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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"Sister Song" Acoustic Guitar Solo by Helen Avakian

Monday October 16 7:00 pm	Southern Wisconsin Guitar League Presents with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar	Knapton Music 2475 Milton Ave Janesville, WI   See Map
	We are honored to be returning to this concert series in its new Janesville home. We will play our eclectic Amreicana music. The concert is from 7 - 8 pm and after there are breakout sessions for guitarists with an option to play more advacne music in the "minor league" or beginner music in the "rookies." Always a good time! Info
Friday October 27 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm	Red Door Duo CoffeeHouse Music with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin, Matthew Ackerman Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Americana. Fingerstyle Guitar	Cargo Coffee East www.facebook.com/HelenAvakian Madison, WI   See Map
	We are so happy to return to this friendly Madison venue! Coffee, smoothies, wine, and all kinds of food. We share the evening with classical and Flamenco guitarist, Matthew Ackerman, who I am also proud to say is my student from the past 6 years! Admission Free, Donations accepted
Saturday November 11 7:00 pm	Brian Henke's Woodchoppers Ball with Helen Avakian, Brian Henke, Dave Irwin, Peter Janson, Mark Sganga, Matt Thomas, Micheal Kelsey, Atom Lax, Bill Russell, 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 Buy Tickets

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.

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