A STAY AT HOME GIG

Here's an alternative to playing your music in pubs.

I'm sure there are opportunities for this type of 'gig' in your area.

Maybe you could get some ideas and start your own version of home gigs.

It's a unique concept that offers both the musician and audience a truly intimate live music experience.

CIYH (Concerts In Your Home) hosts a (US) data base of musician's wanting to perform and people looking to hire a musician.

Their goal is:

To promote and help createmeaningful concert experiences formusic audiences and deserving artists.

Why:

Because it is increasingly challengingfor touring performers to draw audiencesto clubs, and more difficult still to connectwith these audiences in a meaningful way.For acoustic performers especially,today's venues offer too many distractions(televisions, pool tables, loud conversations,etc), and are far too reliant onalcohol sales and a "Top 40" atmosphere.

How:

By promoting the concept of house concerts toartists and music lovers across the U.S. and beyond.Artist fees will be used to fund a professionalpublicity campaign to the national media.

[Resource http://ww.concertsinyourhome.com/]

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