CollaboratioNS:

MONIQUE HILL:

MONIQUE HILL and husband Peter have been good friends with Nina and Mike for many years. Nina and Monique’s vocals blend beautifully and they have harmonized with each other on many projects over the years.  She is the singer-songwriter and a mult-instrumentalist in her and Peter’s band - Horizon Blue.  She’s a prolific, award winning songwriter of heartfelt, melodic and thoughtful songs telling stories of everyday life.  

CECE BORJESON:

CECE BORJESON is a longtime friend who has performed with Nina and The Rumblin’s. They currently enjoy collaborating together on various projects. Cece is a multi-instrumentalist and accomplished singer, who has performed solo, duo (with Ruth George) and with several bands - Birch Creek, Cotton Hollow Rising, Allendale Rose, The Rumblin’s and The Portables. Her discography includes 4 Cds - Shadows and Light, The Cost of Freedom, Hearts in Harmony and Perennials.
 

THE QUARRY CATS:

NINA AND THE QUARRY CATS - Nina Romanenko performed with long time friend and music mentor, songwriter, singer and guitarist, KENT ALDRICH and Nina's husband, bassist MIke Harrison for several years.  A hand injury prevents Mike from playing the bass now - but he's still part of the scene by roadying at gigs and Kent still makes appearances with Nina.  Lots of fun and laughter along with great original and old timey tunes.


THE HONEY COMB GIRLS:

Nina Romanenko and longtime friend - singer, songwriter and guitarist SHARON HOWARD collaborate whenever their busy schedules allow.  She and her husband, Brian Howard often perform together.  She has a rich, beautiful voice and dynamic, authentic vocal and guitar style.  Sharon and Nina share beautiful harmonies and fun times!


THE RUBY SISTERS:

A trio formed by CAROLYN BRODGINSKI of the band - Seat of Our Pants (SOUP) along with friends, DIANE KOZ (of Dropping Quarters) - and NINA ROMANENKO.  This began originally to do a benefit for the East Hampton, CT Food Pantry.   Good friends, dynamic harmonies and lots of fun!

KEVIN GALLAGHER:

 

KEVIN GALLAGHER performed with Nina and Rumblin’s and they often collaborate on projects.  He is a composer and multi-instrumentalist from Bergenfield, NJ who plays guitar, dobro, steel guitar, bass and mando. He plays bluegrass, country, folk, classic rock and Irish folk and has been in numerous bands including Sophisticates, Allendale Rose, Birch Creek, Cotton Hollow and Bluebird and now with Portables, Sweetheart Mountain and ResQue. He's appeared in CT Sounding Board, Vanilla Bean & Buttonwood Tree.

ELLEN IOVINO:  ELLEN IOVINO has performed with Nina and Rumblin's. Her dynamic vocals and percussive guitar style are often combined with tap dancing and various instrumentation including harmonica, trumpet, steel drum and more. Ellen had performed alongside her late husband, Larry Ruhl - singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist - for over 15 years. They, along with Nina and Mike, were dear friends. Heartbreakingly, he passed away in 2017. Ellen brings his legacy to new audiences and honors his memory and meaningful songs by including them in her performances.  

LYNN TRACY:

Lynn Tracey  

LYNN TRACEY has performed with Nina & The Rumblin's.  She plays drums, bass and is a master guitarist. She performs in a variety of groups including genres of Bossanova, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Pop and Musicals and also leads her own Big Band - the East Coast Hop Orchestra. She has performed with local greats including Nicki Mathis, Joe Carter, Hannah’s Field and Ellen Iovino and has shared the stage with Walt Gwardyak, David Stoltz, Alvin Carter Jr, Sr. & others.