Ruthied Dornfeld Bands

American Café Orchestra

The Scandinavian/American collaboration ACO had its start way back in 1987, playing an eclectic mix of European and American instrumental folk music; the group now focuses on original compositions which are featured in their new album Nightmare Polka, released in December, 2011. Ruthie Dornfeld on violin and vielle, with Danish guitarist and singer Morten Alfred Høirup and Finnish bassist Tapani Varis (also a rare master of jaw harp and overtone flute).

Dornfeld and Miller

Ruthie Dornfeld and guitar master John Miller play Brazilian chorinhos, bossa novas, Venezuelan waltzes, and European tunes from Finland to Italy, providing a lovely atmosphere at parties, weddings, and celebrations of all kinds. Their CD Noches de Fiesta showcases John's wonderful original tunes.

Rouge

French cabaret music featuring chanteuse Janet Rayor with jazz accordionist Steve Rice, bassist Cary Black, Dave Bartley on guitar, and Ruthie Dornfeld on violin. Songs of Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Charles Trenet and others from the 1920s to '60s are their specialty, along with instrumentals from musette waltzes to French tangos.

Cinnamon Bird

Early musician Shulamit Kleinerman joins forces with Ruthie in a duo featuring medieval music and fiddle tunes played on matched vielles, violin, Baroque violin and percussion.

Dornfeld & McLane

Ruthie and Vermont accordionist Jeremiah McLane play traditional dance music of France and Quebec as well as originals. They have performed on both coasts of the U.S. and in France with French guitarist Patrick Desaunay. Their CD, Hummingbird, received the French music magazine Trad Mag BRAVO award for 2003.

Le Bon Vent

Formed in 2003 by Vermont accordionist Jeremiah Mclane, Le Bon Vent (The Good Wind) is a concert ensemble that combines traditional music with contemporary: songs sung in Medieval French dialects from Central France, dance tunes such as the bourrée, gavotte and valse musette alongside original compositions and improvisations. With Cristi Catt on vocals, James Falzone on clarinet, Ruthie Dornfeld on violin, Adam Larrabee on guitar & mandolin, Taki Masuko on percussion, and Jeremiah Mclane on accordion & piano.