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| Program name: | The Works of Pete Seeger - Another Ground Breaking Troubadour |
| Program category: |
History
Music Performing Arts- Other |
| Program length: | 45 - 75 minutes |
| Audience level: | All ages |
| Audience size: | 10 -400 |
| Program description: | Spook has had the privilege to perform alongside Pete several times per year at concerts and festivals since the two met in 2003. Along the way, Spook has learned a lot of Pete's favorite songs and the stories behind them. He's even contributed verses to one of Pete's newer songs and sang on his latest CD. Pete Seeger will turn 94 on May 3, 2013. This program looks at the legacy, struggles, songs and stories of one of Americas most beloved folk singers - the man who gave us If I Had a Hammer, Turn, Turn, Turn, and Waist Deep in the Big Muddy. An excellent program for Festivals, Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places.An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops. |
| Space/special requirements: | One table - one armless chair |
| Travel restrictions: | None |
| Program fee: | $501- $1000 |
| Is this fee negotiable? | Yes |
| Mileage included? | Yes |
| Notes about the fee: | Fee can actually be more or less depending on factors including: whether I perform solo, duo or trio; or any of a long list of Budgets Savers. |
| Other notes: | Budgets Savers (Ways to reduce fee) include: * Block booking - i.e. booking multiple libraries in area * Multiple bookings - e.g. a children's or seniors program in the day and adult program in the evening. * CALL ME FOR MORE IDEAS. |
| Regions this program can be performed in: |
Western Rochester Central South Central Capital District North Country Metro Southeastern Long Island |
| Program last updated: | 03/21/2013 |
| Performer Information | (see all of this performer's programs) |
| Stage name: | Spook Handy |
| Performer name: | Spook Handy ! |
| Phone: | 732-418-1340 |
| Mailing address: | 109 Nichol Ave #B New Brunswick, NJ 08901 |
| E-mail address: | spook@spookhandy.com |
| Website: | http://www.spookhandy.com |
| Previous appearances at: |
Festivals and Concerts with Pete Seeger, Libraries All over New Jersey, Utah, Idaho, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, House Concerts around the country, Arts Centers, Schools, House Concerts, Concert Halls, Radio and Television, Senior Centers, Adult Venues, Childrens Venues, Family Venues, Special Needs Venues, Seniors Venues Contact information for New York State Public Libraries |
| Performer information last updated: | 03/21/2013 |
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