"Dave has a knack for crowd involvement that is so strong you love to watch him work. He is by far a prime example of extraordinary New York performers." Adele Burnett, Director of Tourism, Town of Inlet NY

Dave Ruch is a special musician and performer widely noted for his ability to engage audiences of all kinds.

Dave travels regionally from his home base in Buffalo NY, giving over 325 concerts and workshops each year for schools, music festivals, libraries, historical societies, professional conferences, folk music organizations, museums and community events across New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Equal parts historian, entertainer, educator, comedian and folklorist, he finds his song material in dusty archives, obscure songbooks, diaries, old recordings, scholarly journals and sometimes from his own children, and brings these gems to life in a most entertaining style.

Whether singing in the old unaccompanied style, or backing himself with great skill on 5-string banjo, guitar, mandolin, lap dulcimer, washtub bass or jaw harp, joyful songs combine with stories and humor to captivate audiences young and old.   

Dave Ruch is a member of the New York State Historical Association, New York State Council for the Social Studies, Canal Society of New York State, New York Folklore Society, Western New York Association of Historical Agencies, the Association of Teaching Artists and the New York State Reading Association.

"We were delighted with his unique program...Dave knows how to hold his audience, young and old, spellbound" -SYLVIA PARKER & BETTY TABOR, MAYFIELD NY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A few upcoming performances 
(school programs not listed)
April 25-27
various times
New England Folk Festival, Mansfield MA
April 30
6:30pm
Swan Library,
Albion NY

May 1
7:30pm

Cayuga-Owasco Lakes Historical Society, Moravia NY

May 3-5

Recording first solo CD!
May 8
9:30pm
Allen Street Hardware Café with "Down to the Roots"
Buffalo NY
May 16
7pm
Bristol Valley Theater,
Naples NY
May 22
9:30pm
Allen Street Hardware Café with "Down to the Roots"
Buffalo NY
May 31
2pm
Cayuga Museum,
Auburn NY
June 2
7:45pm
Elderhostel program,
Buffalo NY
June 5
10 & 11am
Pottery Barn Kids,
Albany NY
June 8
3pm
Hull House 1810
historic home, Lancaster NY
June 9
7:30pm
Four County Library System annual dinner, Oneonta NY
June 12
9:30pm
Allen Street Hardware Café with "Down to the Roots"
Buffalo NY
June 19
9:30pm
Allen Street Hardware Café with "Down to the Roots"
Buffalo NY





For booking information 716-884-6855