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Upcoming Appearances by Dave Ruch:

Traditional and Historical Songs of New York State

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A lecture by Dave Ruch

This lecture is no longer available for 2010 bookings due to high lecture demand. Still available for Speakers in the Schools.

In this concert-and-lecture program, Dave Ruch presents and tells the stories behind the songs of real New Yorkers from days gone by - farmers, lumbermen, children, immigrants, Native Americans, canallers, hops pickers, lake sailors, and more - music from the people who settled and built our state. The program is offered in two different formats: either as a survey of old songs and ballads - each set within its own historical and cultural context, - from all regions of upstate New York, with a special emphasis on songs from the region hosting each performance; or as songs of a particular occupation or region of New York State. Thematic options for the latter format include the Erie Canal, the Adirondacks, the Catskill Mountain region, the Great Lakes, Western New York, rural New York State, the North Country, New York State Waterways, Lumbering in New York State, and 19th century New York State.

This lecture is available from April 1, 2006 to July 1, 2012

Can be tailored to a high school audience

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Mr. Dave Ruch

Performer and Teaching Artist

Dave Ruch is a special musician and performer widely noted for his ability to engage audiences of all kinds. Equal parts historian, entertainer, educator, humorist and folklorist, Dave gives over 300 programs each year at schools, museums, libraries, historical societies, music festivals, professional conferences, cultural organizations and community events.

Telephone: (716) 884-6855
Website: www.daveruch.com
Address: 155 St. James Place
Buffalo, NY  14222
Erie County
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