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's Place T For Texas Afternoon Jam -Helena, Randy Russell, Ronnie Banks- After Hours Jam -Dave McIsaac, Scott MacMillan- Helena & Ronnie Jimmy Brown The Newsboy The Bottle Let Me Down Cold Cold Heart Randy Russell Always Loving You I'll Break Out Again Tonight

Helena & Branko We're All Alone

Helena's Band (Sly Fox, September 16, 1978) Dale Boutilier (guitar, vocals) Ronnie Banks (bass, harmonica, vocals) Walter Alward (drums) Segment 1 (37:53) Segment 2 (32:36) Segment 3 (22:16) Helena - Working Girl Blues Helena - Mama Don't Allow Dale - Only You & Together Again Dale - Tiger By The Tail Bob Murphy She Thinks I Still Care -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) Segment 1 (34:49)   Segment 2 (37:44)   Segment 3 (24:15)   Segment 4 (18:03)