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The power of music

People with developmental disabilities get a chance to make music
By Randi Bjornstad
The Register-Guard
Appeared in print: Sunday, Nov 15, 2009

Also: Picture of the Day


David Helfand composes and performs original and traditional music on Celtic Harp, mandocello, guitar, keyboards and percussion. Many of David's compositions were born through improvisation and drawn on the inspiration found in the power of music from many wondrous cultures. Since 2000, David has augmented his repertoire of original and traditional compositions with Israeli and Middle Eastern influenced music and has composed many pieces based upon his journeys to Israel and Britain. Since 1997, David has recorded and released six solo CDs. more...

David Helfand

Compact Discs

After the Rain

After the Rain

" After the Rain, " New 2012 CD release - After the Rain
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At the Edge of the Cornish Sea

First Light

" First Light, " released in October, 2009 is my latest major production. Since my last fully produced album " At the Edge of the Cornish Sea," which was inspired by my first journey to Britain, I slowly cultivated and planted seeds for my latest work.
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At the Edge of the Cornish Sea

At the Edge of the Cornish Sea

As I returned from my maiden voyage from the land of Britain full of awe, unspeakable joy and deep reservoirs of inspiration, slowly the music started to speak. From the high craggy cliffs where the ruins of Tintagel castle lay overlooking the dark waters off Cornwall's shore, to the ancient majestic ruins of Glastonbury Abbey and the dark mysteries of the Tower of London, the swirling maze of the city's streets and the magic of the standing stones on Salisbury Plain, I swam deep in the waters of imagination. more...

Beyond the Sea of Reeds

Beyond the Sea of Reeds

As a child, as I heard the songs and stories of the ancient days of Israel and the journey of the Israelites, they were always a part of me. Through my journey to adulthood, as the stories of my ancestors weaved in and out of my being, they finally opened their secret door and whispered to me, as I first touched Jerusalem’s walls in the city of old. more...

Callings from the Quiet Grove

Callings from the Quiet Grove

In moments of describing the indescribable, of yearning to taste the waters of the deep well and hearing the callings from the quiet grove, I dedicate these pieces to you.... Reflections of moments in time. more...

Mythic Sky

Mythic Sky

Mythic Sky music explores the emotions evoked by the power of myth and epic quests into the unknown. A large tonal palette created by combining the latest in 20th century synthesizer technology with the timeless sounds of acoustic stringed instruments and percussion enables Mythic Sky to range from delicate atmospherics to primal depths. more...

 

Mythic Sky

Memories and Stardust

First all acoustic limited edition ( Extended Play ) CD featuring six solo musical pieces played on harp, mandocello and guitar and one duet with mandocello and flute. I had the great honor of having my dear friend, Bethel Evans play flute on Lakota's Song which is a piece I created while in Wales during my first UK tour. I hope you enjoy the album. more...

 


Upcoming Performances

  • Sun, March 4th
    Cascade Center for Spiritual Living- service
    David and Justin
    10:00 a.m.
    Doris Ranch, Springfield, OR

  • Sat, March 17th
    White Horse Coffee and Tea - Cafe
    David and Justin
    Saint Patrick's Day celebration
    6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    960 E. Central
    Sutherlin, OR
    www.whitehorsecoffee.com

  • July 7th- 14
    Northern CA tour - TBA
    David and Justin

  • Sat, Aug 11th
    Rim Rock Inn
    David and Justin
    Joseph, OR
    more info- TBA

  • Sun, Aug 26th
    Masonic Cemetery Mausoleum
    David and Justin
    Music to Die For- series
    Eugene, OR
    2:00 p.m.
    More info- TBA



Recent Past Performances

  • Sunday, Jan 22
    David- solo
    Cascade Center for Spiritual Living
    10:00 a.m. service
    Doris Ranch, Springfield, OR
    541-747-3887

  • Wed, Jan 25
    David - solo
    Massage and Reflexology Open House
    4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    132 E. Broadway, Eugene
    Suite 823


  • Saturday, Feb 4th
    Many Voices, One Land Series
    David and Justin Lader
    Valley View Library
    12:00 noon
    17850 Military Rd S. Sea Tac
    Valley View, WA
    206-242-6044
    www.kcls.org/valleyview/

  • Saturday, Feb 4th
    Many Voices, One Land Series
    David and Justin Lader
    Issaquah Library
    3:00 p.m.
    10 W. Sunset Way
    Issaquah, WA
    425-313-7558
    www.kcls.org/issaquah/


  • Sunday, Feb 5th
    Many Voices, One Land Series
    David and Justin Lader
    Woodinville Library
    2:00 p.m.
    17105 Avondale RD. NE
    Woodinville, WA
    425-788-0733
    www.kcls.org/woodinville/
  • Sunday, Oct 23rd
    David Helfand and David Nigel Lloyd
    Showcase concert/ Benefit for Tsunami Books
    Tsunami Books
    2585 Willamette St. Eugene, OR
    8:00 p.m.


