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NEWS 2024 - SINGING AND DANCING!! PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS WEBSITE IS SOON TO BE HAVING A LONG OVERDUE OVERHAUL...IN THE MEANTIME PLEASE CHECK OUT MY FACEBOOK PAGE - @thehelenasoftley
Some news in the meantime...(see gigs page for further info on anything)
As well as well chosen gigs, I am also leading my fun singing workshops fortnightly in Shepton Mallet on a Monday evening! (and Wed evenings in the park over the summer...)
I start a course of dance classes for adults in Frome in September (www.fromecommed.org.uk)
I am booked again this Autumn in Bristol to teach dance for Young teens (11- 18), and also for adults, who identify with Autism. (no formal diagnosis necessary)
I am also beginning to do corporate/ team leading events and have been signed up by a public speaking agency!
I am regularly employed to entertain in dementia wards/care homes and for Carers in the South West, and I continue to work at the wonderful Ammerdown Retreat Centre near Radstock.
I hope to offer more singing and dance sessions in Midsomer Norton when the Town hall re-opens after its' major refurbishment, but I am also travelling further afield for private functions and bookings.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch to book me, or for further info on any of the above! - 07970 391543 - helenasoftley@gmail.com
Thanks for your continued support..Love, Helena x
HELENA'S FUN SINGING WORKSHOPS:
Over the last few of years I have been taking fun harmony workshops, which are now going from strength to strength.
So if you fancy having a sing sometime, just for fun, keep an eye out on my gig page for the next workshop, or better still, email me and I will add you to my workshop email list, and keep you informed of when and where they are to be held.
My workshops cover all styles of music. From European folk songs to Rock, Blues, Gospel, and songs from the charts of the last few decades. Above all, the atmosphere is informal, and the emphasis is on having fun.
All songs are taught by ear, and the aim is for everyone to leave with a smile on their face and a spring in their step!
If you think you can't sing, well, you probably can, so come and give it a go, I'd love to see you! I will also do private workshops if you can gather 10 + people together!
HELENA'S FUN DANCE SESSIONS:
I am a fully qualified and insured dance teacher and am loving leading fun dance sessions! I teach fun and simple routines from many dance genres to all styles of great music. I also lead creative dance sessions and am a founding and active member of the Laban Creative Dance Collective.
As always, I teach in an easy to follow and informal way and everyone is welcome. No worries if you think you have two left feet - just come and have some fun!
GIG AT YOUR PLACE???
Here's an idea if you fancy a smaller intimate gig - how about I come to your place? (or local hall even?)
If you fancy a private party in your lounge for an anniversary or birthday - or just because - all you have to do is invite 20 + of your friends, who contribute a minimum £10 toward my fee (and bring a bottle!), and I do the rest. If you want a smaller gathering just contact me and we can sort out costs.
Your friends can even take me home with them (well, my CD anyway!) for the special price of £5.
These are very informal and special concerts, I've done several over the years, and I really love doing them.
So give me a call on 07970 391543 if the idea appeals, or email me to get things started if you have a date in mind!
YOU TUBE CHANNEL!!! FACEBOOK PAGE!!!
I have several videos on my Youtube channel now (type in Youtube then Helena Softley Eden) They include the official videos of 'We Laughed' and 'If You Should Go' and several songs recorded live from my kitchen in recent times..Please like and subscribe...
And of course I have a Facebook page. You can find me my official page if you type in @thehelenasoftley Please do that and 'like' and 'follow' me! You can also find me on my other FB page if you type in Helena Softley Eden. You'll find similar info on both pages...
Now some CD news...
You can now hear samples of tracks from all my available CDs and order them all by clicking HERE. Here is a description of my back catalogue for those of you who want to complete your 'Helena' collection!
'Catalyst - my last studio album, featuring the Radio Two favourite -'If You Should Go (Stay)'.
'No Disguise' my last live album features 13 of my songs, and an acapella version of 'Wild Mountain Thyme' (Will You Go Lassie Go).
'Open Space' is a collection of 12 of my songs featuring a few other musicians on some tracks.
'Retrospect' includes 18 of the best songs taken from even earlier albums and re-recorded in the early nineties (am I really that old?!)
'If You Should Go (Stay)' - Single, also featuring 'Upside Down'
'Different Time' - Single, also featuring 'Not In My Name'
The prices are -
'Feels Like Coming Home' , 'Catalyst' and 'No Disguise' - £10 each.
'Open Space' and 'Retrospect' - £8 each or both for £15
'No Disguise', 'Open Space' and 'Retrospect' - all 3 for £20
'If You Should Go (Stay)' and 'Different Time' (singles) - £2.50 each
Helena's entire back catalogue - 7 CDs - (including my latest live album 'Feels Like Coming Home') - £40
Looking forward to seeing you at a gig or workshop in your area soon.
Love, Helena
P.S.
MAXINE'S SONG - 'WE LAUGHED' - WRITTEN WITH BILLY BRAGG, WAS IN THE UK CHARTS FOR 5 WEEKS IN 2005 AND IN THE IRISH CHARTS IN 2006. NO MEAN ACHIEVEMENT ON LITTLE OR NO BUDGET, AND IT BROUGHT COMFORT TO MANY, AS WELL AS RAISING MONEY FOR THE CHARITY 'ROSETTA LIFE'. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY YOU CAN ORDER AT YOUR LOCAL STORE (Cooking Vinyl FRYCD252), OR DOWNLOAD FROM THE LINK BELOW. THANK YOU.
We Laughed from Amazon.co.uk click HERE
There is also a clip of the band 'Rosetta Life' performing 'We Laughed' on 'The Late, Late, Show' in Ireland. Click HERE to see it. I have also recorded a solo acoustic version of the song on my latest album.