Sing along, laugh and let your voice be heard!! An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.	$351- $500