Helen Welch: Mental Health & Music-Karen Carpenter's Legacy

Today’s guest is Helen Welch: an internationally acclaimed vocalist, entertainer, producer and band-leader. Helen’s eclectic talent, cheeky humor and effervescent personality bring passion and joy to her global audiences. A native of England, she has found a creative and welcoming home in Cleveland, Ohio. Helen has performed across the globe with many symphony orchestras & in big band shows & musicals including on Broadway and with the renowned Cleveland Orchestra as a frontline vocalist. In 2016, her musical release, "Spellbound" was an entry for the Traditional Pop Category of the Grammy Awards.
Her current show “A Little More Naughty than Nice! w/the Skatch Anderssen Orchestra is at the Maltz Performing Arts Center in Cleveland on 12/22: A Little More Naughty Than Nice with Helen Welch | Maltz Performing Arts Center | Case Western Reserve University
In our conversation, we explore how her musical focus on Karen Carpenter and the Carpenters has been personally & musically rewarding but also has served as a spotlight on how mental health is addressed universally and for performers in particular. Several of her current shows highlight the music of the Carpenters & are featured on her album: Superstar: The Carpenter’s Reimagined.
With Helen, there will be stories, laughter & wisdom and this episode is no exception - I am so pleased to bring Helen Welch Close to You.
(01:30) Helen Welch: A Journey Through Music
(04:00) The Carpenters: Discovering a Legacy
(06:55) Researching Karen Carpenter's Life
(10:58) The Impact of Mental Health on Performers
(13:10) Karen Carpenter: A Trailblazer in Music
(15:59) The Loneliness of Fame
(22:30) The Joy of Music and Performance
(24:00) Celebrating Karen's Legacy
(29:00) Finding One's Voice
(32:00) The Carpenters' Musical Journey
(33:00) Upcoming Shows and Creative Concepts
(35:56) Mental Health in the Performing Arts
(41:12) The Impact of Social Media on Artists
(42:00) The Healing Power of Music
(43:00) Legacy of Karen Carpenter and Personal Reflections
Thanks for exploring Hope with me! Caise

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Tickets: 12/22/2024
A Little More Naughty Than Nice with Helen Welch | Maltz Performing Arts Center | Case Western Reserve University
YOUTUBE:
Sizzle Reel
https://youtu.be/FEg8EMxbLvk?si=Fa3zmt_zce7xTyRu
"Superstar. The Carpenters Reimagined"
https://youtu.be/LXBuK-qZapA?si=xBprPcB1bmMEU05D
I Won't Last a Day Without You
https://youtu.be/onScJdWFfOs?si=vgJJau2lKTnwqhq-
Ohio & National Performer Resources
Home - OAPN
Home · Actors' Equity Association
Amplifying Midwestern Creativity - Arts Midwest
NAMI | National Alliance on Mental Illness
The Entertainment Community Fund Offers Mental Health Services | SAG-AFTRA