Dave Caruso: The Story Behind the Music


Pick an area of interest below to learn more about the music of Dave Caruso and the CARUSO band through photos and stories.  Whether you're a music fan, musician or songwriter, you're sure to find something you'll like. 

For more photos of Dave, visit his dueling pianos web site at PIanoWars.com.

Retrospective
Photos and Stories

2009 CARUSO Reunion
@Pier 500
Wyandotte, MI
2009
8-Band Tribute to Dan Drotar
@Pier 500
Wyandotte, MI
2009
@Plymouth Coffee Bean Company
Plymouth, MI
2009 Songwriter Showcase
@Memphis Smoke
Royal Oak, MI
2009
@AJs Music Cafe
Ferndale, MI
2008
Mixed Locations
2008 CARUSO Reunion
@Trenton Hotel
Trenton, MI
2008 Storyteller Concert
@Rum Runners
South Bend, IN
2007 Year In Review
2007
Mixed Locations
2007
@Buster's Lounge
Shelby Township, MI
2007 CARUSO Reunion
@The Pier 500
Wyandotte, MI
2006
Mixed Locations
2006 CARUSO Reunion
@Sibley's Hotel Grill
Trenton, MI
2005
Mixed Locations
2004
Elizabeth Parker
(CD Single)
2004 CARUSO Reunion, Pt. 2
@Scalici's Lounge
Allen Park, MI
2004 CARUSO Reunion, Pt 1 @Elizabeth Park
Trenton, MI
2003
Mixed Locations
2003
@Pier 500
Wyandotte, MI
2003
CARUSO: The Albums, 1986-1989
(CD Anthology)
2003 CARUSO Reunion
@The Pier 500
Wyandotte, MI
2002 - 2005
with Rob Caruso

@Port Huron to Mackinac Race
Port Huron, MI
2002
Mixed Locations

2002
w/
Rob & Joe Caruso, B. Jacques
@Hickey's Grill
Woodhaven, MI

2001
w/ Tracey Flynn
@Cruise Downriver / CVS
Southgate, MI
2001
w/ Special Guests

@Scalici's Lounge
Allen Park, MI
2001
Mixed Locations
2000
@Allen Park Bar
Allen Park, MI

2000
w/ The Room Upstairs

@Memorial Park, Part 1
Lincoln Park, MI

2000
w/CARUSO & The Room Upstairs

@Memorial Park
Lincoln Park, MI

2000
w/ The Room Upstairs
@Mr. Nick's
Trenton, MI

1999
Class Song (CD Single)

1999
w/ The Room Upstairs

@B. Boomers
Allen Park, MI

1998
w/ H'Oliver Twist

Mixed Locations

1998
@DTE Energy Theatre VIP
Auburn Hills, MI

1996-1997
w/ Mr. Happy
(Includes story, song list, logo)

1995 - 1997
w/ CARUSO & A Crude Interest

@The Grind
Wyandotte, MI

1994 - 1995 Plan 9
@Holiday Inn
Southgate, MI
1992 - 1993 The Imposters
Mixed Locations
(Includes story, song list, logo)
1992 - 1994 (Various)
w/ A Crude Interest

(Includes story, song list, logo)
1991 Grand Slam
w/ Rob & Joe Caruso, Guests
Woodhaven, MI
1991 Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
1991 Wyandotte Arts Fair
w/ R. Koschnitzke, M. Paulovich
Wyandotte, MI
1990
@Carlos Murphy's
Escondido, CA
1990
@Carlos Murphy's
Southfield, MI

1990
@Trenton Theatre
Trenton, MI
1990
@University of Michigan
Dearborn, MI
1990
@Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI
1990
@Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
1990
w/ Rob Caruso & Guests
Mixed Locations
1989 - 1991
Opening for CARUSO

Mixed Locations
1989
Mixed Locations
1989 Horrortorio
CARUSO w/ A.P. Symphony
1989
@Wyandotte Arts Fair
Wyandotte, MI
1989
I Love You... And Other Stories
EP Album
1989
@McBob's Pub
Taylor, MI
1988
w/ Mike & Rob Caruso, Guests
@Colombo's
Riverview, MI
1988 Promo
1987
@Spanky's East
Painesville, OH
1987
@Canfield Community Center
Dearborn Heights, MI
1987 Corey Hart / CARUSO
The Toledo Blade Review
by Ralph Kesiel
1987
In the Face
EP Album
1986 CARUSO: Rocking to the Top
Business Profile
by Dan Wantuck 
1986
The White Album
EP Album

Backstory

Tour Log
From the End of the World to Your Town!
Almost Famous:
Opening for National Artists
Playing the College Circuit
On the Road with CARUSO
NACA
National Association of Campus Activities
By Michael Angelo Caruso
The Miller Rock Network:
Corporate Sponsorship

By Michael Angelo Caruso
1987 CARUSO Audio Interview
By Leslie Gilroy
Fan Mail
From the Mail Bag
Wheels for Meals
Detroit Musicians Sing for Food Drive
By Michael Angelo Caruso
Funeral Music for a Friend
I'm With the Band
Musicians & Crew Tell CARUSO Stories
Seeing Stars
Face to Face With Our Music Idols
Vintage CARUSO Merchandise
Part 1: Apparel
Vintage CARUSO Merchandise
Part 2: More Stuff
1986 CARUSO Encounter
by Dana Loraine Goodge