Songs of the Folk Revival – Then and Now!
Many people remember the good days of Peter Paul and Mary, Bob Dylan and Pete Seeger. But many younger people have only heard about them. People sang together and felt a real sense that their generation was going to do something big. And they did! All of those dreams live on in the great folk songs of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.
And new folk songs, just as powerful, are still being written today. In this concert, Spook Handy includes some of his own songs, written in the same spirit, that share the message that we can continue to make the world a better place. Spook’s originals have charted as high as No. 2 on the International Folk Radio Charts.
So, let’s get together and re-experience the passion, purpose and spirit of American folk music. Or experience it for the first time. They are alive and well at Spook’s concerts. And there’s no wonder why. Spook studied under and performed alongside Pete Seeger more than 50 times from 2003 til his passing in 2014. As a result, people can’t help but feel moved by the music and stories Spook learned directly from Pete.
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It’s a rare occasion when the whole room isn’t singing along. Share the passion that resonates in Spook’s concerts as he sings the story of America – its history, its values, its promise. His songs open people’s hearts and reaffirm our shared humanity. His live performances have been said to “take the humor of Arlo Guthrie, the sincerity of John Denver, the courage of Pete Seeger, the boldness of Phil Ochs and the lyrical wit of John Prine and merge them into one cohesive voice full of hope and promise.” Great for Arts Centers, Colleges, Libraries, Active Adult communities and anywhere else people want to experience the living spirit of American folk music.
Great for Arts Centers, Colleges, Libraries, Active Adult communities and anywhere else people want to experience the living spirit of American folk music.