The Dust Ruffles

The Dust Ruffles, with their reputation for beautiful harmonies, retro feel, and unique pop style, are an award-winning, original, pop rock band made up of three of Rhode Island's well known musical talents. They have performed on stages throughout the Southern New England area and along the Eastern coast. You won't want to miss the pure essence of natural talent and aural beauty of their live performances.

History

Composer and multi-instrumentalist Tammy Laforest began her career as a songwriter living in Rhode Island. She teamed up with Alvaro Diaz from the famed band Kanerko in 2013. Together they performed as a duo until 2014.

After the release of Tammy's debut record "Copper" in 2014, Grammy nominated album producer, George Dussault, suggested that SexCoffee bassist Sharlene DeNardo join the band — a suggestion which lead to the effortless blend of voices that propelled the Dust Ruffles to new and unexpected heights.

The Dust Ruffles have performed in a variety of configurations, frequently joined by an electric guitarist, but the group made the decision to remain a three-piece band in 2018 embracing the softer, upbeat sound of their trio.

Album cover for the single Romeo by the Dust Ruffles

The Dust Ruffles released a single on Bandcamp called "Romeo" in 2015. They would later release a different version of this song on their EP "Innocent Filth."

The six track EP "Innocent Filth" was released in August of 2021 for purchase and streaming.

Tracks

Members

Tammy Laforest

Lead Vocals, Guitar

Tammy Laforest is a singer, songwriter and guitarist born and raised in Rhode Island. She released a solo album called Copper in 2014. It can be found wherever music is streamed or purchased. She is currently working on more music with the Dust Ruffles as well as a full length solo album.

Alvaro Diaz

Drums, Vocals

Alvaro Diaz plays drums and sings backing vocals in the Dust Ruffles. He is the former lead singer of Kanerko and current member of several Rhode Island bands. He is also a talented songwriter and solo artist. You can hear a detailed piece about Al on the podcast "Where the Living Room Used to Be."

Sharlene DeNardo

Bass, Vocals

Sharlene DeNardo plays bass and sings backing vocals in the Dust Ruffles. After a childhood of classical training on piano and violin, Sharlene started playing guitar and writing lyrics about love and betrayal. In 2003, Sharlene joined all-girl college rock band on lead guitar and keys, while studying Illustration and Painting at Umass Dartmouth. She switched to bass guitar when that band reformed as SEXCoffee. She joined The Dust Ruffles in 2014.