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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Location: Dutchess County, NY
Website: helenavakian.com/
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Phone: (845) 797-6461
PO Box 1571 Pleasant Valley NY 12569
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Calendar for Helen Avakian |
![]() ![]() Sunday 10:00 am | Sunday Service "The Beauty of Creativity" with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar and More! | First Unitarian Society of Madison 900 University Bay Dr Madison, WI See Map |
We will perform a couple pieces and lead some hymns for the occasion. | ||
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![]() ![]() Saturday 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Anniversary Garden Party with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar | American Wine Project 802 Ridge St Mineral Point, NY See Map |
We will play a variety of summer fun songs and instrumentals, original and selected covers for this hip winery. | ||
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![]() ![]() Wednesday 8:00 pm | Evening Music with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Americana. Fingerstyle Guitar | Omega Institute For Holistic Studies 150 Lake Dr Rhinebeck , NY See Map |
Concert for workshop attendees in a most beautiful country setting. Dave and I will perform a mix of songs and instrumentals, originals and covers including a song I wrote inspired by the beautiful campus. | ||
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![]() ![]() Friday 7:00 pm | Friday Fest! with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin, David Howe Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Americana. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar | Moon & River Cafe 115 S. Ferry St Schenectady, NY See Map |
Looking forward to performing at the largest vegetarian and vegan restaurant in the Albany area with our friend David Howe on upright bass! | ||
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![]() ![]() Saturday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Hudson Valley Folk Guild Feature with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar and More! | Rock Tavern Chapter Rock Tavern , NY See Map |
Dave and I will perform our acoustic guitar based music in a 30 minute set starting at 8:30 pm. Open mic 7:30 pm before and after. Open mic signup and soundcheck starts at 7 pm.
You can sign up for the open mic in advance here and pick your time slot. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17Y5qQqiZIP-Evl8RVaxzBsl9WLxHJV04GnhJMmgAltY/edit?usp=sharing Zoom Meeting Link | ||
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![]() ![]() Sunday 7:00 pm | Fingerstyle Guitar Champs with Red Door Duo, Mark Sganga 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 with world class fingerstyle guitarist, Mark Sganga!
We all met at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship which Mark and Helen won in 2009 and 2014 respectively. We will present an evening of solos, duets and trios of songs and instrumentals. With Mark (a true improv jazz master,) there is bound to be a certain amount of by the seat of the pants spontaneous jamming. Reservations recommended and appreciated! Reservations | ||
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![]() ![]() Friday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Holiday Weekend Soiree with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin, Herb Holyst Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar | Stoney's British Pub 3007 Concord Pike Wilmington, NY See Map |
Excited to perform near where I grew up, my old stomping ground with Dave this time. I will play a variety of acoustic guitar music; singer/songwriter, fingerstyle instrumentals plus selected covers Herb Holyst on cajon. Come for snacks, dinner, dessert, drinks or all of the above! | ||
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![]() ![]() Saturday 10:00 am | Sunday Service with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Acoustic | Main Line Unitarian Church 816 S Valley Forge Rd Devon, PA See Map |
We will play a couple songs and instrumentals and perhaps lead some hymns as part of the service. | ||
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![]() Wednesday 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm | The Longest Day Celebration with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Americana. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar | Maris Grove 100 Maris Grove Way Glen Mills, PA See Map |
We are excited to be part of this yearly event for the first time! We will perform a variety of instrumentals and songs, and there will be a butterfly release as part of the festivities! | ||
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![]() ![]() Friday 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Happy Hour with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Americana. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar, Oldies | Somerford House 501 South Harmony Road Newark, DE See Map |
We will perform for residents of this senior living community including a Patsy Cline request. : ) | ||
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![]() ![]() Friday 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Happy Hour with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Americana. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar, Oldies | Somerford Place 4175 Ogletown-Stanton Rd Newark, DE See Map |
We will perform for residents of this senior living community including a Patsy Cline request. : ) | ||
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![]() ![]() Sunday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | Music in the Garden with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar | The Hop Garden Tap Room 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 | ||
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![]() ![]() Friday 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Friday Evening 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 selcted covers, songs and instrumentals. Excited to play here for the first time. | ||
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![]() ![]() Saturday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Summer Eve Music with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar | Iron Amethyst Inn 21 S State St Mazomanie, WI See Map |
We will play a variety of songs and instrumentals at this old fashioned speakeasy and beer garden in picturesque Mazomanie. | ||
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![]() ![]() Thursday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Mazomanie Market Night with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar | Westland Promenade Park 116 Brodhead St Mazomanie, WI See Map |
Farmers Market and more in the charming town of Mazomanie. Dave and I will play our acoustic guitar based songs and instrumentals, originals and selected covers. | ||
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![]() ![]() Saturday 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Art Sale to Benefit More for Stage 4 and the Carbone Cancer Center with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar | American Wine Project 802 Ridge St Mineral Point, NY See Map |
We will play a variety of summer fun songs and instrumentals, original and selected covers for this hip winery. | ||
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![]() ![]() Sunday 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Rocking School Backpacks Benefit for MOM with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin, Tent Show Troubadors, Hoot and Hollers, Hammock Wilburn Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar | Capitol Brewery 7734 Terrace Ave Middleton, WI See Map |
Dave and I will play the first hour of this benefit for MOM Middleton Outreach Ministry to help kids in need fill their backpacks with school supplies for the Fall. Music from 12 noon - 5 pm
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![]() ![]() Thursday 7:00 pm | Evening Concert, Workshop earlier with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Americana. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar | Guitar Haven 17 N 7th St Grand Haven, MI See Map |
Dave and I will perform our acoustic guitar based songs and instrumentals, originals and selected covers.
We will present a guitar workshop earlier in the day, time TBA. | ||
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![]() ![]() Saturday 4:00 pm | Family Reunion Party with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Acoustic, Americana, and Jazz. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar | Private Residence Ferry Beach, MI See Map |
Private event. | ||
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![]() ![]() Saturday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Music in Nature with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Multi-genre original. Fingerstyle Guitar and More! | Blue Mound State Park 4350 Mounds Park Rd Blue Mound, NY See Map |
Dave and I will concertize in a woodland amphitheater in this wonderful park. | ||
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![]() ![]() Friday 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Happy Hour for Residents with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar and More! | Cardinal View Senior Living 3820 Tribeca Dr Middleton, WI See Map |
We will play some originals, classic folk and rock, oldies, classical favorites and more! | ||
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![]() ![]() Saturday 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Wedding Ceremony and Reception with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Acoustic, New Age, and Covers. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar | Eagle Waters Resort 3958 Eagle Waters Rd Eagle River, WI See Map |
We will play many kinds of acoustic guitar music with an emphasis on fingerstyle and Enya as per this couple's request. | ||
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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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