Balkan style accordionist, studied with the legendary Ivan Milev.

Member of: Balkan Fields (also group contact), Balkan Kefana, Crazy Balkan Rhythms Posse, Druz(h)ina (non-performing group contact), Gogofski Trio, Nice Driveway, No Borders Beranche Band, Romaniacs, Woodshed Romania
Contact:
ERASETHISturtleledge AT charter DOT net
Scheduled to appear at NEFFA 2026:
Crazy Balkan Rhythms Jam: Berance and Beyond!GS Friday April 24, 7:00pm to 7:50pm, [Show on Grid]
Play and/or sing Balkan music in 9, 11, 12, 13, 22, mixed meters and beyond! There will be a core group of folks to follow; paper/digital music/lyrics provided. Some minimal instruction on rhythm/lyrics.
Rambunctious RomanianNS Friday April 24, 10:15pm to 11:30pm, [Show on Grid]
Join an all-Romanian dance party with music by the Romaniacs: accordion (Melinda Fields), bass (Mel Fitzhugh), caval and flute (Lucy Vandevegte), cimbal (Aubrey Jaffer), violin (Ralph Iverson)
Balkan Kefana SingalongGS Saturday April 25, 3:00pm to 3:50pm, [Show on Grid]
Come sing along (or just enjoy listening) to "old citysongs" and/or dance songs from Macedonia and surrounding areas, evoking the pleasure ("kef") of singing with old friends around the table at a celebration, or in the village tavern or coffeehouse.
Romanian Music ConcertE Sunday April 26, 10:00am to 10:50am, [Show on Grid]
The Romaniacs present a concert featuring Romanian music.
Balkan Joy!DS Sunday April 26, 2:00pm to 3:05pm, [Show on Grid]
Inspiring pan-Balkan dance tunes by Balkan Fields. Dean Brown, electric guitar, Melinda Fields, accordion, Mel Fitzhugh, electric bass, Henry Goldberg, percussion & vocals, Melinda Hunt, vocals, Ralph Iverson, gadulka, violin, sax, viola.

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