A free public workshop for musicians, bands and the general public. The “New Audiences for Old Songs” project aims to expand awareness for – and enjoyment of – a rare… Read More »
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New Audiences for Old Songs workshop in Canton NY
A free public workshop for musicians, bands and the general public. The “New Audiences for Old Songs” project aims to expand awareness for – and enjoyment of – a rare… Read More »
New Audiences for Old Songs workshop in Glens Falls NY
A free public workshop for musicians, bands and the general public. The “New Audiences for Old Songs” project aims to expand awareness for – and enjoyment of – a rare… Read More »
New Audiences for Old Songs workshop in Saranac Lake NY
A free public workshop for musicians, bands and the general public. The “New Audiences for Old Songs” project aims to expand awareness for – and enjoyment of – a rare… Read More »
DeadRoots (online event): Exploring the Folk and Blues Roots of the Grateful Dead
I’m very happy to be presenting this program virtually for The Center For The Performing Arts in Carmel Indiana because that means YOU can attend too! $12 admission, presented via… Read More »
DeadRoots: Exploring the Folk and Blues Roots of the Grateful Dead
I’m very happy to be presenting this program for the Ironton Council for the Arts (ICA) in Ironton OH, just across the river from Kentucky. Join us for a special… Read More »
Traditional and Historical Songs of New York State
Dave’s “signature concert!” Lively presentations of songs and ditties from all corners of the Empire State. This is the music of real-life “Yorkers” from the past – important pieces of… Read More »
“A Mule Named Sal”: Music of the Erie Canal
Part of the museum’s Arts in the Afternoon series, and sponsored by the New York Council for the Humanities’ “Public Scholars” program. Dave Ruch has spent the last fifteen years… Read More »
“A Mule Named Sal” at the Erie Canal Museum
In conjunction with the Cycle the Erie Canal Bike Tour! Here’s a concert featuring a treasure trove of music from Dave’s deep and continuing research into the musical culture surrounding… Read More »
“A Mule Named Sal”: Music of the Erie Canal
Sponsored by the New York Council for the Humanities’ “Public Scholars” program. Dave Ruch has spent the last fifteen years searching for Erie Canal music beyond the grade-school favorite “Low… Read More »
“When Music, Like Food, Was Local”
A lecture/presentation sponsored by the New York Council for the Humanities “Public Scholars” program. This program gives New York State residents a compelling window into the self-made entertainment of their… Read More »
Adirondack Music presentation at Ticonderoga Historical Society
A free, all-ages concert as part of the museum’s “History, Race and Gender in the Adirondacks” series. From the earliest days of settlement in this remote section of New York,… Read More »