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The importance of video (reprise)
As I’ve said before, when a host is trying to decide who they want to volunteer to host (volunteer = work for no pay), they need to be impressed, comforted, and…
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Opening Acts – Up or Out?
“Up or Out” is a phrase that Bob Hillman uses in this story, to describe the potential philosophy of paying openers poorly. “Move up or move out” means that you aren’t supposed…
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$5 Discount if you check your phone at the door.
My girlfriend runs a community acupuncture clinic. One of her biggest challenges is not putting pins into people’s bodies. It’s getting them to put away their phones during the treatment. I have…
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LRN/Kickstarter Message for our Artists
Nobody is complaining. Except me. Yes, once in a while, I’ll get a suggestion about adding this feature or that one, but in essence, this is a pretty sweet gig. The hosts…
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Is the Value of Your Music Judged by Alcohol Sales?
A friend posted an article about how venues should pay, promote, and feed the artists who play there. It’s a bit of a rant about being asked to “play for exposure.” I…
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House Concert Picture Hunt!
Do you have a concert photo that shows the warmth and appeal of house concerts? Does it have these basic qualities? Good lighting Smiles Closeness We want to show the joy of house…
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Artists: The Power of Listing Your Avails
Every month, we look at the stats from our monthly newsletter, to see what is of most interest to our 6000 subscribers. And every month one of the most clicked links is…
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LRFest 2017 – Festival Recap
A Banner Year! We continued and expanded our yearly celebration of house concerts, setting records for local and travel attendance. 2017 was also a great year for our artists, with each act having…
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Outdoor vs Indoor Concerts – which is better?
One of the most appealing things about house concerts is the cozy atmosphere that living rooms provide. That said, there are many hosts who prefer to host in gardens, backyards, and patios…
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Video is Your Agent
“As soon as we had a great video that showed us at our best, everything became easier – booking, promoting, getting showcases… you name it. It’s one of the best investments we’ve…
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