New Jersey Folk Festival Program Book 2013 Apr. 2013 | Page 9
Spook Handy,
With a reputation for intimate
performances and interactive fun, his songs range from
the spiritual to the political. Describing Spook’s music
is not easy—lyrical wit of John Prine, the humor of Arlo
Guthrie, the sincerity of John Denver, the boldness of
Bob Dylan and the courage of Pete Seeger emerge as
a cohesive sound full of hope and promise. Spook has
won several awards for his music and has performed
at many prestigious folk festivals across the country.
Spook is regarded as one of New Jersey’s torch carriers
for the folk music and singer/songwriter traditions.
www.spookhandy.com
A Highland bagpiper, Frank Watson has competed
successfully as both a solo performer and with bands.
Frank is a piper for the St. Andrew’s Society of
Philadelphia (founded in 1747), and has piped at the
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and at the
Academy of Music in Philadelphia, and at Carnegie
Hall and Madison Square Garden in New York City.
His piping is currently featured in a TV