House Concerts
Out of all of the weblogs I read daily (well I guess RSS feeds if you want to be technical), always seems to have something interesting. , is no exception.
What is a house concert you may ask?
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, 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” (for practical reasons we’ll get into later), rather than as “public” concerts like a club or concert hall.
* 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.
— House Concerts, Tom Neff
I am so intrigued by the idea of having a performer play a concert in my house. Liz and I have been toying with idea of moving* and I think this would be a great way to have a house-warming.
More information on House Concerts is available at the following sites:
* – As in “moving across town”, not “cross country”… Don’t worry, Mom and Dad.
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October 20th, 2005 at 7:44 pm
does my coming over and singing off key count?
October 20th, 2005 at 11:06 pm
You’re welcome anytime, JR! :)
June 18th, 2006 at 6:19 pm
[...] I talked about “house concerts” last fall and finally had the opportunity to attend one. Rick and Robin Klau hosted a party/concert in their lovely home with the extremely-talented Paul Curreri “booked” as entertainment. Paul was playing at a festival in the area the following night and Rick was able to arrange for him to come a day earlier and play at his house. I believe Rick said that he used to work with Paul’s dad (at least I think I remember hearing that?) and that’s how he became aware of Paul’s talents. [...]