Dr. Dave is a regular performer at the Scott Joplin House in St. Louis and on the St. Louis Riverfront and is making his 5th appearance at the Scott Joplin Festival. Dave is a small animal veterinarian by day, but only as a way to support his ragtime habit. He also performs with the nationally known St. Louis Stompers Classic Jazz Band and does most of the arrangements for them as well. Although Dave has been performing Ragtime for almost 35 years now, he still plays ragtime because it’s FUN, and that certainly comes across in his performance. During his 4 years on the Ragtime scene, Dave has already performed at some the most popular Festivals in the country, including Scott Joplin Festival in Sedalia, MO, Blind Boone Festival in Columbia, MO, Grand International Festival in Alexandria Bay, New York, and the Chippewa Valley Festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and has no plans to stop with those. His performances include a mix of Ragtime, Stride, and Novelty vocals. He has recorded 3 CD’s ("Burning Rags," "Dizzy Fingers," and "Animal Crackers"). Currently, with the help of his recording engineer son, Ben, he has begun work on his fourth. So much music, so little time. Haven’t had your Caffeine, yet? Don’t worry, Dr. Dave’s energetic style and pianistic fireworks will put that ‘pep back in your step.’

St. Louis Rag

Burning Rags

Top Liner Rag

Chicken Chowder

Halley's Comet Rag

Dixie Dimples (clip)

Solace

Cum Bac Rag

Searchlight Rag

Persian Lamb Rag

Diamonds and Rubies (clip)

Ham Bones

That Cherry Rag

Candied Cherries

Lion Tamer Rag (clip)