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Artwork by Roy Schneider

Message from Fran:

Topics and Resources from the video:

• The new CIYH House Concert Guide
• House Concert Month
• Folk Alliance International Feb 17-21
• Personal Light Show! discounted for CIYH members!

New CIYH Hosts: (artist members can search “member since 2010-01″ using the advanced search. )

24 New House Concert Presenters in AB, ON(3), CA(5), CO, DC, FL(2), MD, MN(2), MO, NY, OH(2), OK, PA, TX(2), and WA(2)

New CIYH Artists: (A big thank you for your support.)

Abby Ahmad, Adam Michael Rothberg, Albert and Gage, Allison Lickley, Andrea Beaton, Anne Mironchik, Ashley Brooke Tousant, Bob Kendes, calicoDrifters, Colette Cheverie, Corey Webb, Craig Werth, Dagmar, Eric Schwartz, Eric Scott, Erin Muir, Eugene Ruffolo, Glen Roethel, Grace Askew, HalÈLupÈ, Heather Wise, Incendio, Jared and Lauren Hard, Jefferson Ross, Jon Meyer, JP Hoe, Julia - Soul Harp & Friends, Kristi Rose & Fats Kaplin, Layah Jane, Lehto and Wright, Maree McRae, Marie McGilvray, Mary McAdams, Maurenbrecher & Gorman, Merrily James, Mike Agranoff, Opera’s Red Door, Phyllis Sinclair, Scott Warren, Small Potatoes, Stephen Katz, Steve Cheseborough, Suzie Vinnick, Tamara Hey, The Bowmans, The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra, Tim Blane, Trysette

Look for these new artists here!

New Agencies: Please help us welcome Elisa Wright at New Folk Booking.

Renewed Artists: (A HUGE thank you for your continued support!)

C. Daniel Boling, Tripping Lily, Joe Iadanza, Michael Pickett, Bill Dempsey, Lenore, Patti Ecker and Louise Brodie, Butch Morgan, Alyse Black, Rich Reich, Bill Toms, Bing Futch, Jes Raymond, Brooks Williams, Stevie Coyle, David Glaser, Ann and Will Rowland, Rj Cowdery, Ben Hassenger, John Bergstrom, Mark Wayne Glasmire, Laurie McClain, Russ Franzen, Randy Weeks, George Ensle, Mike Breen,

Schwag of the Month:

The New CIYH House Concert Guide!
Free Download, and for a limited time, FREE hard copy of the booklet!

Tip for Artists and Hosts:

• Ron’s Rockin’ House Concert Vacation
• House Concerts and Publicity: Three Golden Rules
• What should I put in my host profile?
• Dream with Me
• Pretty URLs for artists - finally!
• Michael Hedges of the Cello aka Stephen Katz
• I can’t afford to rejoin
• Financial Guarantees - what artists should know before contact hosts.

Ron Sarfaty, a great guy and supporter of house concerts, is doing an amazing tour of the U.S. and Canada, and looking to attend and videotape some house concerts along the way. Please check out his great story and consider reaching out to him to participate.

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Artwork by Roy Schneider

Message from Fran:

Topics and Resources from the video:

• The new CIYH House Concert Guide
• House Concert Month
• Folk Alliance International Feb 17-21
• Folk Alliance Discount - good until 1/15/2010

New CIYH Hosts: (artist members can search “member since 2009-12″ using the advanced search. )

20 New House Concert Presenters in ON, NL, CA(5), LA, MO(2), MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, TX(3), VA, and WI.

New CIYH Artists: (A big thank you for your support.)

Albert Del Rio, Amelia White, Audrey Silver, Blue 4 Trio, Bob Gentry, Bob Livingston, Bobbie Lancaster, Buddy Mondlock, Camela Widad Kraemer, Camille Bloom, Christopher McGuire, Chuck Pyle, Colin McGrath, Connie Kis Andersen, Connor Christian, Cosy Sheridan, Dana Cooper, Dave Dersham, Emily Elbert, Gabe Hizer, Gwyneth Moreland, Houston Jones, Jennings, Jim Photoglo, Jon Hogan, Ken Whiteley, Ken Will Morton, Larry Murante, Marc Silver, Martyn Joseph, Matty Sullivan, Melanie Dekker, Mo McMorrow, Owen Temple, Ralston Bowles, Rebecca Pronsky, Rick Glaze Singer/Songwriter, Ruth Wyand, Steff Mahan, The Blushin’ Roulettes, The Gordons, The Hollands!, Theo Eastwind, Tiffany Thompson, TR Ritchie

Look for these new artists here!

Renewed Artists: (A HUGE thank you for your continued support!)

