axis mundi

Contemporary World-Beat Jazz

Axis Mundi World Jazz Ensemble consists of Glen Helgeson on acoustic steel, nylon and synth guitars, Gary Schulte on violin (formerly with the Prairie Home Companion), Charles Fletcher on electric six string bass, Dave Stanoch on drums.consists of Glen Helgeson on acoustic steel, nylon and synth guitars, and Michael Bissonette percussion.

		Axis Mundi Band Members
		Glen Helgeson - Guitar Charles Fletcher - Bass Dave Stanoch - Drums Gary Schulte - Violin Michael Bissonette - Percussion
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Gypsy Mania

Gypsy Mania features the music of Django Reinhart and Stephanne Grappelli
played by four of the twin cities 'most jammin' hot club artists.

		Gypsy Mania Band Members
		Master world-beat guitarist Glen Helgeson Jazz violinist and Prairie Home Companion veteran Gary Schulte Tasmanian guitar virtuoso James Allen Jazz bassist extraodinaire Jeff Brueske

quotations:

"Glen Helgeson offers a special experience...we recommend him to other campuses."
Marleen Vernon, St. Paul Student Center, University of Minnesota

"Fresh and inventive."
Rob Moore, Programming Director KMJZ Smooth Jazz FM

"An exceptionally talented guitarist with global sensitivity."
Jane Fredericksen Music Director Cities 97

"A truly outstanding performance. The audience enjoys them immensely."
Lowell Picket, Dakota Bar and Grille

"Always a crowd pleaser."
Linda Larson, Minneapolis Park Board

"A hyper dynamic blend of folk, fusion, quiet rock, chamber jazz, and ethnic world-beat."
Tom Surowicz, Twin Cities Reader

glen helgesons' performance experience:

THEATERS, CLUBS, COFFEEHOUSES

Prairie Home Companion, St. Paul, MN
Cedar Cultural Centre, Minneapolis, MN
Illusion Theater, Minneapolis, MN
Apollo Theater, Friday Harbor, WA
Dakota Bar and Grille, St. Paul MN
Shaddock St. Mary's, Fairbault, MN
Quest Nightclub, Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Café, Minneapolis, MN
Music Under Glass, Como Park Conservatory, St. Paul, MN
Loring Bar, Minneapolis, MN
Calhoun Square, Minneapolis, MN
Borders Bookstores, Twin Cities Metro
Sunsets, Hudson, WI
World Theater (Earth Day with David Wilcox) St. Paul, MN
The Art House, Madison, WI
Ginkgo Coffee House, St. Paul, MN
Munka Bean Coffee House, Hopkins, MN
Dunn Brothers Coffee, Twin Cities Metro
Coffee Grounds, St. Paul, MN

OUTDOOR CONCERTS

St. Anthony Main Concert Series, Minneapolis, MN
Lake Harriet Bandshell, Minneapolis, MN
Peavey Plaza, Minneapolis MN
Northrup Plaza, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
University of Minn. Coffman Union, Minneapolis, MN
St. Paul Student Center, St. Paul, MN
Mill City Music Festival, Minneapolis, MN
East Side Arts Council, St. Paul, MN
Nicollet Island Bandshell, Minneapolis, MN
Slice of Shoreview, Shoreview, MN
White Bear Market Festiva, White Bear Lake, MN
The Fine Line Music Café, Minneapolis, MN
KMJZ Smooth Jazz After Hours, Minneapolis, MN
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Zoo. Apple Valley, MN
Elliot Park. Minneapolis, MN
Nicollet Island Park. Minneapolis, MN
International Special Olympics. St. Paul, MN
Toons at Noon, Downtown, Minneapolis, MN
St. Olaf College Northfield, MN
Walker Art Center Movies & Music in the Park, Minneapolis, MN
St. Cloud State Riverfront Days, St. Cloud, MN
Lemonade Festival, St. Cloud, MN
Highland Festival, Highland Park, MN
City of Burnsville, Burnsville, MN
City of Richfield at Veterans Memorial Park, Richfield, MN
City of New Hope, New Hope, MN
City of Golden Valley, Golden Valley, MN
City of Eden Prairie, Eden Prairie, MN
City of Edina, Edina, MN
City of Crystal, Crystal, MN
City of Roseville, Roseville, MN
Stillwater Art Fair, Stillwater, MN
City of Bloomington, Bloomington, MN
City of Maplewood, Maplewood, MN

prices

Glen Helgeson with Axis Mundi: Acoustic guitar with drums, bass, percussion, violin or keyboards. Prices are based on a two-hour performance. Add an extra 30% for a three-hour performance. Price does not include sound. Metro area is less than 50 miles from Minneapolis, MN. Prices listed for performances more than 250 miles from Minneapolis are the minimum charged.