"David and his
music will touch you to the very depths of your soul. He’ll
make you laugh and cry, inspire you to rise and fly...”
Jack Canfield, co-author, Chicken
Soup for the Soul
"Very special, and worth a trip from anywhere..."
Brandi Hayden, Good Folks Coffeehouse,
CT
"Let's say you organize conferences and you wanted to
create the perfect musician to be part of the program. You'd
create a person who could move people, touch their hearts,
and inspire their humanity. You'd also want someone who was
funny and could make people laugh, and while you're at it,
why not have this musician be a great singer and songwriter.
Creating this person would require a great deal of work, but
fortunately, cosmic forces have already done the job. His
name is David Roth."
Robert Schwarz, PsyD, Director,
Institute for Advanced Clinical Training conferences
"David has reached our hearts. With voices like his still
singing, there's a certainty that the candle will remain lit,
the hope reasserted and the dream still sung..."
Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul, &
Mary)
“His talent is unique, his appeal universal, his stage presence
incredible, his touching, funny, thought and emotion-provoking
songs are remarkable.”
Dr. Joel Goodman, founder, Humor
Project, Saratoga Springs, NY
"David's pure, smooth voice, unsurpassed instrumental
ability, incredible humor, and heart-piercing, intelligent
lyrics brought folk music, New Age, comedy club, coffee house,
and a bit of heaven all together in one unforgettable evening..."
James van Pelt, New Haven Folk Alliance
“David
is a true master of his trade, and a stunning example of folk
music at its best.”
Beth Murray, Ivy Chord Coffeehouse,
Reading, MA
"I love your albums...though there are some times I can't
find two and two, much less put them together, I'm trying
to do both here by congratulating you on some fine writing..."
Noel Paul Stookey (Peter, Paul &
Mary)
“ ...one of the best songs I’ve heard in the last 20 years”
Tom Paxton on David’s “Nine Gold
Medals”
"I don't think we've ever had a more enthusiastic audience."
Ben Cohen Hogeye Folk Arts, Evanston,
IL
"We're pretty new to the whole "folk" phenomenon,
and we sometimes don't feel comfortable with acoustic guitars
and nothing else...but David takes the "nice guy singing
and strumming" concept and turns it upside down: he's
AMAZING."
Groovelily www.groovelily.com
"David...what an astoundingly gorgeous show. Thank you
so much for a night of laughter and tears. Wonderful! Back
next year? We'll keep the stage warm."
Margie Rosen-Kranz, Eighth Step,
Albany, NY
"Think of David as a Vance Gilbert who gets to the barber
shop more often. Like Vance, David will have us laughing most
of the day. He'll also sing a batch of great songs that'll
have us reflecting on some more serious aspects of our lives....
Tim/Lori Blixt Cabin Concerts, Wayne,
NJ
"I'd heard he was good. I didn't know he was THAT good..."
Phil Shapiro, "Bound for Glory"
Ithaca, NY
"Very special, and worth a trip from anywhere..."
Brandi Hayden, Good Folks Coffeehouse,
CT
"Over the years I've presented many great singer-songwriters...Cheryl
Wheeler, Cliff Eberhardt, Darden Smith, Patty Larkin, Vance
Gilbert,Eric Anderson, Ellis Paul, David Massengill, to name
a few. If someone asked me who has been my personal favorite,
I would quickly reply 'David Roth'..."
Steve Coccia, the Mansion in Middletown,
NY
"David is one of the finest singers and songwriters around..."
Tom Chapin
"I really dropped my teeth when I heard a song on the
radio that I thought was written by Tom Paxton. When I went
around looking for the author is when I heard this dynamic,
exciting singer-songwriter come forth...his name is David
Roth"
Dave Sear (on NPR's Folk Almanac)
"We hire some pretty classy talent at San Diego Folk
Heritage. David Roth gave a performance that surpassed some
of the biggest names in folk music.
I can't remember when we had a better concert."
Tim Day Vice Chair, San Diego Folk
Heritage
"Your concert at Longwood Gardens was truly a highlight
of our summer series, where encores are rare! You are the
best."
Priscilla Johnson, Performing Arts
Coordinator, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
"If you're not familiar with David's work, you'll be
astonished..."
