Podcasts about Alastair Moock

First pages are impossible… so we're hearing from authors about how they got them right. In this episode, Jane Roper discusses the first pages of her second novel, The Society of Shame, and how she forced herself into a different writing process to get the book done. We also talk about the necessity of being hard on your characters, finding your story by giving your protagonist the worst possible version of what they think they want, and digging into the details your subconscious has offered you as you write your way forward.Roper's first pages can be found here.Help local bookstores and our authors by buying this book on Bookshop.Click here for the audio/video version of this interview.The above link will be available for 48 hours. Missed it? The podcast version is always available, both here and on your favorite podcast platform.Jane Roper is the author of two novels, The Society of Shame, and Eden Lake, and a memoir, Double Time: How I Survived–and Mostly Thrived–Through the First Three Years of Mothering Twins. Her writing has appeared in Salon, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, The Millions, Poets & Writers, The Rumpus, Cognoscenti, Writers' Digest and elsewhere, and has been included in the anthology Labor Day: True Birth Stories by today's Best Women Writers. She has taught writing at GrubStreet, Follow Your Art Community Studios, The University of Iowa, the Sanibel Writers' Conference, and The Muse & The Marketplace. Jane is also a freelance copywriter and brand strategist. Originally from Fairfield, Connecticut, Jane is a graduate of Williams College and the Iowa Writers' Workshop. She currently lives just north of Boston in a drafty Victorian house on a hill with her husband, singer-songwriter Alastair Moock, and teenage twins. Thank you for reading The 7am Novelist. This post is public so feel free to share it.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 7amnovelist.substack.com

In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we bring you a special in-depth interview/performance with Reggie Harris and Alastair Moock! This special edition of the Music For The New Revolution podcast features music for Reggie and Alastair's live performance at People's Light in Malvern, PA in September 2021, and discussion of their program: Race and Song, "an exploration of history and current events through the lens of race, using the powerful tool of music." Songs include: 1. I'm On My Way (Trad.) 2. Freight Train (by Elizabeth Cotten) 3. Wade in the Water (Trad.) 4. This Little Light (Trad.) 5. On Solid Ground (by Reggie Harris - excerpt) 6. Be a Pain (by Alastair Moock)

The Sundilla Radio Hour for the week of 01/03/2022 featuring: Buskin & Batteau & Tom Rush “One Month Crazier” Click: Songs By Neale Eckstein & Friends (2014 Neale Eckstein) 5:02 Heather Sarona “I'll be Lost” Head Above Water (2022 Heather Sarona) 3:22 Andrew McKnight “When My Time Comes” Treasures in My Chest (2020 Andrew McKnight) 3:53 Lauren Balthrop “We Fell” Songs and Strings (Live) (2021 Starlington Songs) 4:15 Sara Routh “Save Me” Heavy Love (2021 Boots & Whiskey Music) 5:01 Scott Cook “Tulsa” Tangle of Souls (2020 Scott Cook) 3:48 Hiroya Tsukamoto “Tears” Solo (2011 H) 3:09 Neffy “Wait Up” Single (2020 Neffy) 3:11 Alastair Moock “Somewhere Elseward Blown” A Life I Never Had (2002 Alastair Moock) 4:12 Yasmin Williams “Sunshowers” Urban Driftwood (2021 SPINSTER) 4:14 Joan Shelley (featuring Glen Dentinger) “Like Butter Loves Bread” Happy Hollerdays 2021 – A Special Benefit Album for Team West Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund 2:38 Trevor Tchir “Iron Mountain” Sun & Moon (2021 Trevor Tchir) 3:45

Alastair Moock has been playing music in the Philly area since 1995, with a specialty of family music added after the birth of his twins in 2006. He was first place in the 2020 Songs for Social Change, a project of RAWA, with his song Be A Pain.

