Rachel Bell entertains all with her unique style both as a soloist and in combination with other instruments.
On June 14, 2026, Rachel will perform with Becky Tracy (Eloise & Co. photo above) on fiddle at the Guilford Community Park Pavilion, 24 Church Drive, Guilford, VT 05301. The event is called “Brattleboro bal folk pavilion jam, crepes, and dance.”
Becky Tracy, fiddle
Rachel Bell, accordion
Bethany Waickman, guitar
Exerpts from her website: Rachel is sought after for concerts, contra dances, French BalFolk dances, English country dances, workshops, and festivals.
Her playing spans an enormous range of emotion, from nuanced and sensitive to exhilarating and powerful, pushing the boundaries of what is expected from an accordion.
Rachel’s work is infused with a contagious enthusiasm for her instrument and a deep respect for the musical traditions she carries. She loves to create authentic connections with audiences everywhere—from packed, energized dance halls to small, intimate house concert settings.
Rachel draws her inspiration from Celtic, French, English, New England, and Quebecois traditions. She cranks out new material while deeply respecting and cherishing the melodies that have been around for hundreds of years.
She thrives on ensemble projects—especially with her bands Eloise & Co., Peregrine Road, Alchemy, and Old World Charm School—and feels most alive when she’s exploring creative intersections and breathing life into tunes crafted with others.
One of Rachel’s most fulfilling projects is a collaboration with choreographer Susan Kevra. Together, they are writing new dance and tune compositions for the English country dance repertoire, and they plan to publish a book and recording of these compositions.
Future 2026 performances include:
Friday, June 5: Rachel Bell, Karen Axelrod, and Naomi Morse: Across the Lake ECD Weekend @ 6:00 PM; Colchester, VT, United States
Sunday, June 14: Eloise & Co: Brattleboro Bal Folk, Jam, and Picnic in the Park; 4:30 PM
Guilford, VT, United States
Sunday, June 21: Lady of the Lake June Camp 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Harrison, ID, United States
Sunday, July 19: Ashokan Northern Week 2026 @ 5:00 PM
Olivebridge, NY, United States
Saturday, August 1: CDSS Campers’ Week 2026 w/ Susan Kevra and many more! @ 7:00 PM; Plymouth, MA, United States
