AWARD WINNING CELLIST, LIVE LOOPING ARTIST, SINGER, IMPROVISER, PRODUCER, COMPOSER AND PERFORMER, HELEN GILLET HAS BEEN NOMINATED AS A RISING STAR BY DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE. SHE IS CURRENTLY ON TOUR WITH HER SOLO SHOW AND FREQUENT JAZZ COLLABORATORS. GILLET WAS BORN IN BELGIUM, RAISED IN SINGAPORE AND CHICAGO, CLASSICALLY TRAINED AND HAD ALREADY BEGUN TO EXPERIMENT WITH IMPROVISATIONAL MUSIC PRIOR TO HER ARRIVAL IN NEW ORLEANS IN 2002, SHE FLOURISHED INTO ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE, TALENTED, AND BELOVED ARTISTS IN THE CRESCENT CITY. SHE’S KNOWN FOR HER ECLECTIC PALETTE – WHICH INCLUDES AVANT-GARDE JAZZ, FRENCH CHANSONS, FUNK, ALTERNATIVE ROCK, AND BOHEMIAN FLAIR OF THE VELVET UNDERGROUND.

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UPCOMING SHOWS

Date City Venue Country
11/05/24 Helen Gillet Live from Fulcrum Prism w/ Doug Garrison and Jo Cabral New Orleans The Saturn Bar United States
Time: 6:00pm. Admission: $15. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 3067 St. Claude. doors 8pm music 9pm Helen Gillet: cello, loops, vocals Doug Garrison: drums Jo Cabral: sax, flute
11/07/24 Helen Gillet New Orleans, LA Tigermen Den United States
Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Tickets available at door – first come first serve
11/08/24 Helen Gillet New Orleans Constantinople Porch / Uptown United States
Time: 6:00pm. Admission: sugg $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1201 Constantinople. 1201 Constantinople Stage Uptown New Orleans House Show Venmo @helen-gillet for musical donations
11/09/24 Basher + Helen GIllet album + 7 inch release party Baton Rouge, LA Yes We Cannibal United States
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1600 Government St.
11/13/24 Helen Gillet + Marina Albero w/ Special Guest Jessica Lurie Seattle, WA Here-After United States
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: 25. Age restrictions: All Ages. 7:00 Marina Albero (keys, vocals, fx) 8:00 Helen Gillet (cello, loops, vocals) + Jessica Lurie (sax, flute) Buy Tickets
11/14/24 Helen Gillet Olympia, WA Endless Sound Cellars United States
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: 21-25. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 222 Capitol Way N. Doors at 7pm Music at 8pm Buy Tickets
11/15/24 Helen Gillet Astoria, OR Kala United States
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: 20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1017 Marine Dr.. Doors 7pm Music 7:30pm Buy Tickets
11/17/24 Helen Gillet Portland, OR Kelly’s Olympian United States
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: 20-25. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 426 Southwest Washington Street. Buy Tickets
11/18/24 Helen Gillet Salem, OR Salem’s Historic Grand United States
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Monday, November 18th Doors at 6PM | Show at 7PM Tickets: $15 Online | $20 Day Of | Contact Us For ADA Requests OPENER: Third Seven Don’t miss an extraordinary performance by Helen Gillet at Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre! This renowned cellist, composer, and singer-songwriter seamlessly blends avant-garde jazz, classical, pop, and experimental music using live looping technology. Known for her mastery of the cello and haunting vocals, Gillet weaves intricate, hypnotic soundscapes, drawing inspiration from her Belgian roots and global experiences. With accolades from Offbeat and Downbeat Magazine, and performances at festivals worldwide, her innovative solo act is a captivating journey of rhythm, melody, and texture. Join us for a night of immersive, genre-defying music! Buy Tickets
11/21/24 Helen Gillet Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles House Show United States
Time: 7:30pm. Admission: 20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Beverly Glen. RSVP: https://forms.gle/p9bSus45T3H8K4t68 Buy Tickets
11/23/24 Helen Gillet Santa Fe, NM La Reina – El Rey Hotel United States
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. 7-9pm Venmo @ Helen-Gillet Electronic Tips welcome! Buy Tickets
11/24/24 Helen Gillet Taos Benthouse Creative United States
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $25 adv/ $30 door. Age restrictions: All Ages. Doors 8pm Music 8:30pm Tickets & RSVP through Venmo @ helen-gillet Buy Tickets
12/05/24 Helen Gillet New Orleans, LA Tigermen Den United States
Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Tickets Available at Door – First come first serve
12/09/24 Helen Gillet + Leyla McCalla New Orleans BJ’s United States
Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages.
12/17/24 Christmas without Tears New Orleans The Orpheum Theatre United States
Age restrictions: All Ages. Harry Shearer, Judith Owen, John Goodman, Helen Gillet, Phil deGruy and many more
12/22/24 Tif Lamson + Helen Gillet + Leyla McCalla New Orleans Chickie Wahwah United States
Age restrictions: All Ages.
02/06/25 Helen Gillet New Orleans, LA Tigermen Den United States
Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Tickets Available at Door – First come first serve