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Helen Dorothy |
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Performances 20119 September 2011: Mojo Acoustic, Mojo Café, Willis St., Wellington (with Fiona Smythe) 16 July 2011: Museum of City and Sea, Queen's Wharf, 3 Jervois Quay, Wellington 27 March 2011: Meow, Edward Street, Wellington (supporting Ken Nicol) Performance reviews Ken Nicol (formerly of Steeleye Span and The Albion Band) says he "loves the material, and the honesty she exudes."
"Acoustic/folk music lovers in the [Wellington] region have been spellbound as Helen's artistry has matured and developed since her arrival on the scene a few years ago. Her songs are beautiful windows into things she has noticed about the New Zealand landscape, its wildlife and people... Poignant stories of hardship and plain human suffering captured in some of the most heart-rendering songs that will have the toughest amongst us swallowing hard... Dorothy is a master of her craft, and as well as playing her guitar in haunting tunings that few mimic, she draws in a range of musicians in their own right to add to the musical journey."
"Helen has the gift of taking everyday events, to which we can all relate, and spinning them into absolute gems of songs... She has a unique touch on guitar, a voice reminiscent of early Joni Mitchell and a beautiful presence on stage - the whole evening was one out of the box." "What a great crowd at the Wellington Bluegrass Society for Helen Dorothy's [CD release] party - a statement of how well she is regarded. The variety and quality of the first set was really something special. It gave the support musicians a chance to shine and gave us, the audience, a taste of what was to come... In the second half, Helen settled in to perform. She told us how each song came about and, one by one, the songs were presented to us as polished jewels." "Helen's song-writing and guitar playing are striking, individual and beautiful. Her material includes environmental themes, strong imagery and really innovative guitar playing." "Weaving a delicate web, her compositions, melodies and lyrics are succulent fine food for the senses, worth savouring..." | ||
Previous performances | ||
| 22-25 October 2010 | Wellington Folk Festival, Brookfield Outdoor Education Centre, Wainuiomata, Wellington (with guests Fiona Smythe and Richard Prowse) | |
| 15 October 2010 | Palmerston North Folk Music Club, Theosophical Hall, Palmerston North (with Niels Gedge and Fiona Smythe) | |
| 3 October 2010 | Lembas Cafe, Raumati Beach, Kapiti Coast | |
| 14 September 2010 | Hamilton Acoustic Music Club, Biddy Mulligan's Irish Pub, 742 Victoria St., Hamilton | |
| 13 September 2010 | Devonport Folk Music Club, The Bunker, Mount Victoria, Devonport, Auckland | |
| 11 September 2010 | Titirangi Folk Music Club, Titirangi, Auckland | |
| 1 August 2010 | Niels Gedge's CD launch, Ruby Lounge, Bond St., Wellington | |
| 28 March 2010 | Acoustic Routes at Ruby Lounge, Bond St, Wellington (supporting Laurie Dameron) | |
| 12 February 2010 | Mojo Acoustic, Mojo Cafe, 161 Willis St., Wellington | |
| 6 February 2010 | Festival of the Elements, Pataka, Porirua | |
| 17 December 2009 | The Welsh Dragon Bar, Cambridge Terrace, Wellington | |
| 24 October 2009 | Acoustic Routes 40th Anniversary Concert, Wellington Folk Festival, Wainuiomata | |
| 26 July 2009 | Toi Poneke (Arts Centre), Abel Smith St., Wellington (with guests John Sutherland, Richard Prowse, Murray Kilpatrick) | |
| 25 June 2009 | The Welsh Dragon Bar, Cambridge Terrace, Wellington | |
| 4 April 2009 | Wellington Bluegrass Society, Petone Community Centre, Richmond St., Petone (with guests Fiona Smythe, Richard Prowse, Duncan Davidson, Robbie Duncan, Chris Price) | |
| 6 February 2009 | Mojo Acoustic, Mojo Cafe, Willis St., Wellington | |
| 7 November 2008 | Palmerston North Folk Music Club, Theosophical Hall, Palmerston North | |
| 3 August 2008 | Devonport Folk Music Club, The Bunker, Mount Victoria, Devonport, Auckland | |
| 8 July 2008 | Mainly Acoustic, Mayfair Cafe, Main St., Upper Hutt | |
| 13 June 2008 | Levin Folk Club, Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall, Levin | |
| 9 March 2008 | Mainly Acoustic Concert, Harcourts Park, Upper Hutt | |
| 6 March 2008 | Pukerua Bay Folk Club, Pukerua Bay | |
| 18 November 2007 | Cross Creek Blues Club, Tin Hut, Featherston | |
| 7 October 2007 | Cable Car Museum, Wellington | |
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Lyrics, music and images copyright © 2009, 2010, 2011 Helen Dorothy |
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