a few words from our soapbox. . .
We've developed enough of a reputation (among artists, anyway!) that we're now able to host just the few and the wonderful that really "light a fire in our bellies." (That's the technical term for a selection process coined by the late BRUCE ROUSE, house concert host extraordinaire out of Texas.) As you might guess from our minimalist calendar, we can't possibly host even a tiny fraction of the talented, life-enhancing artists out there. But there ARE other venues in the world (yes, really!) and they'll only continue with your support. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get on mailing lists and visit frequently any and all of the following: WI Singer Songwriter Series, Schultz House Concerts, Sweet Sweet Music, on the map house concerts near Chicago, The Coffee House, The Miramar, Cafe Carpe, KOG Cafe, and anyone else you hear about. If you want to support the arts in a very direct and powerful way, make that extra effort to find live music when you're seeking entertainment. Thank you.
Whether or not they make it to our living room, we would highly endorse any appearances you can catch by Chuck Pyle, Steve Seskin, Claudia Russell, Albert and Gage, Jeff Black, Vicky Harris, Dayna Kurtz, David LaMotte... *and* pretty much anyone from our fine list of alumni, gentlepersons and scholars all.
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we recommend these websites...
For area events, check out CtyMurph
For an exhaustive listing of WI venues, go to FolkLib.index
Want to learn more about house concerts? Try the "Just Plain Folks" forum (select "General Message Forum" and find House Concerts link), folkmusic.org or houseconcerts.com
For finding everyone that's anywhere, look at Musi-Cal
Tempted to take house concerts for granted? Learn about a PA couple who is fighting City Hall to share live music with their friends! |
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