Earnest and intimate musicality from decades of storytelling. His music features intricate finger picking and a voice that can whisper in your dreams or roar like a lion in winter. An artist who carved his path through theatre, opera, and folk music, Dave has stories to tell.
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Actor, singer, and musician who very nearly appeared on Broadway …. but did not. But did appear in over a hundred roles in NY and regionally over three decades. Very nearly had a thriving career in opera….but did not….not even nearly. With this third act foray into folk music, he’s proving to be a true triple threat - able to lose money in three genres.
The Folk Project Open Stage in Morristown NJ is one of the best events around.
Here is "Betsy Rose" and "End of the Day"
Filmed during The Theatre Project's summer series at Luna Stage's theatre in West Orange NJ, summer 2024. Original one act plays with original musical performances and fun collaborations. Two originals: "Funny How" and "Are You My Friend" plus a collaboration covering "Both Sides Now"
I played a show at The Kitchen Theatre in Ithaca, NY. The Kitchen is just one of the many amazing arts organizations in the Finger Lakes region. They hosted me in July 2025 for an intimate concert in their lobby. Here are some highlights.
NPR allows one video for submission.
Here's a compilation of everything I considered:
"Ghosts", "Wail at the Moon", "Betsy Rose", "End of the Day", "Sorry, My Love", and the submission I ultimately went with, "The Way It Can Be".
The Boonton Coffee House in Boonton, NJ hosts great musical events, including one of the best open mics around.
Terrific spot for artists to try out new things or woodshed existing material with great live sound
"At The End Of The Day" - singer/songwriter's open mic at Boonton Coffee, Boonton NJ
