house concerts and 21st century touring

I don’t care how great your career was or is going, if you haven’t experienced this you have not yet earned your stripes as an artist. I want to thank Miche for pulling through with such panache.

Here’s a couple of spoilers…

“I think I had esteem when I walked in here, but I think my esteem picked up a book and left.”

“Rule #1 - always do your best. Rule #2, forget Rule #1 if you’re in New Jersey!”

The lesson: Yep. House concerts maybe a bit tougher to get than a gig at Borders - but it’s usually worth the effort.

OK - that was to inspire you to work. Now… for you James Brown fans, this is just brilliant fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGrgdDdRLPo&NR=1

Looks like I’m going to work a bit harder on my videos. Thanks Miche.

– fran

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Thanks for your input. I’ll use your feedback to keep improving these posts. — fran

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I just sent this to every person I know. It took me 10 minutes to write and send. I bet I get at least 2 shows, 4 places to sleep, silly pictures, and a bunch of lovely glasses of Cabernet from it. Check back with me. — fran

[update 7/14/08: two shows booked and two more in progress]
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— start of email, which included no pictures. —
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Hello First Name of Person on my Mailing List,

I’ve taken some time off touring, and recent gas prices have proven me extremely wise. However, I’m itching to get moving again, and I would love to see my friends embrace the idea of doing a house concert… they are truly my favorite thing to do.

Check out this short video…
http://www.concertsinyourhome.com/beahostintro

Doesn’t that look like fun!?

Here are some suggested dates that I would love to fill and the areas that would best fit into my travel plans. How about it?

August 14th - looking to play house concerts anywhere between Wichita and Dallas
August 15th booked in Dallas, TX
August 16th booked in LaGrange, TX
August 17th - looking to play house concerts anywhere between Wichita and Dallas

September 20th - looking to play house concerts around Nashville, TN
September 21st - looking to play anywhere between Nashville, Memphis, St. Louis

October 23 - looking to play house concerts within 5 hours of Phoenix
October 24-26 booked in Phoenix area.
October 27 - looking to play house concerts within 5 hours of Phoenix

October 31 - looking to play house concerts within 5 hours of Atlanta
November 1 booked in Alpharetta GA
November 2 - looking to play house concerts within 5 hours of Atlanta

I’m always looking for opportunities in Lawrence, and the Kansas City area.

Your fan,

Fran Snyder

PS - email me directly if you are interested… even if you aren’t near one of the areas above. I’m always adding travel plans. 8^)
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