DAVE HELMER BAND

Dave Helmer is a songwriter's songwriter from eastern Iowa. Helmer toured the country for 15+ years with his band Crystal City, and adds Dave Helmer Band as his newest project.

Helmer's enduring love of guitar is reflected in his work as a professional luthier, proudly supporting Iowa musicians.

Helmer's signature Rock & Roll sound on his newest release Such a Clown has honest lyrics, catchy melodies, and ripping guitar work that sticks in your head.

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Dave Helmer's new solo album "Such A Clown" inspired by playing guitar for hours on end in his luthier studio 

Photo for Iowa Public Radio by Avery Gegurich.

Interview with Villin.net 

Photo by Shadow Fox Photography

Meet the Band

  • Dave Helmer

    SONGWRITER & ELECTRIC GUITAR

  • Ryan Bernemann

    BASS & BACKUP VOCALS

  • Blake Daly

    ELECTRIC GUITAR

  • Scott Yoshimura

    DRUMS & ALBUM PRODUCER

  • Matt Bernemann

    DRUMS