<h3 style="text-align: center;">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 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="images/stories/5050pct enjoying_party.jpg" border="0" alt="Docs Artist Network House Concert" title="Docs Artist Network House Concert" /><br /></span></p>
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