 About This Blog Thanks for stopping by the blog of singer/songwriter Dan Coyle; I'll keep this little gem up to date while on the road, writing, recording, and meeting my fans at shows. This may give you some insight into just how weird I can be - and all of the weird things I enjoy. There will be stories, poems, rants, musings, and other forms of writing that my feeble vocabulary cannot contend with. Hope you enjoy! Main Blog Page | February 6, 2012 Make 2012 A House Concert Year Over the past four years, I've toured over 30 states within the U.S., 13 countries in Europe, and put on over 400 shows. Looking back on it, some of my favorite shows these past few years have been at house concerts! Below I've posted an excerpt from "The Complete Guide to House Concerts." If you're interested, check out my tour schedule and see if a date will fit. Then simply email my booker to set up the date and get any additional info you need! Here's what you need to know about hosting a house concert (most/all of the "rules" are flexible and can be made to accommodate different hosts and artists . . . so don't be afraid to bend them a bit to make it work)! What is a house concert? 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. Video taken by a Fan at a House Concert in Hamburg, Germany. September, 2011 Interested? In lieu of emailing my booker you can also message my on facebook or twitter. Hope to see you soon! |