Welcome to House Concerts - York - tiny venue


over 80 artists so far including.... Shane Alexander Ben Arthur Kate Aumonier Baskery David Berkeley Henry Bird Zak Borden Rusty Bradshaw Luke Brindley Emil Brynge Louise Cairns Katy Carr Chorus of Arrows Paul Clifford Eoghan Colgan Matthew Cullen Days Before Television Marybeth D'Amico Looweeze de'Ath Emaline Delapaix Delta Maid Lucie Diamond Christian Dunham Antje Duvekot Catherine Feeny Garron Frith Kristy Gallacher Mark Geary Jacob Golden Adrianne Gonzalez Alistair Griffin The Groanbox Boys John Wesley Harding Rachel Harrington Ken Hermanson Beth Jeans Houghton Nat Johnson Diana Jones Nomad Jones Jont Paul Judge Matt King Adam Klein Jess Klein Lizanne Knott Ryan Koriya Patty Larkin Jamie Lawson Anna Leddra-Chapman Alana Levandoski Sharon Lewis Lights Jamie McClennan Seamus McLaughlin Madison Violet Emily Maguire Bex Marshall Sam Mason Romi Mayes Teresa Morini Jay Nash ODi Angie Palmer Ben Parker Vanessa Peters Rose Polenzani Nihan Radford Ocean Reid Dave Redfearn Dan Reed Markus Rill Lucy Wainwright Roche Sebastian Rogers Rue Royale ambeR rubarth Colin Ruel Joey Ryan Manuel Schicchi Jimmy Sims Emily Smith Chris Von Sneidern Gary Stewart Holly Taymar Gordie Tentrees Nina Violet Ben Walker The Woodentops Press, Radio & TV Gig Reviews: Catherine Feeny Beth Jeans Houghton (1) Beth Jeans Houghton (2) Madison Violet (1) Madison Violet (2) Baskery ODi listen watch York Evening Press 09/08 Yorkshire Living 06/08 The Independent 03/08 The Independent 02/08 ... also Courier Mail Australia, Living, Maverick, Folking Cool, Dig Yorkshire, Talk Magazine, Hotel Du Vin, and Livewire. Listen to the interview with BBC Radio who came along to a recent show and hear what the fans and artists think of house concerts. You can also read the BBC article here.

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welcome on: and our next available shows are:		These shows are SOLD OUT but do email to join the waiting list for: Leddra Chapman & Band - 26 March John Smith & Nomad Jones - 21 April Amber Rubarth & Jim Bianco - 28 May Dan Reed - 26 August
to be announced very shortly... and will include Edie Carey, Jay Nash, Joey Ryan, Gordie Tentrees, and more.... in the meantime do join the waiting lists for our next gigs.

		The last 5 shows were: Bex Marshall & Luke Brindley Emaline Delapaix & Emil Brynge Woodentops Catherine Feeny Patty Larkin & Vanessa Peters

07960 350909 info@houseconcertsyork.co.uk		Remember: to get first notice of new shows please join the mailing list - the last 4 shows announced all sold out within 24 hours.
07960 350909 info@houseconcertsyork.co.uk

The Woodentops, December 2009 - sell out show
"everything about everything here is as cool as hell!" Rolo McGinty

Coming Next Not a traditional venue - just a great completely non profit making idea...if you'd like to come along it's simple:- choose a gig - have a listen - donate to the artist - we send out your personal invite - & that's it.
It's about the music not the money!

Quietly Devastating -
the sell out Catherine Feeny show reviewed here:

Witnessing History -
the sell out Beth Jeans Houghton show reviewed here:
and also again here:

"Despite this being a tiny intimate gig, loop pedals, drums and reverb are used in abundance and it still works. It all just works.

I can’t quite shake the feeling that one day I will be sitting in the corner dining out on the time I saw Beth Jeans Houghton in someone’s front room."

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You can also hear live tracks recorded at past gigs - here
and over 80 videos of the shows - here

Diana Jones - listen to the show
"the best musical experience I ever had" - Rob F.

Gordie Tentrees' first ever European gig -
from the far Yukon to York.

Jay Nash, ambeR rubarth, Joey Ryan - morning after
their only show together in Europe !

Dave Redfearn, Eoghan Colgan, ODi.

Nina Violet, Sam Mason & band

"To share in a concert so intimate is truly refreshing... we were sitting almost in the band, so there was no need for excessive amplification. You could see every note played. The concept behind the concerts is that rather than making a fleeting connection with tens of thousands, the aim is to make a far greater impression on a select few. On this close encounter, it is no idle boast. "

York Evening Press

"I'd heard such great things about this place... and they're all true !"

