House concerts

Let’s have a Party!

What better way to enjoy the music of Maria Volonte than by having her perform in your own home.

These days, house concerts are becoming a very popular way for music lovers to hear their favorite artists up close and personal and to introduce their friends to them as well.

House concerts are the new way of both enjoying live music and supporting artists directly. They are also fun.

The most common way of paying for a house concert is to have everyone who comes make a donation at the door. This doesn’t have to be complicated: it can be as simple as putting a box on a table by the door with a sign and letting people make their donation when they come in. With 20-25 people, you’re good to go. We usually set ticket prices at $25 dollars (but this can be set on a sliding scale to accomodate those who are tight on cash. After all, this is about the love of live music and we want everyone to be able to join in.)

However, some people prefer not to deal with collecting money at the door and choose to pay for the concert out of their own pocket. If you are in condition to do this and prefer this approach, we can just set a fee for the concert based on how many people you expect.

Organizing a house concert is easy and fun:
1) Book the artist & set the date
2) Tell your friends (if you have limited space, have them reserve their places ahead of time).
3) People often prepare some food for their friends… but it can also be potluck
4) Get ready to have fun!

House Concert Guide:
Here’s an excellent guide to organizing a house concert by saxophonist Mark Maxwell. (After booking Maria, why don’t you give Mark a call and book him too!): click here

Promoting Your House Concert:
Here is some information and materials to help you promote your Maria Volonte House Concert. Click here