An article on our house concerts
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One of our new interests is hosting house concerts. On our new bitchin'
deck (built by Ren's husband, Bleu), we host a singer-songwriter once a
month. We call our series (and the deck) The Opulent 'Possum---kind of
"down-home elegant." <G>
The State newspaper did an article on alternative music venues in town
and featured The 'Possum.
http://www.thestate.com/sunday-life/story/472271.html
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org
deck (built by Ren's husband, Bleu), we host a singer-songwriter once a
month. We call our series (and the deck) The Opulent 'Possum---kind of
"down-home elegant." <G>
The State newspaper did an article on alternative music venues in town
and featured The 'Possum.
http://www.thestate.com/sunday-life/story/472271.html
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org
lava
I saw that this morning in the paper but hadn't had a chance to post :)
Cool!
-Lara
At 10:06 AM 7/27/2008, you wrote:
Cool!
-Lara
At 10:06 AM 7/27/2008, you wrote:
>One of our new interests is hosting house concerts. On our new bitchin'[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>deck (built by Ren's husband, Bleu), we host a singer-songwriter once a
>month. We call our series (and the deck) The Opulent 'Possum---kind of
>"down-home elegant." <G>
>The State newspaper did an article on alternative music venues in town
>and featured The 'Possum.
>
><http://www.thestate.com/sunday-life/story/472271.html>http://www.thestate.com/sunday-life/story/472271.html
>
>~Kelly
>
>Kelly Lovejoy
>Conference Coordinator
>Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
><http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org>http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org
>
Pamela Sorooshian
What a nice article - REALLY made me wish I was there!!
-pam
-pam
On Jul 27, 2008, at 7:06 AM, kbcdlovejo@... wrote:
> One of our new interests is hosting house concerts. On our new
> bitchin'
> deck (built by Ren's husband, Bleu), we host a singer-songwriter
> once a
> month. We call our series (and the deck) The Opulent 'Possum---kind of
> "down-home elegant." <G>
> The State newspaper did an article on alternative music venues in town
> and featured The 'Possum.
>
> http://www.thestate.com/sunday-life/story/472271.html
>
> ~Kelly
>
> Kelly Lovejoy
> Conference Coordinator
> Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
> http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org
>
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>
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>
>
Sylvia Toyama
Nice article! I've enjoyed the pictures posted over at Radical Unschoolers Network by someone who was at an Amy Steinberg concert at your house. Beth & Kevin hosted a house concert for Amy last month, and it was great.
I'm curious, are there any special neighborhood considerations to have a house concert? Will has been trying to find venues here in Albq for some indy country acts he likes, but with the loss of his most likely bar/saloon this past February to a fire, he's pretty bummed. I wonder if he could arrange a house concert -- our place isn't big enough, but both his girlfriend and his best friend live in houses that might be suitable. I'll bet it hasn't even occurred to him that a house concert might be an option (he lives in a tiny apartment).
Sylvia
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I'm curious, are there any special neighborhood considerations to have a house concert? Will has been trying to find venues here in Albq for some indy country acts he likes, but with the loss of his most likely bar/saloon this past February to a fire, he's pretty bummed. I wonder if he could arrange a house concert -- our place isn't big enough, but both his girlfriend and his best friend live in houses that might be suitable. I'll bet it hasn't even occurred to him that a house concert might be an option (he lives in a tiny apartment).
Sylvia
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Kelly Lovejoy
--- In [email protected], Sylvia Toyama <sylgt04@...> wrote:
house concert for Amy last month, and it was great.
with the loss of his most likely bar/saloon this past February to a fire, he's pretty
bummed. I wonder if he could arrange a house concert -- our place isn't big enough, but
both his girlfriend and his best friend live in houses that might be suitable. I'll bet it
hasn't even occurred to him that a house concert might be an option (he lives in a tiny
apartment).
-=-=-=-=-=-
Technically, it's just a party. I think it's nice to warn neighbors of the possible parking
issues and stuff, but it hasn't been an issue here. I do know that's not the case in *every*
city--- some have restrictions and such. It's probably a good idea to ask "the powers that
be" whether that's the deal or not.
There are several website about house concerts: .com, .org, etc. But the main one (that I
mined for info) now has a book for sale on how to host a house concert---$15, but just
two years ago, all that info was available free online. Bummer, huh?
Ben's really into indy music, and most of the acts we host are "Americana" which is kind of
"country-folk"---and some are "bluesy-folk." That's just the genre that finds house
concerts the most welcoming, I guess.
People don't expect homes to be huge. <G> They expect to be a little cramped and snug.
We happen to have this bitchin' deck, so we can handle more than most homes in town---
but NOT in our living room! <G> We had about 70 for Amy, but we were spread
throughout the yard.