Cosy Sheridan; Alastair Moock; Andy & Judy Daigle and Andy Irvine & Donal Lunny

This year's Grammy-nominated Best Children's Albums are all from artists who are white, but young ears can and should hear a rainbow of identities represented in the music that is made specifically for them. Black and brown children deserve access to music that welcomes, reflects, and celebrates them. In this special episode of Ear Snacks, we're thrilled to share songs by 10 excellent artists making exciting family music today. Three of these artists -- SaulPaul, Pierce Freelon, and Shawana Kemp -- introduce themselves and share the work of Family Music Forward, a grassroots organization dedicated to equity and racial justice in children's music founded by Devin Walker, Lolita Walker, Aaron Nigel Smith, SaulPaul, Pierce Freelon, Tommy Shepherd, Ann Torralba, Christina Sanabria, Andrés Salguero, Kaitlin McGaw, Karen Kalafatas, Amelia Robinson, and Alastair Moock. So turn it up for these great family tunes by some amazing artists : Brilliant New Idea by Elena Moon Park Be Outside by Jazzy Ash Dad You're Not a Teacher by The Pop Ups Rainbow by SaulPaul feat. Lucy Kalantari My Body by Pierce Freelon feat. Rissi Palmer Glad You're Here by Justin Roberts RBG by Joanie Leeds These Shoes by Shine and the Moonbeams If you enjoyed these songs, we hope you’ll find more music from these artists, follow their work, and share what you love. And if one of these tunes becomes part of your family vocabulary, let them know!

Episode 22 explores social justice music for kids, including music and testimonials from Alastair Moock, Uncle Devin (Walker), Wendy & DB, Baba Bomani, Aaron Nigel Smith, Two of a Kind, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Joanie Leeds, Ants On A Log, Alphabet Rockers, Marla Lewis, Sharon Katz & Peace Train, and Lea Morris. All of these musicians are involved in the 2020 Children's Music Network Virtual Conference happening Oct. 2-11 via Zoom. Info: http://childrensmusic.org/conference/schedule Playlist: 1. Alastair Moock: Be A Pain 2. Uncle Devin (Walker): See Yourself in the Picture 3. Wendy & DB: People are People 4. Baba Bomani: Fit to be a Slave 5. Aaron Nigel Smith: March Together (demo) 6. Two of a Kind: That's Not Fair 7. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer: I Belong to a Family 8. Joanie Leeds: RBG 9. Ants On A Log: Air and Space (Radio Edit) 10. Alphabet Rockers: Someday 11. Marla Lewis: Leap of Faith 12. Sharon Katz & Peace Train: The Time is Right 13. Lea (Morris): A Dedication

Uncle Devin interviews Grammy-Award nominee, Alastair Moock, about his latest CD, “Be a Pain,” and his career as a children and adult artist.Tune in to WEE Nation Radio, a 24/7 online music radio station that streams R&B, Hip-Hop, Funk, Jazz, Go-Go, and World music specially created for kids. www.WEENationRadio.com. 

The Covid-19 pandemic is still spreading in much of the United States, but how does that impact kids? The Kids Crew visit with New Mexico Department of Health Secretary Kathyleen Kunkel about the virus, learn how children can help us all get control of its creeping spread. Find out what makes a “super spreader” and how schools will be impacted by the deadly disease. Even though there's much uncertainty about the future, we get some answers from Secretary Kunkel. Plus we hear from the kids in the Extinction Diaries about what's going on with plants around the world. We also have a review of a series of kids books that are to help children normalize wearing face masks, Face Mask Fun With Hamilton by Renuka Christoph. All of this is mixed with great music, including new releases from Pierce Freelon, Suzanne Jamieson, Alastair Moock, EVT Kids, Lindsay Munroe, and more. Isaac's review of Face Mask Fun With Hamilton book series is here: https://www.childrenshour.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IsaacBookReviewFacemaskFunWHamiltonTCH080320.mp3 Here are some tips for talking about difficult subjects with kids from Ryan Howard, Smart Parent Advice. The Children's Hour is supported by the Cultural Services Department and the Urban Enhancement Trust Fund at the City of Albuquerque, city councilor Pat Davis, as well as Bernalillo County, New Mexico's Commission. This project is supported in part by an award from New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and by the National Endowment for the Arts. We also have support from Electric Playhouse and numerous foundations also support our work including the Infinite Gesture Fund, The Limestone Fund, and The Laughing Buddha Fund. Thank you to our listeners who contribute to us through the Paypal Giving Fund, Paypal, and by subscribing to our podcasts on Patreon. durationtitleartistalbumlabel 02:58One Foot / Lead with Love (feat. Crys Matthews)Alastair MoockBe a Pain - An Album for Young (And Old) Leaders2020 Alastair Moock 04:21Happy FeelsSuzanne JamiesonBounce2020 Pop Up City Records 02:34Agua y JabonEVT KidsAgua y Jabon - Single2020 668948 Records DK 02:38BubblePierce FreelonD.A.D2020 Blackspace 02:19Wash Your HandsMike SolowayHungry for Manners - Songs of Kindness, Politeness and Love2005 Pug Records 02:58Mask Around MeDrs. Bop 'N PopMask Around Me - Single2020 1310122 Records DK 03:34HandsAaron Nigel Smith & One World ChorusWelcome to the Village!2012 Aya World Productions 01:35Problem SolversLindsay MunroeI Am Kind2020 Troubadour Music Inc., Under exclusive license to Craft Recordings, a division of Concord. 01:30Homeward JourneySatish VyasShaswat2001 Times Music 03:10I've Got the World (For You)Justin RobertsWild Life2020 Justin Roberts

