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Upcoming Live Performances

- August 24, 2008 - Sunday - 7:00pm - Free Admission
St. Paul Music In The Parks - Como Lakeside Pavilion Promenade
1360 N. Lexington Parkway in Como Park • St. Paul • Minnesota • 

Join Dave as he celebrates his 4th annual concert at Como Park and enjoy a wonderful summer evening at beautiful Como Park in St. Paul.  Walk around Lake Como, and then sit for a restful concert at the Pavilion by Dave at 7 o'clock. 

- November 7, 2008 - Friday - 7:30pm - Ticket price TBA
Alexandria Area Arts Association Theater
618 Broadway • Alexandria • Minnesota • 

Dave performs as part of the AAAA Music On Broadway music series. Join Dave as he returns to play for his hometown in a great evening of music and candid conversation.

- Performances are currently being scheduled around Dave's other rather heavy music commitments.  Those dates will be posted when they are finalized.  If you are interested in scheduling a House Concert, or would like him to perform at your church or other venue, send an email and we'll see what we can schedule.  Check back, we will be adding more concerts and performances to attend!  

Past Performances

- January 26, 2008 - Saturday - 7:00pm - Free Admission
Calvary Lutheran Church
619 3rd Sve SW • Perham • Minnesota • 

Join Dave for an evening of music and conversation as he performs his own original piano pieces. Along with his candid anecdotes about the music and stories about his life, this is an evening you won't want to miss.

- November 29, 2007 - Thursday - 6:00pm - Private performance
Katharine Phelps Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner
Edina Country Club •  

- May 21, 2007 - Monday - 7:00pm - Free Admission
St. Paul Music In The Parks - Como Lakeside Pavilion Promenade
1360 N. Lexington Parkway in Como Park • St. Paul • Minnesota • 

Join Dave as he celebrates his 3rd annual concert at Como Park and enjoy a wonderful spring evening at beautiful Como Park in St. Paul.  Walk around Lake Como, and then sit for a restful concert at the Pavilion by Dave at 7 o'clock. 

- March 5, 2007 - Monday - 12:10pm - Free Admission
Harmony for Mayo music series - Landow Atrium in the Gonda Building
Mayo Campus • Rochester • Minnesota • 

The Harmony for Mayo music series is made up of weekly concerts performed on Mondays from 12:10 to 1:00 p.m. on the Mayo Clinic campus, featuring a variety of artists ranging from classical to jazz, country to pop music. Concerts are open to patients, visitors, staff, and the general public. Come enjoy a free concert by Dave. 

- Weekends through Nov 19 - Fri - 8pm, Sat - 8pm, Sun - 2pm -
Little Shop Of Horrors Lakeshore Players Theater 
4820 Stewart Avenue • White Bear Lake • Minnesota • 

Come see a great, fun show. Dave directed the music, and plays in the pit.


- October 26, 2006 - Thursday - 6:30pm -
Southeast Asian Ministry celebration Immanuel Lutheran Church 
104 Snelling Avenue S • St. Paul • Minnesota • 

Southeast Asian Ministry celebrates 25 years of Service! MOre information to come."


- July 30, 2006 - Sunday - 1:30pm - Free Admission
St. Paul Music In The Parks Phalen Amphitheater: 
1600 Phalen Drive in Phalen Park, just north of the picnic pavilion • St. Paul • Minnesota • 

Sunday afternoon is the perfect time to head out to Phalen Park, toss a frisbee, take a canoe out on Lake Phalen, and then join Dave at the Phalen Amphitheatre for an afternoon concert.  Or as Dave likes to say, "Come visit the skillet!"


- June 19, 2006 - Monday - 12:00 noon - Free Admission
St. Paul Music In The Parks - Rice Park 
140 Washington Street - (4th and Washington Streets) • St. Paul • Minnesota • 

Take some time in the middle of your hectic workday to stop by Rice Park.  Get out of that stuffy old office, bring over a lunch, some friends, and enjoy a relaxing outdoor concert by Dave.  Head back to the office re-energized and ready for whatever the rest of the day brings.  