But if you call me, I can fill you in on particulars. I think it's a wonderful way to bring
music *literally* into your home. We get to meet the artists---up close and personal (most
of them spend the night with us)---and we get to meet other music lovers in town. I have
stretched my music tastes a bit and have found that I LOVE all the acts who have
performed here. I have lots of new friends! <g>
To bring it around to unschooling<g>, it's a great way for the boys to be exposed to
really good music in a warm, welcoming (non-smoky) atmosphere. Cameron has been
asked to sit in on several songs with different artists (just depends on their style and
songs and whatever). Duncan's not making the most of this...yet, but he will, I'm sure, as
he gets older.
I also feel that it gives *back*. We get nothing for these concerts. It actually costs us to
host them. BUT...my house gets clean once each month. <G> I get to try new recipes on a
regular basis. Locals music lovers have a sweet location to enjoy new music. And we're
helping a future *star* along on his/her/their way. It's a wonderful evening for all.
~Kelly
>someone who was at an Amy Steinberg concert at your house. Beth & Kevin hosted a
> Nice article! I've enjoyed the pictures posted over at Radical Unschoolers Network by
house concert for Amy last month, and it was great.
>Will has been trying to find venues here in Albq for some indy country acts he likes, but
> I'm curious, are there any special neighborhood considerations to have a house concert?
with the loss of his most likely bar/saloon this past February to a fire, he's pretty
bummed. I wonder if he could arrange a house concert -- our place isn't big enough, but
both his girlfriend and his best friend live in houses that might be suitable. I'll bet it
hasn't even occurred to him that a house concert might be an option (he lives in a tiny
apartment).
-=-=-=-=-=-
Technically, it's just a party. I think it's nice to warn neighbors of the possible parking
issues and stuff, but it hasn't been an issue here. I do know that's not the case in *every*
city--- some have restrictions and such. It's probably a good idea to ask "the powers that
be" whether that's the deal or not.
There are several website about house concerts: .com, .org, etc. But the main one (that I
mined for info) now has a book for sale on how to host a house concert---$15, but just
two years ago, all that info was available free online. Bummer, huh?
Ben's really into indy music, and most of the acts we host are "Americana" which is kind of
"country-folk"---and some are "bluesy-folk." That's just the genre that finds house
concerts the most welcoming, I guess.
People don't expect homes to be huge. <G> They expect to be a little cramped and snug.
We happen to have this bitchin' deck, so we can handle more than most homes in town---
but NOT in our living room! <G> We had about 70 for Amy, but we were spread
throughout the yard.
But if you call me, I can fill you in on particulars. I think it's a wonderful way to bring
music *literally* into your home. We get to meet the artists---up close and personal (most
of them spend the night with us)---and we get to meet other music lovers in town. I have
stretched my music tastes a bit and have found that I LOVE all the acts who have
performed here. I have lots of new friends! <g>
To bring it around to unschooling<g>, it's a great way for the boys to be exposed to
really good music in a warm, welcoming (non-smoky) atmosphere. Cameron has been
asked to sit in on several songs with different artists (just depends on their style and
songs and whatever). Duncan's not making the most of this...yet, but he will, I'm sure, as
he gets older.
I also feel that it gives *back*. We get nothing for these concerts. It actually costs us to
host them. BUT...my house gets clean once each month. <G> I get to try new recipes on a
regular basis. Locals music lovers have a sweet location to enjoy new music. And we're
helping a future *star* along on his/her/their way. It's a wonderful evening for all.
~Kelly
k
On Americana, I've recently heard from some friends in TN (after I moved to
SC of course) how they've been going to Floydfest and I should come with
them. I know I'd like it.
~Katherine
SC of course) how they've been going to Floydfest and I should come with
them. I know I'd like it.
~Katherine
On 7/27/08, Kelly Lovejoy <kbcdlovejo@...> wrote:
>
> --- In [email protected] <AlwaysLearning%40yahoogroups.com>,
> Sylvia Toyama <sylgt04@...> wrote:
> >
> > Nice article! I've enjoyed the pictures posted over at Radical
> Unschoolers Network by
> someone who was at an Amy Steinberg concert at your house. Beth & Kevin
> hosted a
> house concert for Amy last month, and it was great.
> >
> > I'm curious, are there any special neighborhood considerations to have a
> house concert?
> Will has been trying to find venues here in Albq for some indy country acts
> he likes, but
> with the loss of his most likely bar/saloon this past February to a fire,
> he's pretty
> bummed. I wonder if he could arrange a house concert -- our place isn't
> big enough, but
> both his girlfriend and his best friend live in houses that might be
> suitable. I'll bet it
> hasn't even occurred to him that a house concert might be an option (he
> lives in a tiny
> apartment).
> -=-=-=-=-=-
>
> Technically, it's just a party. I think it's nice to warn neighbors of the
> possible parking
> issues and stuff, but it hasn't been an issue here. I do know that's not
> the case in *every*
> city--- some have restrictions and such. It's probably a good idea to ask
> "the powers that
> be" whether that's the deal or not.
