House Concerts

The definition's flexible, but generally, it's a show that's presented in someone's home, or a nearby private space (barn, backyard, shearing tent, you name it).

- Usually, the room is set up in concert fashion using folding chairs, or re-arranging your own furniture to the direction of the performer. It's considered a listening room concert, not a private backyard party.

· Usually, but not always, the audience capacity is smaller than at a coffeehouse or club.

· The money collected usually (but not always) goes straight to the performers, with no "profit motive" on the presenter's part.

· Often, but not always, house concerts are conducted "by invitation" only.

· Often - again with exceptions - there is little or no "sound system" - performers play and sing acoustically, unless someone needs a little amp for their keyboard.

· Refreshments, if any, are usually either a "pot luck" brought by the listeners, or provided by the hosts using a bit of the gate receipts.

· Sometimes - but definitely not always - the performers get a meal and/or lodging with the presenters as part of their compensation.

There are House Concerts being given in almost every part of the US and Canada. Some house concerts are "one-shots," but most are presented as a series, usually every two to eight weeks over a "season" of anywhere from six to twelve months. Some concert rooms hold 200 people, some hold 20 or fewer. Some house concert series sell out every time, while others are lightly attended (without the presenters having to quit, as a for-profit club might!). Some are held inside, some outside, though we prefer it inside. The whole house concert "scene" is a kaleidoscope of different experiences and personalities - and that's half the fun. - House Concerts .org

For a more "in depth" look on how to present a house concert, please visit www.houseconcerts.org

So ... that being said.. The presenter is usually not out alot of money... but more so... living room space. If that's alright with you... lets get intimate and we can visit your house for a little private performance.... Check out our calendar to see if we'll be near you. Any night of the week can work great for a house concert. Or we can start with your concert and build a tour around it.