There was always music at Helena's place in Dartmouth, N.S., in the late 70's, and not only all day, as musicians would often drop by after their gigs and we'd jam all night as well. Some of it was caught on cassette tapes, which have since been digitized, making it possible for sharing here. Helena's band is also featured, as well as one song she and her friend Branko did out in Alberta in the 80's.
Helena & Branko We're All Alone
T For TexasHelena's Place -Helena, Randy Russell, Ronnie Banks-
Afternoon JamHelena's Place -Helena, Randy Russell, Ronnie Banks-
After Hours JamHelena's Place -Dave McIsaac, Scott MacMillan-
Jimmy Brown The NewsboyHelena & Ronnie
The Bottle Let Me DownHelena & Ronnie
Cold Cold HeartHelena & Ronnie
Always Loving YouRandy Russell
I'll Break Out Again TonightRandy Russell
Segment 1 (37:53)Helena's Band (Sly Fox, September 16, 1978) Dale Boutilier (guitar, vocals) Ronnie Banks (bass, harmonica, vocals) Walter Alward (drums)
Segment 2 (32:36)Helena's Band (Sly Fox, September 16, 1978) Dale Boutilier (guitar, vocals) Ronnie Banks (bass, harmonica, vocals) Walter Alward (drums)
Segment 3 (22:16)Helena's Band (Sly Fox, September 16, 1978) Dale Boutilier (guitar, vocals) Ronnie Banks (bass, harmonica, vocals) Walter Alward (drums)
Working Girl BluesHelena Marsh
Helena - Mama Don't AllowHelena Marsh
Dale - Only You & Together AgainHelena Marsh
Dale - Tiger By The TailHelena Marsh
She Thinks I Still CareBob Murphy -sitting in with Helena's band-
Here is Helena's last performance before retiring from the stage, also recorded on cassette tape, at Boxcar Willie's in the Dover Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta (1984). Band members are...
Branko Maric (lead guitar, beat box) Norm Roberts (bass) Branko Milinkovic (keyboard)
