Helen Gillet is an acclaimed cellist, singer, composer, producer, and live-looping artist known for her eclectic, multicultural sound that blends jazz, french chansons, funk, rock, and avant-garde styles, earning her “Rising star” nominations in downbeat magazine, and multiple awards from Offbeat Magazine and Gambit Big Easy in New Orleans. She conjures a her unique blend of layered cello with a true mastery of live looping technique and bilingual singing in a soulful alto voice earning her the tag line: “The Whirling Dervish of the Cello.” Gillet was born in Belgium, raised in Singapore, Chicago, and Wisconsin prior to her arrival to New Orleans in 2002, where she flourished into one of the most unique, talented, and beloved artists in the crescent city. She’s known for her eclectic palette – which includes avant-garde jazz, french chansons, funk, alternative rock, and bohemian flair of the velvet underground.  She currently splits her time between her main home in New Orleans, summer cabin upstate NY and touring the world with her solo show and frequent musical collaborations. 

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UPCOMING SHOWS

Date City Venue Country
06/18/26 Helen Gillet Catskill, NY The Avalon Lounge United States
Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. My Pal Foot Foot is my right foot – She allows me to play my solo one woman show – she’s cool. Make sure you can see her wherever you are sitting – and come say hi! Doors 7:30pm Music 8pm
06/27/26 Helen Gillet & My Pal Foot Foot Verplanck, NY KinoSaito United States
Time: 5:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 115 7th St. RSVP through ticket link – pay what you can!
06/27/26 Helen Gillet at New Directions Cello Society Festival Northampton, MA Smith College Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity United States
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 130 Pine Street. Join the New Direction Cello Society Festival to take my masterclasses in Improvisation and Looping on Friday and Saturday mornings : ). June 26-27th Buy Tickets More information
07/01/26 Helen Gillet Saranac Lake, NY Riverside Park United States
Time: 6:30pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Helen Gillet: 7pm Foolish Pride: 7:45-9pm
07/25/26 Helen Gillet Warren, VT Phantom Theatre United States
Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages.
07/25/26 Helen Gillet Warren, VT Phantom Theatre United States
Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Day 2 of Solo Show residency
07/30/26 Helen Gillet & My Pal Foot Foot Catskill, NY The Avalon Lounge United States
Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. My Pal Foot Foot is my right foot – She allows me to play my solo one woman show – she’s cool. Make sure you can see her wherever you are sitting – and come say hi! Doors 7:30pm Music 8pm Buy Tickets
08/13/26 Helen Gillet & My Pal Foot Foot Catskill, NY The Avalon Lounge United States
Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Music at 8pm
10/08/26 Helen Gillet Salem, OR Salem’s Historic Grand United States
Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Buy Tickets