House Concerts

...are intimate, easy to setup and an amazing way to see a show!

Did you know that you could have a concert in your own house? Have you ever been to a concert that one of your friends put on at their house and noticed what a great time their guests had? Do you, or a friend, or a family member that might be interested in hosting a concert have the perfect space to do it in?

My favorite thing about house concerts is that I get to connect with my audience in a very special way. I really enjoy the intimate setting and quiet atmosphere. Since I'm a pretty mellow guy it's a great environment in which to play...and for you to hear the music.

To book a date for a house concert please contact me at:
bookings at michaelmucklow dot com.

• The Details
When I come to your living room, apartment, or back yard to play a House Concert, I will bring and set up a small PA system. It's just like a regular concert - I play two full sets of music with an intermission and then hang out after the show to sign CD's and get to know everyone even better. All I need from you is to gather 10 or more of your firends, family, and co-workers together at your house. Sit back, relax and enjoy a memorable evening!

• The Concert Fee
Typically each audience member donates $15 for the performance.

• Tips for the Best Possible House Concert
Many hosts send out emails to friends as invitations and some have started to send out evites as well. One extra creative host made a CD with music and details and sent it out to her guests. One corporate host put several songs up on his company web site for employees to easily check out. (I will send you an email template when we schedule the date.)

The more the merrier! You'd be amazed at how many people can fit into a room. It's a good idea to invite everyone from co-workers to good friends, to neighbors, and even people that you may not talk to that often, but you know will really enjoy great music. You'll be surprised how many people will hear about the show later and wish that they had been able to come and be a part of it.

Collect the $15 donation from each person before the evening of the show. Many hosts ask for checks made out to Michael Mucklow to be mailed to their house. It's much easier to get advance reservations than to collect the money the night of the show. (Note: On average, half of my house concert hosts have "charged" their guests the ticket price, and the other half make it free to their guests and pay directly per person attending. A few have done a combination of the two - charging less per ticket and making up the difference. Either way works great.)

In general, the more "concert-like" the environment, the better. I suggest renting folding chairs to augment your dining/living room chairs and to create rows with aisles that face the "stage." They cost about $1 each and really make people feel like they are at a fabulous venue.

You can even place candles around the room to help create a real nice ambience - especially if the show is in the evening.

• How Many People Will Fit in Your Living Room?
I take up approximagely a 4x7 foot space - a little more or a little less depending on the room configuration.

A 14 ft. x 14 ft. room can fit 15-20 people.
A 12 ft. x 20 ft. room can fit 20-25 people.
A 20 ft. x 18 ft. room can fit 30-35 people.
A 20 ft. x 25 ft. room can fit 40-45 people.

• A Day in the Life of a House Concert
5:00 p.m. We meet and greet.
5:30 p.m. I set up the PA equipment and sound-check.
7:00 p.m. I disappear into a back foom to prepare for the show.
7:00 p.m. The audience arrives - food, drink & social time.
8:00 p.m. You make an introduction and I play my first set of music.
8:45 p.m. Intermission
9:00 p.m. Second set (w/lots of encoures!)
9:45 p.m. I sign CD's and we all hang out.

To book a date for a house concert please contact me at:
bookings at michaelmucklow dot com.

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