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Helen Avakian  ... is a Singer-Songwriter performing Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic, and New Age music.

Ambient pop music with new age elements from singer/songwriter/guitarist voted No. 1 Acoustic Act 4 times (Rhythm and News Magazine Poll). Influences from Heart to Suzanne Vega to Ralph Towner.

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Contact Info
Location: Dutchess County, NY
Website: helenavakian.com/
Email
Phone: (845) 797-6461
PO Box 1571 Pleasant Valley NY 12569

Videos
Original Songs


"Sister Song" Acoustic Guitar Solo by Helen Avakian

Calendar for Helen Avakian
Sunday
April 6
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Benefit for Free Clinic
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Red Door
Acoustic, Americana, and Jazz. Fingerstyle Guitar
Riverside Bar and Grille
513220 Shifflet Rd
Spring Green, WI   See Map
I don't have much detail on this yet, but we will play music for this good cause.
Friday
April 11
7:00 pm
House Concert
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Red Door
Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar
Hope & a Future
1115 S High Point Rd
Madison, WI   See Map
We always love to perform at this inspiring non profit community hosted by the talented and groundbreaking Krause Family. We will play our Eclectic Americana music; songs and instrumentals, originals and selected covers. Voluntary donation opportunity.
Saturday
April 12
6:00 pm
22nd Annual Rockin' For a Cure
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin, Madison Scouts All Star Alumni Brass Ensemble, Madison Corps Alumni
Dance, Rock (classic), and Americana. Fingerstyle Guitar
Double Tree by Hilton Madison East
4402 E Washington Ave
Madison, WI   See Map
This is a benefit for ALS patients in WI started by Dave's former rock/horn band, Wall of Sound. Red Door opens the evening at 6 pm.
Tickets $60 advance, $70 at the door https://rockin4als.org/event.php

Tickets and Info
Saturday
May 10
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Pre-Mother's Day Hangout
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar
Stoney's British Pub
3007 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE   See Map
Excited to perform near where I grew up, my old stomping ground! We will play a variety of acoustic guitar music; singer/songwriter, fingerstyle instrumentals plus selected covers with special guest, Dan Graper! Come for authentic British snacks, dinner, dessert, drinks or all of the above! Food here is delish!
Sunday
May 11
10:00 am
Worship Service
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Red Door
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar
Unitarian Universalist Society of Mill Creek
579 Polly Drummond Hill Rd
Newark, DE   See Map
Dave and I will play a variety of music and accompany some hymns for the congregation to sing. The theme has something to do with flowers.
Saturday
May 24
6:00 pm
to
8:15 pm
Fingerstyle Guitar Champs
with Dave Irwin, Red Door
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Jazz. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar
Towne Crier Cafe
379 Main St
Beacon, NY   See Map
Dave Irwin and I are delighted to return to the Hudson Valley's premeir listening room on Memorial Day weekend!

Reservations recommended and appreciated!
Info and Reservations
Sunday
June 15
7:00 pm
Push Play
with Helen Avakian Red Door with Dave Irwin, Automatic Lover, M Shays, Mason Meyer Band
Acoustic, and Americana. Fingerstyle Guitar
Atwood Music Hall
1925 Winnebago St
Madison, WI   See Map
Dave and I are honored to be performing at the Madison Area Music Awards! Madison's "Grammy" award ceremony.
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Saturday
June 21
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Solstice Concert
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Jazz. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar
Capitol Lakes
333 W. Main St
Madison, WI   See Map
We will play a mix of originals and selected covers, songs and instrumentals of the season for the residents in an intimate theater. Open to the public as well.
Sunday
June 22
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Music in the Garden
with Helen Avakian Red Door with Dave Irwin, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar
The Mill Paoli
6818 Canal St
Verona, WI   See Map
Dave and I will play acoustic guitar originals and covers; songs and instrumentals in a beautiful garden setting on the banks of the Sugar River behind the Paoli Mill and Terrace. Outdoors with plenty of shade, local beer and food. Weather dependent, call if weather is iffy. Out back in the Paoli Mill Terrace and Park. (608) 516-9649
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Sunday
July 6
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Jazz Brunch
with Helen Avakian Red Door with Dave Irwin, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Jazz, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar
Hop Garden Evansville Taproom
18 E. Main St
Evansville, WI   See Map
We will bring out the summer jazz tunes for this. Free admission. Voluntary Donation Opportunity.
American and Mexican food and the best fresh beer.
Friday
July 11
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
Backyard Music Night
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Red Door
Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar
Allen Creek CoffeeHouse
137 East Main St
Evansville, WI   See Map
Enjoy a summer evening outdoors at this hip venue by a creek. Dinner, drinks and desserts available. We will play our mix of Eclectic Americana. Free admission. Donation opportunity. Please note, rain cancels this as there is no indoor space for music.
Thursday
July 31
5:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Dinner Out!
with Helen Avakian Red Door with Dave Irwin, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar
Hop Garden Evansville Taproom
18 E. Main St
Evansville, WI   See Map
We will bring our Eclectic Americana summer music for this. Free admission. Voluntary Donation Opportunity.
American and Mexican food and the best fresh beer.
Sunday
September 7
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Music in the Garden
with Helen Avakian Red Door with Dave Irwin, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar
The Mill Paoli
6818 Canal St
Verona, WI   See Map
Dave and I will play acoustic guitar originals and covers; songs and instrumentals in a beautiful garden setting on the banks of the Sugar River behind the Paoli Mill and Terrace. Outdoors with plenty of shade, local beer and food. Weather dependent, call if weather is iffy. Out back in the Paoli Mill Terrace and Park. (608) 516-9649
Directions
Tuesday
September 16
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Mini Festival
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Red Door
Acoustic, Americana, and Bluegrass. Fingerstyle Guitar
Winfield Arts and Humanities
700 Gary St
Winfield, KS   See Map
Dave and I love playing for this annual Winfield event. We look forward to appearing at a local school and hopefully inspiring some kids to make music!
Saturday
November 8
7:00 pm
Brian Henke's Woodchoppers Ball
with Helen Avakian, Brian Henke, Dave Irwin Red Door, Mark Sganga, Tim and Myles Thompson, Jesse Smith
Acoustic, New Age, and Jazz. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar
Kent Stage
175 East Main St
Kent, OH   See Map
Dave and I are honored to be invited back to this annual benefit concert for The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless featuring 9 of the best acoustic guitarists in the Universe! This will be the 22nd year of this always unique event in which every performer brings their own special approach to the guitar. www.kentstage.org 330-677-5005

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CDs by Helen Avakian

 Notes from Helen 2015
Instrumental
A collection of Helen's original guitar instrumentals and arrangements of some of her long time top favorite songs
 
 I Love the Moon 2008
Folk/Traditional
Helen's newest CD released in June 2008
 
 Musikos Peripatos 2002
Acoustic, Classical/Opera
Terry Champlin and Helen perform Classical guitar duos fron Vivaldi's Concerto in D Major to Champlin's Musikos Peripatos to Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.
 
 Vanishing Point 2001
Singer-Songwriter, Pop/Soft Rock
Helen's long-awaited CD "Vanishing Point" Appears! Voted Number 1 Favorite Recording by Rhythm and News Magazine Poll.
 

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