The House Concert European Hub (& Acoustic Music Club Network)

The place for concert hosts, guests and artists to network

A house concert is a chance to experience music in a warm and intimate environment. This is a place for artists guests and hosts to network

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Created by rob ellen Jan 6, 2009 at 11:14pm. Last updated by rob ellen 16 hours ago.

Artists - here's where to advertise your available dates. Hosts - available slots and type of artist.

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Created by rob ellen Jan 6, 2009 at 2:57am. Last updated by Martin Giles 16 hours ago.

Gordie Tentrees looking for House Concerts in in Germany, Holland, Belgium from April 18-30 and the UK from May 1-20

 http://houseconcerthub.ning.com/profiles/profile/show?id=GordieTentrees 

Canadian Yukon Roots Artist Gordie Tentrees looking for House Concerts in in Germany, Holland, Belgium from April 18-30

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Created by rob ellen Nov 6, 2009 at 6:55pm. Last updated by rob ellen 16 hours ago.

Terry Garland March 2010 dates available throughout Europe.

 singer/songwriter/bluesman Terry Garland (USA) Is looking for additional gigs for  throughout the UK, France and Belgium March 2010.
http://houseconcerthub.ning.com/profile/TerryGarland


www.terryga

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Created by rob ellen Nov 9, 2009 at 3:16am. Last updated by rob ellen 1 day ago.

Lou Brown has a couple of Houseys in May 09 but is looking for more

Lou Brown Lou Brown House Concerts
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Created by rob ellen Oct 4, 2009 at 9:38pm. Last updated by rob ellen Nov 6.

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Hosts

Your chance to flag up your house concert, and your audiences' chance to comment.

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Artists

Tell us what you like (or dislike) about House Concerts, make suggestions and pass on tips. It's you guys who know what works and what doesn't.

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House Concert goers

For House Concert goers, your thoughts and suggestions as to what makes a good house concert, and where and who you've seen that does a good house concert show.

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The House Concert Hub

Let us know what you think of this site, all suggestions welcome.

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Fun Stuff

My hope is we'll all use this area as a forum for debating the important issues of modern life and what role music has in this new world order, and where house concerts fit in <;-)> Plenty of time for all that, (20 or 30 years before the ice caps melt by liberal estimates). So lets have some fun and get to know each other a bit first. Please feel free to add anything here that tickles your fancy.

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Scottish Highlands 2009

Hey everyone,
I've been a bit slow getting this out but wanted everyone to know how great the Highland Tour went this summer. First of all, let me thank Mr. Rob Ellen (the man behind the tour) for his friendship and hard work. I've had the pleasure of knowing Rob since about 2005 when my first cd "Fabletown" came out. He has handled all of my PR work throughout the UK, Europe etc since then, including my second cd "Rarely Fall" in 2008. Thanks again Rob!
Ok now the tour. I hit Edinburgh airport…

Linda McRae Featured on UKCountryradio.com Medicine Show

This months www.ukcountryradio.com Medicine Show (Health and Happiness Hour) 8pm on Wednesday Oct 14th features Canadian Country Star Linda McRae on record, in session, in conversation and in concert.
Linda recently…

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HOUSE CONCERTS THAT'S A GREAT IDEA! OK, HOW'S IT DONE? The Members above are all hosts have a look see how they do it!


Do you already host a House Concert, love playing them, or simply want to attend? Take out a member's page now.



What is a House Concert?

It's the hippest, most viable and rewarding venue option for folk/roots musicians today - and you can host one in your living room!

A house concert is a chance to experience music in a warm and intimate environment. It's when someone opens up their home and invites you into their living room to share in a performance by one of their favourite musicians. It's a chance to meet the performers and get them to sign their CD. A house concert is also a great social evening for friends and neighbours.

You can be a House Concert host!


And here's how ...


It's simple, you just invite 25-35 (or more) friends, family, neighbours, co-workers, the postman and whoever else, to a concert at your home.

Round up all your chairs (patio furniture, etc.) and arrange them concert style. You may need to move stuff around a bit to make it work. You might need to borrow a few chairs from neighbours or have guests each bring one. Cosy is good, you don't use a PA unless the house is really big (70 folks or more).

I can't charge my friends money!


No problem. Although many house concerts have a door person to collect fees, some hosts are uncomfortable charging their friends, especially for a first concert, until they understand the process. For these folks we suggest they simply place a jar by the entrance with a visible sign that says:

SUGGESTED DONATION
£8 each/kids free
THANKS

(you and the artist set this together beforehand)

Most house concerts give all the proceeds to the artists, many guarantee a set fee when they get confident of selling all tickets, some take a percentage to help with expenses; it's your choice. Remember, your friends aren't paying you, they're paying the artist.

House concerts are a great way to support talented, independant artists - directly. A mention of the donation concept during the welcome and introduction of the concert can serve as a reminder. This combination of tactics assures that everyone contributes to the 'jar' while keeping the host out of the money collecting responsibility.

What's in it for me?


A house concert is a unique and magical experience. Everyone walks away happy and it's a win/win situation. Your guests are thrilled to be part of a 'happening' and you look great for being a 'trendsetter' and bringing everyone together for such an exciting new experience.

There is little or no cost to you, unlike throwing a party. A pot of coffee and some munchies is sufficient, although some folks ask guests to bring goodies, food and drink.etc.

How long do artists play?

