Another great weekend at McCormicks, got to give a shout out to the girls from San Francisco who were raging in the front row Saturday night, dag on! Lots of energy there. It really gives the band a boost to see people really enjoying themselves singing along and dancing. We are very appreciative of your enthusiasm.

Once again to Ernie, Randy and the crew at McCormicks for making our weekend feel like coming home. Can't wait to see you again in a couple of weeks.

Keep up to date with the latest gigs by visiting the upcoming shows page. Also, if you know a venue in your home area that you would like to suggest we play at, please email us here at  the website. Check the contact us page for info on how to send your comments or suggestions and don't forget to sign up on the mailing list.

Thanks everyone!

Stefano and the boys.

Help us close out the wonderful Fantasy Springs Casino Rockyard in Indio with a Halloween Party, this Friday night. Also, Sagebruash Cantina on Sunday afternoon.

The Spa Casino last weekend was quite the ROCKSHOW indeed. The boys rocked their debut performance at the Cascade Lounge. They hope to be back soon again. Thanks to everyone at the SPA for making our stay there so fun, we really appreciate it. McCormicks and SageBrush up this coming weekend. Hope to see you there!

Hey Folks, big weekend coming up. We will be making our debut performance at the Spa Casino Lounge in Palm Springs this Friday and Saturday night 9:30 pm -1:30 am. Should be a lot o fun so bring your gambling jones with you and play a few slots while checking out the deserts favourite rock band Helicopter.

Ciao!

Here's to the beginning of Fall. I know it's not really much of a fall here in Southern California, but when your from somewhere that has the seasons strong, you do begin to appreciate that California does have some changes albeit not as drastic as in other areas, but it can be nice. Today does have a nice cooler thing going on so I guess we'll have to just appreciate it for what it is.

Nice weekend especially at SageBrush yesterday, the boys enjoyed the jam, and a special shoutout to Toni and our english friends from Crown and Anchor who came out to support. We appreciate the 17 mile hike. Luckily they had a designated driver.

McCormicks double weekend coming this week, we hope you'll come out. The desert is beginning to pickup once again and things really get wild out there so for a good time.....

Check the upcoming shows for dates and info. Also don't forget the new video!.....

Cheers Mates!

Great weekend.

The boys had 3 great show this weekend. First, Fantasy Springs Casino MainStage Rocked!!! Saturday, McCormicks. The Desert is really heating up now that the summer is beginning to come to an end and the in season starts again. I know, the desert is actually cooling, from the oven like 116 down to the barely doable 100 degrees. But it's a start right?

Sunday was fantastic as the boys whipped up a great crowd on the lawn of the The Grove, Fairfax Ave. Hollywood. It was cookin'.

They'll be back next Saturday from 3-6 at The Grove and then Sagebrush on Sunday. Hope you all can make it.

Also, we apologize if it has been difficult or slow in accessing the new videos. We are working feverishly to get a faster reponse time on those. Stay tuned......

Hope you had a great weekend.

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen!

Welcome to the Helicopter PAD! The Official Site of Helicopter, Southern California's most sought after hi-energy and rocking band.

Let me first once again congratulate Vanessa and Doug whose wedding this past weekend was so much fun. It was a fantastic time, the band really enjoyed it and we thank you and your lovely guests for all of the wonderful compliments. We are very proud to have been asked to take part in this very special day for you guys.

Also, to all who came out to Cafe Fiore in Ventura and Crown and Anchor, Thousand Oaks we "thank you very much, thank you very much, that's the nicest thing that anyone's ever done for me" come on! Sing along now!

********Breaking News*********
Check out the new MEDIA page. New videos of the band. The first one is our Medley of great tunes that we can often be heard playing, and the second is for the song Overkill, by Men At Work. We hope you enjoy this, as a sample of the work and show we do.  

Coming up this week, Padri, Moz Buddha, Fantasy Springs, McCormicks and The Grove (Hollywood). Check the Upcoming Shows page for details.

