About Helen McNamara O'Shea

Helen O'Shea is an Irish born, Princeton NJ based singer, songwriter, recording artist and show producer. She partnered with two time Grammy winning producer Marc Swersky for all of her recordings to date: “Mama Told You…”; “Turning Tides…”; “A Little Christmas Kindness”; and “Know You’re Enough”. Helen’s original songs tell stories of life, love, loss and legacy. In 2021, she received a Communicator Award for her song “Someone Is Waiting” and she was nominated for a HMMA Award (Hollywood Music In Media) in the Americana section for “Stay Here Now”. Currently, she is completing her fifth record with Marc Swersky at Dug Deep Productions in Asbury Park, NJ while working on another crowdfunding project with Plaid Dog Recording in Boston, MA. Helen leads two bands in NJ – “Shenanigans” and “The Shanakees” (Gaelic word for "storyteller") - in the style of AmeriCeltiCana - Americana with a Celtic twist!

Work experience

  • Singer - Songwriter - Recording Artist - Show Producer - Band Leader - Music Mentor
  • 2016 to date
  • Owner Operator at White Butterfly Music

Helen's Skills

Art
  • Content Creator
  • Graphic Design
Live
  • Artist
  • Singer
Venue Type Experience
  • Theatre/PAC
Musician
  • Artist
  • Performer
  • Singer
Songwriting
  • Co-Writer
  • Lyricist
  • Songwriter
  • Top Line

Helen's Genres

  • Folk
  • Indie Rock
  • World

Helen's Experience

Creation of songs – link above; leading 2 bands – Shenanigans (Songs Of Ireland, Okd & New) and The Shanakees presenting my original songs in the style of AmeriCeltiCana – Americana with a Celtic twist!; production of multiple shows involving multiple bands – many as fundraisers for local needs; mentoring both local artists and also a mentor as part of Grammy U Mentorship Program.