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title: ""What is a House Concert? Simply put, a house concert is an…"
date: 2019-10-17
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# "What is a House Concert? Simply put, a house concert is an…

*October 17, 2019 · Facebook*

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\"What is a House Concert?\
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Simply put, a house concert is an invitation-only music performance in someone's home, presented by a host who does not profit from the event. Traditionally, artists are paid by a suggested donation (\$10-20) requested of each attendee.\
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Most house concerts are:\
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held indoors\
attended by 15-50 people\
put on inexpensively. Hosts spend from \$50 -- \$125 on food and beverage. Attendee donations pay the performer.\
known to include light snacks, beverages or a pot-luck dinner\
attended by the host's friends, neighbors, co-workers, and maybe a few fans of the artist\
performed by solo acts, duos and small groups\
performed with a very small sound system or no amplification. Artists usually bring what they need.\
intimate --- audiences sit close and are attentive\
stronger for artist merchandise sales than traditional venues\
willing to house and feed the artist for the night\"\
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