Amilia K Spicer, Bob Sima, Carrie Catherine, Clint Alphin, Coyote, Edie Carey, Gathering Time, George Worthmore, Heidi Muller & Bob Webb, James Durst, James Hurley, James O’Malley, Jay Mankita, Jeff Talmadge, Jill Jack, John Zipperer / John Zipperer & Friends, Jon Shain, Kacey Jones, Kim Richardson, Mayes2, Miche Fambro, Rebecca Loebe, Richard Gilewitz, Rick Nestler, Robby Hecht, Roxie Randle, Russ Franzen, Sabrina, Shakeh, Stephen Simmons, Still on the Hill, Storm Session, T. Edwin Doss, The Blushin’ Roulettes, The Old 78’s, Tim Miller, Tom Pacheco, Tracy Newman and the Reinforcements, Trent Wagler

Schwag of the Month:

New Shirt! “I saw a concert, and I actually heard the singer.”

Tip for Artists and Hosts:

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And the winner of the Cayamo Contest is…

but first, I want to thank all the hosts and artists who participated. I was surprised at how many expressed gratitude to be a part of the judging process. It’s a real testament to the spirit of house concert hosts.

One of the coolest things about this project is how many hosts were inspired to contact the artists they saw and heard, and that several bookings were made as a direct result.

This contest also helped a few artists finally take the advice I’ve been slinging for years - make an easy “house-concert-like” live video and put it up on YouTube! I believe these videos will serve you well beyond this contest.

Congratulations to all our finalists, especially to Roy Schneider, who had TWO videos voted into the top 5. Wow. There were so many great performances. See the Top 10 finalist videos.

And the winner of the Cayamo Contest is… Sarah Sample!

As the winner she’ll get:

• a cabin-for-two ($1936 value)
• to perform a 30-minute opening set during the cruise
• to be featured on the CIYH website
• $300 cash, and 2 CIYH T-shirts

Sarah’s Video of “Mercy Me.”

Upcoming Events and Deadlines:

• 12/15 $100 Cash Rebate on Booking Cayamo - the next 2 folks who book their cabin aboard Cayamo get $100 cash to spend aboard the cruise. Check out the photoshow from 2009 and get additional details here. You must email Fran to take advantage of this offer.
• 1/15 CIYH Discount for Folk Alliance (FAI) - Only $200! Folk Alliance takes place February 17-21, and is one of the most interesting things you can do all year. So much talent, so much fun, and a great opportunity to connect with artists and hosts.

Major CIYH improvements:

Behind the scenes, we’ve launched the “Host Neighborhood” and we are testing it in California. This allows hosts to connect with other hosts in their state, to collaborate, share ideas, block book, and anything else they care to try. I’d like to encourage our California hosts to test this area out, introduce themselves to the community, and provide feedback so that this new part of the site can be incredibly helpful and fun for you. Login as a host, and click on “Neighborhood” in the blue bar.

12 New CIYH Hosts: in ON, CA(3), CO, GA, IL, MD (2), NM, PA, TX
CIYH artists can search “member since 2009-11″ using the advanced search.

Also, we’ve removed about 12 hosts that are no longer active or taking an extended break, including Music on Magnolia, Melinda’s Home, Moveable Feast, Echo Park, Port Royal, ThinMan, The Outpost, MyBack Porch, Kikos, and Topp-Line. There is no minimum number of concerts a host has to schedule to be on this site, but we do ask them to update their status at least a few times per year, and to let us know if they’ve lost the desire to be a part of this community.

New CIYH Artists: (A big thank you for your support.)

Allison Downey & John Austin, Amy Joleene Sullivan and the Whiskey Darlings, Barton Carroll, Brian Gordon, Carrie Clark, Dave Rowe Trio, David Berkeley, Double D Wranglers, Freedy Johnston, Garrison Doles, Jason Harrod, John and Rachel Nicholas, Jordan Tarrant, Liz Fohl, Louise Mosrie, Mark Duval, Mark Dvorak, Mighty Medicine, Rick Di Dia & Aireene Espiritu, stacy robin/Imaginary Friends, The Iveys, The Potter’s Field, Travis Linville. See them all here.

Featured Artists:

Check out this month’s featured artists, Peter Cooper, Bill & Kate Isles, and Anna Coogan.!

Renewed Artists: (A HUGE thank you for your continued support!)

prattle on, rick…, Coco and Lafe, Joe and Vicki Price, Doug Spears, Brian Ashley Jones, Jeff Pearce, Wes Weddell, Mason Douglas, Drew Nelson, Tracy Jane Comer, SisterMonk, Tori Sparks, Jack Brown, Greg Trooper, Sonia Lee, Sky Nelson, The Stellanovas, Michael and Carrie Kline, Claire Roche, Red Peralta, Siobhan Quinn & Michael Bowers, Jason Wilber, John Batdorf

Schwag of the Month:

It’s a great time to thank your supporters and volunteers. Lots of color options and designs available.

Tip and Reviews for Artists and Hosts:

Artist Search Playlist: harmonies
Hit the play button on the first song, and enjoy!

Bulletins and Recent Posts:

• House Concerts Threatened in Raleigh, NC.
• Further restrictions on Visa apps for U.S. touring
• Dear Singer Songwriter

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