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Message from Fran:

Highlights of the Video:

• Giving away 5 free shirts at the end.
• Jeff’s progress and host reachout.
• House Concert Month details.
• Facebook Page - join us!
• Artist Availability Pages

New CIYH Hosts: (artist members can search “member since 2010-04″ using the advanced search.)

26 New House Concert Presenters in Australia, AB, CA(4), CT, FL(2), GA, IA(2), MA, ME, MN, NC(2), OK, PA(2), SC, TN(2), TX, WI(2)

New CIYH Artists:

(A big thank you for your support.)

Alex and Janel, Andy Rogers, Anthony Fiumano, ArleneWow!, Ben Carroll, Blame Sally, Brett Randell, Brian Szensky, Carly Bak, Chad Hollister and Chad Hollister Band, Craig Carroll, Craig Chaquico, Dan Dyer, Dave Fox, The Dave Fox Group, David Luning, Dechen Hawk & A Murder of Prose, Dr. David Klee, Ellen Bukstel, Eric Taylor, Gayle Day, Harii Bandhu, Jim Halfpenny, Leonard Patton and Peter Sprague, Lorri Solomon, Malcolm McKinney, Marji Zintz, Mitch Barrett, Morgan Bracy, Paul Jacobsen, Paul Phillips, Ragsy, Rebekah Pulley, Saint Mad, Steve Smith and Chris Sanders, Susie Glaze & The Hilonesome Band Trio, The Black Lillies, The Dirty River Boys

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!

Renewed Artists:

(A HUGE thank you for your continued support!) Adam Payne, Amanda Pearcy, Amanda West, Annie and Rod Capps, Bev Barnett & Greg Newlon, Blame Sally, Elly Wininger, James Talley, jean mann, Jeff Miller, Lisa Bianco, Liz Longley, Richard Berman, Suzahn Fiering
Schwag of the Month:

This one is for those of you who love irony, or telling it like it is. It was a toss up between this one and our “I believe in record companies” shirt. We just love shirts that make people laugh… or give us charity money.

Choose your style and size shirt here!

Tips for Artists and Hosts:

• 10 Things Your Artist Website Should Have.
• House Concert Lighting… free shipping extended!
• House Concert Month… 100+ events in May!
• Monster week — 20 states with house
  concerts this weekend - please share.
• House Concert Guide — free shipping continues for CIYH hosts
• New Profiles for CIYH artists - explore the new goodies!

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Message from Fran:

Topics and Resources from the video above:

• Welcome Jeff Robertson to full-time status!
• House Concert Lighting… new video!
• House Concert Month… almost 100 events in May!
• Monster week — almost 20 states with house concerts this weekend - please share.
• House Concert Guide — free shipping continues for CIYH hosts
• Host Profile Improvements — list up to 12 shows, and they appear in your profile now.
• Scholarship?

New CIYH Hosts: (artist members can search “member since 2010-03″ using the advanced search. )

11 New House Concert Presenters in ON, AZ, CA(2), FL, GA(2), MA, MD, MI, NJ, OH(2), WI(2)

New CIYH Artists:

(A big thank you for your support.)

Adler & Hearne, Amy Petty, Bill Evans & Megan Lynch, Brian Burns, Buskin & Batteau, Castlebay, Charlie Phillips, Chris Koch (and/or The Chris Koch Band), Chris O’Brien, Damon Castillo Band, Dave Ramont, Forest Sun, Galgozy/Zeleny Duo, Joe Koenig, Julia Klee, L.K. Potts, Mariana Bell, Micah Vauteau, Nick Edelstein, Nicole Witt, Pat Guadagno, Paulie Pesh, Peter Biedermann, Randall Bram, blett, Rick Price, Robinson Lee Earle, Round Mountain, Sara Petite, Sharon Goldman, Skeeter Mann & The Lost Canyon Rangers, smez, Stevan Pasero Duo, Steve Meckfessel, swingtime, Will Knox, 12 String Poet, Dan Dyer, Leonard Patton and Peter Sprague, Paul Phillips, Rebekah Pulley

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!

Renewed Artists:

(A HUGE thank you for your continued support!) Anna Dagmar, Arvel Bird, Cliff Eberhardt, Dan Krikorian, Darren Raleigh, Gail Ann Dorsey, Jeanne T. Arrigo, Jennifer Lee, Ken O’Malley, Kerry Grombacher, Kevin Higgins & Barbara Malteze, LaMay & Reese, Luke Brindley, Michael Reno Harrell, Rain Perry, Rick Hill, Scott Cook, Teresa Storch, Thea Hopkins
Schwag of the Month:

The New CIYH House Concert Guide!

Free Download, and for a limited time, FREE hard copy of the booklet!

Tips for Artists and Hosts:

• Welcome Jeff Robertson to full-time status!
• House Concert Lighting… new video!
• House Concert Month… almost 100 events in May!
• Monster week — almost 20 states with house
  concerts this weekend - please share.
• House Concert Guide — free shipping continues for
  CIYH hosts
• Host Profile Improvements — list up to 12 shows, and
  they appear in your profile now.
• Scholarship?

Artists and Hosts log in here

Please share this information with people you like. — fran

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Message from Fran:

Topics and Resources from the video above:

• The new (booklet) CIYH House Concert Guide
• House Concert Month
• Folk Alliance International Feb 17-21
• Cayamo join us next year. Next year will also feature John Prine.

Please help me thank Jeff Robertson, who was a tremendous help and kind host during our Folk Alliance showcases. Jeff’s role at CIYH is expanding and he is providing some much needed extra support for our hosts.

I’d also like to thank Ira Planer for the use of the personal light system at Folk Alliance, you’ll see the nice results in the video below. Find out more about the personal light system at q-lighting.com. CIYH members get a substantial discount and free shipping for a limited time.

I’ll be on the road this summer and looking to connect with as many of you as possible. Get in touch!

Cartoon Artwork by Roy Schneider Check out his music too!

New CIYH Hosts: (artist members can search “member since 2010-02″ using the advanced search. )

11 New House Concert Presenters in ON(2), Germany, CA(3), FL, NE, NH, OK, OR

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

Barb Barton, Bob Marshall, Brendan Hogan, Danielle Gasparro, Danielle Miraglia, Dennis Swilley, Gail Swanson, Harmonious Wail, Helen Keller’s Ukulele, Jarrod Dickenson, Jeff Litman, Jeremy Serwer, Joel Rafael, Kim Lamothe, Larry Allen Brown, LAURENCE “LUCKYMAN” BEALL, Lisa Richards, Nancy Beaudette, Old Town Road, Rhythm Angels, River Wheel, Robert Earl Longley, The Callen Sisters, Tony Denikos

Look for these new artists here!

New Agencies: Please help us welcome Tracey Delfino at Trespass Music.

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

Elemental Harmony, Sarah Donner, Frances Drost, Vanessa Peters, Greg Allen, Greg Humphreys

Schwag of the Month:

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

Tips for Artists and Hosts:

• Inspiring video about copyright and piracy.

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