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“I just booked 5 more house concerts in the last week.. I wanted to extend a thanks to you for the site and for the great advice.. It’s helped immensely and is one of the main reasons I’m surviving out on the road.” — Jesse Terry

tinychair25 Fran’s Message :

Just returned from a great show in Atlanta, GA. If you look, you can find signs of life, and places where music is thriving. In the past few years, a friend of mine has built a monthly concert that now draws more than 200 people to each show (at $20/person to see unknown acts like me.) This was their biggest turnout ever, and an amazing time. Don’t let redundant media messages get you down… you have more power than ever to shape your destiny. Find work that inspires you, downsize your needs, and recharge your life.

I’m doing my first appearance at the Bugle Boy in La Grange, TX this month. This lovely place is one great example of the venues we intend to support with ListeningRoomNetwork.com.

Conferences and Showcase Opportunities:
Hosts and Artists! Please join us at a music conference near you. The regional get-togethers put on by Folk Alliance provide a wonderful opportunity for us to meet, share, and enjoy some great music. Several of these conference offer discounts to CIYH hosts, so please get in touch ASAP if you’d like to meet up. See dates and locations.

CIYH Artists - here’s the info if you’d like a guerilla showcase in our room at SWRFA, NERFA, Far-West, or SERFA. (space is limited, so inquire early)


“Dinner and Song (DNS)” Update:
Many hosts and artists have shown interest in this new program, designed as an easy weeknight event. Hosts will be able to “opt-in” to this program, or even sign up for this DNS only if they prefer. It’s a great fit in so many ways… more news soon.

“ListeningRoomNetwork.com (LRN)” Update:
We’re having to make significant modifications to CIYH so that the two sites will work well together… more news soon!

Video Contest:
Last year’s contest was so much fun and so rewarding for the participants that we are doing it again. This year’s grand prize? How about a 10-day house concert tour? Details very soon, but in the meantime, artists… let’s make a video that rivals last year’s top 10 entries.


“I really really like the Personal Light Show… It makes the music sound even better! — R. Poole, House Concert Host

“We’re getting great reviews from hosts and artists who have purchased these great lights.”

tinychair25New CIYH Hosts: (artist members can search “member since 2010-08″ using the advanced search.)

10 New House Concert Presenters in CA, CO, FL, KY, NJ(2), OR, PA(2), TX
Due to the extra attention now given to new hosts, we have a bit of a backlog in activations right now. We want to give each new host the best chance at early success, and to educate them on the importance of using the “booking lights” effectively, as well as the courtesy of responding to artists who make personal, professional, and kind inquiries.

tinychair25New CIYH Artists:

(Welcome Aboard!)

Alex Gordon Hi-Fi, Amy Petty, Angie Marie, Astrid Young, Bruce Kurnow, Buffalofitz, Cyd Ward, Daniel Sperry, Declan McGarry, Dexter Carlson, Gerry Griffin, J.R. Byrd, Jared Young, Javier Mendoza, Jeremiah Birnbaum, Johnsmith, Keeley Valentino, Lipbone Redding, Lisa Lindsley Jazz Trio, Lisa Torres, Lore Constantine, mamalama, Mark Kroos, Mark Radcliffe, Merry Ellen Kirk, Molasses Creek, Molly’s Revenge, Randy Palmer, Rob Morsberger, Ron Murray, Shannon McNally, Stephanie Nilles, The Gatorbone Trio, Vivian Sessoms, Wilson & Moore

Our Audio 6-Packs (free downloads) are back! This month, download 2 tracks from each of our featured artists. Lovely music!

Look for these new artists here!

tinychair25Renewed Artists:

(Signed on for another great year!) Alfred James, Amanda Duncan, Andy Hill & Renee Safier, Annie Moscow, Austin Ladd Roberts, David Leask, Dewveall, Home Grown Tomatoes, Jan Krist & Jim Bizer, Jeff Larson, Jenn Grinels, Joanna Burns, Karyn Oliver, Laura Zucker, Lynne Hanson, Marc Black, Mary Hartman, Americana, Mayes2, Muriel Anderson, Putnam Smith, Rhonda and Peco, Rod MacDonald

tinychair25Schwag of the Month:

It’s getting near the time of year to keep yourself warm in some long sleeves, while revving everyone up about the excitement of having concerts in your home. If they’re not close enough to see your awesome stylin’ shirt, then you better send them one of your House Concert-loving postcards.

Choose your style and size shirt here!

Tips for Artists and Hosts:

Artists and Hosts log in here

Please share this newsletter with people you like. — fran