A Bit About House Concerts

Think about a house concert as a potluck with entertainment. Is your house big enough to host a potluck or movie night for a minimum of 30 and/or up to 50 or more friends? You may be surprised how many people fit in a small living room, artist’s loft, or back yard. If you think you have enough friends and neighbors that would be interested, chances are you can host a house show. We love the intimacy and personal interaction at house shows.

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It is up to you, the host, to invite only people you know, or to make the event open to the public.

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The evening typically looks like this: 7pm guests start arriving and hanging out. 8pm music starts. Then, depending on host preference, we'd play a 40 minute set, take a 20 minute break for everyone to socialize and then return for another 30 - 40 minute set. Alternately, we can play 90 minutes or more, straight through.

 

Logistics: Living Rooms, dens, patios - all work. You can ask people to bring folding chairs, or sit on a floor. We have a mini PA we will bring if we are driving – our music will not be loud, just loud enough for folks to head and understand us. The host can choose whether to provide snacks and drinks, and/or to ask guests to bring a dish for a potluck. It’s up to your preferences and your friends’ tastes!

 

It's customary for the host to ask for a "Suggested Donation" - normally $20. This is collected at the door and gets paid to the performer.

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