DNS (DinnerAndSong) Redefined by Popular Request
DNS Redefined by Popular Request Uncle! After a year of feedback it is clear that most of our community LOVES the concept of DNS (DinnerAndSong and DessertAndSong) but have very little affection for...
View ArticleCouchSurfing Page for HC Resources now available.
A lot of artists have discovered CouchSurfing.com as a great way to connect with new people when traveling. Furthermore, it's become evident that some hosts in the CS community are open to the idea of...
View ArticleUpdated Map of DNS Hosts (DinnerAndSong, DessertAndSong)
One of the biggest pet peeves for artists who love to play house concerts, is the lack of opportunity on weeknights. That's why one year ago we created DinnerAndSong, a smaller and shorter format that...
View ArticleClik here to view.
LRN Kickstarter – Impact on artists
You might know that I started as a singer-songwriter, and ConcertsInYourHome grew out of the challenges I had trying to find house concerts and inspire new ones. I decided that if the resource was...
View ArticleClik here to view.
LRN kickSMARTER campaign…
We started this fundraising campaign at Kickstarter, which became too limiting. You can now contribute two ways: Rewards and packages here: https://squareup.com/store/listeningroomnetwork Founder’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2016 Artists of the Year – Concerts In Your Home
Each year, we recognize three talented acts for their successful use of the site, and the reviews and recommendations we’ve received from our host community. Touring is a difficult sport, and these...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2017 Artists of the Year – ConcertsInYourHome
Each year, we recognize three talented acts for their successful use of the site, and the reviews and recommendations we’ve received from our host community. Touring is a difficult sport, and these...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Press Page
We’ve been fortunate to be featured in countless books, magazines, newspapers, blogs, television and video appearances. Here are a few highlights. “Fran Snyder…is more than a musician and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Can the opener’s guest attend for free?
A performer asks, “I am playing an opener set soon for a smallish long-established house concert series. We have been told the host “prefers” not to do any comped/free admission. I will be traveling...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dinner and Song
DinnerAndSong – Having it Your Way by Jeff Robertson It hasn’t taken long, but there’s already more than one type of DinnerAndSong event. And these variations are exciting. They offer options. So...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Benefit House Concerts
House Concerts can be a great way to raise funds and awareness for your cause. If you already know about house concerts, here are the basics for turning a house concert into a benefit. One or two...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Steal this Intro!
Welcome to our house concert. Tonight you will enjoy a listening atmosphere. Please silence your phones, get comfortable, and we’ll take a break in 40 minutes so you can freshen up and get refills....
View ArticleClik here to view.
House Concert Signs
Here is a PDF document with 6 helpful signs you can print up for your house concert! Examples: The post House Concert Signs appeared first on ConcertsInYourHome.
View ArticleHosts with Conservative Audiences & Profanity Issues
A host asks, “These events are sponsored by our ministry and we gather a mostly conservative audience. Where can we convey to inquiring artists to avoid using any profanity and lyrics that might be...
View ArticleClik here to view.
House Concerts and Holidays, Birthdays, Christmas
Cartoon by Roy Scheider, Concept by Fran Snyderfrom the series, Carnegie Small. All Rights Reserved. If you mix house concerts with holidays and birthdays, it requires special skills and effort. We...
View Articletesting vimeo
10157998077815725 from Fran Snyder on Vimeo. The post testing vimeo appeared first on ConcertsInYourHome.
View ArticleWhat to do about no-show attendees?
One of the challenging problems in the concert business is people who don’t show up. As a house concert or small venue, even a handful of no-shows can noticeably reduce your artist’s income for the...
View ArticleHow do hosts cover out of pocket expenses?
Subject: Out of Pocket expense Hi, I’ve been contemplating selling my dining room set to make way for seating and musicians, but I can’t find anything on the out-of-pocket expense of the Hostess. What...
View ArticleThe Pace and Size of Your Series
Some of the most important decisions that help you ENJOY the hosting experience are choosing the size of your intended audience, and choosing the pace of your series – the number of shows per year....
View Article
