[FM] House Concerts

[SteveKey@aol.com]

I'm happy to report our first show in the Two Cats House Concerts Series was 
a big success.  Our living room was full of happy listeners (23 of them 
paying customers at $10 apiece) who enjoyed two sets by Minnesota-based 
singer-songwriter Peter Mayer.  In the tradition of British folk clubs, we 
had a handful of "singers from the floor" do a song each, including Peggy 
Bertsch and Janne Henshaw.  

Peter played the two morning services at the First Unitarian-Universalist 
Church; six of those attending the house concert were introduced to his music 
there.  At the services, Peter played his tribute to Rosa Parks, and the 
beautiful ballad, "Holy Now".  The message of finding miracles in everyday 
life is a thread running through many of Peter's songs.  He balances the 
spiritual messages with delightful rants against conspicuous consumption in 
his songs "Brand New Harley" and "Waking Up From the American Dream".  Adding 
to that is his guitar work, featuring the alternative tunings of David Wilcox 
and the string-slaps of Michael Hedges.

We can't wait for the next one: Sunday, March 26, 7pm, featuring Annie 
Gallup, another guitar wizard backing up her poetry and wit.  Louisville's 
Dan Gediman, who joined Annie as a finalist in the Napa Valley Emerging 
Songwriting Contest, will do a guest set.  Then on April 2, we will feature 
Margo Hennebach & Mark Saunders, husband & wife from Connecticut, doing a 
special 4pm show, with opener Carla Ulbrich, writer of brilliant comic songs. 
 Reserve a chair at 615-833-6248.

Steve Key, Two Cats House Concerts and StorySong Concerts, Nashville TN


[Alan sez: House Concerts are a fantastic way to hear music and share it with your friends. If you love music (and what reader of this list doesn't?) You should think again about hosting your own house concert. It's not hard and it's sooooooo much fun.   For more information on how to start your own series, check out the House concert links on my music tutorials page at http://alan.lpl.org/musiclinks.html Good luck!]