“Dave Ruch’s Dead Grass Affair,” a loose but stacked cast of fun-loving Western NY musicians, will play the Borderland Music + Arts Festival in East Aurora NY on Saturday September… Read More »
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HILLTOP GROOVE: Organ Fairchild wsg Zak Ward
Join us for an outdoor evening of music featuring Organ Fairchild (two sets) and an opening set by Zak Ward. $20 tickets on sale now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hilltop-groove-organ-fairchild-with-special-guest-zak-ward-tickets-149345013957 7PM Zak Ward… Read More »
The Music of Van Morrison
Join us for our annual presentation of music by Van the Man! Jim Doersam – drums and vocals Dave Ruch – acoustic and electric guitars and vocals Joe Bellanti –… Read More »
AM Gold Night with Dave Ruch and Friends
This is always WAY too much fun!! Two full sets of 1970’s and 80’s radio hits, and the cast is stellar… Sue Kincaid – vocals April Mazzone – vocals Joe… Read More »
AM Gold Night with Dave Ruch and Friends
This is always WAY too much fun!! Two full sets of 1970’s and 80’s radio hits from the AM side of the dial, and the cast is stellar… Sue Kincaid… Read More »
Canal Street String Band at Ticonderoga Festival Guild
One set of music (60-90 minutes) at the Ticonderoga Community Building. We’ll be outdoors, weather permitting (or inside if not!).
Canal Street String Band – Online Concert
Virtual Concert with Canal Street String Band “Grant Rogers and Delaware County’s Homespun Music” Saturday, June 5, 2021, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Via Zoom Webinar (register here) The Grant Rogers Project, a… Read More »
Traditional and Historical Songs of New York State
Three 45-minute concerts throughout the morning and early afternoon at the Genesee Country Village & Museum’s “Fiddlers’ Fair and Making Music Weekend.” Dave’s “signature concert” features lively presentations of songs… Read More »
Erie Canal Songs and Stories
An all-ages concert of music and stories from that most famous of ditches, the Erie Canal. Lots of banjo, mandolin, guitar, bones, spoons, washboard and great regional history. The Macedon Public… Read More »
Summer at the Stone House Concert Series
I’m very happy to be asked back for my sixth performance at this history-minded program series at the Cattaraugus County Museum in Machias NY. Last year, we had to do… Read More »
Summer at the Stone House Concert Series: Music of the Erie Canal
I’m very happy to be returning to this history-minded program series at the Cattaraugus County Museum in Machias NY. This year we’ll be focusing on music of the Erie Canal.… Read More »
VIRTUAL CONCERT: Music of the Catskills
When you can’t perform in person at the Maple Museum in Jefferson NY for the terrific audience there, well, you move the show online! Join me on the Jefferson Historical… Read More »
Children’s Entertainment Series
Concert at 11am, and I’ll teach you to play the spoons after that! Thanks to City of Green Parks and Rec Department.
Canal Street String Band at Ticonderoga Festival Guild
An outdoor concert, in the Adirondacks, in summer? Sounds great to us. FREE.
Canal Street String Band at Erwin Park
We’re excited to play for this great event, in this lovely setting. FREE.
Canal Street String Band at Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts
A favorite Buffalo festival, filled with great regional artists, dancers, musicians and street performers. We’ll be at the “7-11 Stage” for a 45-minute set. Here’s what it looked like a few… Read More »
Wilmington Historical Society
“Bunkhouses, Ballads, Fiddles and Flings” – Traditional Music of the Adirondacks Join Dave for an evening of mandolin, jaw harp, fascinating stories and heritage music from a nearly forgotten period… Read More »
Ballads, Bunkhouses, Fiddles and Flings: Traditional Music of the Adirondacks
I’m really looking forward to coming up to Indian Lake for this program of old songs, tunes, and stories from North Country farms, lumber camps, battlefields, and kitchens. Ages 1-121… Read More »
Ballads, Bunkhouses, Fiddles and Flings: Traditional Music of the Adirondacks Copy
I’m really looking forward to coming up to Indian Lake for this program of old songs, tunes, and stories from North Country farms, lumber camps, battlefields, and kitchens. Ages 1-121… Read More »
Ballads, Bunkhouses, Fiddles and Flings: Traditional Music of the Adirondacks
I’m looking forward to coming back to this wonderful venue for a program of old songs, tunes, and stories from North Country farms, lumber camps, battlefields, and kitchens. Ages 1-121… Read More »
Ballads, Bunkhouses, Fiddles and Flings: Traditional Music of the Adirondacks
I’m really looking forward to coming to Elizabethtown (in the days just after ETown Days!) for this program of old songs, tunes, and stories from North Country farms, lumber camps,… Read More »
Cabin Fever Sundays: Traditional Music of the Adirondacks
The hamlet of Blue Mountain Lake is home to the one of the greatest museums I’ve ever visited, the recently re-branded Adirondack Experience (formerly The Adirondack Museum). Looking forward to sharing… Read More »
Eagle Free Library
Join Dave for this summertime free children’s concert. Get ready to move, laugh, sing, shake, clap, think (a little bit) and smile (a lot!).