2009

Jan 10:  StonyBrook Assisted Living
Pennington, NJ
A “Seniors Outreach” program.

Jan 15:   The Folk Music Cafe at Mountainside Library   7:00 – 8:45 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 Jeff&Karen 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

Jan 16:   Home Grown Radio   Noon – 1:00 PM
Live interview on “The Radio Kiosk” with host Kate Sobolewski

Jan 22:  Songwriting 1 Workshop for Teens   7:00 – 9:00 PM
Lacey Branch of Ocean County Library
10 East Lacey Rd., Forked River, NJ 08731     609-693-8566
FOR TEENS ONLY: Call 609-693-8566 to register

Feb 6:  Brandywine Assisted Living  
Bridgewater, NJ
A “Seniors Outreach” program.

Feb 12:   The Folk Music Cafe at Mountainside Library   7:00 – 8:45 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 TBA 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

Feb 13:   Potters House – Sounds of Hope Concert Series   8PM   $15
1658 Columbia Road NW, Washington DC
Potters House has a healing spiritual vibe and excellent wholesome food available at 7PM
This concert is a benefit for Witness for Peace .
w/ special guests Melinda y Pablo
This concert is produced by Mary Shapiro .

Feb 14  Guitar Workshop – “Simple Measures for Drastic Guitar Playing Improvement”   Noon – 3:00PM
Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912
(corner of Tulip and Maple- 3 blocks from the Takoma Metro!)
Pre-Registration-$25 for SAW/WAMA Members, $30 for Non-Members
Sponsored by The Songwriters Association of Washington           Registrations and More info: 301-654-8434

Feb 18 - 22:  International Folk Alliance Conference  
The Marriot Hotel, Memphis TN
I'll perform various showcases including my "Whatcha Gonna Do?" teach-in/showcase
Includes solo and Spook Handy Trio Concerts

Feb 20:  The Grizzlies Academy  
Private Show, Memphis TN
A “Power of the Peaceful Warrior” School Concerts

Mar 5:  Effective Stage Presence Workshops
Teen Arts Festival of Burlington County
Burlington County College, Pemberton, NJ

Mar 7  Guitar Workshop – “Simple Measures for Drastic Guitar Playing Improvement”   1:00 – 3:30PM
Near Milanville PA – exact location TBA
To register please call 845-252-6783 to reserve your space.
Cost: $25, or $20 with purchase of ticket for the evening concert.

Mar 7:   RiverFolk Concerts   Doors open 6PM • Showtime 7PM
Calkins Creek Vineyard, 192 Fallsdale Rd., Milanville, PA 18443
with support from Jill’s Kitchen • Calkins Creamery • Beach Lake Bread • WJFF Radio
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AND WINE
Reservations Required - Call 845-252-6783 to make your reservations - Suggested Donation: $12
For more info email RiverFolk@concertsinyourhome.com
Ever think of hosting me at a House Concert? Let me know. And visit Concerts In Your Home to learn more.

Mar 11:  Wayne Public Library – Lunch Box Learning Series   12:30 - 1:30 PM
461Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470     973-694-4272
A “Works of Pete Seeger” Concert

Mar 12:   The Folk Music Cafe at Mountainside Library   7:00 – 8:45 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 Joe Zookey Petraitis 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

Mar 13:   Good Coffeehouse Music Parlor   8:00PM
Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture (BSEC), 53 Prospect Park West at 2nd St., Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY
8PM: Bruce Markow in concert.
9:15PM: Spook Handy, Emily Pickrell and Glen Roethel in the round
Info 718-768-2972 -- $10/$6 kids

Mar 14:  Private Concert  
Somerset, NJ
An “Active Adults Folk Revival” Concert

Mar 28:  Effective Stage Presence Workshops 1 & 2   11:00AM – 1:00PM & 2:30PM – 4:30PM
Wayne Public Library, 461Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470     973-694-4272
Free. Come to one or both.
Open to musicians, poets, actors, public speakers and other performers
Click link above for details

Mar 29:  Songwriting 1 and 2 Workshop   1:00 – 5:00 PM
Combined Forces Martial Arts
1141 US Highway 130, Robbinsville, NJ 08691    
$35 pre-registration (call 609-936-0458 to register), $40 at the door

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

Apr 4:   Dunellen Public Library   1:00PM
100 New Market Rd, Dunellen, NJ 08812           732-968-4585
A concert for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.

Apr 7:  Chelsea at Warren  
Warren, NJ
A “Seniors Outreach” program.

Apr 8:  “Showcase” Radio Show w/ host Frank Todd   6:30 – 7 PM
Internet Radio on HearNewBrunswick.com
Frank and I will be rapping about the issues of the day and I'll play some new and old tunes.

Apr 16:   The Folk Music Cafe at Mountainside Library   7:00 – 8:45 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 Chuck Schaeffer 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

Apr 17:   Filming for RUTV  
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Filming a promote spot for the New Jersey Folk Festival. Don’t know when it will air.

Apr 18:   Raritan River Environmental Festival   11 AM – 5 PM
George Street, Downtown New Brunswick, NJ 08901
w/ The Billy Hector Band, The Anderson Council (who got their start at the Spook Handy Show),
Ruma Con Son Tropical Orchestra, Melvin McKnight, Peppermint Puppeteers and Mc Blue the Recycling Robot
Have fun while learning how to reverse Global Warming. Free admission.
I will be performing and MCing throughout the day.

Apr 18:   Namaste Café Juice Bar   6:00 or 7:00 PM
89 Morris Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
In concert with Anne Feeney to support Jusleine Daniel for Middlesex (NJ) Freeholder.
Suggested donation $35.
The event runs from 3pm-9pm.
Anne and I will hit the stage around 6 or 7pm.
More info and 732-610-5119

Apr 21:   North Brunswick Public Library   7:00PM
880 Hermann Road North Brunswick, NJ 08902           732-246-3545
A concert for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.

Apr 25: Main Stage at the   New Jersey Folk Festival   11AM - 6PM
Douglass College, New Brunswick, NJ
Lots of performers, and food vendors all day!!
A Spook Handy Trio Concert

Apr 26:   Highland Park Public Library   2:00PM
31 North 5th Ave., Highland Park, NJ 08904           732-572-2750
A concert for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.

Apr 28:   New Jersey Library Association Conference   All Day
Long Branch, NJ
I’ll be entertaining the librarians with samples of my Programs and Workshops

Apr 29:   New Jersey Library Association Conference   All Day
Long Branch, NJ
I’ll be entertaining the librarians with samples of my Programs and Workshops

May 8:   Jersey Shore Folk Life Center at Tuckerton Seaport   7:00PM – 8:45PM
120 W. Main, Tuckerton, NJ 08087           609-296-8868
An “America’s Story through Folk Music.” Concert

May 10: Hamilton Azalea Festival   10AM - 1PM
Sayen Gardens , 155 Hughs Drive, Hamilton, NJ
I will be playing at the Garden Gazebo. The festival runs from 9AM – 5PM
Sponsored by Hamilton Township Department of Recreation

May 14:   The Folk Music Cafe at Mountainside Library   7:00 – 8:45 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 Heather Mulvey 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

May 15:   Burlington County Public Library   7PM
5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 609-267-9660
A Spook Handy Trio Concert

May 16:  Soup and Song House Concert   7:30PM         $10 Suggested Donation
Laurel, MD
For info or to register send an email to Charlie at Soup and Song Productions
Ever think of hosting a House Concert? Let me know. And visit Concerts In Your Home to learn more.

Jun 3:   VSA/NJ Arts Festival   10AM – 2PM
Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ - College Center Building           732-745-3885
“Passing Along the Folk Music Tradition” – Workshops for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.

June 10:   Lunchtime Concert at Kilmer Park   Noon – 2PM
Corner of George and Albany Streets
Downtown New Brunswick, NJ
Sponsored by City Market

Jun 14:   Beacon Sloop Club Strawberry Festival   Noon - 5PM
Beacon Waterfront Park, Beacon, NY
w/ Pete Seeger, Danny Einbender, and other performers.
Lot’s of good food and strawberry pie, too!
Click here To see pictures of Spook and Pete singing together at last year’s Corn Festival.
I will MC the first couple of hours as well as perform my own set from 12:00 – 12:30pm.

Jun 17:  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

Jun 18:   The Folk Music Cafe at Mountainside Library   7:00 – 8:45 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

Jun 22:   South River Public Library   7:00PM
55 Appleby Avenue, South River, NJ 08882           732-254-2488
A concert for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.

Jun 24:  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

Jun 25:   Elberon Branch Library   7:00 – 8:00PM
168 Lincoln Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740           732.870.1776
An “America’s Story through Folk Music.” Concert

Jun 28:   New York City's First Annual Water Festival   Noon - Midnight
at the "Frying Pan" - Pier 66, West 26th Street on the Hudson River          Free
with Pete Seeger, Victorio Roland Mousaa, David Ippolito, Ray Korona Band, Cecilia St. King, Ira McIntosh, Raging Grannies, Peaceniks, Caitlin O’Heaney, Dan Einbender, Chris Lang, Emma Graves, Joe Crow Ryan, Richard West

Jun 29:   South Brunswick Public Library   4:30PM
110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction NJ 08852           732-329-4000
A concert for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.

Jul 1:  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

Jul 2:  Carnegie Center Lunchtime Concert   Noon – 1:30PM
Rt 1 North in West Windsor, NJ
500 series buildings
Rain date : July 3

Jul 8:  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

Jul 9:  North Plainfield Middle School   12:30 – 3:00 PM
34 Wilson Av., North Plainfield, NJ
This is going to be fun. First I’ll spend about 90 minutes with younger teens learning the songs they like and figuring out a way we can teach these songs to other people. Then we’ll meet up with the young children and pre-teens and teach them some of these songs and some traditional sing alongs.

Jul 15:  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

Jul 16:   The Folk Music Cafe at Mountainside Library   7:00 – 8:45 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 Maria Fairchild 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

Jul 21:   JCC of Central New Jersey   11:00AM – 12:00PM
Scotch Plains, NJ           Call 908-889-8800 for details
An “America’s Story through Folk Music.” Concert

Jul 22:  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

Jul 26:  Private 70th Birthday Party  
East Windsor, New Jersey
Yep, I do them, too!

Jul 27:  Express Yourself through Songwriting 1 and 2 Workshop   6:30 – 8:45 PM
Jackson Branch, Ocean County Library
2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, NJ 08527     732-928-4400

Jul 28:   North Brunswick Public Library   7:00PM
880 Hermann Road North Brunswick, NJ 08902           732-246-3545
A concert for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.

Jul 29:   Mountainside Public Library   2:00 – 3:00PM
Constitution Plaza, Mountainside NJ 07092           908-233-0115
Family Show: “Passing Along the Folk Music Tradition”

Jul 29:  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

Jul 31:   Cranbury Public Library   8:00 – 9:00 PM
23 N Main St., Cranbury, NJ 08512           (609) 655-0555
I’ll be playing as part of “Library Fest”. The Fest runs 7:00 – 9:00PM

Aug 5:   William E Dermody Free Public Library   3:30 – 4:15PM
420 Hackensack St., Carlstadt, NJ 07072           201-438-8866
Children’s Program: “Abiyoyo” + Some Fun Songs.

Aug 5:  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 6:   Hillsborough Public Library   7:00 – 8:30PM
379 South Branch Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844           908-369-2200
Spook Handy in Concert

Aug 9:   Beacon Sloop Club Corn Festival   Noon - 5PM
Beacon Waterfront Park, Beacon, NY
w/ Pete Seeger, Danny Einbender, 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.
I play 1:45 – 2:15, just before Pete

Aug 12:  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 15:   Skylands Music and Arts Festival   11AM - Midnight
Hunter's Lodge Field, Rt. 46 East, Delaware, NJ 07825
I’ll be playing a short acoustic set at 4:15 PM

Aug 19:  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 22:   Café Improv – TV Show   9:00 – 9:45 PM
Paul Robeson Center for the Arts , 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
Live Taping of TV Show to be aired on TV30 Princeton. Many other acts. Live show runs 7-10:30PM

Aug 26:  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 28:   Lunchtime Concert at Kilmer Park   Noon – 2PM
Corner of George and Albany Streets
Downtown New Brunswick, NJ
Sponsored by City Market

Sept 1:  Carnegie Center Lunchtime Concert   Noon – 1:30PM
Rt 1 North in West Windsor, NJ
200 series buildings
Rain date : Sept 2

Sept 2:  Freehold Talent Showcase   7 – 9 PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
If you are interested in performing send an email to Spook
Put “Freehold Talent Showcase” in the subject heading.

Sept 4:  Brandywine Assisted Living  
Bridgewater, NJ
A “Seniors Outreach” program.

Sept 5:  Evolve Music and Yoga Festival   12:00 PM
The Hidden Valley Club, 44 Breakneck Road, Vernon, NJ 07462     973 764-4200
This 3 day festival runs Sept 4-6 with tons of bands. I’ll be playing an acoustic set on Saturday.
I will also be running my first ever “Working with your Inner Manager” Workshop – Time TBA.

