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Tasty Sounds from the Sweet Lowdown

THe sHinE-oLas

HOST THe sHinE-oLas! WITH your own HOUSE CONCERT 

contact- bruce.gerrish@gmail.com    604-346-6614

What is a House Concert? 
A House concert is a celebration of independent acoustic music and song in the comfort of your own home with the company of your finest friends, family, and music aficionados.

How do I host a House Concert?
In brief – you need some good friends, a reasonably large indoor space, lots of chairs, bean bags and cushions, some space for BYO snacks/drinks and the ‘Merchandise Booth’. If you have a decent sized living room that can snugly seat 20 or more people then you have all you need to host a fantastic night of music. Perhaps you might be interested in doing the Concert in your Backyard. Ask people to bring their own lawn chairs. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What about sound equipment?
You won’t need to hire a PA system or amplification, as we will provide whatever amplification may be needed. Some smaller venues allow for a completely unplugged intimate acoustic set. That also means the room must be arranged so your guests can enjoy the concert space as you would a small theatre with full attention and few distractions. 

But won’t everyone be drinking and talking?
Bear in mind that these performances are ‘House Concerts’ not ‘house parties’. This is an important distinction. House Concerts often turn into parties when the show is finished, but the actual concert is attended with the same intention that would be had when going to a theatre. Once again, these are actual concerts, not entertainment for a party. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Can I bring the kids?
Kids are most welcome, but consider that they may need something to keep them occupied while you are focused on the music. Some hosts have a play area outside for the kids, and others even have room to set up a crèche for the little sleepy ones.

What happens before and after the concert?
Hosts need to organize another space or large kitchen where guests can put their BYO snacks/treats/drinks and chat with the Shinolas during the course of the evening. Also, and very importantly, hosts need to have another table or suitable space available where the artists can lay out their CD’s and any other merchandise for sale: The Merch Booth! Please let your guests know that artists will be selling their CD’s at your show as many first-timers often won’t know to bring a few extra bucks for this and be disappointed.

How does the evening run?
This is flexible and up to the discretion and convenience of the host, but a typical house concert opens it’s ‘doors’ for friends and fans at say 7 pm when people arrive, mingle, munch and drink with the artist and get comfy in the performance space. There are usually 2 sets of music. During the intermission and after the show everyone gets to enjoy the musical company of friends and strangers as well as time with the host and artists.

How much will it cost?  
The artist and host can agree upon a set fee for each person attending to pay upfront. In general, house concerts work best when audience numbers are over 20 people and each guest contributes $20.00. All the money goes to the Performer. 

And Finally… 
A house concert is a fantastic way to strengthen family, friend and community ties through music. When embraced in the spirit of supporting touring independent artists and original music, such events make for an extraordinary and unforgettable evening.



 

 

 

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