Romaniacs

Upcoming Performances

• Balkan Music Night 2026 Saturday, February 28th • 6:00pm - Midnight
  • in concert 6:55 PM - 7:40 PM in the Kafana
• New England Folk Festival 24 - 26 April 2026
  • for dancing Friday 24 April 10:15 PM - 11:30 PM
  • in concert Sunday 26 April 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Romaniacs at Barnfest in Shelburne MA 2025-10-04

Based near Boston MA, we are five musicians enthralled with the diverse styles of traditional Romanian music.  Romania has a melting pot of musical styles from regional cultures, with Romani and Klezmer influences.

Our repertoire includes music for listening and (Romanian) folk dancing.

• Melinda Fields: accordion
• Mel Fitzhugh: bass
• Ralph Iverson: violin
• Aubrey Jaffer: modified yangqin (similar to țambal)
• Lucy Vandevegte: flute, piccolo, Romanian caval

Romaniacs at Porchfest in Lexington MA 2025-09-27

* Melinda Fields, Mel Fitzhugh, and Ralph Iverson also play in the Balkan Fields Band.