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Van Orman & Helwin in Concert
July 26 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$20.00![Van Orman & Helwin](https://i0.wp.com/celticjunction.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ormanhelwin6x4.jpg)
With special guests Todd Menton, Drew Miller, and Mark Black
The music of Van Orman & Helwin blends textures and texts of antique and modern soundscapes, familiar enough to be warm and welcoming, adequately exotic to be fresh and surprising. They share traditional and contemporary songs of a world populated by cowboys, sailors, moon goddesses, and many sorts of lovers.
The duo will be joined by Todd Menton (Boiled in Lead), Drew Miller (Boiled in Lead, Kinda Fonda Wanda), and Mark Black (Other Country Ensemble) for this event.
Van Orman’s regional mark is made clear by the Minnesota artists who have covered his songs over the years; Boiled in Lead, Bill Hinkley and Judy Larson, Sherry Minnick, and The Flash Girls are a diverse lot whose recorded performances of his songs reflect the breadth of Van Orman’s appeal.
Van Orman’s newest recording is Some Other Love Degree to be released July 25th!
“…intriguingly curious…” – Ian A. Anderson, (U.K), Podwireless (formerly fRoots radio)
“John Van Orman, … an award winner, folk center director, hurdy-gurdy player, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, instrument builder and world traveler, the man is a fabulous treasure-trove of all things folk-music oriented and a gifted performer as well…This is a wonderful thing folks, go enjoy.” – Tom Irwin, The Illinois Times
“A songwriter, singer…He’s a savant. He’s out on the cutting edge.” – Bill Hinkley, on MPR
“…hard-core folk…” Tom Surowicz, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Tickets will be available online till 4 pm on the day of the show. After that, you can purchase admission at the door for $25. Youth 18 years and under receive free admission.