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Posted by Shane Werlinger Apr 18, 2007 |
Most of us love going to see our favorite group or musician live. It can give a song a new meaning and we get closer to the artists. When you get in an even more intimate setting, you’re drawn even deeper into their world. You can’t get any closer if you have them in your house.
House concerts are very intimate settings where you get a lot more than at a venue. Sure you have to skip all the lights and pyrotechnics. That awesome sound equipment goes out the window, but what you gain is so much more. You get the performers heart.
Granted, you won’t get Third Day, Mercy Me, or The Newsboys to come setup in your living room. Well, maybe if you have enough spare cash could. But there are a lot of great independent artists out there that are willing to come share their heart with you.
Andy Gullahorn is one example of this and promotes the fact that he does house concerts on his website. About house concerts he says, “What I like about them is that they create an intimate environment that is great for telling stories and sharing songs.” I’ve seen Andy live many times and he is warm and funny.
Dave Potts is another singer/songwriter that enjoys performing house concerts. He says, “It’s a great way to introduce a new artist to an appreciative audience. Unlike a club, people have a chance to meet and interact with the performer.”
So, how do you go about booking a house concert? The best way is to contact your favorite independent musician and ask them about it. If this is something they do, they will give you all of the information you need. House concerts are great not just for the audience, but for the musicians as well.