Sept 11:  Legends of Rock  
Hall of Records Parking Lot, Main Street, Freehold, NJ     732-333-0094
I’ll be opening for The Cryers, Denny Lane of “The Moody Blues” and “Wings” and Terry Sylvester of “The Hollies”

Sept 12:  Musical Lairs House Concert   8:00 pm (doors open at 7:30)
Villanova, PA     610-520-0442
To make a reservation visit website.
Ever think of hosting me at a House Concert? Let me know. And visit Concerts In Your Home to learn more.

Sept 13:   Arts in the Park   12:00 – 4:00PM
Raritan Ave., Highland Park, NJ 08904
Sponsored by Main Street Highland Park
A “Spook Handy Show on the Road” with guests TBA

          Mountain State Tour 2009

Sept 19:  Holladay Library   2:00 PM
2150 East Murray-Holladay Rd. (4730 S), Salt Lake City, Utah 84117     801-944-7627
An “America’s Story through Folk Songs” Concert

Sept 21:  South Jordan Library   7:00 PM
10673 S. Redwood Road, South Jordan, Utah 84095     801-944-7634
An “America’s Story through Folk Songs” Concert

Sept 22:  Riverton Library   7:30 PM
12877 S. 1830 W., Riverton, Utah 84065     801- 944-7677
An “America’s Story through Folk Songs” Concert

Sept 23  Point de Vue House Concert   Time TBA       $15 suggested donation
Livingston, MT     406-223-5702
Open to all! Please call or email Nicole at yellowstoneriver@aol.com for info.
Ever think of hosting me at a House Concert? Let me know. And visit Concerts In Your Home to learn more.

Sept 24:  Marshall Public Library   4:30PM
113 South Garfield, Pocatello, Idaho 83204     (208) 232-1263
My first gig ever in Idaho

Sept 24:  Senang Wine Bar & Tapas Bistro   7:30 – 9:30 PM
849 S 1st Ave., Pocatello, ID 83201     (208) 478-6732
My second gig ever in Idaho

Sept 25:   KISU Radio Interview   9 AM
Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
I don't know if this is live or will be taped and aired later
My third gig ever in Idaho

Sept 25:   IAMA Coffee House   8 PM
Unitarian Church between 500 South and 600 South on 1300 East - Salt Lake City, UT
15 minute set.     w/ other performers.
This is an IAMA event

Sept 27:  Ricochet House Concerts   11AM - 2PM     $15
Sandy, UT     801-255-2760
For information and reservations Contact Ruthie at 801-255-2760 or RNaccarato_AT_snowbird.com
Bring a low-back chair and a beverage of your choice.
Ever think of hosting me at a House Concert? Let me know. And visit Concerts In Your Home to learn more.

          Back on the East Coast

Oct 3:  Private Party   4-7PM
Clark, NJ

Oct 10:  Maplewood Green Day III   11AM - 4PM
Memorial Park (across the street from Town Hall), Maplewood, NJ    
live music, how-to workshops, delicious organic food, green businesses, interactive children's activities and much more.
I play 2:30 – 3:30

Oct 15:  Bridges Adult Day Care Center   10:30 AM
Willingboro, NJ
A “Seniors Outreach” program.

Oct 15:  Senior Day Care of Delran   1:00 PM
Delran, NJ
A “Seniors Outreach” program.

Oct 21:  Riverton Library   3:30 PM
306 Main St., Riverton, NJ 08077-1241     (856) 829-2476
An “Around America and Back Again” Children/Family Concert

Oct 21:  West Deptford Public Library   7:00 – 8:00 PM
420 Crown Point Rd, West Deptford, NJ 08086     856-845-5593
A “Sing the World Clean” Family Concert

Oct 24:  StonyBrook Assisted Living
Pennington, NJ
A “Seniors Outreach” program.

Oct 29:   Hillsborough Public Library   7:00 – 8:30PM
379 South Branch Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844           908-369-2200
“Tales from the Road” with apple cider and donuts

Oct 31:  Burlington County Farmers' Market   9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
500 Moorestown Centerton Rd., NJ 08057    

Oct 31:  Heartlands Hayride – Live Radio Show   6:00 – 8:00 PM
WDVR FM’s live Traditional Country Music show
Broadcast Live

Nov 4:  Reformed Church Home  
Oldbridge, NJ
A “Seniors Outreach” program.

Nov 5:  Sayreville Public Library   6:30 PM
1050 Washington Road, Parlin, NJ 08859
A “Tales from the Road” Concert

Nov 6:  Brandywine Assisted Living  
Bridgewater, NJ
A “Seniors Outreach” program.

Nov 7:   Beacon Sloop Club – BOR2 Concert   2:00 PM         $10
Beacon Waterfront Park, Beacon, NY
I will join the Hudson River Sloop Singers to sing the songs of “Broad Old River 2”

Nov 8:  Paramus Public Library   2:00 PM
116 E Century Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652     201-599-1302
An “America’s Story through Folk Song” Concert

Nov 13 - 15:  North East Regional Folk Alliance Conference  
Hudson Valley Resort, Kerhonkson, NY 12446
I'll be performing at various showcases and hanging out with my partners in crime

Nov 19:   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

Dec 1:  Anna's Health Food Center      
401 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904     (732) 828-9299
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of my favorite food store. I’ll be sharing the afternoon with pianist John Biancouli

Dec 3:  House Concert at West Minster  
New Brunswick, NJ

Dec 3:  House Concert for the staff of New Jersey Folk Festival  
East Brunswick, NJ
Private Educational and Entertaining Concert

Dec 5:  Talk: “How Soul Finds Freedom”       11AM
Neptune Public Library, 25 Neptune Blvd., Neptune, NJ 07753     732-775-8241

Dec 9:  Bridges Adult Day Care Center   10:30 AM
Willingboro, NJ
A “Seniors Outreach” program.

Dec 9:  Senior Day Care of Delran   1:00 PM
Delran, NJ
A “Seniors Outreach” program.

Dec 11:  Sound Authors Radio Show       3:00 – 3:20 PM
Live Interview with host Dr. Kent Gustavson    
Follow the link above to hear the show

Dec 13:  “Water Not Weapons” Concert at the Yippie Museum       2:00 – 5:00 PM
9 Bleecker St., Greenwich Village, New York City    
Water Not Weapons is a global movement and a brainchild of Pete Seeger and Phil Sauers.
Hosted by Songs of Freedom's Joel Landy
Performers include Ray Korona, Chris Lang, Ken Gale, Joel Landy, Caitlin O'Heaney, Cecilia St. King, Harvey Newman, Rachel Stone, Steve Suffet, Mary Poppiins (and her Spoons!), and Gloria Waslyn and her Parrots for Peace.

Dec 27:  Highland Park Public Library   2:00 – 4:00 PM
31 N 5th Ave., Highland Park, NJ 08904     (732) 572-2750
A “Tales from the Road” Concert

Dec 31:  First Night Morris   2 Shows at 9:45 and 10:45    
Market Street Mission, 9 Market St., Morristown, NJ    

2008

Jan 4:  Brandywine Assisted Living  
Bridgewater, NJ

Jan 6:  The Headliner   3:00 PM til closing
Route 35 at the Belmar Bridge, Neptune, New Jersey 732-775-6200
w/ Virago, Big Nancy, Blackberry Blues Band, Danny Einbender, Chik-A-Boom, Lackawanna Rail, Mel & Vinnie, Billy Hector and others
I play at 7PM
Special Concert: “Only Remembered: A celebration of the life of Helyn Chrobocinski”
Organized by Monmouth County Friends of Clearwater      $ 15.00 suggested donation

Jan 18:  Lakeland Unitarian Universalist Fellowship   6:30 PM
231 Parish Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470   973-696-6362
LUUF is a Welcoming Congregation and a Peace Action Congregation

Jan 19:  Whippanong Library   3:00 – 4:00 PM
1000 Route 10, Whippany, NJ 07981
A “Whatcha Gonna Do? – It’s Up to You!” Concert

Jan 21:   Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration   7PM
Senior Youth Center, 221 South 6th Ave., Highland Park, NJ 08904
Sponsor by Borough of Highland Park Human Relations Commission

Jan 24:  Sayreville Public Library   6:00 – 7:00 PM
1050 Washington Road, Parlin, NJ 08859
A “Whatcha Gonna Do For Kids?” Concert

Jan 25:   Pasta For Peace   7PM
Church of St. Anselm, 1028 Wayside Rd., Wayside NJ 732-493-4411
Sponsor by The US Department of Peace       $10/15

Jan 27:  West Windsor Branch Library   2:00 – 3:00 PM
333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550     609-799-0462
Spook Handy in Concert

Feb 9:  Monmouth Academy of Musical Arts   6PM  
1230 Campus Drive West, Morganville, NJ
Performing in Fab Fest – the songs of the Beatles

Feb 10:  Monmouth Academy of Musical Arts   3PM  
1230 Campus Drive West, Morganville, NJ
Performing in Fab Fest – the songs of the Beatles

Feb 11:  Rutgers Preparatory School   7PM   Open to the Public
1345 Easton Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873
Private show for grades 7 – 12
A Spook Handy Trio Concert

Feb 20:  Memphis Cook Convention Center  
Memphis TN
At the Folk Alliance Awards Ceremony

Feb 20 - 24:  International Folk Alliance Conference  
The Marriot Hotel, Memphis TN
I'll perform various showcases including my "Whatcha Gonna Do?" teach-in/showcase
Includes solo and Spook Handy Trio Concerts

Feb 22:  The Grizzlies Academy  
Private Show, Memphis TN
A Spook Handy Trio Concerts

Feb 23:  Performers Alley   7PM
Natchez Room, The Marriot Hotel, Memphis TN
A Spook Handy Trio Concerts

Feb 25:  Brewer’s Alley  
124 North Market Street Frederick, MD 21701     301-631-0089
I'll be the featured artist. Also: Mary Shapiro, Uncle John Sawbriar, David Mays, Iris Ann Hirsch, Rick Galloway and Rod Deacey & Ron Goad.

Feb 27:  Somerset County Technology Institute  
Bridgewater, NJ
Guest artists at Sharleen Leahy’s Guitar Class

Mar 1:  Six Mile Run Reformed Church   7:30 PM         $5
3037 Route 27, Franklin Park, Somerset County, NJ 08823     732-297-3734
I'll be the featured artist. With special guests Terry Kitchen and Arlon Bennett

Mar 2:  Len’s 90th Birthday Celebration  
Wayne, NJ
“The Works of Pete Seeger”

Mar 6:  Franklin Middle School  
Private Show, Franklin Twp., NJ
“The Power of the Peaceful Warrior”

Mar 7:  Brandywine Assisted Living  
Bridgewater, NJ

Mar 8:  Roots Music Coffeehouse   Open Mic 8PM – Concert 9PM
345 Main Street, Danbury, CT
A Spook Handy Trio Concert

Mar 14:  Outpost in the Burbs   8:30PM – Doors open at 8:00 - $15
WFUV’s John Platt presents: Under the Radar.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 67 Church St., Montclair, NJ
With Toby Lightman and Dave Murphy

Mar 15:  Stoneybrook Assisted Living  
Pennington, NJ

Mar 26:  Barnes and Noble   4:30 PM
Princeton Marketfair, 3535 Us Route 1, Princeton, NJ 08540           609-897-9250
Travels with Uncle Butch and Cousin Skippy

Apr 5:  Gloucester County Library - Mullica Hill Branch   7:00 – 8:15 PM
389 Wolfert Station Road, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
A “Works of Pete Seeger” Concert w/ The Spook Handy Trio

Apr 15:  “The Retrospective” – on Click Radio   7:00 – 8:00 PM
Call in at 732-993-6262
A pre - New Jersey Folk Festival live webcast w/ host Garrett Broad

Apr 17:  Connie Hogarth’s Annual Peace Concert   8 PM
Manhattanville College
w/ Toa Rodriguez-Seeger
A Spook Handy Trio gig

Apr 19 :  PeaceWorks Annual Dinner   6:30PM
Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, New Jersey 07960
For more info e-mail peaceworks@peaceworks.org

Apr 20 :  Unity Consciousness Expo   11 AM - 5 PM
West Trenton Fire House, 40 W. Upper Ferry Rd, Ewing, NJ 08638
$10.00 per person, Students and Seniors $5.00 per person, Children under 10 – Free

Apr 25:  Monmouth Academy of Musical Arts   7:30 PM
1230 Campus Drive West, Morganville, NJ 07751
Opening for Hoots and Hellmouth

Apr 26:   New Jersey Folk Festival   11AM - 6PM
Douglass College, New Brunswick, NJ
Lots of performers, Martin Guitar booth, food vendors all day!!
A Spook Handy Trio Concert

Apr 27:  SAVor Our Riverfest   1 - 4 PM
Grekoski Park (near Bissett’s Pond), Whitehead Ave., South River, NJ
Educational activities, river clean up, food venders and other bands

Apr 30:   New Jersey Library Association Conference   All Day
Long Branch, NJ
I’ll be entertaining the librarians with samples of my Programs and Workshops

May 1:   New Jersey Library Association Conference   All Day
Long Branch, NJ
I’ll be entertaining the librarians with samples of my Programs and Workshops