>
> There are several website about house concerts: .com, .org, etc. But the
> main one (that I
> mined for info) now has a book for sale on how to host a house
> concert---$15, but just
> two years ago, all that info was available free online. Bummer, huh?
>
> Ben's really into indy music, and most of the acts we host are "Americana"
> which is kind of
> "country-folk"---and some are "bluesy-folk." That's just the genre that
> finds house
> concerts the most welcoming, I guess.
>
> People don't expect homes to be huge. <G> They expect to be a little
> cramped and snug.
> We happen to have this bitchin' deck, so we can handle more than most homes
> in town---
> but NOT in our living room! <G> We had about 70 for Amy, but we were spread
>
> throughout the yard.
>
> But if you call me, I can fill you in on particulars. I think it's a
> wonderful way to bring
> music *literally* into your home. We get to meet the artists---up close and
> personal (most
> of them spend the night with us)---and we get to meet other music lovers in
> town. I have
> stretched my music tastes a bit and have found that I LOVE all the acts who
> have
> performed here. I have lots of new friends! <g>
>
> To bring it around to unschooling<g>, it's a great way for the boys to be
> exposed to
> really good music in a warm, welcoming (non-smoky) atmosphere. Cameron has
> been
> asked to sit in on several songs with different artists (just depends on
> their style and
> songs and whatever). Duncan's not making the most of this...yet, but he
> will, I'm sure, as
> he gets older.
>
> I also feel that it gives *back*. We get nothing for these concerts. It
> actually costs us to
> host them. BUT...my house gets clean once each month. <G> I get to try new
> recipes on a
> regular basis. Locals music lovers have a sweet location to enjoy new
> music. And we're
> helping a future *star* along on his/her/their way. It's a wonderful
> evening for all.
>
> ~Kelly
>
>
>
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-----Original Message-----
From: k <katherand@...>
On Americana, I've recently heard from some friends in TN (after I
moved to
SC of course) how they've been going to Floydfest and I should come with
them. I know I'd like it.
-=-=-=-
Floydfest is in...taDAA..Floyd, Virgina, where I will eventually settle!
I have extensive plans for my Floyd, VA death house.
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org
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From: k <katherand@...>
On Americana, I've recently heard from some friends in TN (after I
moved to
SC of course) how they've been going to Floydfest and I should come with
them. I know I'd like it.
-=-=-=-
Floydfest is in...taDAA..Floyd, Virgina, where I will eventually settle!
I have extensive plans for my Floyd, VA death house.
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org
**************************************
See what's new at http://www.aol.com
Ren Allen
~~I have extensive plans for my Floyd, VA death house.~~
Yeah, but I'm still doing my Jonesborough mojo on you. You just don't
know how good it works yet.;)
Ren
learninginfreedom.com
Yeah, but I'm still doing my Jonesborough mojo on you. You just don't
know how good it works yet.;)
Ren
learninginfreedom.com
k
Oooohh. Lovely. And very nice. I grew up part of the time in VA and I
have very fond memories of the Indian (India) neighbors (Vergeese, probably
the wrong spelling), the Native American neighbors, going to their houses
and playing board games, eating the yummy exotic food. Met a 7 year old
gentleman at the Finches (my dad was professor and Mr. Finch taught at the
same place.. community college) and we have not kept in touch my parents do
and he is a doctor now. He always let us girls win every game and was the
perfect little host. We lived in South Hill. SC was such a shocking
departure from all that, but I grew to love the minifarm there anyhoo.
~Katherine
have very fond memories of the Indian (India) neighbors (Vergeese, probably
the wrong spelling), the Native American neighbors, going to their houses
and playing board games, eating the yummy exotic food. Met a 7 year old
gentleman at the Finches (my dad was professor and Mr. Finch taught at the
same place.. community college) and we have not kept in touch my parents do
and he is a doctor now. He always let us girls win every game and was the
perfect little host. We lived in South Hill. SC was such a shocking
departure from all that, but I grew to love the minifarm there anyhoo.
~Katherine
On 7/29/08, kbcdlovejo@... <kbcdlovejo@...> wrote:
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: k <katherand@... <katherand%40gmail.com>>
>
> On Americana, I've recently heard from some friends in TN (after I
> moved to
> SC of course) how they've been going to Floydfest and I should come with
> them. I know I'd like it.
>
> -=-=-=-
>
> Floydfest is in...taDAA..Floyd, Virgina, where I will eventually settle!
>
> I have extensive plans for my Floyd, VA death house.
>
> ~Kelly
>
> Kelly Lovejoy
> Conference Coordinator
> Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
> http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org
>
> **************************************
> See what's new at http://www.aol.com
>
>
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