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.
  Sunday
May 2
2:00 pm | Spring Guitar Party!
with Students of Helen Avakian
Acoustic, Covers, and Americana. Pop, Classic Rock, Folk | Red Door Studio of Mineral Point
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Mineral Point, NY See Map |
| We will have an afternoon with an eclectic variety of music played by students of mine from kids to retirees and everything in between. Acoustic and electric guitars, singing and ukulele! |
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 Saturday
June 5
7:00 pm | Hudson Valley Folk Guild Kingston Chapter
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Americana. Fingerstyle Guitar | Zoom
Kingston, NY See Map |
Dave and I are the feature at this coffeehouse/open mic. We play from 8:00 - 8:45. Open mic performers appear form 7 on before and after.
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 Saturday
June 26
2:30 pm
to
4:00 pm | Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour Private
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Celtic, and Pop/Soft Rock. Fingerstyle Guitar | Julien Hotel
200 Main St
Dubuque, IA See Map |
| We will play a mix of songs and instrumentals, couple's choice. |
Monday
August 2
6:30 pm
to
8:00 pm | Concert
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin, Helen Avakian
Acoustic, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar | Mazomanie Bandshell Performing Arts Pavilion
Mazomanie, WI See Map |
| Dave and I will be playing our acoustic guitar oriented music, songs and instrumentals, originals and selected covers. Plus Helen will play some mandolin and ukulele. |
Thursday
September 16
9:30 am | Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Americana. Fingerstyle Guitar | Walnut Valley Festival
1105 W 9th Ave
Winfield, KS See Map |
Honored and Excited to return to Winfield in person to perform at this most friendly and inspiring festival that has been going since 1972!
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Thursday
September 16
9:30 am | Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Americana. Fingerstyle Guitar | Walnut Valley Festival
1105 W 9th Ave
Winfield, KS See Map |
Honored and Excited to return to Winfield in person to perform at this most friendly and inspiring festival that has been going since 1972!
Our performance Times TBA as we get closer to the date!
More Info |
Friday
September 17
12:00 pm | Concert Performance
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Americana. Fingerstyle Guitar | Walnut Valley Festival
1105 W 9th Ave
Winfield, KS See Map |
Honored and Excited to return to Winfield in person to perform at this most friendly and inspiring festival that has been going since 1972!
Our performance Times TBA as we get closer to the date!
More Info |
Saturday
September 18
12:00 pm | Concert Performance
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Americana. Fingerstyle Guitar | Walnut Valley Festival
1105 W 9th Ave
Winfield, KS See Map |
Honored and Excited to return to Winfield in person to perform at this most friendly and inspiring festival that has been going since 1972!
Our performance Times TBA as we get closer to the date!
More Info |
Sunday
September 19
12:00 pm | Concert Performance
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Americana. Fingerstyle Guitar | Walnut Valley Festival
1105 W 9th Ave
Winfield, KS See Map |
Honored and Excited to return to Winfield in person to perform at this most friendly and inspiring festival that has been going since 1972!
Our performance Times TBA as we get closer to the date!
More Info |
Saturday
September 25
4:00 pm | Wedding Ceremony, Reception Private
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter. Guitar | Redwood Camp
5281 Georgia Shore Road
Georgia, VT See Map |
| So excited and moved to play for the wedding of our son and his bride. Music will be the couple's choice! |