May 2:   Princeton TV’s 30 Hour Megathon   Beginning at 6PM
Channel 30 in the Princeton, NJ area
Lots of performers. We go on at about 8:30 – give or take a half hour
A Spook Handy Trio Concert

May 4:   Religious Science Church of Princeton   10:30 AM – Noon
Central Jersey Masonic Center, River Road (1 mile North of 27), Princeton, NJ
I will perform as part of the weekly religious service. Info: (609) 520-8422

May 9:  Brandywine Assisted Living  
Bridgewater, NJ

May 11: Hamilton Azalea Festival   9AM - 5PM
Sayen Gardens , 155 Hughs Drive, Hamilton, NJ
I will be playing 10AM – 1PM
Sponsored by Hamilton Township Department of Recreation
A Spook Handy Trio Concert

May 16:  Songwriting and Effective Stage Presence Workshops
Teen Arts Festival – Somerset County

May 16:  Private Retirement Party   PM
Kingston, NJ

May 22: Live Taping of “Songs of Freedom”   TV Show 8PM
Yippie Museum Cafe , 9 Bleeker Street, Greenwich Village, New York City
With host Joel Landy (unless his wife gives birth that day)
A Spook Handy Trio Concert

May 23-25   Philadelphia Folksong Society’s “Spring Thing”
Canadensis, PA
With lots of other performers including the incredible Siobhan Quinn and Michael Bowers

May 30:  Talk – The Student’s Ready, the Teacher Comes   8 - 9 PM
New Jersey ECKANKAR Center, 3 Lincoln Highway (Rt. 27), Suite 102, Edison, New Jersey 08117

Jun 8   Philadelphia Folksong Society’s Monthly Concert   Pot Luck Dinner 6:30 PM – Concert 7:30 PM
The Commodore Barry Club, 6815 Emlen St. Philadelphia, PA, 19119
I’ll be filling in for my good buddy Danny Baken
Non-PFS members: $10

Jun 11:  Freehold Idol   7 – 9 PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
I’ll be MCing and Stage Managing. For more info contact Freehold Center Partnership

Jun 12:  Carnegie Center Lunchtime Concert   Noon – 1:30PM
Rt 1 North in West Windsor, NJ
500 series buildings
Rain date : June 13
A Spook Handy Trio Concert w/ special guest Gary Oleyar

Jun 13:  Burlington County Public Library Amphitheatre   7:00 – 8:15 PM
5 Pioneer Boulevard,Westampton, NJ 08060     609-267-9660
A Spook Handy Band Concert (The Trio w/ special guests Bob Harris and Gary Oleyar)

Jun 14:  Private 50th Anniversary Party  
Edison, NJ

Jun 15:   Beacon Sloop Club Strawberry Festival   Noon til Dusk
Beacon Waterfront Park, Beacon, NY
w/ Pete Seeger, Danny Einbender, and other performers.
Lot’s of good food and strawberry pie, too!
Click here To see pictures of Spook and Pete singing together at last year’s Corn Festival.
A Spook Handy Trio Concert
We play 3:50 – 4:20pm

Jun 18:  Freehold Idol   7 – 9 PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
I’ll be MCing and Stage Managing. For more info contact Freehold Center Partnership

{Jun 25:  Freehold Idol   7 – 9 PM       hosted by Dennis McDonough while I’m on tour
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
I’ll be MCing and Stage Managing. For more info contact Freehold Center Partnership }

Jun 27  House Concert
Park City, UT
More info: 435-640-7829

Jun 28  Guitar Workshop – “Simple Measures for Drastic Guitar Playing Improvement”   10AM – Noon Mountain Time
Park City, UT
More info: 435-640-7829

Jun 29  Private House Concert
Denver, CO

Jun 30:  Live from Kabaret Studio   7:00 – 8:00 PM Mountain Time
KGNU 88.5 FM Boulder, CO - 1390 AM Denver, CO - and www.kgnu.org on the web
Live Studio Performance with host Roger Wise

Jul 2:  Freehold Idol   7 – 9 PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
I’ll be MCing and Stage Managing. For more info contact Freehold Center Partnership

Jul 7:  Roseland Free Public Library   7:15 PM
20 Roseland Ave, Roseland, NJ 07068     973-226-8636
Spook Handy in Concert

Jul 8:  Carnegie Center Lunchtime Concert   Noon – 1:30PM
Rt 1 North in West Windsor, NJ
200 series buildings
Rain date: July 9

Jul 9:  Freehold Idol   7 – 9 PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
I’ll be MCing and Stage Managing. For more info contact Freehold Center Partnership

Jul 10:  North County Branch Library   7:00 – 8:15 PM
65 Halstead Street , Clinton, NJ 08809     908-730-6262
A Spook Handy Trio Concert

Jul 11:  East Brunswick Public Library   7 – 8 PM
2 Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick, NJ 08816     732-390-6769
Spook Handy in Concert

Jul 12:  Folk Project Summer Weekend
Wallkill, NY

Jul 12 & 13:  Solarfest   All day, both days
Forget-Me-Not Farm, 12 McNamara Road, Tinmouth, VT 05757     (802) 235-1513
I’m a finalist in the Solarfest Singer/Songwriter Competition for my song “Mom and Pop’s Small Towne Corner Hardware Store.” I’m also playing a 20 minute set on the family stage. Go to website for more info.

Jul 15:  Montclair Public Library   Noon
50 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042     973-744-0500
Children’s Concert – “Catch the Singing Bug”

July 16:   Lunchtime Concert at Kilmer Park   Noon – 2PM
Corner of George and Albany Streets
Downtown New Brunswick, NJ
Sponsored by City Market

Jul 16:  Freehold Idol   7 – 9 PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
I’ll be MCing and Stage Managing. For more info contact Freehold Center Partnership

Jul 21:  West Milford Township Library   7 – 8 PM
1490 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ 07480     973-728-2824
Spook Handy in Concert

Jul 22:  Whippanong Library   7 PM
1000 Route 10, Whippany, NJ 07981     973-428-2460
“Sing the World Clean – A Clean Communities Celebration” for the young at heart

Jul 23:  Freehold Idol   7 – 9 PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
I’ll be MCing and Stage Managing. For more info contact Freehold Center Partnership

Jul 28:  Ewing Library   3 - 4 PM
61 Scotch Road, Ewing, NJ 08628     609- 882-3148
All people who are young at heart are invited

Jul 30:  Freehold Idol   7 – 9 PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
I’ll be MCing and Stage Managing. For more info contact Freehold Center Partnership

Jul 31:  East Rutherford Memorial Library   7 – 8:30 PM
143 Boiling Springs Avenue, East Rutherford, NJ 07073     201-939-3930
A “Works of Pete Seeger” Concert w/ the Spook Handy Trio

Aug 1:  Brandywine Assisted Living  
Bridgewater, NJ

Aug 3:   5th Annual Peace Fair & Bazaar   Noon – 6PM
Eastman Plaza (the Clock Park), North Avenue at Eastman St.
Downtown Cranford, NJ
Sponsored by Union County Peace Council
I play at around 3PM

Aug 6:  Freehold Idol   7 – 9 PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
I’ll be MCing and Stage Managing. For more info contact Freehold Center Partnership

Aug 9:  Saving Lives through Nuclear Weapons Control and Disarmament   7 – 9 PM
First Memorial Presbyterian Church, 51 W. Blackwell St., Dover, NJ 07801     973-851-2136
This Conference runs from 2-9PM with music at 7PM. There will be 4 music acts performing.

Aug 10:   Beacon Sloop Club Corn Festival   Noon til Dusk
Beacon Waterfront Park, Beacon, NY
w/ Pete Seeger, Danny Einbender, 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.
A Spook Handy Trio gig

Aug 11:  Cranford Community Center   2 - 5 PM
220 Walnut Ave., Cranford, NJ 07016     (908) 709-7283
FOR TEENS ONLY: “Unfolding Your Artistic Potential” – a workshop, performance and “after party”
Sponsored by Cranford Public Library and Garwood Public Library.
Registration required. Call 908-709-7272

Aug 13:  Freehold Idol   7 – 9 PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
I’ll be MCing and Stage Managing. For more info contact Freehold Center Partnership

Aug 16:  Morris View Nursing Home  
Morristown, NJ

Aug 17:   Monmouth County Clearwater Festival  
We play 4:30 PM. Festival runs 11 AM – 7 PM
Sunset Park, Asbury Park NJ – Rain or Shine
Three stages of music and tons of environmental and activists displays
Also, I’ll run a Circle of Song at 1PM around the theme “The Imperativeness of Hope.”
A Spook Handy Trio gig

Aug 21:  Freehold Idol Finale   7 – 9 PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
I’ll be MCing and Stage Managing. For more info contact Freehold Center Partnership

Aug 22:   Lunchtime Concert at Kilmer Park   Noon – 2PM
Corner of George and Albany Streets
Downtown New Brunswick, NJ
Sponsored by City Market
A Spook Handy Trio Concert

Aug 23:  StonyBrook Assisted Living
Pennington, NJ

Aug 27:  Freehold Talent Showcase   7 – 9 PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
If you are interested in performing send an email to Spook@SpookHandy.com
Put “Freehold Talent Showcase” in the subject heading.

Aug 28:   Crossroads Theatre   5:30 – 6:30PM
Livingston Avenue, Downtown New Brunswick, NJ
Sponsored by City Market
I’ll be playing before of a showing of the movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”

Sept 3:  Freehold Talent Showcase   7 – 9 PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
If you are interested in performing send an email to Spook@SpookHandy.com
Put “Freehold Talent Showcase” in the subject heading.

Sept 4:  Highland Park Senior Center  
Highland Park, NJ 08904

Sept 6:   The Howland Cultural Center   8:00 – 10:00PM   $10
477 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508           845-831-4988
Special Concert: “The Imperativeness of Hope” w/ guests Rich Deans, David Bernz and others.

Sep 10:  Freehold Talent Showcase   7 – 9 PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
If you are interested in performing send an email to Spook@SpookHandy.com
Put “Freehold Talent Showcase” in the subject heading.

Sept 20:  Private Party  
Clark, NJ

Sept 21:   Arts in the Park   12:00 – 4:00PM
300 Block of Raritan Ave (Rt. 27), Highland Park, NJ 08904
Sponsored by Main Street Highland Park
A “Spook Handy Show on the Road” with guests Neil Fein and Bruce Meyers, Mike Zuko and the Asbury Park Angel.

Sep 23:  Obama Folk - a benefit concert for Barack Obama for President   7 – 11 PM     $30
Finnagin's Wake, 3rd and Spring Garden St., Philadelphia        Info: 215-884-2488
w/ John Flynn, Lisa Beth Weber, Gene Shay and more.

Sept 27:  Heartlands Hayride – TV Show   6:30 PM
WDVR FM’s live Traditional Country Music show
A Spook Handy Trio Gig. (show runs 6-8pm)

Sept 27:   Café Improv – TV Show   9:00 – 9:45 PM
Paul Robeson Center for the Arts , 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
Live Taping of TV Show to be aired on TV30 Princeton. Many other acts. Live show runs 7-10:30PM
A Spook Handy Trio gig

Sept 30:  Senior Care of Delran
Delran, NJ

Oct 5:  WRSU 88.7FM – “Homemade Music” w/ host Mark Corso   11:30 - Noon
New Brunswick, NJ

Oct 11:   Second Saturday Music Cafe   8:00 – 11:00PM
First Reformed Church, 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
First Concert at this Venue:
Special Inaugural Price: Buy one Get one free: $20 in advance, $25 at door
Also Jim Albertson
A Spook Handy Band Concert w/ special guests Bob Harris and Gary Oleyar

October 12:  Mara Levine CD Release Concert - "Mara’s Gems"   1 - 6 PM
Edison First Aid Squad # 2, 848 New Dover Road, Edison, NJ 08820
Mara performs at 2:00. Open mic 3-6PM – sign up to do a set!
e-mail mblevine1@juno.com or Call 732-549-9722 to make a reservation
bring some food to share! CDs will be available to buy!

Oct 15:   EBTV  
East Brunswick, NJ
Filming Get-Out-the-Vote PSA and doing interview to be aired in Nov.

Oct 16:   The Folk Music Cafe at Mountainside Library   7:00 – 8:45 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 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
With special guests Neil Fein and Bruce Meyers

Oct 19:  Hamilton Township’s Annual Fall Harvest Festival   11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Kuser Farm Park, Kuser Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08690     more info 609-890-4028
Pumkin Patch, Food, Hayrides, Crafts, Music, Family Fun!!!