We have another wonderful hour of music to share with you on Episode 531 of Folk Roots Radio. More great new releases with some excellent Covid-19 lockdown songs thrown into the mix. Join us for new music from Beth Anne Cole, Alastair Moock, Amanda Colleen Williams, Craig Cardiff, Steel Rail, The Songs & Stories of Francis Gardner, The Hello Darlins, The Burying Ground, Robert Guess, Grant Peeples, Andrew Bird, Buddy & Julie Miller, Michael Logen & Jennifer Hanson, Stacey McNeill & Jonathan Smith, Rachel Beck and Jake Ian. Stay safe and well everyone! Check out the full playlist on the website at https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-531-were-all-about-the-music-keep-on-keepin-on-edition/

The 17th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast features music and discussion about the USA, Patriotism and Nationalism, released on July 4th. Don't worry: we followed social distancing rules - David & Rodney recorded this podcast from their respective locations via Zoom. This episode includes music from Alastair Moock, Neil Young, Prince, Kurtis Blow, Dark Blonde, Two of a Kind, Jean Rohe (including an exclusive interview), Dan Wilson, Phil Ochs, and Gil Scott-Heron , as well as Leonard Bernstein, David Bowie, Neil Diamond, Bruce Springsteen, The Clash, and Simon & Garfunkel. Please consider supporting this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/musicforthenewrevolution

Alastair Moock's latest album is called 'Be A Pain', and the title track (which you can hear at the end of this episode) is timely, pertinent, and a guide post to how we can talk with our kids about the events and protests happening all around us.  Alastair is thoughtful and writes songs that come from all dimensions of the heart and soul.  You'll enjoy getting to know him and hearing his story!   Continue reading Episode #256 – Alastair Moock on the site.

1st set They Might Be Giants - It’s Spare the Rock ID They Might Be Giants - Cowtown Guy Davis - We All Need More Kindness In This World ID Jose-Luis Orozco - Los Pollitos (new) Dan Zanes & Claudia Eliaza - New York City Justin Roberts - When You First Let Go (new) ID Thao & the Get Down Stay Down - Brand New Key JJK PROMO [KUTX - Lead Belly - Polly Wee (The Frog Song) [WJFF/KCMJ - Muckafurgason - Dictionary 2nd set Lunch Money - Somehow a Frog Finds a Pond ID (prep to rock) TMBG - Don’t Spare the Rock! ID Miss Paula & the Candy Bandits - Monster Truck Josh & the Jamtones - I Love U Future Hits - Eight City Blocks (new) ID 3rd set Mates of State - I Am a Scientist Dog on Fleas - Do You Wanna know My New Dance Step? Mista Cookie Jar - Just Another Finger (new) ID Elliott Park - Rum Tiki Tum (new) Josh Lovelace - You’ve Got Me and I’ve Got You (new) Alastair Moock (feat. Sol y Canto & Alisa Amador) - No Wall ID They Might Be Giants - Robot Parade They Might Be Giants - Spare the Rock

The Sundilla Radio Hour for the week of 09/25/2017 featuring: Jefferson Ross “Yesterday's Paper” Live at Hillbilly Haiku (Jefferson Ross 2017) 4:27 Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio “Thunderous Voices” Singin' (Vessel 2017) 3:16 And Dan “Let 'em Fly” For Better and Worse (And Dan 2017) 4:31 Friction Farm “Dandelion” So Many Stars (Friction Farm 2017) 3:45 Shawna Caspi “Oleaster” Forest Fire (Shawna Caspi 2017) 3:59 Alastair Moock “Dream” Alastair Moock (Moockshake 2017) 3:25 The Early Mays “Amelia” Chase the Sun (Bird on the Wing 2017) 4:29 Shawn Taylor “Goodnight” Balance (Shawn Taylor Tunes 2017) 2:27 Susan Cattaneo featuring The Boxcar Lilies “Work Hard Love Harder” The Hammer & The Heart (Jersey Girl 2017) 3:19 Tom Chapin “Any Old Kind of Day” Threads (Sundance 2017) 4:00 Emma's Revolution “Sing People Sing” Revolution Now (Moving Forward 2017) 5:07 Kipyn Martin “8 Years” Dance Across the Sky (Kipyn Martin 2017) 4:17 Wyatt Easterling “Somewhere Down the Road” Divining Rod (Phoenix Rising 2017) 3:48