Artists normally play a 45 minute listening set (house concerts are not parties; folks really sit and listen - up close and personal) and then take a 15-20 minute break for socializing, selling CDs and refreshments. Then, one more 45 minute set and that's a wrap.


Where do I sign up?


If this sounds interesting to you, just open up a page here and I'll get in touch to help you get started, and help with putting you in touch with artists. You will see many artists advertising here who are touring, and I post up availability from agents who are hip enough to let me know about tours. Once you have your event confirmed, post an event here and House Concerts Europe will offer you an invitation template which you can send to your mailing list with RSVP. So please feel free to make enquires and engage your own artist and promote your own shows.

Please post our badge to your web pages, we encourage House Concert goers to get in touch with you here, to see if they can come to your next concert, but this is completly at your discretion.

Fancy doing a house concert but don't have a front room big enough?


Perhaps your local pub has a room that would work, or you have a long suffering friend who has a bigger house and loves music too.

I fall into both these categories. Ann and I have hosted house concerts here at the Medicine Maisonette. Nice as it is, it is just a tad too small for everyone's comfort, so we do ours at The Riverside Tavern in Conon. (Under the name of Monday Night Medicine Shows - it's good to put a name on them so people identify with your taste in music).

This has the bonus of helping your favourite hostelry or venue have another busy night. They can then be persuaded to contribute to the artist's purse too, as do all who attend. The artist cuts costs by staying with the host, and you get the chance for a one-to-one with someone whose music you admire. ie You get to ask what the chords are for a particular song, what tunings they might be using, what his/her favourite whiskey is and do they want another one? That sort of thing.

Another good tip is to try them out on Mondays and Tuesdays. These are hard days to fill for artists so you will be more likely to attract bigger names. If your pals are all into the odd social mid-week get-together, then some strategic net stocking and myspace/house concert hub spamming could very well attract your favourite artists to stop over at your place, instead of paying out for hotel accommodation. Your hospitality and friends' generosity will help balance the tour books and could help the artist stay in the black - it can be that close sometimes.

The House Concert Hub was founded by Rob Ellen of Medicine Music; Publicist, Promoter, Presenter. Here are some of the artists Medicine Music and Rob work with, and links to their music and our mailing list. Please consider joining, be first to know what's happening. All of our artists are confirmed House Concert fans and available for your consideration. Enjoy the site. You are very welcome to this community; all feedback is very much appreciated ... Rob Ellen.


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Richard Millard (Masher)

Silence - was Golden

We're glad to be back!! No thanks to the wonderful customer services offered by Virgin Media.

You can read the whole saga of our battle with the mega Giant Corporation + our trips out in the News Blog that's just gone up in all the usual places - shortcut via HERE

We're tired - so no idle chit chat - it's all in the Blog

Find out who the special guest is at… Continue

Posted by Richard Millard (Masher) on November 9, 2009 at 4:30pm

Graham Patterson

Local Newspaper Coverage

Have a look at
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/House-provides-stage-for-struggling.5806841.jp

They have interviewed me,taken some photo's and run a story on the gigs I hold...called Brindle Rocks.

Have a read and enjoy,

Graham.

Posted by Graham Patterson on November 9, 2009 at 11:49am

mark & linda wignall

web site

web site is now back up and runing after a server fault that lost all files and wouldnt let me re upload for 5 days

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mark & linda wignall

rebuilding

to day im re building web site
glad i backed most of it up truble is im losing the will to live hey hoo

Posted by mark & linda wignall on November 8, 2009 at 11:01am

jiva

jiva CD 'Best Friends' Now Available

We're pleased to announce that our CD 'Best Friends' is now available! You can see the track list, listen to extracts, link to lyrics and background info, and even buy it from our website at www.jiva.co.uk/cd.htm - and naturally we'll carry a few with us when we're out performing.

The 'official' launch will be our guest night at Netherton Folk Club on Saturday November 28th at Netherton Memorial Hall. Normal folk club admission charges… Continue

Posted by jiva on November 6, 2009 at 11:45pm

Incubator Creative Group

Judy Deans comments on Songwriter Weekend

To follow up from our Songwriters weekend, I want to let you hear from Incubator recording artist, Judy Deans. We are blessed to work with her and I'm pretty sure you're going to find her enthusiasm contagious!

Tami Rowbotham
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Now here's Judy...
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Carrie Elkin & Danny Schmidt UK Tour 2009

CARRIE ELKIN www.carrieelkin.com http://houseconcerthub.ning.com/profile/CarrieElkin : A troubadour in the most classic fashion, Carrie El… Continue

Posted by rob ellen on November 4, 2009 at 5:00pm

mark & linda wignall

today im laying hard core for a timber parking bay so i can free up my yard were else can you come a…

today im laying hard core for a timber parking bay
so i can free up my yard
were else can you come and watch a gig and park between a tractor and a forestry grab?
the joys of house concerts
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rob ellen

Malcolm Holcombe Plays Strathpeffer Coffee Shop in January

Malcolm Holcombe in Concert The Coffee Shop Strathpeffer 21st January 8pm Tickets £8
www.malcolmholcombe.com
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Posted by rob ellen on November 2, 2009 at 7:00pm

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Tokyo Rosenthal at the Argyll Hotel Ullapool and on the Medicine Show

Tokyo Rosenthal Ullapool at The Argyll Hotel 20th November.
http://houseconcerthub.ning.com/profile/TokyoRosenthal

Here are some of the reviews.
“Rosenthal can draw you in… Continue

Posted by rob ellen on November 2, 2009 at 5:30pm

 
 

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