Oct 19:   The Gene Shay Show   9:00 – 9:30PM
WXPN 88.5FM, Philadelphia, PA
Listen Live
Live interview and music

Oct 21:  Bedminster Township Elementary School  
Bedminster, NJ    
Three assembly programs for K-2, Gr 3-5 and Gr 6-8
Good Citizenship/Get-Out-the-Vote Program for Schools

Oct 23:  Sayreville Public Library   6:30 – 7:45PM
1050 Washington Road, Sayreville, NJ 08859     732-727-0212
“Let’s Get Out the Vote!” – A Spook Handy Trio Concert

Oct 25:  Waldwick Public Library   11:00AM – Noon
19 East Prospect Street, Waldwick, NJ 07463     201-652-5104
“Let’s Get Out the Vote!” – A Spook Handy Trio Concert

Oct 25:  TurtleDove Folk Club   8:00PM   $15 in advance, $17 at door
West Grove Friends Meetinghouse, 153 E. Harmony Rd, West Grove PA 19390     802-431-3433
Doors open at 7:30 and the concert begins at 8:00.
“Peace through Music” – A Spook Handy Trio Concert

Oct 26:  Barack the Vote - A Multicultural Concert   7:30 PM - 11:30 PM – we play at 8:00PM  
The Club at Woodbridge, 585 Main St., Woodbridge, NJ 07095     609-433-3592
$50 Donation Requested
Live Music, Dancing, Food, Art and Antiques show, Door Prizes, and Speakers.
Ethnic Attire encouraged, if applicable. You Must RSVP to attend:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gs5plq
A Spook Handy Trio Concert

Oct 28:   Princeton TV’s “Talk To Me”  
Channel 30 in the Princeton, NJ area

Oct 29:  Clearview Cinema - Redbank   7:00 PM - 7:30 PM  
36 White St, Red Bank, NJ 07701     732-747-0333
Opening for viewing of Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour

Nov 3:  Private Party  
Somerset, NJ

Nov 6:  New Jersey Library Association Performer’s Showcase  
Monmouth County Public Library, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726    
Private Event

Nov 7:  Brandywine Assisted Living  
Bridgewater, NJ

Nov 9:  Barack Obama Victory Party  
Beacon, NY
With Pete Seeger, David Bernz and others

Nov 14 - 16:  North East Regional Folk Alliance Conference  
Hudson Valley Resort, Kerhonkson, NY 12446
I'll perform at various showcases with the Spook Handy Trio

Nov 20:   The Folk Music Cafe at Mountainside Library   7:00 – 8:45 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 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

Nov 21:  Rose Hill Assisted Living  
Robinsville, NJ

Nov 29:  East Brunswick Public Library   7 – 8:45 PM   Back by popular demand!!
2 Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick, NJ 08816     732-390-6769
An “America’s Story through Folk Music” Concert.

Dec 4:  Highland Park Senior Center  
Highland Park, NJ 08904

Dec 5:  New Jersey Folk Festival Holiday Party  
East Brunswick, NJ
Private Concert

Dec 9:   EBTV  
East Brunswick, NJ
Filming Interview and Performance to Promote 2009 NJ Folk Festival. To air in Spring 2009.

Dec 18:   The Folk Music Cafe at Mountainside Library   7:00 – 8:45 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 guests Rich Deans 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

Dec 20:  Private Event  
Levittown, PA

Dec 21:  Central Jersey Bike Club Holiday Party  
Jamesburg, NJ
Private Concert w/ Mara Levine

2007

Jan 19:  Senior Day Care of Delran   2-3PM
Delran, NJ

Jan 19:   Burlington County Public Library   7PM
5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 609-267-9660

Feb 3:   Glenside House Concert   8PM   $12
At the home of Ken Yavit and Donna Ryder, North Hills/Glenside, PA
To reserve a seat call 215-572-7715 or 215-341-1113 or email: Glenside HC at comcast dot net
(Please remove all spaces and replace '"at" with "@" and "dot" with a period - this should foil automatic spam email address harvesters)
Please bring food and/or beverages to share at breaks
Please arrive between 7:30 and 7:45PM

Feb 15:   SAW Bangkok Blues Music Night   6-10PM
Bangkok Blues Restaurant
926 W. Broad St. (Rt 7 East), Falls Church, VA 22046
w/ many other performers.  I play at about 8PM     Info: 703-534-0095
sponsored by Ron Goad

Feb 16:   Potters House   8PM   $15
1658 Columbia Road NW, Washington DC
Excellent wholesome food available at 7PM

Feb 17: Panzer House Concert   7PM
Columbia, MD
I will be opening for Small Potatoes
Reservations required via e-mail, SPanzers@cs.com or call 410-531-9233

Feb 21 - 25:  International Folk Alliance Conference
Memphis, TN

Feb 28:   Wayne Public Library   12:30 – 1:30PM
461 Valley Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470
Lunch Box Learning Series
"Freedom Is Your Destiny" Concert       info on concert

Mar 8:  Effective Stage Presence Workshops
Teen Arts Festival of Burlington County
Burlington County College, Pemberton, NJ

Mar 9:  Effective Stage Presence Workshops
Teen Arts Festival of Burlington County
Burlington County College, Pemberton, NJ

Mar 15:  Guitar Critiques and Workshops
Teen Arts Festival of Union County
Union County College, Cranford, NJ

Mar 16:  Effective Stage Presence Workshops
Teen Arts Festival of Union County
Union County College, Cranford, NJ

Mar 19:   Filming for Songs of Freedom   Television Show
Manhattan, NY
I’ll be filming for some shows to be aired throughout New York city at some future dates. Click here for schedule.
Hosted by Joel Landy

Mar 23:   Peekskill Coffeehouse   8PM
101 South Division Street, Peekskill, NY 10566
Double bill with Rich Deans
Info: 914-739-1287

Mar 24:   Effective Stage Presence Workshops   1-4PM
Reformed Church Social Hall, 19-21 s. 2nd Ave., Highland Park
Sponsored by The Highland Park Music Coop

Mar 30:   ECLC School Program   1:00 – 2:15 PM
Chatham, NJ
I’ll be sharing fun, interactive folk songs with students at this wonderful school for children with severe learning and/or language disabilities, autism or multiple disabilities. Not open to the public

Mar 31:  Philadelphia Songwriters Alliance House Concert   8PM
at the home of Heidi Hoskins in Lafayette Hill, PA
w/ Joe Giacoio and Fred Stanton
RSVP Rob Lincoln one week before the show at LincolnSongs@aol.com for directions the week before the show
Bring a chair and a snack to share.
Arrive by 7:45 and you can be one of the "open chair" performers

Apr 1:   Religious Science Church of Princeton   10:30 AM – Noon
Central Jersey Masonic Center, River Road (1 mile North of 27), Princeton, NJ
I will perform as part of the weekly religious service. Info: (609) 520-8422

Apr 13:  Brandywine Assisted Living
Bridgewater, NJ

Apr 14:   Crossroads Coffeehouse   8 -10PM
104 Bartley Rd., Flanders, NJ 07836
Map - Directions

Apr 15:  Mount Laurel Library   2 - 3PM
100 Walt Whitman Ave., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
"Works of Pete Seeger" Concert       info on concert
Library phone #: 856-234-7319

Apr 28:   New Jersey Folk Festival   9:30AM - 6PM
Douglass College, New Brunswick, NJ
Lots of performers, Martin Guitar booth, food vendors all day!!

May 6:   New Jersey Peace Action 50th Annual Dinner   12:15 - 4PM
Regency House, N. Pompton Plains, NJ
w/ feature speaker TBA
click here for ticket info.

May 7:   Westside Cafe   8:00 – 10:30PM
1A W. Second Street, Frederick MD 21701
w/ 6 other performers. I am the feature artist.
hosted by Ron Goad

May 8:   Effective Stage Presence 101 Workshop   7:30 – 10:30 PM
The Potter’s House   1658 Columbia Road NW, Washington DC 20009
To sign up call Potter’s House with credit card. (Ask for Tom or Mary). 202-232-5483
Pre-registration by May 7: $15 for solo acts, $25 for duos, $10 each additional member of a group.
Day-of registration: $17 for solo acts, $27 for duos, $10 each additional member of a group

May 9:   Bangkok Blues   8:00-10:30PM
Bangkok Blues Restaurant
926 W. Broad St. (Rt 7 East), Falls Church, VA 22046
w/ Mary Shapiro and other performers TBA     Info: 703-534-0095

May 11 & 12:   Susquehanna Music and Arts Festival
Havre de Grace, MD
Check website for performer list and schedule.

May 13: Hamilton Azalea Festival   9AM - 5PM
Sayen Gardens , 155 Hughs Drive, Hamilton, NJ
I will be playing at the Corner Gazebo 11AM – 3PM
Sponsored by Hamilton Township Department of Recreation

May 15:  Songwriting 101 Workshop   7 – 8:30PM
Mount Laurel Library   100 Walt Whitman Ave., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
Library phone #: 856-234-7319

May 17:  Songwriting and Effective Stage Presence Workshops
Teen Arts Festival – Somerset County

May 22:   Songwriting 102 Workshop   7 – 8:30PM
Mount Laurel Library   100 Walt Whitman Ave., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
Library phone #: 856-234-7319

May 23:  Wednesdays on Warren   11:30AM – 2PM
Lunchtime Concert at South Warren and East Front Street, Trenton, NJ
Sponsored by Trenton Downtown Association

May 26:  Cafe Improv - taping of TV show in front of a live audience    9PM     FREE
The Arts Council of Princeton - Temporarily located at: 
Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton, NJ 08540
to the left of Eckerd drug store                               info:  609-924-8777
See who else will be performing by clicking Here
Also check out a live video from my performance last year
Exact time of my 20 minute set and Other performers TBA

May 29:   Effective Stage Presence 101 Workshop   7 – 8:30PM
Mount Laurel Library   100 Walt Whitman Ave., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
Library phone #: 856-234-7319

May 31:  Carnegie Center Lunchtime Concert   Noon – 1:30PM
Rt 1 North in West Windsor, NJ
500 series buildings
Rain date : June 1

June 1:  Belmar Summer Concerts   7 – 10 PM
Pyanoe Plaza - 9th and Main, Belmar, NJ
Bring lawn chairs and snacks or enjoy outdoor seating at one of the adjacent restaurants
Featuring the Spook Handy Trio

June 2:  Spring Chester Craft Show   11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Main and Collis Streets, Chester, NJ
The show runs 10am – 5pm, June 2 and 3 rain or shine. $3 per person admission. Children under 12 admitted free.

June 3:  Burlington County Library   2-3 PM
5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060
This is not a concert.
It is a dedication ceremony by Friends of Burlington County Library and is open to public. I’ll be providing background music.

Jun 5:   Effective Stage Presence 102 Workshop   7 – 8:30PM
Mount Laurel Library   100 Walt Whitman Ave., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
Library phone #: 856-234-7319

Jun 10:   Beacon Sloop Club Strawberry Festival   Noon til Dusk
Beacon Waterfront Park, Beacon, NY
w/ Pete Seeger, Danny Einbender, Ian Weiss, Andy Revkin and other performers.
Lot’s of good food and strawberry pie, too!
Click here To see pictures of Spook and Pete singing together at last year’s Corn Festival.

Jun 12:   Getting the Most out of your Guitar Workshop   7 – 8:30PM
Mount Laurel Library   100 Walt Whitman Ave., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
Library phone #: 856-234-7319

June 13:  Tower Center Lunchtime Concert   Noon – 1:30PM
Outside the Hilton Hotel on Rt 18 near the NJ Turnpike, East Brunswick, NJ
Rain date : June 14
Featuring the Spook Handy Trio

Jun 16 & 17:   Clearwater's Great Hudson River Revival   10AM til Dusk
On the shores of the Hudson River, Croton Point Park, NY
w/ Pete Seeger and lots of other performers. 4 stages. Great food. Beautiful setting.
Come for fun and to learn more ways to help preserve the ecology, reverse global warming and be even better stewards of the earth.

June 24:   The Unitarian Society   10:30AM
176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick, New Jersey
I’ll be co-facilitating a service based on the idea “Heaven’s Not So High.”

