I am going to a house concert tonight!

[poodlesrule]

Yes, a house concert: someone booked a local acoustic folk-pop that I like and am starting to follow.

House concerts: anybody here do these?

They appear to be a win-win affair: better, attentive audience, no third-party involved with the proceeds.

[t_ross33]

House concerts are awesome! We hosted one in November featuring Codie Prevost (www.codieprevost.com) and it was so popular a friend of mine hosted one last weekend with Jeff Straker (www.jeffstraker.com) and his sister Jill. More friends are anxious to host and are busy looking for talent. I want to book these folks (http://www.myspace.com/semkofontainetaylor) in May/June.

There is also a non-profit out of Winnipeg that sets up hosts and artists and we've seen some awesome talent nearby. www.homeroutes.ca.

I love 'em, you get a chance to really meet and interact with the artist(s) and get a more intimate insight into their music.

[t_ross33]

The benefit for the artist(s) is the chance to expand their fan base, and to sell CDs, merch etc. Far more profitable and less overhead than a "regular" gig where they have to pay a band, sound man, possibly "pay-to-play" at the venue, and MAYBE, just maybe sell a couple of CDs.

I've also seen Kristin Sweetland (http://www.kristinsweetland.com/) - awesome! and John and Michelle Law (http://www.thelaws.ca/The_Laws/Home.html) - very awesome! in house concert settings.

I HIGHLY recommend house concerts for artists and music fans! :AOK :dude :happy