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Full Description of Artist:Rich, sensuous music of Paris: ROUGE, a

striking vocals, violin, accordion, and guitar quartet, brings passion and

joy to a beloved repertoire. Rouge creates vibrant new arrangements of

Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Josephine Baker, Kurt Weill, and Charles

Aznavour music. Rouge,s feel for the past and strong, fresh approach--

musically and visually--have made Rouge appealing to audiences across

cultural, age, and language boundaries.

"Best responses we;ve ever had here!

I,d like to play you on my show"

Brad Eaton, classical KING FM

"Infusion of joy!" Richard Berger, Museum Associates director

"Riveting movement. . .[this] tiny woman transports people," C. Stewart,

Market News

"Janet nous a donne la chair de poule!!!" AnneMarie, La Galette

Rouge,s vocalist/dancer Janet Rayor, accordionist Laurie Andres, violinist

Ruthie Dornfeld, and guitarist John Miller have each distinguished

themselves internationally.

As Rouge, they have engaged audiences indoors, outdoors, in concert, on

radio, for benefits, special events, schools (elementary/college), and

festivals. Juried rosters: King County Touring Artists, NW on Tour.

"Mesmerizing. . . great rapport with the audience" Jenseen Brons,

Benaroya Hall "One of the best" Erika Snyder, Seattle Downtown Association

"Your voice is so beautiful--surprised you haven‚t been snatched up!"

Reukshana Edwards, Henry Art Gallery

"The next time I straddle a chair provocatively, this is the tape I,ll

choose. (BABY!),"--One of top five bands 1998 demo contest, The Rocket

Special appearances include Denver Art Museum, Benaroya Hall, Kirkland

Summer Performance Series, Juan de Fuca Festival of Arts, American Heart

Association Ball, and French-American Chamber of Commerce Beaujolais.