house concerts and 21st century touring

Mini House Concerts

I’d be surprised if this idea hasn’t been brought up before, but I haven’t found a related posts on the internet.

Basics of a Mini House Concert:

One hour event on a weeknight
A one-set performance
Reduced donation ($5-10)
Reduced audience (10-20 people)

Saturdays seem by far the most popular night for house concerts, though Fridays and (to a lesser degree) Sundays are also common. Weekends have obvious advantages, and there’s no need to elaborate here.

That said, many (house concert) artists would appreciate the opportunity to do a house concert on a weeknight. If the travel is short or strategically advantageous, and the traditional “place to stay” is included, I believe many artists would relish the opportunity to make a few extra fans and dollars. Unless the act had a significant fanbase in the area, it’s likely a traditional venue wouldn’t be any better on a weeknight.

I can see a few potential ways mini house concerts would benefit presenters as well: Continue Reading »

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