October 5: Danielle Howle and Friends House Concert
House concert: (hous KON-sert) - A gathering of friends and neighbors in an intimate home setting to celebrate and support local musicians.
OK … so I kind of made up that definition, but that 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 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, their own adult beverages and chairs.
So that’s what’s going on October 5 – a house concert featuring the fabulous Danielle Howle and two very talented songwriter friends of hers. If you aren’t familiar with Danielle’s work, you need to be! Friend her on Facebook and follow her on Twitter @DanielleHowleMusic and Insta @dmfhowle.
Here's the link to purchase advance tickets online. Once you purchase a ticket, Danielle will send you the house address for the concert.
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” on Columbia stages. Over the years, she has shared the stage with the likes of the Indigo Girls and Mark Bryan.
You just never know what's going to happen at Danielle's house concert. Last year she brought a special guest who most recently played three big shows in Columbia. Two years ago was the launch of her new CD, and the year before, it was her send-off to a tour with the Indigo Girls.
This year will be her sixth concert at Chez 1425, and I'm thrilled Danielle will have two very talented singer/songwriters with her.
Fleming Moore is well-known in the Charleston-area music scene and hails from Summerville. I got to know him back in the spring when I attended Danielle's Swamp Sessions songwriters' retreat. He's a great songwriter who helped this novice writer work on putting music to lyrics I'd written (blog post about that experience here).
Robert Lighthouse, a native of Sweden, first came to the United States at the age of 18, determined to learn more about the music he loves -- Mississippi Delta Blues. He settled in DC and established a cult following as a street musician before landing a steady gig at City Blues Cafe. His primary influences are Jimi Hendrix, Muddy Waters and Dr. Ross.
If the weather holds, we’ll be outside with the fire pit and string lights. There will be a few chairs, or bring your own or a blanket for picnic-style seating if you want. If we have to move inside, we’ll just wedge into the living room like we did last year.
And in the spirit of a true house concert, we'll have chili and fixins. Guests, please bring whatever you want to sip and a snack to share...this is potluck at its best!
You can get your $20 tix in advance on Danielle's website (all proceeds go to the musicians). Once you pay for the tickets, Danielle will send you an email with directions to the house. Kids are welcome, and those under 12 are free. No pets, please.
OK … so I kind of made up that definition, but that 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 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, their own adult beverages and chairs.
So that’s what’s going on October 5 – a house concert featuring the fabulous Danielle Howle and two very talented songwriter friends of hers. If you aren’t familiar with Danielle’s work, you need to be! Friend her on Facebook and follow her on Twitter @DanielleHowleMusic and Insta @dmfhowle.
Here's the link to purchase advance tickets online. Once you purchase a ticket, Danielle will send you the house address for the concert.
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” on Columbia stages. Over the years, she has shared the stage with the likes of the Indigo Girls and Mark Bryan.
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| 2018 house concert |
This year will be her sixth concert at Chez 1425, and I'm thrilled Danielle will have two very talented singer/songwriters with her.
Fleming Moore is well-known in the Charleston-area music scene and hails from Summerville. I got to know him back in the spring when I attended Danielle's Swamp Sessions songwriters' retreat. He's a great songwriter who helped this novice writer work on putting music to lyrics I'd written (blog post about that experience here).
Robert Lighthouse, a native of Sweden, first came to the United States at the age of 18, determined to learn more about the music he loves -- Mississippi Delta Blues. He settled in DC and established a cult following as a street musician before landing a steady gig at City Blues Cafe. His primary influences are Jimi Hendrix, Muddy Waters and Dr. Ross.
If the weather holds, we’ll be outside with the fire pit and string lights. There will be a few chairs, or bring your own or a blanket for picnic-style seating if you want. If we have to move inside, we’ll just wedge into the living room like we did last year.
And in the spirit of a true house concert, we'll have chili and fixins. Guests, please bring whatever you want to sip and a snack to share...this is potluck at its best!
You can get your $20 tix in advance on Danielle's website (all proceeds go to the musicians). Once you pay for the tickets, Danielle will send you an email with directions to the house. Kids are welcome, and those under 12 are free. No pets, please.
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| 2017 house concert |
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| 2016 house concert |
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