- May 22, 2006 - Monday - 7:00pm - Free Admission
St. Paul Music In The Parks - Como Lakeside Pavilion Promenade
1360 N. Lexington Parkway in Como Park • St. Paul • Minnesota • 

Come enjoy a wonderful spring evening at beautiful Como Park in St. Paul.  Walk around Lake Como, and then sit for a restful concert at the Pavilion by Dave at 7 o'clock.  Bring a non-perishable food item and leave it at the concert for the Midway Foodshelf of Keystone Community Services. Get together with the your friends and let's make this a great food collection event!

- May 20, 2006 - Saturday - 7:pm - Ticketed reservation only
Alexandria Area Arts Association Member Appreciation Celebration - AAAA Theater
618 Broadway • Alexandria • Minnesota • 

Dave is happy to be performing for the Alexandria Area Arts Association for their Members Appreciation Celebration. Alexandria is Dave's home town, and it's always a thrill to perform there!

- May 17, 2006 - Wednesday - 8:00am-2:00pm - For students
Diversity in the Arts Symposium - Buffalo High School
877 Bison Blvd • Buffalo • Minnesota • 

Dave will be a featured presenter at this symposium, performing his music, speaking about his experiences with Meniere's Disease, and discussing how his hearing loss has affected his music.

- April 29, 2006 - Saturday - 2:00pm - Ticketed reservation only
University of Minnesota Department of Theater Arts and Dance 75 Year Anniversary - Centennial Showboat
Harriet Island • St. Paul • Minnesota • 

Dave will be playing for a few hours of relaxing enjoyment.

- April 27, 2006 - Thursday - 5:15pm - Ticketed reservation only
St. Paul Area Council of Churches Annual Assembly - Bandana Square
Bandana Blvd • St. Paul • Minnesota • 

The St. Paul Area Council of Churches Annual Assembly is also the start of their celebration of 100 years of serving St. Paul and the surrounding area. Marty Martin will be the featured speaker. 

- December 17, 2005 - Saturday, 7:00pm - Private Party

- December 11, 2005 - Sunday, 2:00pm - Free Admission
St. Paul Reformation Lutheran Church - CD Release concert
100 North Oxford Street • St. Paul • Minnesota • 
Join Dave as he celebrates the release of his CD "Pieces Of Piano" with this free performance at St. Paul Reformation Lutheran Church.  Expect to hear All the music from the new CD, along with many from his first CD, "Piano For Both Ears" 

- December 10, 2005 - Saturday - 6:00pm - 2:00am
Alexandria Jaycees Jingle Bells Telethon - Alexandria Area Arts Association Theater 
618 Broadway • Alexandria • Minnesota • 

The annual Jingle Bells Telethon will be airing live on KSAX from 6:30pm to 2:00am from the Alexandria Area Arts Association Theater in downtown Alexandria.  Dave will be performing as well as many, many other people, all of whom are performing to help raise money for the Alex Jaycees, an organization dedicated to providing opportunities for both the enjoyment of and participation in the arts.

- November 13, 2005 - Sunday - 2:00pm - Free Admission
City of Woodbury's Performances in the Parks - Central Park Indoor Amphitheater 
Central Park - 8595 Central Park Place • Woodbury • Minnesota • 

What can be better on a Sunday afternoon? Come hear the original solo piano music by Dave in the Amphitheater. His "early romantic" and "impressionist" classical style peppered with more modern musings is sure to entertain and entrance.

- November 4, 2005 - Friday - 10:am - 1:00pm - Admission to event is by ticket only
Junior League of Minneapolis - Winter Market - Fundraiser 
Hotel Sofitel - Hwy 494 & Hwy 100 • Bloomington • Minnesota • 

This event is by ticket only.  See information at the Minneapolis Junior League website.  

- November 5, 2005 - Saturday - 10:am - 2:00pm - Admission to event is by ticket only
Junior League of Minneapolis - Winter Market - Fundraiser 
Hotel Sofitel - Hwy 494 & Hwy 100 • Bloomington • Minnesota • 

This even is by ticket only.  See information at the Minneapolis Junior League website.

