One of the truly fun things about ConcertsInYourHome is that I consistently get to meet really interesting people. One of my recent discoveries is Roy Schneider, a talented singer-songwriter from Ft. Myers, Florida.

Roy joined us a few months ago and has already impressed a few of our house concert presenters. But it was especially fun for me to discover his talent as a visual artist. Turns out, Roy had a syndicated cartoon strip for many years, so I asked and he agreed to perk up our newsletters with “Carnegie Small,” a new cartoon strip that will highlight, amuse, and poke fun at our house concert community.

Here’s the first installment, with a timely message for those of us making the trek to Memphis this week - click the strip to see a larger view.

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#2 reflects the unbounded enthusiasm we often see from house concert hosts…
CS strip 2

#3 is a fun take on the “proximity effect.”

CS strip 3

#4 highlights the fact that house concert presenters not only offer a warm atmosphere, but they typically offer a place to sleep in their home.

#5 Dog House Concerts. Yeah.

#6 makes you glad it’s time for summer vacation.

#7 All gigs are NOT created equal.

#8 Halloween Contest: What is the Grim Reaper saying/singing? (Submit your idea for a chance to win a shirt!)

… more to come

I encourage you to visit Roy’s page, and his personal website. I also think you’ll enjoy this video….

I have a feeling we’ll soon see a lot more quotes like these.
Roy Schneider

“… Roy was warm, witty and engaging and deserved the standing ovation that he received. I think I’m going to ask him to do an annual event.” ~ALICE S., Host, “Music4MeAndU” House Concert Series

“Roy Schneider writes and plays friendly, funny, smart American songs in a down-home style.” ~DAVID GANS, syndicated radio host, The Grateful Dead Hour

“..had no idea this humble cartoonist played so many instruments so well.” ~NOEL ‘PAUL’ STOOKEY of legendary supergroup Peter, Paul and Mary

Please link back to Roy or this page if you reprint this strip on a different website or blog. Thanks!

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