ConcertsInYourHome.com, the largest and most active community of house concerts on the web, has released the 48-page “House Concert Guide and 2010 Calendar.”

The booklet is available as a free download, and hard copies are free for a limited time ($4 for shipping is the only charge.)

The guide, written by Fran Snyder, provides all the basics for launching your own house concerts series, or simply hosting one show. It also shares tips and suggestions for experienced hosts to get the most out of the experience - how to engage your friends to attend, how to prepare for the evening, and how to attract the best talent possible.

The physical version of the guide includes a 2010 Calendar, which features 11 cartoons from “Carnegie Small,” drawn by Roy Schneider. These fun cartoons show the lighter side of house concerts.

The free PDF download is 24 pages.

Fran Snyder is an artist and the founder of ConcertsInYourHome.com. The site educates, inspires, and connects music fans with a community of traveling artists. For media inquiries, call 817-789-2936, or visit our press page.