Justin Kodner, Princeton
Folk Music Society, NJ
"David's pure, smooth voice, unsurpassed instrumental
ability, incredible humor, and heart-piercing, intelligent
lyrics brought a feeling into our concert hall that cannot
be described - except perhaps by the word "harmony".
It was as if folk music, New Age, comedy club, coffee house,
and a bit of heaven had all come together for one evening."
James van Pelt New Haven Folk Alliance
“I am 54 years old and have listened to music my entire life.
I love its feeling, emotion, rhythm, desire....and it is certainly
unusual for me to write to an artist, but this is an exception.
I am in constant search of new music to expand my horizons.
However, radio these days does not expose anyone to this,
but I recently became an XM Radio listener, and of course
I heard them play David Roth. I bought several CD's and became
a fan. I wish I had heard you years ago when I needed my spirit
lifted or my foot needed to tap. Your songs are wonderful
and I will spread the word of your melodies and stories. Thank
You!”
Larry Atkinson, Texas Children's
Hospital, Houston, Texas
“David...thanks for a fabulous concert...my favorite of the
season. You have a great way of connecting with the audience
so that it feels fresh and original and customized for each
audience. Doesn't hurt that you write great songs and have
a great voice. I'd totally recommend you to anyone.”
Ariella St. Clair, St. Clair Productions
~ Ashland, OR
"Our first choice to keynote the 1994 Minnesota Peer
Helpers Association conference for counselors, teachers, community
leaders and social workers was David. Among the raves, several
participants said it was one of the most powerful mornings
of their lives. Plus, we didn't have to go after our second
choices - Hillary and Chelsea Clinton."
Rob Kesselring, Conference Coordinator,
MPHA
"Thank you for being such a big part of Mental Health
Week. All those who attended the concerts (both young and
old) were thoroughly delighted and couldn't have been any
more appreciative..."
Tom Jenks, Director, Grey Bruce
Branch, Canadian Mental Health Association
"The concert you gave our staff succeeded in doing what
no other staff event has ever done so well before: empowering
individuals to fulfill our organizational mission of peace
through cross-cultural learning...your songs, stories, humanity
and presence made the occasion unforgettable...
Dr. Beryl Levinger,
President, AFS Intercultural Programs
"I have to tell you how brilliant David is. His voice
is clear, his words are poetry, his heart is open, and it
makes me open the windows of my car and smile at strangers..."
Nancy Slonim Aronie, editor MAX
Magazine/Capital Cities/ABC Publications
"David's
songs open my mind, lift my spirits, tickle my funny bone,
and my whole family sings them out loud at odd moments. Here's
a man with a devoted following, yet to be discovered by the
world at large. It's only a matter of time."
Dan Millman, author, Way of the
Peaceful Warrior
"The responses from the audience: 'He was fabulous, will
he be back next year?' and 'I can't wait to go home and share
David's music with my family' ... Your presentation was wonderful..."
Nadine Grusnick, Director, Health
Information Network/Community Health Care, Wausau, WI
"People are still talking about David's incredible presentation
on Save the Children Day here in Westport. The music was amazing
enough, but his warm presence and sense of humor made the
afternoon a lifetime memory."
Phyllis Dobyns, Senior Vice-President,
Save the Children, Westport, CT
"You were a smash hit! You have made many new fans, including
myself. Your warmth and openness at the retreat was as welcomed
as your tremendous talent...a blessing for all."
David Craig, Coordinator, Carolina
Unity Ministers Association
"Your presentation set the stage for the most successful
Institute in our six year history and we credit you for setting
the tone..."
Lisa Winters, Texas Foundation for
the Improvement of Local Government
"The family performance you gave was spectacular...we
received so many positive responses. You did such a wonderful
job of reaching every age group present, that only the best
of the best can achieve..."
Beverly Ferro, Cultural Arts Chair,
Goleta Education Foundation, CA
"What a great joy it was to have you sing here. People
are still talking about you, and your impact has been remarkable..."
Mike Baker, Minister, Pikes Peak
Church of Religious Science, CO
"You are a gift..."
Joyce Saltman, Director, Healing,
Education, Laughter and Play Institute, New Haven, CT
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