Artist description The band has an elusive sound, very danceable, with overtones of Jewish, Arab and gypsy music.

Music Style World

Musical Influences Eastern European, Klezmer, Arab, Israeli, gypsy, Turkish

Similar Artists We have a unique sound

Artist History The Rubes are a Seattle band, formerly known as The Motherland Ensemble.

Group Members The band members are: Constantin Parvulescu (violin), Jane Hall (dombek, rik), Bill Moyer (dombek, rik), Paul Beck (cimbalom), Melissa Ruby (singer), Jeff Teitelbaum (acoustic bass).

Instruments Violin, Dombek, Rik, Acoustic Bass, Cimbalom

Albums Fresh Off The Boat

Press Reviews FieldBoss, Seattle Sound, others

Location Seattle, WA - USA

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