Folk artist Dietrich Strause was raised on pretzels and Rolling Rock. As an impressionable young musician, Dietrich played trumpet in a rock and soul outfit that catered to the finest of southern Lancaster County boat clubs and biker establishments.  It was with this group that Dietrich, a clean-cut classical horn player, started to develop an appreciation for the popular song and began writing songs of his own.

After graduating from Oberlin College in 2008, Dietrich grew a beard and moved to Boston to immerse himself in the rich New England roots-music and folk community. Dietrich self-produced his first album with friend Hassan Ali Estakhrian (The Trey Alexander Band). Two of the more intimate songs on the record, “Jean Louise” and “Susquehanna” were recorded in a studio in Somerville, Massachusetts.

P. Bradley Robb, Editor-in-Chief of Subter Magazine, says about the record, “Dietrich’s record is sparse, showing a very deft touch, which often drifts towards the ethereal or haunted. For a man so young, the only reasonable explanation is a singer-songwriter steeped in duende. And it’s an album that perfectly captures Lancaster, Pennsylvania - a city with equal numbers of churches, bars, and art galleries. Dietrich Strause’s self-titled debut is a brilliant construct.”

When Dietrich isn’t out promoting his own record, he’s playing trumpet with other Cambridge/Somerville songwriters and bands.  And during the day, you can find him walking dogs to help pay the bills.

Check back for more show dates and information.  For booking, contact dietrich.strause@gmail.com.