June 30:   Burlington County Community Agriculture Center   10AM – 1PM
Hartford and Centerton Rd., Moorestown, NJ

July 13:   Highland Park Farmer's Market   11AM - 1PM
Raritan Ave (Rt. 27), between 2nd and 3rd Av, Highland Park, NJ
Get your fresh veggies and live music
Sponsored by Main Street Highland Park

July 17:   Trenton War Memorial – Concerts on the Landing   Noon – 2PM
1 Memorial Dr., Trenton, NJ 08608

July 18:   Lunchtime Concert at Kilmer Park   Noon – 2PM
Corner of George and Albany Streets
Downtown New Brunswick, NJ
Sponsored by City Market
A Spook Handy Trio gig

July 20:  Pemberton Community Library   2 - 3PM
16 Broadway, Browns Mills, NJ 08015
"Travels with Uncle Butch and Cousin Skippy" Concert for Children
info on concert

July 22:   Religious Science Church of Princeton   10:30 AM – Noon
Central Jersey Masonic Center, River Road (1 mile North of 27), Princeton, NJ
I will perform as part of the weekly religious service. Info: (609) 520-8422

July 24:  Carnegie Center Lunchtime Concert   Noon – 1:30PM
Rt 1 North in West Windsor, NJ
200 series buildings
Rain date : July 25
A Spook Handy Trio gig

Aug 1:   Lunchtime Concert at Kilmer Park   Noon – 2PM
Corner of George and Albany Streets
Downtown New Brunswick, NJ
Sponsored by City Market
A Spook Handy Trio gig

Aug 3:  Brandywine Assisted Living
Bridgewater, NJ

Aug 5:   Universal Peace Day   Noon – 4PM
Central Park Band Shell, Manhattan, NY
With lots of other performers and speakers.
A Spook Handy Trio gig       We play at 12:30 PM

Aug 5:   4th Annual Peace Fair & Bazaar   Noon – 5PM
"Creating Peaceful Environments"
at Eastman Plaza (the Clock Park), North Avenue at Eastman St.
Downtown Cranford, NJ
Sponsored by Union County Peace Council
A Spook Handy Trio gig       We play at 4PM

Aug 6:   St. John’s Episcopal Church   6 PM
“Peace Concert”
61 Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ
A Spook Handy Trio gig

Aug 9:  Mary Jacobs Memorial Library   7:15 – 8:30PM
64 Washington St., Rocky Hill, NJ 08553
In conjunction w/ “Get a Clue” summer reading program how much do you know about the songs Spook will be performing? We’ll find out!
A Spook Handy Trio gig

Aug 12:   Beacon Sloop Club Corn Festival   Noon til Dusk
Beacon Waterfront Park, Beacon, NY
w/ Pete Seeger, Danny Einbender, Sharleen Leahey 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 last year’s Corn Festival.
A Spook Handy Trio gig

Aug 13:  Berkeley Heights Public Library   6:30 – 7:30 PM
290 Plainfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
"Travels with Uncle Butch and Cousin Skippy" Family Concert
info on concert

Aug 18:   Monmouth County Clearwater Festival   11 AM – 7 PM
Sunset Park, Asbury Park NJ – Rain or Shine
Three stages of music and tons of environmental and activists displays
w/ Al Stewart (Year of the Cat), Chris Barron (Spin Doctors), Glen Burtnik, Boccigalupe & the Badboys. Patrick Droney, Matt O'Ree, Billy & Rose Falcon, teel Mill, Upstage Jam Band, Spring, Steve Mahoney, George Wirth, Ingrid Heldt, Mel & Vinnie, Lackawanna Rail, Hudson River Sloop Singers, Gary & Debbie, Anthony Fiumano, Blue Highways, Paperback Radio, Under New Ownership, Victorious Gospel Choir
Mara Levine and Dennis McDonough will join me for a set at 6PM on the East Stage.
Come sing at the Circle of Song. It’s a very cool experience for anyone who loves to sing.
A Spook Handy Trio gig

Aug 19:   Monmouth County Clearwater Festival   11 AM – 7 PM
Sunset Park, Asbury Park NJ – Rain or Shine

Aug 22:  Freehold Talent Showcase   7 – 9 PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
If you are interested in performing send an email to Spook@SpookHandy.com
Put “Freehold Talent Showcase” in the subject heading.

Aug 23:  Freehold Talent Showcase   7 – 9 PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
If you are interested in performing send an email to Spook@SpookHandy.com
Put “Freehold Talent Showcase” in the subject heading.
A Spook Handy Trio gig

Aug 29:  Freehold Talent Showcase   7 – 9 PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
If you are interested in performing send an email to Spook@SpookHandy.com
Put “Freehold Talent Showcase” in the subject heading.

Aug 31:   Lunchtime Concert at Kilmer Park   Noon – 2PM
Corner of George and Albany Streets
Downtown New Brunswick, NJ
Sponsored by City Market
A Spook Handy Trio gig

Sept 1:  StonyBrook Assisted Living
Pennington, NJ

Sept 1:   Moon Dancer Winery Folk Festival   4 – 10 PM
Moon Dancer Winery, 1282 Klines Run Rd Wrightsville PA, 17368
w/ Folk by Association, Victoria Vox, Andrew Lipke, and Richard Edward McCormick.
This is a really cool place and I think you’ll like all of the performers.
A Spook Handy Trio gig       We play at 7:30 – 8:30 PM

Sept 5:  Freehold Talent Showcase   7 – 9 PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
If you are interested in performing send an email to Spook@SpookHandy.com
Put “Freehold Talent Showcase” in the subject heading.

Sept 8:   Highlands Peace Music Festival   12 -7 PM
Lakeland Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 231 Parish Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470
Tickets: $20 advance $25 at door, $5 military family discount. Info: (973) 291-4847
w/ Disappear Fear, Spirit Wing, Tret Fure, Gaia Wolf. Bob Nicholson, The Swippers, Little Bobby Barton, Zach Magee
A Spook Handy Trio gig

Sept 12:  Freehold Talent Showcase   7 – 9 PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
If you are interested in performing send an email to Spook@SpookHandy.com
Put “Freehold Talent Showcase” in the subject heading.

Sept 16:  WRSU 88.7 FM - "Home Made Music" with Mark Corso   11:30 AM
New Brunswick, NJ
Interview and Preview of New CD, “Whatcha Gonna Do?”
And talking about the Raritan River Environmental Festival

Sept 16:  Princeton Public Library   3:00 – 4:15 PM
65 Witherspoon St. Princeton, NJ, 08542
A Spook Handy Trio gig

Sept 16:  WPRB 103.3 FM - "Music You Can’t Hear on the Radio" with John Weingart   7:30 PM
Princeton, NJ
Interview and Preview of New CD, “Whatcha Gonna Do?”
And talking about the Raritan River Environmental Festival

Sept 19:  Freehold Talent Showcase   6:40 – 8:40 PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
If you are interested in performing send an email to Spook@SpookHandy.com
Put “Freehold Talent Showcase” in the subject heading.

Sept 22:   Raritan River Environmental Festival   11 AM – 7 PM
Johnson Park, Piscataway, NJ
w/ Jim Wieder’s ProJECT PERCoLAToR, The John Hickey Band, The Social Funk Experiment, and briz.
Have fun while learning how to reverse Global Warming. Free admission, Free parking
A Spook Handy Band + CD Release Concert       We headline play at 5:30 PM
This will be our first Headliner at a festival

Sept 23:   Arts in the Park   11:30 AM – 12:30 PM and 3:10 PM – 4:20 PM
Raritan Avenue, Between 4th and 5th, Highland Park, NJ 08904
Lots of food, music, fun for the family
A Spook Handy Quartet (1st set) Trio (2nd set) + CD Release Celebration

Sept 26:  Freehold Talent Showcase   6:35 – 8:35 PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
If you are interested in performing send an email to Spook@SpookHandy.com
Put “Freehold Talent Showcase” in the subject heading.

Sept 29:   An Afternoon in ECK   1 – 5 PM
“Divine Guidance in Everyday Life”
Days Hotel, Rt. 18, East Brunswick, NJ

Oct 8:  Toms River Library   6:30 PM
101 Washington St., Toms River, NJ 08753
with special guests Folk by Association
A Harvest Festival Concert to Usher in Autumn
A Spook Handy Trio + Jersey Shore Area CD Release Concert

Oct 15:  The Yiddish Club at the Ponds Clubhouse   7:30 PM – Private Show
100 Waterside Blvd, Monroe, NJ
Performing American folk songs in the spirit of "Tikkun Olum," the Jewish commandment to be charitable and make the world a better place.
Shalom

Oct 17:  Wednesdays on Warren   11:30AM – 2PM
Apple Festival
Lunchtime Concert at South Warren and East Front Street, Trenton, NJ
Sponsored by Trenton Downtown Association

Oct 18:  Autumn in the Park   6M - 9PM
Raritan Ave. (Rt. 27), Highland Park, NJ
Lot's of music, hayrides, entertainment
Sponsored by Main Street Highland Park

Oct 19:  Senior Care of Delran
Delran, NJ

Oct 19:   Potters House   8PM   $15
1658 Columbia Road NW, Washington DC
Excellent wholesome food available at 7PM
w/ special guest Mary Shapiro
Washington DC area CD Release Concert

Oct 27:   Ethical Culture Society of Essex County   7:30PM   $15
516 Prospect St (corner of Parker Av.), Maplewood, NJ 07040
with very special guest Sharleen Leahey
Presented by Word Out! (Thanks to Fred Sebastion for setting this up)
and Ethical Culture Society of Essex County
A Spook Handy Trio + Essex County area CD Release Concert
Reservations highly recommended: 973-731-5290

Oct 28:  Allenhurst Octoberfest   1 - 4PM
Town Gazebo, Allenhurst, NJ 07711
This concert is provided courtesy of my friend Donnie G – editor of The Rag

Oct 28:  WXPN 88.5 FM - "The Gene Shay Show" with host Gene Shay   9 - 11 PM
Philadelphia, PA
also on 88.1 WXPH, Harrisburg, PA; 90.5 WKHS Worton/Baltimore, MD; 104.5 Lehigh Valley, PA
Interview and Preview of New CD, “Whatcha Gonna Do?”

Nov 1:  The Alchemist & Barrister   10:30 – 11:45PM
28 Witherspoon St., Princeton, NJ 08540
Sponsored by my friend Jo Leutz (who just might join me on bass)

Nov 2:  Burlington County Library   7 PM
5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060
A Spook Handy Band + Burlington County CD Release Concert

Nov 6:  “The Retrospective” w/ host Garrett Broad   7 – 8PM
Internet Radio on HearNewBrunswick.com
Garrett and I will be rapping about the issues of the day and I'll play some tunes from "Whatcha Gonna Do?"

Nov 8:  Folk DJ Showcase  
Kutsher's Resort and Conference Center, Montecello, NY
The Spook Handy Trio will entertain DJ’s from all over the East Coast at the invitation on Gene Shay of WXPN

Nov 9-11:  North East Regional Folk Alliance Conference  
Kutsher's Resort and Conference Center, Montecello, NY
I'll perform at various showcases including my "Whatcha Gonna Do?" teach-in/showcase

Nov 11:  Workshop – “Building Bridges with Political Music”  
Kutsher's Resort and Conference Center, Montecello, NY
Moderated by Spook Handy and joined by Sonny Ochs, Greg Greenway, John Flynn, Kim Harris and Mark Moss (of Sing Out! Magazine) this workshop will invite participants to discuss how to present music with political and social content in a way that builds bridges between the generations and across the political divide. Don’t think it can be done? Come to the workshop and find out otherwise.

Nov 12:  Idol Search Semi Finals   7M - 10PM
4 Woodhull Ave., Little Falls, NJ
I’ll be MCing and running the stage
Sponsored by The Alliance for a Better Community   $15

Nov 18:   Tellabration 2007   3 – 5 PM
Presented by the Garden State Storytellers’ League
Hamilton Township Library, 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Sorry about that address.
I’ll be the featured artist.

Nov 21:  Senior Care of Delran
Delran, NJ

Nov 23:  Brandywine Assisted Living
Bridgewater, NJ

Nov 30:  Talk – Insights Through Dreams   8 - 9 PM
New Jersey ECKANKAR Center, 3 Lincoln Highway (Rt. 27), Suite 102, Edison, New Jersey 08117

Dec 3:  Idol Search Finals   7M - 10PM
4 Woodhull Ave., Little Falls, NJ
I’ll be MCing and running the stage
Sponsored by The Alliance for a Better Community   $20

Dec 6:  New Jersey Folk Festival Holiday Party  
New Brunswick, NJ
Private Concert

Dec 7:  NJAPA Holiday Party  
New Brunswick, NJ
Private Concert

Dec 8:  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

Dec 9:  Sparta Public Library   3:00 – 4:00 PM
22 Woodport Rd., Sparta, NJ 07871
A “Great Old American Sing-Alongs” Concert

Dec 15:  Coffee with Conscience   8PM – doors open at 7:15
1st United Methodist Church of Westfield
1 East Broad Street (corner of North Avenue) Westfield, NJ 07090
I’ll be opening for my friend and musician extraordinaire John Flynn   $16

Dec 26:  Bryn Mawr Film Institute   7PM
824 W. Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr PA 19010 610-527-9898
If you haven’t had the opportunity to see “Pete Seeger: The Power of Song” I highly suggest you go see it. It’s a moving documentary about one of America’s truest heroes – a hero not because he fought the enemy on the battlefield of war, but an even greater hero because he empowered the most patriotic of Americans to stand up for what they believe in – civil rights, workers’ rights, peace, a clean environment, good citizenship and more. This will be a special showing of the film followed by Q&A with WXPN’s Gene Shay – one of America’s most beloved DJs. Gene has invited the Spook Handy Trio to lead the audience in singing some old favorites and song new songs of Pete’s.

Dec 31:  Stoneybrook Assisted Living   1:30PM
Pennington, NJ

October 2006

Oct 5:    The World Can’t Wait Rally   Noon - 3PM
In front of Brower Commons, College Ave, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Lots of speakers and performers. I play between 2 and 3PM

Oct 5:  Jefferson Township Public Library   7 - 8PM
1031 Walden Rd., Oakridge, NJ
"Freedom Is Your Destiny" Concert

Oct 14:  Gaia's Gate 3rd Annual Halloween Music Festival   7 - 11PM
The American Legion Hall, 429 S. Main St., Manville, NJ 08835
Costume Contest - Free Buffet - 50/50 Raffle     Ticket Info
Also appearing: Mace Gill, Kokopelli, Robin & Steven O'Connor

Oct 15: Hamilton's 8th Annual Fall Country Harvest   11AM - 4PM
Kuser Farm Park, Kuser Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08690
Pumkin Patch, Food, Hayrides, Crafts, Music, Family Fun!!!
more info 609-890-4028

Oct 19: Autumn in the Park   6M - 9PM
Raritan Ave. (Rt. 27), Highland Park, NJ
Lot's of music, hayrides, entertainment
Sponsored by Main Street Highland Park

Oct 26:   Lincoln School Annex (Grades K-4)   6PM
New Brunswick, NJ
"Around America and Back Again" Concert (Grades K-4)   6PM

Oct 29 - 30:   NJASL Conference   all day
New Jersey Association of School Librarians
Ocean Place Resort and Spa, Long Branch, NJ
I'll be showcasing and promoting my school programs at the conference with my buddy's briz and Arlon Bennett.  Open to all conference registrants.

