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, Crazy Balkan Rhythms Posse, 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 2025:
Beranche: Basic and Bodacious BalkanTS Friday April 25, 8:00pm to 8:50pm, [Show on Grid]
Learn the footwork and styling to dances in the Beranche uneven-five rhythm (SQQSQ). Amaze your friends by knowing how to move to these wonderful tunes.
Bulgarian Line DancesNS Friday April 25, 9:00pm to 10:20pm, [Show on Grid]
Easy Bulgarian dances with music by Bulgarian singing groups Divi Zheni (women) and Zornitsa (men), led by Tatiana Sarbinska.
International Dancing with the CFONS Friday April 25, 10:30pm to 11:30pm, [Show on Grid]
International dancing, mostly Balkan, with a wide range of difficulty.
Bulgarian & More Dance PartyNS Saturday April 26, 10:00am to 10:50am, [Show on Grid]
Zdravets plays and sings village-style music for dancing, "mostly from Bulgaria," using traditional Bulgarian folk instruments and vocal styles.
Ringing Russian Dances RegaledTS Saturday April 26, 11:00am to 11:50am, [Show on Grid]
Enjoy exciting and challenging dances of Russia. Each dance is accompanied by the beautiful and thrilling (live!) choral music from the region. Music provided by the Bjelalitsa Chorus, directed by Julia Poirier.
Balkan Kefana SingalongGS Saturday April 26, 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 of singing with old friends at a celebration, or in the village tavern or coffeehouse.
Tricky Balkan DancesTS Saturday April 26, 5:00pm to 5:50pm, [Show on Grid]
Learn some more difficult Balkan dances, presented in a very accessible format.
Balkan Joy!NS Saturday April 26, 7:00pm to 7:50pm, [Show on Grid]
Dynamic, compelling vocals and instrumentals for favorite, well-loved Balkan dances. Join the party!
Balkan Dances to Beautiful Balkan VoicesTS Saturday April 26, 8:00pm to 8:50pm, [Show on Grid]
Lovely dances done to exquisite Balkan music (much of which is a cappella) which just takes your breath away.
Crazy Balkan Rhythms Jam: Beranche and Beyond!GS Saturday April 26, 9:30pm to 11:30pm, [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.
Croatian Dance FavoritesDS Sunday April 27, 11:00am to 11:50am, [Show on Grid]
Join us on the floor for your favorite exciting kolos and drmes'.
Intro to Balkan DancingTB Sunday April 27, 12:00noon to 12:50pm, [Show on Grid]
Intro to Balkan Dancing featuring live music with the NEFFArious Goats. Dance to Balkan rhythms showcasing the magnificent Gadja (Macedonian bagpipe)..
East Hungarian Line DancesDB Sunday April 27, 2:00pm to 2:50pm, [Show on Grid]
Simple, fun village dances from the far reaches of the Hungarian diaspora, in Moldavia (Moldva Csángó). Efficient teaching for maximal dancing.
Romanian Jam/TeachGS Sunday April 27, 3:00pm to 3:50pm, [Show on Grid]
Play Romanian music. Sheet music provided, and some instruction.

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