Helen Dorothy

8 November 2024 – Helen Dorothy and Neil Billington

8 November 2024 – Helen Dorothy and Neil Billington

The Levin Folk Music Club meets again Friday November 8 with special guests Helen Dorothy and Neil Billington.

Helen Dorothy has performed at a variety of acoustic venues and folk/arts festivals. The legendary Paul Ubana Jones invited her to open for him on several occasions after seeing her perform a floor spot at the Levin Folk Music Club in 2016. For her upcoming concert, she teams up with Neil Billington, performing songs that celebrate life in the details of experience, both familiar and unexpected at the same time.

Neil is an acknowledged virtuoso on blues harp and chromatic harmonica. He has performed at jazz, blues, and folk festivals here and overseas. His extraordinary musicianship adds colour tone to Helen’s songs.

Two of Helen’s studio albums were favourably reviewed by UK’s Roots magazine. “Helen Dorothy writes beautifully-crafted, intelligent songs rich in memorable imagery” (Roots Magazine, January 2014).


Doors open at 7:00 pm and the evening begins at 7:30 pm with a blackboard of performers, where there is an opportunity for musicians to put their name up for an item. The guests perform after supper and the drawing of the raffle.

Admission, which includes a light supper, is $7 for members, $12 for non-members and $3 for students. Cash only (no eftpos facilities).

The venue is the Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall, 155 Bartholomew Road, corner Bartholomew Road and Middlesex Street, Levin.

Come and enjoy a night of fun and music!


Neil Billington and Helen Dorothy
Image source: Neil Billington

 

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…with these dates, so you don’t miss these coming events.

Friday July 25th 2025 – Acoustic night

A chance for anyone to share their performance with a small and supportive group. Come along with a song to share with others, or sing alone – your choice.
Doors open at 7:30 pm.

Friday August 8th 2025 – Luthiers’ Corner

Peter Madill and Jack MacKenzie, two musicians from different worlds but with heaps in common.
Doors open at 7:00 pm with start at 7:30 pm. A light supper is included in the Door Entry charge.

Friday August 22nd 2025 – LFMC AGM

Come along to have your say on the Committee for the 2025/2026 year. You will also get to ratify the revised constitution so the Club can continue operating as an incorporated society.
Doors open at 7:30 pm.

Friday September 12th 2025 – Local Star’s Night

A concert featuring our local Stars “One Earth Singers” led by Radha Sahar, followed by a set from Robyn Lynn.
Doors open at 7:00 pm with start at 7:30 pm. A light supper is included in the Door Entry charge.

Friday September 26th 2025 – Club Night

A chance for anyone to share their performance with a small and supportive group. Come along with a song to share with others, or sing alone – your choice.
Doors open at 7:30 pm.