Is there anything more romantic than the vision of Paris, circa 1930? Sitting at a sidewalk café sipping café au lait, strolling the narrow streets of Montmarte watching the artists at work, and everywhere the sound of music; a slow accordion, sighing violin and a sexy chanteuse, singing about the crazy life of the Bohemians.

That vision of Paris comes alive at the Collective Visions Gallery in Bremerton Nob. 18, as the cabaret group Rouge returns for a third engagement.

Rouge features Janet Rayor on vocals, John Miller on guitar, Steve Rice on accordion and Ruthie Dornfield on violin.

The band is devoted to bringing French cabaret and café music from the ‘30s through the ‘60s to a wide audience, performing originals and their own compositions. With her red dress, black stockings and sultry voice, Rayor is the reincarnation of the great French cabaret singer Edith Piaf.

Rayor notes that Piaf got her start singing in the streets, accompanied by an accordion, and rose to become a legend. Her grave at Pére-Lachaise cemetery in Paris still draws flower-bearing admirers.

Rayor founded Rouge more than 15 years ago, and although the lineup has changed over the years, the group keeps busy performing at festivals and concerts around the United States. Appearances include Mercer Island Music in the Parks, Benaroya Founders Hall and Portland’s Viscount Ballroom.

Rayor has worked as a dancer, actress, physical theatre choreographer and stilt dancer. That’s right, stilt dancer. She can be hired to walk around on stilts wearing a variety of fantastical costumes, from Little Bo Peep to a peacock.

No stilts at the Collective Visions concert, just a dazzling show filled with exhilarating fast waltzes and passionate songs of love.

Rayor is backed by a band with considerable performing experience.

Dornfield has performed around the world for more than 20 years as a soloist and with groups. She has played everything from classical and jazz to Celtic and Eastern European styles and has recorded Brazilian choros and tango duos with Rouge guitarist Miller.

Miller has also played a wide variety of styles, from “new grass” with Tony Trischka to blues.

In addition to cabaret songs, accordionist Rice plays Klezmer and Cajun music. He also won an Oscar Petersen Award at Berkeley Conservatory for jazz piano and tours with the Henry James Orchestra.

It’s a lot of talent to pack into one small art gallery, and the previous shows have sold out.

Rouge performs 7 p.m. Nov. 18 at Collective Visions Gallery, 331 Pacific Ave., Bremerton. Tickets are $14 advance, $16 at the door. Advance tickets at the gallery or by phone at (360) 377-8327. wu