October 28 - Danielle Howle House Concert

House concert: (hous KON-sert) - A gathering of friends, neighbors and music lovers in an intimate home setting to celebrate and support local musicians.

OK … so I kind of made up that definition, but it does describe the concept.

The idea of house concerts goes back generations to Appalachian traditions. A performer en route between gigs may have had an open night to play at a host’s home along the way in exchange for a good meal and place to lay his head. The host would charge a small ticket price with all proceeds going to the performer.

In the modern twist on a house concert, guests pay a small admission fee and bring a snack to share if they'd like, their own adult beverages and chairs (we will move inside to the dining room if it rains.)


So that's what’s going on October 28 – a house concert at our house featuring the fabulous Danielle Howle who is just days away from releasing her latest album on Nov. 3. (Pre-order the album.)  Joining her will be a very talented duo from Winston-Salem, the Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs.

Here's the link to purchase advance tickets online (ALL proceeds go directly to the performers). Once you purchase a ticket, Danielle will send you the house address for the concert. We ask you purchase tickets in advance ($15) to avoid the hassle of cash at the event – we can’t take cards that night. Kids are welcome, and those under 12 are free. No pets, please.

I’ve loved Danielle’s music for many years going back to when she got started in the early ‘90s as “Danielle Howle and the Tantrums” in local venues. Over the years, she has shared the stage with the likes of the Indigo Girls and Mark Bryan and opened for legends like Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Sam Bush, The Avett Brothers, Fugazi, and Elliot Smith.

2018
You just never know what's going to happen at a Danielle house concert. One year, she brought a special guest whom many of us later saw in the summer of 2019 play three blockbuster shows with a little local band called Hootie and the Blowfish. Another year was the launch of her new CD, and the year before that, it was her send-off to a tour with the Indigo Girls.

This year will be her tenth concert at Chez 1425. The opening act starts at 6:30 and Danielle will start about 7. 

Weather permitting, we will be outside on the patio. There will be a few chairs - or bring your own or a blanket for picnic-style seating if you want. And in the spirit of a true house concert, please bring whatever you want to sip and a snack to share...this is potluck at its best!





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