  • Saturday, Oct 29th
    David and Justin Lader - performs opening set
    Main act- Legends of the Celtic Harp
    renowned Celtic harpist/ storyteller Patrick Ball ,
    Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter
    Eugene Hotel
    222 East Broadway, Eugene, OR
    Opening Set- 7:30 p.m
    Main act- 8:15 p.m.
    $ 20 at the door
    For more info call 541-345-3131

  • Sunday, Nov, 20th
    David Helfand and Friends - Full Band
    Holiday Market
    Lane County Fair Grounds
    Eugene, OR
    3:15 p.m.
    www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org

  • Saturday, Dec 10th
    David and Justin Lader
    Celtic Christmas Feast
    White Horse Coffee / Cafe
    960 E. Central
    Sutherlin, OR
    6 - 8 p.m.
    www.whitehorsecoffee.com
  • Sunday, June, 26th
    David and Justin
    KLCC Garden Tour
    Garden site: 1409 W. 5th Ave, Eugene
    11:00.a.m - 1:00 p.m.
    www.klcc.org
  • June 11 and 12th, 2011
    David Helfand and Justin Lader, viola
    Newport Celtic Festival Highland Games
    Sat, June 11th - Bothy Market Place stage - 4:45 p.m.
    Sun, June 12th - Bothy Market Place stage- 12:15 p.m.
    Newport, Oregon
    www.newportcelticfestival.com

  • Tuesday, June, 14th
    David and Justin
    Temple Beth Israel
    7:30 p.m.
    Art Exhibit Opening
    Eugene, OR

  • Tuesday, March 15th
    Author and Musicians Series
    David Helfand with Justin Lader, viola
    Springfield Library
    225 5th St. Springfield, OR ( Inside City Hall )
    7:00 p.m.
    Free
    www.ci.springfield.or.us/library/

 

  • Sunday, May 8th
    David Helfand with Justin Lader, viola
    Oregon Jewish Museum
    1953 NW Kearney
    Portland, Oregon
    2:00 p.m
    $ 6.00 Museum admission
    www.ojm.org


  • Sunday, May 8th
    David Helfand / with violin, viola accompaniment
    Oregon Jewish Museum
    1953 NW Kearney St.
    Portland, OR
    2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
    www.ojm.org
  • Sunday, Nov 21st
    David Helfand and Friends
    Temple Beth Israel Hanukah Fair
    1175 East 29th Ave.
    Eugene
    Time - TBA - Afternoon event
    www.tbieugene.org

  • Sunday, Nov 21st
    David Helfand and the Majestic Ensemble
    Sam Bonds Garage
    407 Blair, Eugene
    8:30 p.m. Evening show
    $ 5.00 at the door
    www.sambondsgarage.com
  • Sunday, Nov 29th
    David Helfand- solo
    Allann Bros Coffee House. - The Beanery
    152 W. 5th St.
    Eugene
    6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
    Playing for the Muse Art collective
  • Saturday, December 4th
    David Helfand with violin accompaniment
    Hillsboro Public Library
    2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy
    Hillsboro, OR
    Time- TBA- afternoon event
    503-615-6500
    Free

  • Saturday, December 11th
    David Helfand and Justin Lader - viola
    Celtic Christmas Feast Concert
    6-8 p.m.
    Whitehorse Coffee and Tea Cafe
    Sutherlin, OR
    www.whitehorsecoffee.com
  • Saturday, July 24th
    Town and Country Garden Tour
    Benefit for South Lane Mental Health
    David Helfand- solo
    10:a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
    McIntire Garden - Apple Inn Bed and Breakfast
    30697 Kenady Lane
    Cottage Grove, OR
    www.cottagegrovegardentour.org