September 2006

Sept 6:   The 8th New Open Mic  7 - 10PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
To sign up send an email to Spook@SpookHandy.com
Put "New Open Mic" in the subject heading.
Sponsored by The Freehold Partnership

August 2006

Aug 2:  The 3rd New Open Mic 7 - 10PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
To sign up send an email to Spook@SpookHandy.com
Put “New Open Mic” in the subject heading.
Sponsored by The Freehold Partnership

Aug 3:   Random Acts of Fun  5 - 8PM
Raritan Ave., Highland Park NJ between 4th and 5th Av.
Evening of music and art sponsored by Main Street Highland Park

Aug 5:   Universal Peace Day  11AM – 5PM
Riverside Park just north of the 79th Street Boat Basin, Manhattan, NY
Performers and Dancers featuring Peter Yarrow, The Brooklyn Women's Chorus,Ray Korona, Bruce Markow, Emma's Revolution and many others.
Then, from 8-10PM, at the Riverside Church (Riverside Dr. at 122nd St.): an interdenominational service and concert featuring performers from Japan, as well as Oscar Brand, Josh White Jr., and a keynote address by Robert Thurman.

Aug 6: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Somerset Hills 10:00 AM
Arbor Glen Community Center, 100 Monroe St., Bridgewater, NJ 08807
“Freedom Is Your Destiny UU Service"
I'll be presenting my second Unitarian service featuring music and conversation around the themes Freedom, Destiny and the meaning of true Patriotism
Here are directions

Aug 6: Highlands Music Festival 12 - 6PM
Date and Location Changed (from Aug 5)
Camp Ocawasin, 625 Macopin Rd., West Milford, NJ
w/ The Kennedys, Gaia Wolf, Kathy Moser, Kyle Hanchareck
Proceeds to NJ Peace Action, andHighlands Peace Action,

Aug 9:  The 4th New Open Mic 7 - 10PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
To sign up send an email to Spook@SpookHandy.com
Put “New Open Mic” in the subject heading.
Sponsored by The Freehold Partnership

Aug 10: Access for All: A Cultural Accessibility Conference
20 Minute exerpt performance of "Chicolocco"
Two River Theatre, Redbank, NJ
FREE and open to the members of arts/culture organizations.
Email Robert Carr for registration info at rcarr@njtheatrealliance.org

Aug 12:   WCTC 1450 AM – “Loud and Clear”  4PM
w/ hosts Maggie Glynn and Keith Rasmussen
Civil conversation about politics and entertainment
Broadcast from New Brunswick, NJ     Webcast live here

Aug 13:   Beacon Sloop Club Corn Festival   Noon - 6PM
On the Hudson River, near the train station, Beacon NY
w/ Pete Seeger , Danny Einbender , Karen Brookes and others

Aug 16:  The 5th New Open Mic 7 - 10PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
To sign up send an email toSpook@SpookHandy.com
Put “New Open Mic” in the subject heading.
Sponsored by The Freehold Partnership

Aug 17:  An Evening at the Rock   7:30 - 9PM
Rockoff Hall (the new 12 story University Dorm), George St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Sponsored by Devco

Aug 19 & 20:  Monmouth County Clearwater Festival   11:30AM - 7PM
Sunset Park, Asbury Park, NJ - Rain or Shine
3 stages of music and tons of environmental and activist displays.
Smithereens, Magpie, Virago, Boccigalupe and the Bad Boys, Matt Turk, Red Molly and tons more.
Come sing at the Circle of Song.  It's a very cool experience for anyone who loves to sing!
I play at 2:45 on Saturday at the family stage and will be joined by Mara and Dennis

Aug 23: Lunchtime Concert at Kilmer Park  Noon - 2PM
Corner of George and Albany Streets
Downtown New Brunswick, NJ
Sponsored by City Market

Aug 23:  The 6th New Open Mic 7 - 10PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
To sign up send an email toSpook@SpookHandy.com
Put “New Open Mic” in the subject heading.
Sponsored by The Freehold Partnership

Aug 24: An Evening at the Rock 7:30 - 9PM
Rockoff Hall (the new 12 story University Dorm), George St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Sponsored by Devco

Aug 27: Religious Science Church of Princeton 10:30 AM – Noon
Central Jersey Masonic Center, River Road (1 mile North of 27), Princeton, NJ
I will perform as part of the weekly religious service.    Info: (609) 520-8422

Aug 27: From Blues Notes to New Notes Noon – 5PM
PJs Coffee, 315 Raritan Av., Highland Park, NJ
A benefit to collect musical instruments for the musicians of New Orleans and to commemorate the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
also: Arnie Baird, Jo Wymer and others

Aug 30:  The 7th New Open Mic 7 - 10PM
East Main Street Gazebo (near Rts 79 and 537), Freehold New Jersey
To sign up send an email toSpook@SpookHandy.com
Put “New Open Mic” in the subject heading.
Sponsored by The Freehold Partnership

July 2006

Jul 5: Lunchtime Concert at Kilmer Park  Noon - 2PM
Corner of George and Albany Streets
Downtown New Brunswick, NJ
Sponsored by City Market

Jun 2:  Chicolocco  - the play  7PM
Linwood School, North Brunswick, NJ $6
This is a play based on Pete Seeger's children's story Abiyoyo
I wrote and perform songs and underscores

Jun 3:  Chicolocco  - the play  2PM and 8PM
Linwood School, North Brunswick, NJ $6
This is a play based on Pete Seeger's children's story Abiyoyo
I wrote and perform songs and underscores
Jun 7: Lunchtime Concert at Kilmer Park Noon - 2PM
Corner of George and Albany Streets
Downtown New Brunswick, NJ
Sponsored by City Market

Jun 8:  Union Public Library  7PM  Free
1980 Morris Av, Union NJ 07083       info: 908-851-5450
"Freedom Is Your Destiny" Concert

June 11:  13th Annual Earth Fair 10:00 am - 4:00 pm  FREE
Historic Smithville Park, Smithville Road, Eastampton, NJ
Outside Event - Rain or Shine
info (609) 265-5958
I'll let you know when I'm playing as soon as I find out
Lots of Bands TBA

Jun 13:   Carnegie Center Lunchtime Concert - Noon - 1:30PM
Rt 1 North in West Windsor, NJ  (200 series buildings)

Jun 13:  Private Party entertaining French diplomats  8PM

Jun 23:  EcoVillage Common House  7:30PM
Rachel Carson Way, Ithaca, NY  
Freedom Is Your Destiny Concert
Suggested Donation $10    Children 12-16 $5    Under 12 Free
Bring lots of kid to this very cool environmently conscious intentional community.
And if the suggested donation is too high, we'll work with you.

Jun 24 - 25: Forksville Folk Festival Noon Sat - 6PM Sun
Forksville, PA
info: forksvillefolk@epix.net 570-924-4142
also Appearing: Tanglefoot, We're About 9, Andy & Denise, Modern Man
Ian Cambell Smith, Women in Docs, Guy Mendilow Band, Dave Rowe Trio, others
Spook will perform on Saturday and MC on Sunday

Jun 29:  An Evening at the Rock  7:30 - 9PM
Rockoff Hall (the new 12 story University Dorm), George St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901
sponsored by Devco


May 2006

May 14:  Hamilton Azalea Festival  9AM - 5PM
Sayen Gardens, 155 Hughes Drive, Hamilton, NJ
I play 10AM - 12:30PM
sponsored by Hamilton Township Department of Recreation

May 19:  Belmar Summer Concert Series   7 - 10PM
Pyanoe Plaza - 9th and Main
May 26: Minstrel Coffeehouse 8:30PM $7
21Normandy Heights Rd. Morristown, NJ
opening for Terry Tufts
info 973-335-9489 or Minstrel@FolkProject.org

May 27  Cafe Improv - taping of TV show in front of a live audience   9PM     FREE
The Arts Council of Princeton - Temporarily located at:
Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton, NJ 08540
to the left of Eckerd drug store                              info: 609-924-8777
See who else will be performing by clicking here
Also check out a live video from my performance last year
Exact time of my 20 minute set and Other performers TBA


April 2006

Apr 5: Red Lion Open Mic 9 - Midnight
126 College Av., Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

April 9:  "Traditions" - Radio Show 4PM
WFDU 89.1 FM out of Teaneck, NJ w/ host Ron Olesko
I'll be joining John Dull to promote the "Uncle Floyd/John Dull and Friends Show"

Apr 12: Red Lion Open Mic 9 - Midnight
126 College Av., Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Apr 19: Red Lion Open Mic 9 - Midnight
126 College Av., Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Apr 22: The Uncle Floyd/John Dull and Friends Show 8PM
w/ Spook Handy, John Dull, Uncle Floyd, Ted Clancy
and Leslie Ritter and Scott Petito
Williams Center for the Arts
1 Williams Plaza, Rutherford, NJ 07070
Tickets $15 and $20 - reserve in advance for guaranteed seating
201-939-6969
sponsored by Boiling Springs Savings Bank

Apr 26: Red Lion Open Mic 9 - Midnight
126 College Av., Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Apr 27:  "Horses Sing None Of It" - Folk Music TV  9:30PM
Service Electric Cable TV, Allentown PA (airing in 84 towns) Ch. 50

Apr 29: New Jersey Folk Festival Noon - 6PM
Douglass College, New Brunswick, NJ
I'll be doing two sets including a tribute to John Prine
Learn about and Listen to John Prine

Apr 30:  New Jersey Peace Action 49th Annual Dinner 12:15 - 4PM
Regency House, N. Pompton Plains, NJ
w/ feature speaker Mario Murillo host of WBAI's "Wake Up Call"
click here for ticket info


March 2006

Mar 1: Red Lion Open Mic 9 - Midnight
126 College Av., Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Mar 7:  Brandywine Assisted Living 2 - 3PM
Bridgewater, NJ

Mar 8: Red Lion Open Mic 9 - Midnight
126 College Av., Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Mar 9:  Teen Arts - all day
Burlington County Community College, Pemberton, NJ
I'll be offering critiques of vocal performances

Mar 10:  Teen Arts - all day
Burlington County Community College, Pemberton, NJ
I'll be offering critiques of vocal performances

Mar 11: Coffee w/ Conscience  8PM   $15
Springfield Emanuel United Methodist Church
40 Church Mall (at Mountain & Morris Aves), Springfield, NJ 07081
songwriters in the round with Pat Wictor and Vickie Russell
info: 908-412-9105 map

Mar 17: Morristown Peace Vigil  6-7PM
at the Morristown Green, downtown Morristown, NJ
w/ guest speakers, poets, Ray Karona

Mar 18:  Private Party
Jackson, NJ

Mar 22: Red Lion Open Mic 9 - Midnight
126 College Av., Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Mar 29: Red Lion Open Mic 9 - Midnight
126 College Av., Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ


February 2006


Feb 1: Red Lion Open Mic 9 - Midnight
126 College Av., Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Feb 4: Mine Street Coffeehouse 8PM $10
First Reformed Church, Bayard and Neilson Sts, New Brunswick, NJ
"Spook Handy Show On the Road"
Proceeds to benenfit the Princeton Songwriters. I'll be hosting the show: 2 sets of music.
Each set will be 3 songwriters from the Princeton Songwriters, the Red Lion Open Mic or the Spook Handy Show. A 4th seat will be open to you. Sign up to play one song when you arrive.
Performers include: Patrick Cwiakala, Shelli Aarden, Michael Brett, Flora Newberry, Jacob Callis and me.

Feb 8: Red Lion Open Mic 9 - Midnight
126 College Av., Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Feb 9 - 14: 18th International Folk Alliance Conference - Austin Texas
I'll be performing showcases with the likes of Greg Greenway, Wishing Chair, David Massengill and Claudia Nygaard and hobnobbing with the bestest of the best and the coolest of the cool songwriters in the folk genre.