More great stuff to come. We hope you have had a wonderful summer. Join our mailing list for future updates. Taking off now.

Helicopter Dame!

Although you would never know it if you had been hanging out with the boys on any given Saturday afternoon at the Marriot in Palm Desert, Whew! Just crazy at a 106 degrees. The video is nearly done. I will have a slideshow of on set photos soon. I hope all has been well this summer for you. Padri's Wednesday and Sagebrush Sunday of this week. Have a happy Labor Day Weekend! Ciao!

Hey folks,

Let's see. Lots going on. This past week the boys shot a video. A fun time was had, but it's a lot of work. Hopefully it will be edited and up in the coming weeks. Next week I will put up a scrapbook of the video shoot that I took with my iphone. Handy little tool.

This weekend the boys will be beside the pool at the Marriot in Palm Desert. Followed by a show at the Fantasy Springs Casino Rockyard. Always a fun gig. Stanley Butler will be filling in on bass for the weekend. Welcome Stanley!

.......Breaking News........ The band will be playing at The Grove in Hollywood from 7-10 tonight, Friday the 15th.

Very Well, have a great weekend.

Wow, It was hot in INDIO! On Friday we played Fantasy Springs Casino ROCKYARD with a great Tribute band AeroMyth! We got some great photos coming so be sure to check the gallery in the coming days. Also, once again, McCormicks on Saturday was hopping. Our thanks go out to the McCormicks staff and patrons. It's like family, especially Randy who pumps us up and really give us the rockstar treatment. Here's a sample of us bringing the rock from this weekend below.  Have a happy Fourth of July weekend, we'll be at McCormicks again this Saturday the 5th, so if you are palm desert come on down!

How hot was it this past weekend, gosh Darn!

Ha! Narly Dude! Sagebrush This Saturday Night 8pm!
"Don't make me Angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry..."

I don't have to tell you how off the hook McCormicks gets.
SO! Just get on down there this Friday Night. 9pm Palm Desert.



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Augusta Rocks, even when we are just playing acoustic guitars with no amplification.

But let me tell you the Village Pub in Palm Springs also Rocks hard and we had a great night last night, so next weekend should be even more funnn!

Be sure to catch us at McCormicks this Saturday night 9pm and the Village Pub again on Sunday night MEmorial Day weekend!!!!!!! YEAHHHHHHHH!.

Many rally to save the music
Commission revoked Augusta Restaurant's permit in January
Stefanie Frith • The Desert Sun • May 11, 2008

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About 200 people rallied on Saturday night in support of keeping the music alive at Augusta Restaurant on El Paseo in Palm Desert.

With the sounds of a band in the background, people carried dozens of handmade signs that read "Imagine," "Take it easy," "Democracy?" and "Get over it" as they rallied to try and save the restaurant's city permit for live entertainment.

"We want to keep the music alive," Ryan Shillady, who was gathering petitions, said.

The Palm Desert Planning Commission revoked the restaurant's permit in January but restaurant owner Denise Roberge has appealed the decision to the City Council.

A public hearing is scheduled at 10 a.m. this coming Thursday in the Civic Center Council Chamber.

"We are not going to lose the music at Augusta," said Roberge, who wore a T-shirt that read "Let it be." "So get up here and party."

And attendees did.

Drinks flowed and appetizers were passed.

Several people wore the "Let it be" T-shirts. Others carried still more signs that read "Dance, dance, dance."

The band played "Back in the USSR" and Billy Joel tunes.

Brightly-colored mattresses lined up behind the band to soften the sound of the music, which has been a bone of contention for some nearby residents.

Noise levels at Augusta have been discussed for more than a year.

The Planning Commission issued a final warning in December. Roberge attempted to lower the noise levels, but the Planning Commission still decided the noise was a public nuisance and yanked her permit in January.

"I'm sure the City Council will see it our way when we all sign the petition and show up on Thursday," Roberge said.

Jasenka Sabanovic, of La Quinta, said she hoped the rally gets the message across to the City Council that live entertainment is needed in Palm Desert.

