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Published on October 17, 2025
Award-winning Boston singer-songwriter Alastair Moock will celebrate the 25th anniversary of his Pastures of Plenty concert series with two special performances at Club Passim on Saturday, November 8, at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
Since its launch in 2000, Pastures of Plenty has become an annual tradition, bringing together an all-star lineup of musicians to swap songs, test out new material, and share ideas live on stage. This year’s anniversary shows will feature a stellar group of local and national talent, including Merrie Amsterburg, Mark Erelli, Sean Staples, and Paul Kochanski, along with a few special surprise guests. Tickets are available now at passim.org.
“When I started Pastures of Plenty, the idea was to bridge some of the gaps I saw in the Boston music scene — between folk and roots rock, between the contemporary and traditional, between younger and older players,” said Moock. “But really, it was about bringing together great songwriters and musicians to share tunes on a stage.”
Moock continued, “Passim has been my musical home since I arrived in Boston in 1995. I grew up on that stage. I can remember watching the old-timers and feeling like they’d been there forever. Now I’m one of them. I’m looking forward to celebrating with old friends — we’ll play some old tunes, some new ones, and pay tribute to some who’ve moved along. We’re gonna turn that stage into a porch for the evening: creaky and warm. It’s gonna be sweet.”
Alastair Moock is an award-winning singer-songwriter, a Grammy-nominated family musician, and a social justice and songwriting educator for all ages. He’s also the co-founder of The Opening Doors Project, an anti-racist music organization. Moock has toured throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia, performing at renowned events including the Newport Folk Festival and Scotland’s Celtic Connections.
Over the years, Pastures of Plenty has featured a who’s who of folk and Americana greats, including Bill Morrissey, Barrence Whitfield, Alisa Amador, Lisa Loeb, Peter Mulvey, The Silver Leaf Gospel Singers, and many more. While past shows have been staged at venues across the Northeast, the series’ true home has always been Club Passim, where Moock continues to host the concert each November.
Alastair Moock’s Pastures of Plenty takes place at Club Passim on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Tickets are $35 and available now at passim.org. Club Passim is located at 47 Palmer St., Cambridge, MA 02138.
The mission of Passim is to provide exceptional and interactive live musical experiences for both performers and audiences, to nurture artists at all stages of their careers, and to build a vibrant, inclusive music community. Passim does so through its legendary listening venue, music school, artist grants, and community programs.
As a nonprofit since 1994, Passim carries on the heritage of its predecessors — the historic Club 47 (1958–1968) and the for-profit Passim (1969–1994) — cultivating a diverse mix of musical traditions and emphasizing the relationship between performers and audience. Located in Harvard Square, Passim serves Cambridge and the broader region by featuring local, national, and international artists.
For a complete schedule, visit www.passim.org.
