"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 and internationally from his home base in Buffalo NY, giving hundreds of concerts and workshops each year for schools, music festivals, libraries, historical societies, professional conferences, folk music organizations, museums and community events across the northeastern U.S., Canada and the U.K.

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 banjo, guitar, mandolin, octave mandolin, bones, spoons, washboard 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, Canal Society of New York State, New York Folklore Society, and the Western New York Association of Historical Agencies.

"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)
May 4
7pm
May 5
2pm

1747 Nellis Tavern
St Johnsville NY

May 5
7pm

Esperance Presbyterian Church for the Historical Society
Esperance NY

May 11
1pm
Hamilton Public Library, Hamilton NY
May 12
11am
May 26
3:30pm

June 1
7pm

Ward O'Hara Museum
Auburn NY
June 2
Noon
June 2
late afternoon
June 15
6:30pm
June 18
7pm
Canal Street String Band
at The Deerhead Inn
West Seneca NY
June 27
6:30pm
Colton Summer Concert Series
with Jamie Savage
Colton NY
June 28
8:30pm
P2's Irish Pub
with Jamie Savage
Tupper Lake NY

 

For booking information 716-884-6855