Feb 15: Red Lion Open Mic 9 - Midnight
126 College Av., Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Feb 19: Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 9 and 11AM Services
21Normandy Heights Rd. Morristown, NJ

Feb 22 : Red Lion Open Mic 9 - Midnight
126 College Av., Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ


January 2006


Jan 4:  C-N Acoustic Cafe
a podcast of music and interview by Bob Makin of the Courier News

Jan 13:  Philadelphia Songwriters Association House Concert  8PM
Hosted by Rob Lincoln
at the home of PSA member David Kleiner, near Jenkinstown, PA
please send e-mail to davidbet@bellatlantic.net to reserve space.
This will be an "In the Round" concert with Arlon Bennett and one other artist TBA

Jan 14:  Crossroads Coffeehouse 8 -10PM
104 Bartley Rd., Flanders, NJ 07836
Map - Directions

Jan 17:  Brandywine Assisted Living 2 - 3PM
Bridgewater, NJ

Jan 17:  Indigo Coffeehouse  7:30PM
1208 Route 34 South, Aberdeen, NJ 07747 (Aberdeen Pavilion)
info: (732) 566-6233
as part of Princeton Songwriters Showcase
w/ Arlon Bennett and others

Jan 18:  Red Lion Open Mic  9 - Midnight
126 College Av., Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Jan 25:  Red Lion Open Mic  9 - Midnight
126 College Av., Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Jan 28:  Morristown Unitarian Fellowship Concert   8PM
21 Normandy Hgts. Rd., Morristown, NJ 07960  973-540-1177
Also performing are: Dave Cornell, Ken Galipeau, Mary and Daryl Courtley, The Rohe Family, Liza DiSavino and AJ Bodnar. At the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship on Normandy Heights Road. $20 for general admission until January 22nd and thereafter $25. Reserved/patron seats are $30 and guaranteed a place at a table. price includes concert and food (snacks and desserts)
Proceeds to benefit humanitarian efforts in Central American countries
via such charitable organizations as the UUService Committee & Peace Works.
information and tickets: contact BarbaraPecca, barbpecca@yahoo.com

December 2005


Dec 2:   Private Christmas Party for the New Jersey Folk Festival staff

Dec 3: Six Mile Run Reformed Church 7:30PM $5
3037 Rt. 27 South - corner of Claremont Rd.
Franklin Township, Somerset County, NJ
a "Freedom Is Your Destiny" Concert
Flora Newberry will be opening

Dec 7: 38th Red Lion Open Mic

Dec 11: Religious Science Church of Princeton 10:30 AM
Central Jersey Masonic Center
River Road (1 mile North of 27), Princeton, NJ
(609) 520-8422
I will perform as part of the weekly religious service

Dec 11:   Filming of Documentary "Doomsday Code"   3PM
Times Square, New York City Taping performance of Spook's song "Whatcha Gonna Do?" for Channel 4, British Public Television

Dec 14: Spook's Final performance at the North Brunswick Pub 9:30 - 12:30 Rt. 1 North, North Brunswick, NJ just north of Adams Ln and South of Jersey Av. with special guest Jammin Jersey Jeff Ray on acoustic lead guitar

Dec 16:   Beacon Sloop Club Holiday Sing   Pot Luck begins at 6PM On the Hudson River, near the train station, Beacon NY
w/ Pete Seeger , Danny Einbender , Karen Brookes
David Bernz , Rick Nestler  and others

Dec 24:   Private House Concert - Christmas Party - Piscataway, NJ

Dec 31: First Night Morristown - 10PM and 11PM
Morristown, NJ
Masonic Temple - 1 block from the Green


November 2005


Nov 2: 34th Red Lion Open Mic

Nov 3: Buttonwood Hospital, Pemberton, NJ
for the residents
Sponsored by the Burlington County Library Bookmobile

Nov 5: Brick Cultural Arts Center 7PM Free
515 Herbertsville Rd., Brick NJ
sponsored by Brick Recreation Dept

Nov 9: 35th Red Lion Open Mic

Nov 11 - 13: North East Regional Folk Alliance Conference
Kutsher's Resort and Conference Center, Montecello, NY
I'll perform at the Martin Guitar Showcase,
Garden State Presents Showcase
and the Songwriter's Internet Radio Show Showcase
as well as partying with Gene Shay and all my other buddies

Nov 16: 36th Red Lion Open Mic

Nov 18: Burlington County Public Library 7PM
5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 609-267-9660
Special Show: Freedom Is Your Destiny

Nov 19: Ethical Cultural Society 7:30 PM $10
516 Prospect St., Maplewood, NJ
Reaching Out for Peace
- a Concert for Nurturing Peace and Building Community
w/ Catherine Moon , and Gigi G.
special guests Ingrid Heldt and Joel Horwitz
Sponsored by Ethical Culture Society of Essex County's Social Action Committee and Word Out!

Nov 29: Red Lion Cafe 11:30 - 1PM
Lunchtime gig at Rutgers College Student Center
126 College AV, New Brunswick, NJ

Nov 30: 37th Red Lion Open Mic


October 2005


Oct 4:   Brandywine Assisted Living 2 - 3PM
Bridgewater, NJ

Oct 5:   30th Red Lion Open Mic

Oct 8: John F. Kennedy Library 2 - 3:30 PM
500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 732-463-1633
Special show: Sing Along to Old Folk Favorites for the 50s, 60s, and 70s plus a bunch of folkie originals

Oct 9: Religious Science Church of Princeton 10:30 AM - Noon
Central Jersey Masonic Center
River Road (1 mile North of 27), Princeton, NJ
(609) 520-8422
I will perform as part of the weekly religious service

Oct 12:   31st Red Lion Open Mic
(hosted by Arlon Bennett in Spook's absence)

Oct 12: North Brunswick Pub 9:30 - 12:30
Rt. 1 North, North Brunswick, NJ
just north of Adams Ln and South of Jersey Av.

Oct 15: Sacred Bean Coffeehouse 7PM
The Flanders United Methodist Church
8 Park Place, Flanders, NJ
w/ special guests Kathy Moser and Ray Winch

Oct 16: Pumpkin Festival Noon - 5PM
On the Hudson River, near the train station, Beacon NY
w/ Pete Seeger , Danny Einbender , Karen Brookes and others

Oct 19:   32nd Red Lion Open Mic

Oct 20 - 24: Minneapolis doing open mics and researching the folk music world of the Twin Cities

Oct 26:   33rd Red Lion Open Mic

Oct 27: Autumn in the "Park" 6:30 - 8:30PM
an evening of live music all around Raritan Ave.
sponsored by Main Street Highland Park
I play at Pad Thai Restaurant - 217 Raritan Ave

Oct 29 and Oct 30:   2000 Minutes for 2000 Soldiers
a 33 and 1/3 hr. vigil for the 2000 US Killed so far in Iraq Raritan Avand River Road, Highland Park, NJ vigil begins at 9AM Saturday and ends at 5:20PM Sunday I play at various times between 2 - 5PM both days

September 2005

Sept 6:   999th Spook Handy Show

Sept 7:   26th Red Lion Open Mic

Sept 9:   Wedding - Yup, I do them.

Sept 11:    Mount Laurel Public Library  2 - 3PM 100 Walt Whitman Ave., Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 info:  856.234.7319

Sept 11:   Concert for Peace 4 - 7PM
Sponsored by Lambertville Coalition for Peace
Mary Sheridan Park, York St. and George St
(between Main St and Union St) Lambertville, NJ
w/ High Hearts, Justin Pope, James Seward , Sharleen Leahey
I play at 6PM

Sept 13:   1000th and Final Spook Handy Show

Sept 14:   27th Red Lion Open Mic

Sept 18:   Septemberfest  9AM - 5PM
Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ
I play 2 - 5 PM
also:  Arlon Bennett , many more musicians, crafts and food.

Sept 21: Senior Day Care Center of Delran, NJ 1PM

Sept 21:   28th Red Lion Open Mic

Sept 24:   Raritan River Fest   11AM - 7PM
Johnson Park, Piscataway, NJ (note the new location)
also appearing:   Sun Ra Arkestra and Swampadelica

Sept 28:   29th Red Lion Open Mic

Sept 30:   Chatham Rocks!!  5PM- 11PM
A Benefit Concert for Katrina Disaster Relief
Chatham Middle School, Chatham, NJ
$5 Donation - all donations fo the American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity
Also appearing:  The Voltaires , Kathy Byers , The Nikki Armstrong Project


August 2005


Aug 4:   Crossroad Theatre 5:30 - 6:30PM
7 Livingston Av, New Brunswick, NJ
I'll be performing in the upstairs lobby at happy hour
before the showing of "Shankshaw Redemption"

Aug 5: Universal Peace Day Concert   8PM
Riverside Church, Riverside Dr and 120th St., Manhattan
w/ Pete Seeger , Peter and Bethany Yarrow and Robin Greenstein

Aug 6: Union County Peace and World Friendship Fair
Downtown Cranford NJ (at Train Station on Rt 28)
Noon to 5PM - I play at about 2PM
sponsored by the Union County Peace Council
E-mail unioncountypeacecouncil@gmail.com for more info.

Aug 7:
Religious Science Church of Princeton 10:30 AM - Noon
Central Jersey Masonic Center
River Road (1 mile North of 27), Princeton, NJ
(609) 520-8422
I will perform as part of the weekly religious service

Aug 9:   997th Spook Handy Show

Aug 10: Hosting Cornerstone Caffe Open Mic 8 - 10PM 2 E Main St., Freehold NJ         732-845-5300
Excellent grub - including awesome sweet potato fries!!

Aug 12: Highland Park Farmers Market Noon - 2pm
Raritan Avenue Highland Park, NJ
(between 2nd and 3rd Avs)
Sponsored by Main Street Highland Park

Aug 12: Belmar Summer Concert Series 7 - 10PM
Pyanoe Plaza - 9th and Main
bring lawn chairs and snacks

Aug 14: Beacon Sloop Club Corn Festival Noon - 6PM
On the Hudson River, near the train station, Beacon NY
w/ Pete Seeger , Danny Einbender , Karen Brookes and others
I will MC and perform a set early at about.

Aug 16:   Brandywine Assisted Living 2 - 3PM
Bridgewater, NJ

Aug 17: Lunchtime Concert at Kilmer Park 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Corner of George and Albany Streets
Downtown New Brunswick, NJ
Sponsored by City Market

Aug 17:North Brunswick Pub 9:30 - 12:30
Rt. 1 North, North Brunswick, NJ
just north of Adams Ln and South of Jersey Av.

Aug 20 - 21: Monmouth Clearwater Festival 11:30AM - 7PM
Sunset Park, Asbury Park, NJ (rain or shine)
I'll be MCing and performing at the Circle of Songs both days

Aug 23: "Jackstock - a tribute tothe music of Jack Stock"
at the  998th Spook Handy Show

Aug 25:Carnegie Center Lunchtime Concert - Noon - 1:30
Rt 1 North in West Windsor, NJ
(500 series buildings)

Aug 30:   999th Spook Handy Show


July 2005


Jul 5:   992nd Spook Handy Show

Jul 7: Morristown on the Green
Free Lunchtime Concert 12:15 - 1PM
in the Square, Morristown Green,
Downtown Morristown
Bring lunch and plan to have some fun

Jul 10: Religious Science Church of Princeton 10:30 AM - Noon
Central Jersey Masonic Center
River Road (1 mile North of 27), Princeton, NJ
(609) 520-8422
I will perform as part of the weekly religious service

Jul 12:   993rd Spook Handy Show

Jul 13: North Brunswick Pub 9:30 - 12:30
Rt. 1 North, North Brunswick, NJ
just north of Adams Ln and South of Jersey Av.

Jul 14:   Art House - Downtown Highland Park   8-10PM
Fronting the Joe Marascio Band
Main Street Higland Park between 4th and 5th Av.
this event is produced by Sheila Shukla and Art House

Jul 16: All American Bar-B-Que 2-5PM
Home of David Eberle
35 Slocum Road, Beacon, NY
meet the Democratic candidates for Fishkill Town Council
and for Dutchess Legislature
Hosted By Fishkill Democratic Committee & Dutchess County Democratic Club
w/ David Bernz , Rafael Figueroa and Michelle Marcus

July 17: Peace Picnic 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Music at 3:30 Duke Island Park, Oak Grove, Somerville, NJ
Join the Somerset County Voices for Peace and Justice
for an afternoon of fun and getting to know other peace advocates in the area.
This will be a potluck picnic ­ please call 908-926-2450 or email info@somersetpeace.org to let us know that you are coming and what you can bring.
Round Robin w/ Sharleen Leahey , Catherine Moon and Ingrid

Jul 19:   994th Spook Handy Show

Jul 25:   Live on E8 Radio WVTF 90.3 FM The Core 10PM
Livingston College, Piscataway, NJ
Hosted by David Nacin

Jul 26:   995th Spook Handy Show  (Rolling Stones Night)

Jul 27:   Hosting the Cornerstone Caffe Open Mic 8-10PM
2 E Main St, Freehold, NJ

Jul 28:   Reading of the Downing Street Memos 6:30PM
at the Home News, 35 Kennedy Blvd, E Brunswick, NJ
Reading followed by live music from Me and Sharleen Leahey
Event provided by the Central Jersey Coalition Against Endless War


June 2005


Jun 3 - 4:   People's Music Network Summer Gathering
High Falls NY 

Jun 5:   Medford Arts and Music Festival   11AM - 5PM
Main Street, Medfrod, NJ
There will be all kinds of music all day
Crafts, Arts, Food in beautiful historic downtown Medford, NJ

Jun 7:   Carnegie Center Lunchtime Concert - Noon - 1:30
Rt 1 North in West Windsor, NJ
by the duck pond (200 series buildings)

Jun 7:   988th Spook Handy Show

Jun 8:   Lunchtime Concert at Kilmer Park   11:30AM - 1:30PM
Corner of George and Albany Streets
Downtown New Brunswick, NJ
Sponsored by City Market

