New Acoustic Americana, Fingerstyle Guitar Artistry

Red Door Duo is Singer/Songwriter/International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, Helen Avakian joining forces with Dave Irwin, acclaimed jazz, bluegrass, and Brazilian Guitarist/Vocalist.

This musical couple has been thrilling audiences around the U.S. with their wildly imaginative sets featuring captivating new works, highlights of the American songbook, contemporary covers, as well as upbeat reinterpretations of Baroque and Classical masterworks.

“Much to marvel at… full of life and energy.” Acoustic Guitar Magazine

“Like Joni Mitchell, Helen Avakian can turn lyrics inside out... Helen Avakian’s music touches a place within.” John Barry, Poughkeepsie Journal

Live Performance

Here we are playing "Onward" by the amazing guitar duet known as Loren and Mark. The original recording can be found on their CD "Onward" which won a SAMMY award (Syracuse Area Music Awards) for Best Album, Onward won the award for "best instrumental" at the International Acoustic Music Awards in 2013.

Latest Recording

Our latest release, "Red Door Duo" with 5 new original compositions:

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01 New Year's Day 4:03
01 New Year's Day
by Red Door Duo
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02 I'm Coming Home 4:40
02 I'm Coming Home
by Helen Avakian and Kate Deioma
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03 Wilma's Waltz 2:26
03 Wilma's Waltz
by Helen Avakian
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04 Nothing Could Be Finer 3:34
04 Nothing Could Be Finer
by Dave Irwin
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05 Waking Up At Winfield 4:06
05 Waking Up At Winfield
by Dave Irwin
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Red Door Duo #1

Red Door Duo

This EP currently is available by request to purchase, contact Helen Avakian at info@helenavakian.com. Also see her website at HelenAvakian.com

Date	Event	Location
Thursday, October 15 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PM Thu, Oct 15 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PM	Thursday Night Hangout Hop Garden-Belleville, Belleville WI	Hop Garden-Belleville, Belleville WI
Sunday, October 4 @ 10:00AM — 1:00PM Sun, Oct 4 @ 10:00AM — 1:00PM	Music in the Garden The Mill Paoli, Verona WI	The Mill Paoli, Verona WI
Sunday, October 4 @ 10:00AM — 1:00PM Sun, Oct 4 @ 10:00AM — 1:00PM	Music In the Garden The Mill Paoli, Verona WI	The Mill Paoli, Verona WI
Friday, September 4 @ 7:00PM Fri, Sep 4 @ 7:00PM	Saugerties Sunset Concert Series TBD, Saugerties	TBD, Saugerties
Friday, August 28 @ 3:00PM — 6:00PM Fri, Aug 28 @ 3:00PM — 6:00PM	Woodstock Fingerstyle Guitar Festival 2026 Woodstock Playhouse, Woodstock	Woodstock Playhouse, Woodstock
Saturday, August 8 @ 2:00PM Sat, Aug 8 @ 2:00PM	Private Party Private Residence, Grandhaven	Private Residence, Grandhaven
Saturday, July 11 @ 6:00PM — 8:00PM Sat, Jul 11 @ 6:00PM — 8:00PM	Music In Nature Blue Mound State Park, Blue Mounds	Blue Mound State Park, Blue Mounds
Sunday, July 5 @ 10:00AM — 1:00PM Sun, Jul 5 @ 10:00AM — 1:00PM	Music in the Garden The Mill Paoli, Verona WI	The Mill Paoli, Verona WI
Friday, May 29 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PM Fri, May 29 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PM	Friday Hangout Hop Garden-Belleville, Belleville WI	Hop Garden-Belleville, Belleville WI
Friday, April 10 @ 1:00PM — 1:30PM Fri, Apr 10 @ 1:00PM — 1:30PM	Lunchtime Concert Wisconsin School Music Association, Waunakee	Wisconsin School Music Association, Waunakee
Saturday, March 28 @ 9:00AM — 4:00PM Sat, Mar 28 @ 9:00AM — 4:00PM	Write a Song! Shake Rage Alley Center for the Arts, Mineral Point	Shake Rage Alley Center for the Arts, Mineral Point
Saturday, March 21 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PM Sat, Mar 21 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PM	Thaw-Fest Btix Cider, Mount Horeb	Btix Cider, Mount Horeb
Thursday, March 19 @ 1:30PM — 2:30PM Thu, Mar 19 @ 1:30PM — 2:30PM	Afternoon Concert Middleton Glen, Middleton	Middleton Glen, Middleton
Saturday, February 21 @ 7:25PM Sat, Feb 21 @ 7:25PM	Madison Carnaval 2026 Majestic Madison, Madison WI	Majestic Madison, Madison WI
Thursday, February 19 @ 10:00AM Thu, Feb 19 @ 10:00AM	Winfield Arts and Humanities Mini Fest Winfield Arts and Humanities, Winfield KS	Winfield Arts and Humanities, Winfield KS
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 @ 1:00PM Tue, Sep 16, 2025 @ 1:00PM	Mini Festival Winfield Arts and Humanities, Winfield KS	Winfield Arts and Humanities, Winfield KS
Sunday, September 7, 2025 @ 10:00AM — 1:00PM Sun, Sep 7, 2025 @ 10:00AM — 1:00PM	Music in the Garden The Mill Paoli, Verona WI	The Mill Paoli, Verona WI
Saturday, September 6, 2025 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM Sat, Sep 6, 2025 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM	Coffeehouse Concert Cargo Coffee East, Madison WI	Cargo Coffee East, Madison WI
Thursday, July 31, 2025 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PM Thu, Jul 31, 2025 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PM	Dinner Out! Hop Garden Evansville Taproom, Evansville WI	Hop Garden Evansville Taproom, Evansville WI
Friday, July 11, 2025 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM Fri, Jul 11, 2025 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM	Backyard Music Allen Creek CoffeeHouse, Evansville WI	Allen Creek CoffeeHouse, Evansville WI

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