Upcoming Shows

Concert programs are described on the Programs Page.

Aug 3:  Reformed Church Home  
Oldbridge, NJ
A “Seniors Outreach” program.

Aug 4:   Lunchtime Concert at Kilmer Park   Noon – 2PM
Corner of George and Albany Streets
Downtown New Brunswick, NJ
Sponsored by City Market

Aug 4:  Freehold Idol   7 – 9 PM
Front Steps of Monmouth County Court House (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
I’ll be MCing and Stage Managing. For more info contact Freehold Center Partnership

Aug 7:  Burlington County Public Library Amphitheatre   7:00 – 8:15 PM
5 Pioneer Boulevard,Westampton, NJ 08060     609-267-9660
A Spook Handy Trio Concert

Aug 11:   Carteret Public Library   5PM
100 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008           732 541-3830
“Around the World and Back Again” – Concert for Children

Aug 11:  Freehold Idol   7 – 9 PM
Front Steps of Monmouth County Court House (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
I’ll be MCing and Stage Managing. For more info contact Freehold Center Partnership

Aug 12:  9th Highland Park Circle of Song   7PM – 9PM
Nighthawk Books, 212 Raritan Ave., Highland Park, NJ           (732) 339-8920
Do you love to sing? Good. You’re invited. Not a musician? You’re invited. Are you a musician that loves when people sing songs you play? You’re invited. Just want to listen? You’re invited. Want to get drunk and jam really loud? Oops! This is not for you. Come share songs that everybody can sing. Whether it’s a well known song like a Bob Dylan or Neil Young tune or an old traditional song or one of your own compositions, if people can sing along we want you to share it with us.

Aug 15:   Beacon Sloop Club Corn Festival   Noon - 5PM
Beacon Waterfront Park, Beacon, NY
w/ Pete Seeger and other performers.
Lot’s of good food and corn on the cob, too!
Click here To see pictures of Spook and Pete singing together at the 2006 Corn Festival.
My set runs 3:10 - 3:40

Aug 18:  Freehold Idol   7 – 9 PM
Front Steps of Monmouth County Court House (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
I’ll be MCing and Stage Managing. For more info contact Freehold Center Partnership

Aug 21:   Monmouth County Clearwater Festival   11 AM – 7 PM
Sunset Park, Asbury Park NJ – Rain or Shine
Two stages of music and tons of environmental and activists displays
I’ll perform on the Main Stage (12:15 – 1:00) and run a Circle of Song (at 5PM)

Aug 25:  Freehold Idol   7 – 9 PM
Front Steps of Monmouth County Court House (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
I’ll be MCing and Stage Managing. For more info contact Freehold Center Partnership

Aug 26:  10th Highland Park Circle of Song   7PM – 9PM
Nighthawk Books, 212 Raritan Ave., Highland Park, NJ           (732) 339-8920
Do you love to sing? Good. You’re invited. Not a musician? You’re invited. Are you a musician that loves when people sing songs you play? You’re invited. Just want to listen? You’re invited. Want to get drunk and jam really loud? Oops! This is not for you. Come share songs that everybody can sing. Whether it’s a well known song like a Bob Dylan or Neil Young tune or an old traditional song or one of your own compositions, if people can sing along we want you to share it with us.

Aug 31:  Carnegie Center Lunchtime Concert   Noon – 1:30PM
Rt 1 North in West Windsor, NJ
200 series buildings
Rain date : Sept 1

Sept 3:  Brandywine Assisted Living  
Bridgewater, NJ
A “Seniors Outreach” program.

Sept 5:  Evolve Music and Yoga Festival  
Rickey & Son Organic Farm, 442 St. Rte. 94, Vernon, NJ 07462    
This 4 day festival runs Sept 3-6 with tons of bands.
I’ll be playing music 2:00 – 2:50 and running a Dreams Workshop 3:10 – 4:00

Sept 9:  11th Highland Park Circle of Song   7PM – 9PM
Nighthawk Books, 212 Raritan Ave., Highland Park, NJ           (732) 339-8920
Do you love to sing? Good. You’re invited. Not a musician? You’re invited. Are you a musician that loves when people sing songs you play? You’re invited. Just want to listen? You’re invited. Want to get drunk and jam really loud? Oops! This is not for you. Come share songs that everybody can sing. Whether it’s a well known song like a Bob Dylan or Neil Young tune or an old traditional song or one of your own compositions, if people can sing along we want you to share it with us.

Sept 10:  Bridgewater Library   7:30 PM
1 Vogt Dr. Bridgewater, NJ 08807     (908) 526-4016
A “Tales From the Road” concert.

Sept 11:  Marc’s Place   8PM
At the Highland Park Reformed Church , 19 S 2nd St., Highland Park, NJ 08904
Sponsored by Central Jersey Coalition Against Endless War

Sept 18:  Bluemont Fair  
Snickersville Tpke, Bluemont, VA 20135-1734    
This 2 day old-fashioned country fair has over 100 juried crafters, great food, live music all day (bluegrass, folk, and even an organ grinder), games and fun for children.

Sept 19:  Bluemont Fair  
Snickersville Tpke, Bluemont, VA 20135-1734    
This 2 day old-fashioned country fair has over 100 juried crafters, great food, live music all day (bluegrass, folk, and even an organ grinder), games and fun for children.