Jun 9:   "Musical Princeton"  on TV30, Princeton NJ
See the first ever edition of new TV show at 11:30AM or 6PM

Jun 10:   "Musical Princeton"  on TV30, Princeton NJ
See the first ever edition of new TV show at 8PM

Jun 10:   Gaia's Gate New Age Spiritual Center 7pm
33 North River St., Millstone, (Somerset County) NJ
info:  (908) 281-9222      $10

Jun 11:    Hillsboro New Age Fair   9 - 5PM
at fire station - 375 Rt 206, Hillsboro NJ
near Charlie Browne's
I play 1:00 - 2:00PM

Jun 12:   "Musical Princeton"  on TV30, Princeton NJ
See the first ever edition of new TV show at Noon

Jun 12 12th Annual Earth Fair 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Outside Event - Rain or Shine - Free
Historic Smithville Park, Smithville Road, Eastampton, NJ
info (609) 265-5958
Lots of Bands, I'll be playing 11:30 - 3PM down by the river

Jun 14:   989th Spook Handy Show

Jun 15:   Tower Center Lunchtime Concert Noon - 1:30
Outside the Hilton Hotel on Rt 18 near the NJ Turnpike
East Brunswick, NJ

Jun 18 -19: Clearwater's Great Hudson River Rival
I performed with Danny Einbender and the Children's Stage
and w/  Pete Seeger  and Karen Brookes on Sunday morning

Jun 21:   990th Spook Handy Show

June 24:   A Night of 1000 Words   6-9PM
Kilmer Park, New Brunswick (corner of Geroge and Albany)
Sponsored by City Market
It's kind of like the Spook Handy Show live on location
I'll be hosting a city wide Talent Showcase of music,poetry and comedy

June 25:   New Brunswick Cooks  7 - 9PM
Music all over downtown New Brunswick
I'll be performing near Soho Restaurant on George Street
other performers include: briz and Big Orange Cone

Jun 28:  991st Spook Handy Show


May 2005


May 3:   983rd Spook Handy Show

May 4: Stella's , 1725 Duke St., Alexandria VA
Steve Key's Music Showcase 7-10pm
I'll do a short set as a special guest of feature artist Danielle Miraglia

May 5:   The New Deal Cafe 7PM  Free
Songs of Peace and Purpose
Double Bill w/ Eric Maring
In the Heart of Old Greenbelt!!
113 Centerway, Roosevelt Center
Greenbelt Maryland 20770
(301) 474-5642

May 6:   Highland View Elementary School
Eric Maring's 3rd Grade Class
Silver Springs, MD
Read Teacher's Review

May 6:   Potter's House -  8PM    $10
1658 Columbia Road NW,  Washington DC
"Freedom Is Your Destiny" Concert to benefit
Guatemala Human Rights Commission
excellent wholesome food available at 7PM

May 7:  Private Concert for the Modern Group
Langhorn, PA

May 8:   13th Annual Azalea Festival
Sayen Gardens - 155 Hughes Drive, Hamilton NJ
9:00AM - 4:00PM - I play 10AM - 1PM   Free
(Absolutely beautiful Botanical Gardens, music and crafts)

May10:   Frist Filibuster 2:00 - 2:30 PM
500 Hour Filibuster against the "Nuclear Option"
to end filibusters in the Senate
Frist Student Center, Princeton University
Also:  Rep. Rush Holt, Rep. Frank Palone , Sen. John Corzine , Matt Angus

May 10:   984th Spook Handy Show

May 17:   Brandywine Assisted Living 2 - 3PM
Bridgewater, NJ

May 17th:   985th Spook Handy Show

May 18:   North Brunswick Pub  9:30 - 12:30
Rt. 1 North, North Brunswick, NJ
 just north of Adams Ln and South of Jersey Av.

May 21: Cafe Z   7PM
Zion Lutheran Church.
Corner of Elm and Esterbrook Avenues
Rahway NJ,
Info:  http://www.zionlutherannj.org/cafez.htm  
or contact Tom Picard @ 732-388-3865
$5.00 - includes light refreshments

May 22:   Kindred Spirits Fair & Music Fest
Warren County Fairgrounds
Rt 519, Harmony Twp., NJ.
Located north of Phillipsburg & Rts 78, 22 & 57
Lot's of other performers
Festival runs Saturday and Sunday
I play a 20 minute set at 2:15PM

May 24:   986th Spook Handy Show

May 28:   Cafe Improv - taping of TV show in front of a live audience   9PM
The Arts Council of Princeton
102 Witherspoon St., Princeton, NJ 609-924-8777  FREE
See who else will be performing by clicking here
Also check out a live video from my performance last year

May 29:   Religious Science Church of Princeton
Central Jersey Masonic Center
River Road (1 mile North of 27), Princeton, NJ
10:30 AM til Noon .  (609) 520-8422
I will perform as part of the weekly religious service

May 31:   987th Spook Handy Show 
Special Event:  Just Plain Folks Road Tour


April 2005


Apr 5:   979th Spook Handy Show

Apr 6:   22nd Red Lion Open Mic

Apr 8:   Mantoloking Road Pub 9PM - Midnight
247 Mantoloking Road (Rt 528),
Brick, NJ     732-735-1888

Apr12:   980th Spook Handy Show

Apr 13: 23rd Red Lion Open Mic

Apr 19:   981st Spook Handy Show

Apr 20: 24th Red Lion Open Mic

Apr 21:   Princeton Songwriters Fundraiser Showcase
2 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ
at the corner of E. Main St. (Rt. 537) and South St. (Rt. 79).
Come hear some of the songs written by the the songwriters group I help run with Arlon Bennett
I'll be hosting and may play a song or two

Apr 23:   Mantoloking Road Pub 9PM - Midnight
247 Mantoloking Road (Rt 528),
Brick, NJ     732-735-1888

Apr 26:   982nd Spook Handy Show

Apr 27: 25th Red Lion Open Mic

Apr 28: Whispering Knolls Assisted Living Center 6:15 - 7:15
Edison, NJ

Apr 30:   New Jersey Folk Festival - Noon - 6PM
I will play 2 sets
10:30 -11:00 AM leading a
"The Works of Pete Seeger" workshop
12:15 - 12:45 PM -  "The Songs of Spook Handy" Both events are at the Pinelands Stage (to the left of the main stage underneath the pines.) Douglass College, Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ w/ Bob Norman , Joe Glazer and many other artists


March 2005

Mar 1:   974th Spook Handy Show

Mar 2: 18th Red Lion Open Mic

Mar 5:   Tabernacal Church  8PM
3700 Chustnut Street, Phila, PA
Freedom Is Your Destiny Concert  $8

Mar 8:   975th Spook Handy Show

Mar 9: 19th Red Lion Open Mic

Mar 10 and 11:   Teen Arts Burlington Country

Mar 15:   976th Spook Handy Show

Mar 16:   Brandywine Assisted Living

Mar 16:   North Brunswick Pub  9:30 - 12:30
Rt. 1 North, North Brunswick, NJ
 just north of Adams Ln and South of Jersey Av.

Mar 22:   Jitters, Minneapolis, MN

Mar 29:   978th Spook Handy Show

Mar 30: 21st Red Lion Open Mic

Mar 31:   Red Lion Cafe Presents  8PM
The Best of the Spook Handy Show
Spring 2005 Extravaganza
Featuring, Spook Handy , Chef Dave and Nikita ,
and the O>Matics
Rutgers College Center, 126 College Av.,
New Brunswick, NJ     Free


February 2005


Feb 1:   970th Spook Handy Show

Feb 8:   971st Spook Handy Show

Feb 13:   Religious Science Church of Princeton
Central Jersey Masonic Center
River Road (1 mile North of 27), Princeton, NJ
10:30 AM til Noon .  (609) 520-8422
I will perform as part of the weekly religious service

Feb 15: 972nd Spook Handy Show

Feb22:   973rd Spook Handy Show 
hosted by Ronn and Liza Goldberg


January 2005


Jan 2:   Religious Science Church of Princeton
Central Jersey Masonic Center
River Road (1 mile North of 27), Princeton, NJ
10:30 AM til Noon.  (609) 520-8422
I will perform as part of the weekly religious service

Jan 5:   North Brunswick Pub  9:30 - 12:30
Rt. 1 North, North Brunswick, NJ
 just north of Adams Ln and South of Jersey Av.

Jan 21:  Burlington County Library 7PM
5 Pioneer Blvd., Westampton, NJ. 609-267-9660

Jan 25: Red Lion Cafe 11:30AM - 1PM
Lunchtime gig at Rutgers College Student Center
126 College AV, New Brunswick, NJ

Jan 28-30: attending the PEOPLE'S MUSIC NETWORK
W/ Pete Seeger, Charlie King, Bev Grant, Bruce Markow and many many others

Prior to 2005, Spook has played approximately 2500 performances. All of these show dates are recorded somewhere. Perhaps one day the dates will all be posted here.

Following is a very incomplete list of Spook's performances prior to 2005:

December 2004


THU DEC 2: Seasons Restaurant 8:30PM
1630 Hwy 27, Edison, NJ 08817
732-819-8885

Dec 6: Religious Science Church of Princeton 10:30AM
Princeton, NJ

Fri Dec 10: Xmas Xtravaganza 8PM
The State Theater in New Brunswick, NJ,
11 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick, NJ
www.StateTheatreNJ.org
Box Office: 877-STATE11 or 732-246-7469.
More information about the show: www.xmasxtravaganza.com

Dec 15: North Brunswick Pub 9:30 - 12:30
Rt. 1 North, North Brunswick, NJ
just north of Adams Ln and South of Jersey Av.

Fri Dec 17: Beacon Sloop Club HOLIDAY SING! 8PM
Featuring: Pete Seeger, Spook Handy, Linda Richards, Dan Einbender, Rick and Donna Nestler, Mickael Scolnick, and other guests
at The Beacon Sloop Club
Donations of unwrapped toys and money will be accepted for non-partisan peace and humanitarian efforts

Dec 31: 9:00AM WNTI 91.9FM - Hackettstown, NJ
The Beth and Jules Show rebroadcast of interview from Oct 31, 2003

Dec 31: First Night Morris - 10PM and 11PM
Morristown, NJ Masonic Temple - 1 block from the Green Morristown, NJ
$15 in advance. $18 Night of

November 2004

SAT NOV 6: A Time to Heal: Six Mile Run Reformed Church
3539 Rt. 27, Flanklin, NJ 7:30 $5

SAT NOV 20: Sacred Bean Coffeehouse 7PM
Park Pl & Hillside Av, Flanders, NJ 973-584-5426
Kathy Phillips 7PM. Spook Handy 7:45 $5

SUN NOV 21: Monmouth County Cleawater Fall Concert
The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, NJ 2 - 10PM.
I play at 3:20

June 2004

WED JUN 2: Kilmer Square Lunch Time Concert 11:30 - 1:30
Free outdoor show sponsored by City Market
George & Albany St. (Rt 27), New Brunswick, NJ
Thanks to former band mate Dave Hartkern for this one.

WED JUN 2: Dennis Kucinich for President Benefit 8-10PM
The Sanctuary, 41 West Main Street, Somerville, NJ

Fri JUN 4: Whispering Knolls Assisted Living
Edison, NJ

FRI & SAT JUN 4 & 5 : People's Music Network summer gathering
Newburg, NY hanging out with Pete Seeger and Charlie King, et.al.

SUN JUN 6: Medford Arts and Music Festival Downtown Medford, NJ 12 - 5PM.
I'll trade sets with Todd's Porch featuring Jammin Jersey Jeff Ray

MON JUN 7: Riverton Nursing Home, Riverton, NJ

WED JUN 9: North Brunswick Pub - 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Rt 1., North Brunswick, NJ

FRI JUN 11: Filming "Serendipity" TV Show Piscataway, NJ.
The show should air in July.

SAT JUN 12: WINONA FOLK - Acoustic Concert Series
Lake Winona Civic Center, 49 Winona Trail, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 8 PM
~ Door opens at 7:30 PM Admission $5.00
w/ special guest Stephan Smith

SUN JUN13: Strawberry Festival, Beacon, NY
Performing my song "Vote" w/ Pete Seeger

June 2003

Jun 7: Pathways to Peace Conference
Raritan Valley College w/ Sharleen Leahy

June 8: Medford Arts and Music Festival
Downtown Medford, NJ - Music all day 12 - 5PM.
4 stages. by lots of bands and folk artists.
My sets start at 1PM and 2:55 PM

June 11: LUNCHTIME CONCERT ON THE GREEN
Morristown Green, Morristown NJ 12 - 1PM
info 973-377-6622

June 11: North Brunswick Pub 9:30 - 12:30 Rt. 1 North, North Brunswick, NJ just north of Adams Ln and South of Jersey Av.. June 25: Buttonwood Hospital 11AM Pemberton, NJ June 28: Cafe Improv - taping of TV show in front of a live audience 9PM The Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton, NJ 609-924-8777 $1

May 2003

THUR MAY 29: Somerset Voices for Peace & Justice 8PM
A Concert for Peace
at The Sanctuary 41 West Main Street (corner Division St.) in downtown Somerville, NJ
908-261-9496