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Richmond library hosts special virtual concert on 'Traditional and Historical Songs of NYS' -- must register to receive link

By Billie Owens
Event Date and Time
2021-02-24T19:00:00
Location
virtual -- livestreaming from Richmond library; must register to receive link

Richmond Memorial Library will host a special virtual concert entitled "Traditional and Historical Songs of New York State" performed by Dave Ruch at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24.

Ruch, a performer and teaching artist, will present and tell the stories behind the songs of real-life “Yonkers” from days gone by – farmers, lumbermen, children, housewives, lake sailors, canallers and more. These were collected through considerable research and interpreted for all to enjoy with mandolin, banjo, guitar, jaw harp and more.

Registration is required to receive link. For more information, please call the Richmond Memorial Library at 343-9550 or log onto http://www.batavialibrary.org

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