Sept 20:  Edison AARP   2-3 PM
Edison, NJ    
A “Folk Revival!!” concert.

Sept 21:  Buckingham Place  
Princeton, NJ    
A “Seniors Outreach” program.

Sept 23:  12th Highland Park Circle of Song   7PM – 9PM
Nighthawk Books, 212 Raritan Ave., Highland Park, NJ           (732) 339-8920
Do you love to sing? Good. You’re invited. Not a musician? You’re invited. Are you a musician that loves when people sing songs you play? You’re invited. Just want to listen? You’re invited. Want to get drunk and jam really loud? Oops! This is not for you. Come share songs that everybody can sing. Whether it’s a well known song like a Bob Dylan or Neil Young tune or an old traditional song or one of your own compositions, if people can sing along we want you to share it with us.

Sept 25:   CANCELLED - Albert Hall  
Paul Prestopino got called to back up Tom Paxton this night.

Sept 26:   Burlington County “Arts in the Park”   11AM - 5PM
Historic Smithville Park, 803 Smithville Rd, Eastampton, NJ
w/ lots of performers, artists, food and family fun

          True North Tour 2010

Sept 28 to Oct 10:  House Concerts  
Somewhere in Canada
My first tour of Canada will include about 12 Concerts in people’s homes
More Info TBA

          Back in the Lower Forty Eight

Oct 18:   The Folk Music Cafe at Mountainside Library   7:00 – 8:30 PM
Mountainside Public Library, Constitution Plaza, Mountainside NJ 07092
Do you have a song or poem to share or and instrument to play?
Bring it along and join the fun. Or just watch.
This will be a night of performance by Spook and special guests followed by song circles (where everyone sings) or song swaps (where you get to show play us all a song) and jams (everyone plays along).
FREE DESSERT!
Sign up is encouraged to make sure there is time for your song(s) or poem(s). Email folkmusiccafe@yahoo.com

          Midwest Autumn Tour

Oct 22:  Kingsville Elementary school  
Kingsville, OH
A “Good Citizenship – We All Make a Difference” Concert for school children

Oct 22:  Workshop: How to Get the Most Out of Our Dreams   7:15PM
Wellness & Total Learning Center
715 W 30th Street, Ashtabula, OH     440 997-5353

Oct 23:  Workshop: Secrets of Songwriting 1   10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wellness & Total Learning Center
715 W 30th Street, Ashtabula, OH     440 997-5353

Oct 24:  Workshop: Secrets of Songwriting 2   9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wellness & Total Learning Center
715 W 30th Street, Ashtabula, OH     440 997-5353

Oct 24:  Bethany Lutheran Church   7:00 PM
933 Michigan Ave Ashtabula OH 44004
A “Tales From the Road” Concert

Oct 25:  Workshop: Thank God for Karma   7:15PM
Wellness & Total Learning Center
715 W 30th Street, Ashtabula, OH     440 997-5353

Oct 28:  Harper's Choice House Concerts  
Columbia, MD
More info TBA

Oct 29:  House Concert  
Indiana, PA
More info TBA

Oct 30:  Lake Floyd House Concerts  
Salem, WV 26426
For reservations call 304-782-3796 and/or see Lake Floyd House Concerts on facebook. $12 suggested donation

Nov 1:  Brewer’s Alley   7:30 pm       Suggested $6-10 donation
124 North Market Street Frederick, MD 21701     301-631-0089
I'll be the featured artist. With host Rod Deacey who will also perform and other guest artists including Ron Goad. Great food, too!
I go on at 9:00 PM

          Back on the East Coast

Nov 3:  Reformed Church Home  
Oldbridge, NJ
A “Seniors Outreach” program.

          2011

Jan 8:   Salem Roadhouse Cafe   8:00 PM       $15
Townley Presbyterian Church, 829 Salem Rd., Union, NJ 07083     908-686-1028
This is really cool new listening room in NJ. I think you’ll like it.

Jan 15:   Echo Lake Coffeehouse   7:30 PM       $10/12 sliding scale.
Town Hall, 9 Montague Rd., Leverett, MA     (413)-548-9394
My first time playing in Massachusetts this millennium!

          Lower New England Winter Tour 2011

Wanna help me fill in dates? I’m available for bookings in MA, CT, RI and eastern NY State Jan 26, 27, 30 and 31.
Email me at spook@spookhandy.com if you have ideas

Jan 28-30:  People’s Music Network Winter Gathering  
Hartford, CT    

          Winter Tour 2011

Wanna help me fill in dates? I’m available for bookings in PA, OH, IN, IL, MO, AR, TN, VA, DC, MD and DE from Feb 8 to Feb 24.
Email me at spook@spookhandy.com if you have ideas

          Mountain States Tour 2011

Wanna help me fill in dates? I’m available for bookings in CO, UT, ID, WY (and maybe western KS and NE) in April, 2011.
Email me at spook@spookhandy.com if you have ideas

Mar 26:  Crumb Brothers House Concert   7:30pm show, doors open 7:00pm
291 S., 300 W., Logan, Utah    
Tickets: $13 each by calling 435-757-3468. Seating is very limited so advance purchase is highly recommended.

Plus:  Many, Many More  
For bookings send email to spook@spookhandy.com or call 732-418-1340