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
ROD PICOTT AND AMANDA SHIRES
Doors open and potluck begins at 1:30
p.m.
Show at 3:00 p.m.
Suggested minimum between $15 and $20 per person (strictly voluntary)
With their NEW CD "Sew Your Heart With Wires."
Rod and Amanda's My Space:http://www.myspace.com/rodpicottandamandashires
Sew Your Heart With Wires is a beautiful duo album from Rod and Amanda.
On paper it looks like a simple stripped down disc of Rod's acoustic guitar
and Shires' excellent fiddle playing,
but the approach they take and the atmosphere they create,
makes this feel like a timeless classic album of American Ballads.
It's an album that is full of characters and stories;
from the gentle love song 'Mercury",
through the fantasic murder ballad "Little Darlin'
This is a disc that holds the listeners' attention with real song craft.
This is a quiet album from start to finish,
but it’s the simplicity that gives the disc the power it has.
Rod’s vocals are controlled and restrained and the contrast of his
world-weary delivery and Shires’ classic American vocal styles
are perfect for these songs.
In the true tradition of American ballads,
the songs are full of imagery of the US landscape
and the stories highlight the lives of real life people.
Highlights include the contemporary story of ‘Ruby’,
the roots-tinged ‘Drive the Devil Out’, and
the ultimately bloody tale of ‘Little Darlin’
As an album full of character and atmosphere,
‘Sew Your Heart With Wires’ is one of the best of its kind
and full of songs of real quality – a contemporary album with a classic feel.
JOHN ELLIOTT
Doors open and potluck begins at 1:30
p.m.
Show at 3:00 p.m.
Suggested minimum $15 per person (strictly voluntary)
The best thing about John Elliott's music is that it defies category.
The bottom line is John is regarded by audiences and peers as
one of the most engaging singer/songwriters
on the contemporary folk/Americana music scene.
Heavily influenced by Dylan and Springsteen, his work is frequently compared
to Elliott Smith and Death Cab for Cutie, with one reviewer noting
"John's well-crafted, concise and very catchy songs feature a Paul Simon sense of
song structure and vocal mannerism. They get in, make their statement,
kick you in the teeth and get out before they start talking too much" (San Diego Troubadour).
His voice, with its "stylistic melancholy tone and charisma," has been featured on
Grey's Anatomy, NPR and iPods, in cars and at campfires.
"American in Love" is John's fifth album and the first to be released under his name.
His four previous albums were under the project name The Hereafter.
Visit John Elliott’s webpage: http://www.thehereafterishere.com/
Seating is limited, so reservations are suggested!
Click here for to make an on-line reservation: http://ectores.luisys.com/
CONTACT INFO
Please feel free to email us if you have any questions
loisandgreg@comcast.net
Lois and
PHOTOS
Here's a picture from our very first concert with RodPicott.
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/