  • Friday, July 30th
    Faerieworlds Festival
    David Helfand and the Majestic Ensemble
    5:00 p.m. Main Stage
    Mt. Pisgah, Eugene, OR
    www.faerieworlds.com

  • Sunday, August 22
    Douglas County Scottish Society's
    2010 Celtic Highland Games
    David Helfand and violinist, David Burham
    Time- TBA
    Winston, OR

  • Sunday, August 22
    Douglas County Scottish Society's
    2010 Celtic Highland Games
    David Helfand and violinist, David Burham
    Time- TBA
    Winston, OR

  • Friday, October 1st
    Springfield Mayor's Art Show
    Emerald Art Center
    5th and Main St.
    David Helfand- solo
    5:30-7:00 p.m.
    Springfield, OR

  • Saturday, December 4th
    Hillsboro Public Library
    David Helfand and violinist, Chad Marks - Fife
    time- TBA
    Hillsboro, OR

  • Sunday, June 27th
    KLCC Garden Tour
    David Helfand - solo
    11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    3624 Agate St.
    Eugene
    www.klcc.org/

  • Saturday, May 8th
    David Helfand and violinist, David Burham
    Mothers Day Highland Tea
    5:00 p.m. Tea is served
    6 - 8 :00 p.m. - concert
    Reservations required
    White Horse Coffee and Tea
    960 E. Central
    Sutherlin, OR
    877-752-2360
    www.whitehorsecoffee.com


  • Saturday, April 17th, 2010
    David Helfand - solo performance
    1:00 p.m.
    Issaquah Library
    10 W. Sunset Way
    Issaquah, WA
    425-392- 5430

  • Saturday, April 17th, 2010
    David Helfand- solo performance
    3:00 p.m.
    Sammamish Library
    825 228th Ave. S.E.
    Sammamish, WA
    425-392-3130

  • Saturday, Feb 6th, 2010
    David Helfand and the Majestic Ensemble
    CD Release concert for new album " First Light "
    Temple Beth Israel
    1175 East 29th Ave, Eugene
    8:00 p.m. start time
    $8.00 at the door

  • Jan 2010
    weekend of Jan 30-31
    Date and time- TBA
    Faerieworlds Winter Celebration
    Lane County Fairgrounds
    Eugene

  • July 31st weekend, 2010
    Faerieworlds Festival
    Date and time
    TBA
  • Sunday, Nov 22, 2009
    David Helfand and the Majestic Ensemble
    Holiday Market
    Eugene, OR
    3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

  • Saturday, Dec 12, 2009
    David Helfand and violinist, Chad Marks-Fife
    Christmas Celtic Dinner and concert
    White Horse Cafe
    6 - 8 p.m.
    Sutherlin, OR
    www.whitehorsecoffee.com
  • Saturday, Apr 17, 2010
    David Helfand- solo
    Issaquah/ Sammamish libraries
    Issaquah, WA
    Time and more info - TBA

  • Sunday,June 28th
    David Helfand- solo Harp
    KLCC Garden tour
    2-5 p.m.
    Garden site: 640 Audel Ave. ( near Emerald Park, River Road area ), Eugene
    www.klcc.org

  • Friday, July 10th
    David Helfand and the Majestic Ensemble
    Oregon Country Fair
    Blue Moon Stage
    2:15 p.m.
    www.oregoncountryfair.org/

  • Sunday, July 12th
    David Helfand and the Majestic Ensemble
    Oregon Country Fair
    Shady Grove stage
    4:50 p.m.
    www.oregoncountryfair.org/

  • Weekend of July 31st - Aug 2nd
    David Helfand and Aryeh Frankfurter
    House Concert
    Alamo, CA ( south of San Francisco )
    more info TBA


  • Sunday, May 17th
    8:00 p.m.
    David Helfand and the Majestic Ensemble
    Jo Federigo's Hour House Restaurant and Jazz Club
    259 East 5th Ave.
    Eugene, OR
    541-343-8488
    $5 at the Door
    www.mjairestaurants.com/restaurants.html


  • Saturday, March 14th, 2009
    5:30-8:30 p.m.
    Saint Patricks Day concert
    David Helfand and violinist, David Burham
    White Horse Coffee and Tea
    960 E. Central
    Sutherlin, OR
    877-752-2360
    www.whitehorsecoffee.com


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