Grammy nominated Folk and Americana singer-songwriter Alastair Moock became inspired by music at a young age when he first saw Pete Seeger and Arlo Guthrie in concert and has passed on that inspiration in his music and his educational programs in local schools. He is a solo artist that speaks a language we can all relate to, whether age 5 or 95, and he is a quintessential collaborator with fellow singer-songwriters in the studio and on the stage. We sat with Alastair to talk about his career transformation from adult folk to family music, what parenting did for his music and what it's like to write songs with your 5 year old daughter at her hospital bedside.

The Sundilla Radio Hour for the week of 08/14/2017 featuring: Roy Schneider “Cherry Trees” Walk That Talk (Shiny Gnu 2012) 5:00 Susan Cattaneo featuring The Boxcar Lilies “Work Hard Love Harder” The Hammer & The Heart (Jersey Girl 2017) 3:19 Dave Potts “Avery Taylor” Live at Sundilla (Looking Up 2012) 4:13 Shawna Caspi “Take This Mountain” Forest Fire (Shawna Caspi 2017) 3:58 The Early Mays “Chase the Sun” Chase the Sun (Bird on the Wing 2017) 4:29 Dan Weber “I'm Coming Home” What I'm Lookin' For (Highway 142 2015) 2:58 Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio “I'm So Fearful” Singin' (Vessel 2017) 4:01 Tom Chapin “Any Old Kind of Day” Threads (Sundance 2017) 4:00 Sandy Ross “Wayfaring Stranger” All My Heroes Sang the Blues (Sandy Ross 2017) 2:03 Paul Kelly “Life is Fine” Life is Fine (Cooking Vinyl 2017) 2:41 Karen Savoca “In the Quiet Hours” I Shook the Tree (Alcove 2016) 2:58 Alastair Moock “Big Thoughts” Alastair Moock (Moockshake 2017) 3:34 Kelly Hoppenjans “Garden of Little White Lies” Dreaming is Easy (LunaSea 2017) 3:44 Dan Navarro “Wichita Lineman” Live at Sundilla (Sundilla 2013) 3:53

Alastair Moock            /Dear Dr King/ Alastair Moock Porter Nickerson/Living Proof/Bonfire To Ash Emma's Revolution/Sing People Sing/Revolution Now Zoe and Cloyd            You Light My Way/Eyes Brand New Rachael Kilgour/Mama/Rabbit in the Road Tom Russell/Rio Grande/Play One More: The Songs of Ian and Sylvia The Malvinas/Maman Roseanne/God Bless The Grass Janie Barnett & Blue Room/This Small World            You See /This River The ROAMies/Still The One/We Got Love Steven Blane/Any Kind Of Fool/The Shed Sessions Loretta Hagen/Now That I'm Able/Lucky Stars Zephaniah OHora with the 18 Wheelers/She's Leaving In The Morning/This Highway Beth DeSombre / You'd Have Done/Resistance Colter Wall/Fraulein/Colter Wall Chris & Meredith Thompson/Fair And Tender Ladies/Lines Of Longitude Rebb Firman/Songs I Left Behind/Songs I Left Behind Mipso/Cry Like Somebody/Coming Down The Mountain Mipso/Coming Down The Mountain/Coming Down The Mountain Lucy Kaplansky/The Gift/Over The Hills Cry Cry Cry/Lord, I Have Made You A Place In My Heart/Cry Cry Cry Lisa Bastoni/Ink And Needles/The Wishing Hour Shawn Taylor - Featuring: Wandering Roots/Why/Balance Leslie Nuchow/ Angel, Dear Angel/Balm for Gilead   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alastair Moock is a 2013 Grammy Awards nominee and a two-time winner of the Parents’ Choice Gold Awards. His works have twice been included in The Fids and Kamily Industry Critics’ Top 3 Albums of the Year. Long one of Boston’s premier folk artists, Alastair turned his attention to family music after the birth of his twin daughters in 2006. The New York Times calls him “a Tom Waits for kids” and The Boston Globe declares, “in the footsteps of Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie, Alastair Moock makes real kids music that parents can actually enjoy.” In this episode, Live Happy co-founder and Editorial Director Deborah K. Heisz talks with Alastair on one of ten practices for choosing joy—meaning.

A look at Kickstarters, a shift in libraries, chart news, and a big week for Alastair Moock and family.

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