Bands

Eloise

• Becky Tracy: fiddle
• Rachel Bell: accordion

Eloise features the combined creative force of two of the country’s most sought-after dance musicians, Becky Tracy and Rachel Bell. These two crank out dance and concert music with unbridled energy and soaring beauty. Their depth and versatility is evident not only in their dynamic playing but also in their rich and unique repertoire, ranging from exciting original compositions to rock-solid traditional tunes. Eloise was born out of Becky and Rachel’s transcendent melodic connection, their shared love for powerful rhythmic momentum, and their joy in making music together. The blissful vibe is contagious, drawing everyone in the room into a sublime and memorable experience.

Reste á Nommer

Reste á Nomer is a duet featuring instrumentation of violin, clarinet, accordion, harmonica, and piano (though not all at the same time!) They create a modern sound that is still deeply steeped in tradition. Their haunting balfolk music will keep us dancing to the wee hours.

Pardon My French

Pardon My French plays traditional French music, especially of Bretagne but also a variety of Bal-Folk. We also provide dance instruction and dance performances. Pardon My French is comprised John Sarney, Lisa Tamres, Heather Gilmer, and Fabien Goulay.