About Helen O'Hara and Will Allen

Helen and Will play traditional folk music for violin and melodeon specialising in early English Dance music.

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Folk band

London

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Helen graduated from the Birmingham Conservatoire with a distinction in Performing Studies. Helen is known for her work with Dexys Midnight Runners and Tanita Tikaram. Helen played on the hit album 'Too-Rye-Ay' and single 'Come on Eileen', the highly acclaimed 'Don't Stand Me Down' album and Dexys recent album 'Let the Record Show: Dexys Do Irish and Country Soul' which she also co-produced. Helen also works as a session player, an arranger and musical director. Will is a highly skilled melodeon and fiddle played who was nominated for the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award in 2015. Will is renowned for his strong sense of rhythm and musical sensitivity and is in demand as a ceilidh and barn dance player. Will has performed with Tim Edey and Simon Care. Helen and Will's style and sound is a unique blend, derived from their mix of classical, pop and folk backgrounds.

Musicianship

Genres:

Baroque, Medieval music, Renaissance, Early music, Classical crossover, Folk, Traditional English folk

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Types:

Folk band, Classical duo, Acoustic duo

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Event types:

Concert, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party

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