Musician and educator Dave Ruch will be giving a special concert this Thursday night, May 27, 2004 for the Clarence Historical Society entitled "Traditional Songs of New York State". The program is free and open to the public, and will be held at The Club House in Clarence Town Park, Clarence NY starting at 7:30pm (dessert and coffee at 6:45pm before the concert).

For this unique concert, Dave presents and tells the stories behind the songs of real-life "Yorkers" from days gone by - - farmers, lumbermen, canallers, mountain dwellers, lake sailors, children and more - - collected through considerable research and interpreted for all ages to enjoy on banjo, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, jawharp &/or washtub bass!

A professional musician and educator based in Buffalo NY, Dave gives over 325 concerts & workshops each year for schools, libraries, historical societies, museums, festivals and other community events.

For more information, contact the Clarence Historical Society at 716-741-3780 or Dave Ruch at 716-884-6855.