Multi-instrumentalist. Doesn't do accordion, banjo, or trombone.

Member of: Balkan Fields, Balkan Kefana, The Berance Band, Bjelalitsa Chorus, Born for Izvorno (also group contact), Cambridge Folk Orchestra, Csango Bazonga!, Divi Zheni Accompanists (also group contact), FUMP, G.B.L.C.P.P.S., G.B.L.C.P.P.S. Plus, Goats & Roses, Goats Just Wanna Have Fun, Henry Goldberg & Friends, Ralph Iverson & Friends (also group contact), Joanie's Cronies (also group contact), Krasivi Perli, Mandala Folk Dance Ensemble, NEFFArious Goats, NEFFArious Goats , New England Romanian Orchestra, Nice Driveway (also group contact), No Borders Beranche Band, Pajdashi, Pinewoods Band, Pinewoods Band (on CD), Tamburitza Troubadours, Whatever Floats Your Goat, Woodshed Romania (also group contact), Zdravets, Zornitsa
Contact:
ERASETHISralph3 AT threeshoes DOT org
+1-617-306-1902
Appeared at NEFFA 2024:
Romanian Jam/TeachGS Friday April 19, 7:00pm to 7:50pm, [Show on Grid]
Play Romanian music. Music for C instruments is provided. Some guidance offered on Romanian styling.
International Folk DanceNS Friday April 19, 9:00pm to 9:50pm, [Show on Grid]
A mixture of easy, moderate, and advanced international dances. A perfect dance for beginners, experienced dancers, and those who need to jog their International Dance memories and muscles.
Bulgarian Line DancesNS Friday April 19, 10:00pm to 11:30pm, [Show on Grid]
Easy Bulgarian dances: music by Divi Zheni and Zornitsa, women's and men's Bulgarian singing groups with instrumental accompaniment.
Balkan Kefana SingalongGS Saturday April 20, 2:30pm to 3:20pm, [Show on Grid]
Come sing along (or just enjoy listening) to "old city songs" and/or dance songs from Macedonia and surrounding areas, evoking the pleasure ("kefi") of singing with old friends around the table at a celebration, or in the village tavern or coffeehouse.
Intro to Balkan DancingDB Saturday April 20, 5:00pm to 5:50pm, [Show on Grid]
Intro to Balkan Dancing featuring live music. Dance to Balkan rhythms showcasing the magnificent Gajda (Macedonian bagpipe).
Balkan Joy! Balkan DancesDS Saturday April 20, 6:00pm to 6:50pm, [Show on Grid]
Fresh tunes for well-loved dances. Joyful and energetic or soulful and haunting: while the dance music may be new to you, it always works for familiar Balkan dances.
Bulgarian & More Dance PartyNS Saturday April 20, 9:30pm to 10:20pm, [Show on Grid]
Zdravets plays and sings village-style music "mostly from Bulgaria," using traditional Bulgarian folk instruments and vocal styles.
Dances of Yves MoreauNX Saturday April 20, 10:30pm to 11:30pm, [Show on Grid]
We will feature some of the most popular Balkan dances of the late Yves Moreau.
Balkan Sing and PlayGS Sunday April 21, 11:00am to 11:50am, [Show on Grid]
Sing and/or play Balkan music. Music is provided.
Balkan Dances to Beautiful Balkan VoicesDS Sunday April 21, 1:00pm to 1:50pm, [Show on Grid]
Some easy dances done to music which just takes your breath away. Many of these songs and dances were brought to this country by people like Yves Moreau and Martha Forsyth.
Croatian Dance FavoritesDS Sunday April 21, 2:30pm to 3:20pm, [Show on Grid]
Traditional music and dances from the country of Croatia.

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