- September 30, 2005 - Friday - 9:00am-3:00pm -
Mom's Camp 
Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville 

Registered Guests only attending.

- September 29, 2005 - Thursday - 11:00am-1:30pm - Free Admission
First Minnesota Bank - Grand Opening 
4018 W. 65th Street • Edina • Minnesota • 

Check out the new First Minnesota Bank branch in Edina. Listen to Dave play his original solo piano music and meet your new friends and neighbors at First Minnesota.

- July 31, 2005 - Sunday - 1:30pm - Free Admission
St. Paul Music In The Parks Phalen Amphitheater: 
1600 Phalen Drive in Phalen Park, just north of the picnic pavilion • St. Paul • Minnesota • 

Sunday afternoon is the perfect time to head out to Phalen Park, toss a frisbee, take a canoe out on Lake Phalen, and then join Dave at the Phalen Amphitheatre for an afternoon concert.  

- June 26, 2005 - Sunday - 2:00pm - $10 ($7 if a member) with family ticket prices available
Coffeehouse Art Center 
11 Main Street • Evansville • Minnesota • phone 218-948-2787 

Take some time to stop in and hear Dave perform in his "ancestral home" of Evansville.  Both of Dave's parents grew up in Evansville and he is looking forward to the opportunity to play there, and he still has family there.  Stop in and say "hi", and be sure to let him know if you are a distant relative!  

- June 20, 2005 - Monday - 11:45am - Free Admission
St. Paul Music In The Parks - Rice Park 
140 Washington Street - (4th and Washington Streets) • St. Paul • Minnesota • 

Take some time in the middle of your hectic workday to stop by Rice Park.  Get out of the office, bring over a lunch, some friends, and enjoy a relaxing concert by Dave.  Just what you need to clear the morning out and ready yourself for the rest of the day!

- May 23, 2005 - Monday - 7:00pm - Free Admission
St. Paul Music In The Parks - Como Lakeside Pavilion Promenade
1360 N. Lexington Parkway in Como Park • St. Paul • Minnesota • 

Come enjoy a wonderful evening in beautiful Como Park in St. Paul.  Walk around Lake Como, and then sit for a restful concert by Dave at 7 o'clock.  Bring your friends!

- March 31, 2005 - Thursday - 6:00pm-8:00pm - Free Admission
Dadders Coffee Company
1342 Thomas Avenue • St. Paul • Minnesota • phone 651-645-6466

Bring your friends to hear Dave at Dadders.

- March 19, 2005 - Saturday - 6:00pm-8:00pm - Free Admission
Dadders Coffee Company
1342 Thomas Avenue • St. Paul • Minnesota • phone 651-645-6466

Dadders has new longer hours on Saturdays!  Come celebrate and have fun with your friends to the soundtrack of Dave playing live.

- February 26, 2005 - Saturday - 8:00pm - Free Admission
Gramma Bonnie's Coffee House
402 Keller Avenue S • Amery • Wisconsin • phone 715-268-2337

Come hang out at a great coffee house and hear Dave perform.

- February 13, 2005 - Sunday - 10:30am - Free Admission
Vasa Lutheran Church - Special music
15235 Norelius Road • Vasa • Minnesota • (8 miles east of Cannon Falls on Hwy. 19)

Dave performs at Vasa Lutheran Church.

- January 21, 2005 - Friday - 7:00pm - Free Admission
Sundin Music Hall - Hamline University - Fundraiser for the Hamline Midway Coalition
1531 Hewitt Avenue • St. Paul • Minnesota •

This is a fundraiser for the Hamline Midway neighborhood council, the Hamline Midway Coalition (HMC). This is a chance to neighbors and friends to support the important work done by the HMC. This is a free concert, but tax-deductible donations will be accepted for the HMC.

- January 14, 2005 - Friday - 7:00pm
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church - Fundraiser for Habitat For Humanity
13760 McKenna Road NW • Prior Lake • Minnesota • 952-230-2988

Dave performs at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church fundraiser for Habitat For Humanity.

