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<h3><strong>So, you want to host a HOUSE CONCERT?</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">A House Concert is exactly that...a private concert in your home, the home /deck/backyard of a friend or neighbor, or neighborhood community area.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">A growing number of folks are opening their homes to create a great alternative to noisy crowded bars and coffee shops for live music performances.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Everyone enjoys good music...House Concerts can range from private parties with a few close friends to more formal performances with sixty or more people in attendance. The details for your House Concert are only limited by your own imagination!<br /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">If you enjoy entertaining, live music, and know twenty or more folks, a House Concert is perfect for you! All that's required is a space that can hold the number of people you want to invite...people willing to make a small donation for admission (paid directly to the performer) to your House Concert. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">You'll quickly become the neighborhood hero...friends will be anxious for you to do it again!<br /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Our performers will bring everything they need to provide you an evening of great entertainment! How<br />everything else works is completely up to you! Have a pot-luck, cook-out, wine &amp; cheese, beer and chips...tea and crumpets...it's your party...do it however you want!<br /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Take an ordinary social gathering to a new level! House Concerts are unique events! You create, at little or no cost, an unforgettable event! The personal touch and warmth of the experience will enchant and impress all who attend!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">House Concerts are growing in popularity because they are a<strong> "win-win"</strong> for everyone!</span></p>
<h3>HOW IT WORKS</h3>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">First, consider a location, date, invite list, the type of party/food/drink, and type of music you'd like to have for your House Concert. If it's an outdoor event, consider a "plan-B".<br /><br />Next, contact  <strong>Doc's Artist Network</strong> to discuss details, options, and schedule the performance.<br /><br />Then, creatively promote your event...but, don't advertise publicly ...these are private events for you and your intended guests. <br /><br />Inform your guests that they will be asked to make a set donation (usually $10 to $20/person), and artist's cds will be available for sale., and tips will be accepted. All donations are paid directly to the performer. <br /><br />You will be asked to make a guarantee for the booking. The guarantee is based on the number of artists, equipment needs, special needs, travel, etc. <br /><br />Do not hesitate to ask for volunteers to help with promotion, set-up, food/beverage, clean-up, etc. <br /><br />Please remember and remind all of your guest It is a concert! Performers appreciate an attentive audience! Performers will, unless otherwise pre- arranged, play two 50 minute sets with a 20 - 30 minute break in-between. For out of town events requiring an overnight stay, the host usually agrees to provide food and lodging for the artist(s).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Event Planners are also available!</span></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">We want you to have a very successful HOUSE CONCERT!</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">"You WIN ~ We WIN"</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">House Concert Check List</h3>
<p><strong>One Month Prior to Event</strong></p>
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<li> Guest list and invitations (email, paper mailing, etc)</li>
<li>Reservation list marked "paid" or "unpaid"</li>
<li>Identify needed additional resources and volunteers</li>
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<p><strong>One Week Prior to Event</strong></p>
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<li> "Follow-up" reminders to those who haven't RSVP'd</li>
<li>Confirm guest numbers to <strong>Doc's Artist Network</strong></li>
<li>Gather needed supplies and resources</li>
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<p><strong> Day of Your House Concert</strong></p>
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<li>Set up performance area, seating, lighting, cd sales</li>
<li>table, refreshments table, etc</li>
<li>Provide artists with dressing room</li>
<li>Greet guests, collect donations, introduce guests</li>
<li>Introduce artists on time!</li>
<li>Enjoy your House Concert!</li>
<li>Be sure to THANK EVERYONE!</li>
<li>Take notes </li>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">And, PLAN TO DO IT AGAIN!</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Doc's Artist Network</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">House Concerts</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-large;">(931)398-0516 </span></strong><br /><br /></p>
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