Lois and Greg's House Concerts

After attending many great house concerts ourselves, we decided to host our own!

Whether you’re new to house concerts, or if you’ve been to one before,
we hope that you enjoy our site and hope that you can come out and
join us for an afternoon of great food, new friends and most of all,
enjoy some GREAT MUSIC!!!


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WHAT IS A HOUSE CONCERT?

Just what it sounds like...it's a concert in someone's home. The house concert host makes
arrangements with a musician to come to their home to play for an audience.
It’s a great way to see a terrific performer in a very informal setting (i.e. our living room).

As the hosts, we don't make any money from the concert. All we ask is for a “donation”
for the performer (donation amounts are listed under event calendar below).

We will provide soda, coffee, tea, and dessert. You may bring your own favorite beverage
if you wish. Also, many people also bring a dessert or potluck to make a day of it.

Visit Concerts In Your Home for more info…

 

EVENT CALENDAR


SUNDAY MAY 18, 2008

PAT WICTOR
 (with special guest, Jim Colbert, opening)


Doors Open & Potluck Begins at 1:30pm
Show at 3:00 p.m.

Suggested Minimum: $15-$20 per person

 

"...Pat Wictor walks onstage and sits down. He places a Guild DV-52 flat across his lap and
begins playing slide guitar. The sounds are snaky and sizzling...." --Richard Cuccaro, Acoustic
Live In a remarkably short period of time, Pat Wictor has become the name that is being chatted
about on the acoustic, blues, folk and Americana circuits. Steeped in American "roots" music,
Pat is a contemporary songwriter and interpreter drawing on the rural country, gospel, and blues
traditions of our nation. HONORS AND CREDITS: 2007 Finalist, New Folk competition,
Kerrville Folk Festival 2006 Most Wanted, Falcon Ridge Emerging Artist Showcase 2006 Nominee,
 Emerging Artist of the Year, International Folk Alliance 2006 Nominee, Best Gospel Song,
"Love Is the Water," Independent Music Awards 2006 CD Favorites, "Heaven Is So High..",
The Midnight Special, WFMT Chicago, Rich Warren, host


 
Opening for Pat Wictor will be our friend, Jim Colbert. 
Winner of the 2007 Susquehanna Folk Music Society Songwriting Competition, Jim has opened
for, or shared the stage with, among others, Red Molly, Abbie Gardner, Small Potatoes,
Joe Crookston and Rick Balkey.  He also hosts a monthly open mic event in Bellefonte, PA,
an event which welcomes and encourages both seasoned performers and neophytes and
 typically donates any tips to a local charity.

Pat Wictor's Website: http://www.patwictor.com/

Jim's My Space: http://www.myspace.com/jimcolbertmusic


SUNDAY AUGUST 10, 2008

Jim Photoglo


JIM PHOTOGLO
and friends


Doors Open & Potluck Begins at 1:30pm
Show at 3:00 p.m.

Suggested Minimum: $20 per person


Jim Photoglo's career is as varied as it has been successful, but his love of songwriting and performing acoustically has remained closest to his heart. Jim's musical history is impressive--in the early '80s, he recorded three albums for a major label, which yielded two Top 30 hits, opened for The Beach Boys, then later toured as a singer/musician with such musical greats as Dan Fogelberg, Vince Gill, Nicolette Larson, Kathy Mattea and Wendy Waldman. It was while on tour with Wendy that she and Jim began writing together. Impressed with Jim's talent, Wendy suggested that he move to Nashville. Jim wisely took her advice to heart resulting in his songs being recorded by legendary artists such as Marty Robbins, The Everly Brothers, Brenda Lee and Dusty Springfield as well as up-and-comers like Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, Travis Tritt, and Patty Loveless to name a few. His collaboration with Wendy resulted in the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band hit "Fishin' In The Dark" recently covered by Garth Brooks. Although Jim was experiencing success as a commercial writer, his heart was still in performing, which led him to record two more solo CDs. Soon Jim's inherent sense of humor got the better of him when he founded the group Run C&W with ex-Eagle, Bernie Leadon and Amazing Rhythm Aces leader Russell Smith. Run C&W developed a "cult" following for their bluegrass versions of classic '60s soul music and recorded two CDs. After Run C&W disbanded, Jim continued writing and performing solo, starting another band with a collection of "who's whos" from the Nashville studio scene called the Vinyl Kings. Although their forte was to faithfully re-create their favorite '60s rock and soul music on stage, they've recorded two well-received CDs of original Beatle-inspired songs which have remained on the "Bestsellers" list at CD Baby.  To read more or hear song clips: www.jimphotoglo.com


SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2008

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AMY SPEACE

Doors Open & Potluck Begins at 1:30pm
Show at 3:00 p.m.

Suggested Minimum: $15-$20 per person

"If you're a fan of Lucinda Williams/Caitlin Cary /Roseanne Cash then give this girl a whirl and wonder why you haven't heard of her before...
[Songs for Bright Street]'s got the lot - lots of sad country twang, a dollop of folk and just a smidge of pop...
In short, it's full of melodic treats that will make your heart ache."
Lonesome Music
On her new album Songs for Bright Street, New York-based singer/songwriter Amy Speace demonstrates why
she's quickly become one of her adopted hometown's most celebrated emerging artists.
Possessing a commanding voice, a distinctive melodic sensibility and an uncanny knack for nailing complex emotions in song,
Speace makes music that's both illuminating and effortlessly accessible.
Amy Speace has already won a loyal grass-roots fan base, thanks in large part to live performances
that merge warmth, humor and emotional immediacy, and to a tireless touring schedule
that's already taken her across the United States.
She's also won considerable critical acclaim, with The Village Voice observing that Speace is
"taking her Americana away from twangy contemplation toward tangy confrontation" and noting that
she's "not another of those breathy would-be child poets, but a real singing writer of songs."
Time OutNew York stated,
"Amy Speace plays sweet, twangy folk music with a clear voice and an innocent vulnerability,"
while The Nashville Scene noted that she
"balances wry humor with open-hearted honesty."

Amy Speace’s webpage:http://www.amyspeace.com/

Opening for Amy Speace will be Anthony DaCosta. Anthony DaCosta
Pat Wictor, Singer/Songwriter - “Anthony da Costa is the future of folk music.”

A 16-year-old, singer/songwriter from Pleasantville, NY,
Anthony was the youngest winner of the Kerrville “New Folk” Competition
and performed at the Kerrville Folk Festival. A Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
“Emerging Artist,” he showcased on the main stage and was voted a
“Most Wanted To Return” Artist. He was an Invited Showcase Artist at the Folk
Alliance Conference and a TriCentric Showcase Artist at NERFA. He showcased
at the Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival in Nashville and was chosen a
MountainStage “New Song” Contest Northeast Regional Finalist.
He released his fifth record, Quality Time — and is in the studio recording his sixth.
And he performed with many of his musical friends and heroes —
from Red Molly, Anais Mitchell, Jonathan Byrd and the Wailin’ Jennys,
to Gandalf Murphy, David Massengill, Jason Spooner Trio and Beaucoup Blue.

Anthony DaCosta’s webpage: http://www.anthonydacosta.com/


Seating is limited, so reservations are suggested!
Click here for to make on-line reservations -http://ectores.luisys.com/

CONTACT INFO
Please feel free to email us if you have any questions

loisandgreg@comcast.net

Lois and Greg
Warren County, NJ


PHOTOS

Here's a picture from our very first concert with RodPicott.
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PICTURES OF PRIOR SHOWS

 


Please note: "Lois and Greg's House Concerts" is simply the name we choose to describe our private parties.
These parties are NOT a business nor are they a business-related activity. They are strictly a hobby for us,
and are simply gatherings of our friends and guests to enjoy live acoustic music, fellowship, food (a potluck buffet) and fun.
Our concert parties are officially free (or else it might be considered a business), although voluntary contributions
(suggested donations of $15-$20 per person) are accepted to pitch in for the cost of the performers.
100% of all contributions go directly to the performers.


Suggested Local Accomodations:
Hotel Belvidere:
http://www.hotelbelvidere.com/