- December 21, 2004 - Tuesday - 3:00pm - Free Admission
Mall of America - informal concert
Nordstrom Court
The final Mall of America pre-holiday-while-you-are-shopping-just-gotta-rest-for-a-while performance.

- December 20, 2004 - Monday - 3:00pm - Free Admission
Mall of America - informal concert
Nordstrom Court
Another relaxing solo piano performance for the early-in-the-day shoppers.

- December 17, 2004 - Friday - 7:00pm - Free Admission
Mall of America - informal concert
Nordstrom Court
What is it that will make shopping on a Friday more appealing? A nice break listening to piano music!

- December 16, 2004 - Thursday - 7:00pm - Free Admission
Mall of America - informal concert
Nordstrom Court
Ahh... wonderful soothing music to shop by.

- December 15, 2004 - Wednesday - 3:00pm - Free Admission
Mall of America - informal concert
Nordstrom Court
Just sit for a moment and relax... then finish your holiday shopping. You have plenty of time...

- December 13, 2004 - Monday - 3:00pm - Free Admission
Mall of America - informal concert
Nordstrom Court
Make your Monday more bearable with a nice hour of original solo piano music.

- December 8, 2004 - Wednesday - 11:00am-1:00pm - Free Admission
North Dakota State University - informal lunch concert
Student Union on Campus at NDSU in Fargo, ND
Stop in and see Dave as he performs in the Student Union at NDSU.

- December 1, 2004 - Wednesday - 7:00pm - Free Admission
Mall of America - informal concert
Nordstrom Court
Take a break from your early holiday shopping to listen and relax.

- September 30, 2004 - Thursday - 4:30pm - 7:00pm
MN State Fairgrounds Progress Center - St. Paul Chamber Business Networking Event
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Hear Dave perform during the Business Networking Event

- August 22, 2004 - Sunday, 4:00pm - Free admission
St. Mary's Catholic Church - CD Release concert
411 Hawthorne; Alexandria, MN 56308; 320-763-5781
Join Dave as he celebrates the release of his CD "Piano For Both Ears" with a performance in his home-town of Alexandria Minnesota.

- July 15, 2004 - Thursday, 11:00am - 2:00pm - Free admission
St. Anthony Park Bank - Annual St. Anthony Park Bank Neighborhood Block Party
42171 University Avenue; St. Paul, MN 55114
Come join in the neighborhood festivities and eat some good food, see some good people, and listen to Dave's great music!

- June 26, 2004 - Saturday, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Dan Patch Days - Savage Community Park; Savage, Minnesota
Dave will perform works from his solo CD "Piano For Both Ears" and shares the stage with his band Thinmen at Savage Community Park for Dan Patch Days.

- May 23, 2004 - Sunday, 4:00pm - Free Admission
Immanuel Lutheran Church - CD Release concert
104 Snelling Avenue S. St. Paul
Join Dave as he celebrates the release of his CD "Piano For Both Ears" with a performance at Immanuel Lutheran.

- March 18, 2004 - Thursday, 4:30pm - Private Party

- March 12, 2004 - Friday, 6:30 - 7:30pm
Immanuel Lutheran Capital Campaign Leadership Dinner

- January 24, 2004 - Saturday, 8:00pm - Free Admission
Zeitgeist Concert - Playing it Close to Home
Unity Church-Unitarian - 732 Holly Avenue; St. Paul
At the request of Zeitgeist, Dave will perform "Can Aaron Come Out To Play?" from his new CD "Piano For Both Ears" as a part of this concert. Admission is FREE. This event is made possible with support from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council.

- November 2, 2003 - Sunday, 7:00pm - Free will offering (to be donated to Immanuel Lutheran Church)
Immanuel Lutheran Church - 104 Snelling Avenue S. St. Paul MN 55105; 651-699-5560
As part of "Arts at Immanuel", Immanuel Lutheran's music series, Thinmen performs a "coffee house" show in their popular Tribal Trio format. With audience participation - Come be part of the music! The evening ends with a performance by David Alstead.

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