One of the best ways to experience live music, a house concert is an intimate, personal setting where an artist can connect with the audience and share a memorable evening. Find out how to host a house concert of your own with Eric Harper in your living room.

So you want to host a House Concert? Congratulations! You’re about to treat yourself and your friends to the most intimate, uplifting and enjoyable way to enjoy live music and good company. Here’s how to do it:

Planning:

Basically the host’s main responsibility is to bring the audience and set up the space. You invite all your friends and neighbors, by phone, e-vite, or paper invitations. Do this at least 2 weeks in advance, and request confirmations. And don’t worry if not everyone you invite show up. People are busy and aren’t always able to show up.

Money:

House Concerts are a $10 fee per person. All proceeds go to the artist. If the host would like to split the proceeds then the artist is most happy to work out an arrangement. The Host will have to ensure that all people pay upon entering the home. Some Hosts like appointing someone to stand by at the door to collect the entrance fee.

Schedule:

Show starts between 7-8pm. Allow for guests to arrive there late. It’s normal. Eric will play for about an hour to an hour and a half or so depending on the receptivity of the audience. Afterwards there’s usually a social portion where the Host is free to provide light refreshments or not. (Refreshments are optional. Some Hosts like making the shows a potluck to allow for more variety of snacks.)

Seating:

If you don’t have enough seats, it’s quite easy to rent or borrow folding chairs for the evening, or to put down some blankets or cushions for folks to sit on the floor.

Staging:

Eric is in charge of sound equipment (his guitar) and entertainment. Just provide a small comfy corner of at least 6′ x 4′ and an attentive, music-loving audience!

Etiquette:

You should make clear to your guests whatever standards you expect in your home – i.e. shoes on or off. There should be no smoking, and children should only be brought if they are true music lovers and will happily sit through a whole concert.

To book a House Concert with Eric Harper, please email:

ericharpermusic@gmail.com