"There's nothing (else) going on here," she said.

Shillady agreed.

"El Paseo is tough," he said. "But this place is jumping. Music keeps this place alive."

Stefanie Frith covers Palm Springs for The Desert Sun. She can be reached at 778-4757 or stefanie.frith@thedesertsun.com.

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Also check out some this footage from CBS news!!!
http://www.cbstv2.com/Global/category.asp?C=129025&nav=menu412_2

Look for the Save The Music Augusta link

Nice weekend folks. Great sets at Augusta this weekend. The next three weeks are looking good. Augusta, Marriot/ Augusta, Friday and Saturday then special Mother's Day Performance at The SageBrush Cantina in Calabassas on Sunday 6-10pm.

Also, Village Pub the following two sundays including Memorial Day Weekend, so check the calender for updates and details.

YOU ROCK!

Well well well,

Who knew that The California Association Of School Business Officials, needed to really let their hair down. You kids really rock and dance hardcore. We had a great time monday night and we hope you did too.

Augusta this Friday and Saturday in Palm Desert. Be sure to bring your persoanl air conditioners because it's starting to get way hot out there.

The boys look very much forward to seeing you this weekend!!! Cheerio!!!

Tonight!!!!McCormicks!!!!9pm
Tomorrow and Saturday Augusta Yippeeee Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Keep it Down. The Neighbors are listening.

Hey folks,

Great time this weekend, Augusta on Friday was off the hook and Saturday as usual, well what can I say.  

If you have photos that you have taken while at any of our shows be sure to drop us line with a copy so we can feature you in the news and in the photo gallery. Your memories are our memories and we hope to always remember the good times we have had with you. That would be great. Cus that's what it's all about.

We'll be back this Saturday at Augusta so joins us again, and tell a friend. Check back here for more updates.  Thanks and God Bless! Peace be with you! Nanooo Nanooo, Shazbot!

Village Fest Stage Shot

We had a great time at the VillageFest in Palm Springs last week to celebrate the 18th Anniversary of their weekly Thursday Street Fair. We were very honoured to be invited.

News Flash - No Gigs at South Beach on Fridays from here on out!

Sat. Marriot Augusta and Sunday Village Pub. MRoe Rockin Fun. 

Cheerio,

Lots o' gigs this week friends. First up, the 13th birthday of the Palm Springs Village Fest, which is a weekly street fair with vendors and entertainment in Downtown PS. We start at 6pm, so come on down and find us and we'll celebrate with a Birthday song.  

We're back at South Beach Friday, Marriot and Augusta Sat., Village Pub Sunday in Palm Springs and then Matt Denny's in Arcadia for Saint Patricks Day on Monday the 17th. Should be a GREEN concert, remember to save a little partying belly room for monday. 

Wow, I'm exhausted just thinking about it all. Come show the boys some LOVE this weekend. We appreciate your support!!!  

Hey Folks, 

Breaking News...... Helicopter will not be at South Beach this Friday the 7th, but will instead be at McCormicks starting at 9:15. Details and website info can be found in the"Upcoming" listings.

Also, info for our show on St. Patircks Day At Matt Denny's in Arcadia is now up there as well. We will be starting at 3:30 so skip work and come down for the REAL thing!!! (Not just Amateur Night).

Things are heating up in the desert so be sure to catch the boys, Once again that's this Friday at McCormicks and Saturday afternoon, at The Marriott, and Saturday Night at AUGUSTA!

Hey Folks,

This Friday at South Beach, Bill Burchell fills in on keys for the errant Stefano C. But, he'll be back for Augusta Saturday, and a special Sunday night set at the Villiage Pub in Palm Springs.  See Upcoming shows for details. 

Also, do not forget. The City Council meeting for the Augusta sound issue is on February 28th. Your support is crucial to helping keep the music going outside at this wonderful venue.

Denise Roberge Augusta Website

Desert Sun Article re:Augusta Music