We take great care in choosing really distinctive, edgy, artists from around the world, and are not defined by just one particular style of music, or one stand out track - that's why we ask artists to send along a cd that we can take time to listen to before making a decision.

"I've just flown half way round this planet to play here tonight ! "
Shane Alexander at his first ever UK show.

"The Icing on the Cake - of any visit to York"
[The Independent]

It's not about making money, but offering excellence, whether the artist is 17 or 70 - and the shows are such good fun, with the artists relaxed and chatty, and the encores rolling along. With many of the shows double-bills we have had some great impromptu collaborations at the end of the evening.

"... highlight of my first experience in the UK... y'all
are inspiring... thanks for supporting independent artists
in your brilliant way ! "

House Concerts York

We have been involved with booking artists for the last few years - (e.g. Cerys Matthews, Willy Mason, Jacob Golden, Iain Archer), and in April 2007 set up House Concerts (York).

Mainly acoustic artists - informal and relaxed gigs. Just 50 places maximum - no profit - just great music - 20 minutes from the centre of York - 2 hours from London or Edinburgh by fast train.

House Concerts York is not a music venue, but a non-profit-making concept - with invitation only occasional private parties. All the donation money is used to pay the performers and cover the small costs of running the event.

Suggested donations are generally £10, although if a very major artist drops by they may be a little more!

Once you have donated to the artist we will send you your personal invite to the party, and details of where it is being held.

They offer the chance to see some of the finest national and international artists in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.

Feedback so far from the artists:

A great night, great audience, great food, great company [ODi]

Muffins, cheesey feet & chocolate rocky road! What a gig - thanks for keeping it real! [Groanbox Boys]

This is certainly one of the best venues I've played [Eoghan Colgan]

What a memorable and warm first ever gig in the UK ! [Shane Alexander]

Thanks a million for the lovely space... gorgeous experience. [Jess Klein]

Brilliant atmosphere & hospitality ! [Emily Smith]

"York was the highlight (-:. the host got me drunk without me even knowing it after the show. wine called vognier? something like that. best wine EVER." [Adrianne Gonzalez]

This is now my favourite venue anywhere in the world, equal to the world famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville [Lucie Diamond]

"I'd heard such great things about this place... and they're all true !" [Anna Leddra Chapman]

"... delicious dinner and a lovely place to play! And on such short notice.... Thanks so much. [Nina Violet]

"... highlight of my first experience in the UK... y'all are inspiring... thanks for supporting independent artists in your brilliant way ! " [Adam Klein].

"Endless thanks to you guys..." [Romi Mayes]

"Thanks a million for a brilliant stay and concert - food and company were incredible !" [Zak Borden]

"thank you, thank you thank you ! This is a winner! ...an absolute pleasurable time was had. "
[Ben Parker]

"...such a cozy, welcoming environment - great sound !" [Antje Duvekot]

"Was an absolute pleasure. I enjoyed every minute. Will very much look forward to returning next year... Thanks very much for your hospitality, hard, work, enthusiasm and kindness."
[Ben Arthur]

"Great audience, new friends... I wish every gig was like it!" [Louise Cairns]

"Fantastic night... your house concerts rock !
[Christian Dunham & Emily Maguire]

and from the audience:

"The first visit to a York House Concert can feel a little daunting...however, you leave 3 hours later with the wonderful inner glow of meeting new friends and wishing everyday life could give you the same feeling as this very special experience had." [keepmusiclive]

"congrats for coming up with the perfect formula"

"An incredible experience listening to Jacob in your sitting room!!"

"I was worried about coming on my own because I didn’t know anyone. I could easily have decided not to. I’m so glad I didn’t. I was quite happy on the sofa with the best seat in the house!"

"thanks for last night, a magic evening."

and we have also held first ever UK shows by....

Gordie Tentrees Band, Shane Alexander, Adrianne Gonzalez,
Romi Mayes, Adam Klein, Jacob Golden, Patty Larkin

see videos and photos from the shows here

We always welcome requests from artists to come and play up in York, so just get in touch and send along a cd and some information to: Tony, House Concerts York, c/o 70 Micklegate, York YO1 6LF.

-- and upcoming --

text only gig-calendar here.

Leddra Chapman & Band - 26th March 2010

£10.00
email for any last minute possible places

Singer-songwriter Leddra Chapman is one of the most hotly tipped music stars of 2010 and has recetly been seen live on ITV's This Morning, on Terry Wogan's show, and was asked to do a live session for Radio Two with Janice Long.

John Smith - 21 April 2010
and Nomad Jones

£10.00
email for any last minute possible places

"One man, a guitar and an incredible voice...mesmerising" - bbc.co.uk

"He possesses a common name but a rare talent" - The Independent

"His performance was an object lesson in how taste and imagination always outweigh mere musical virtuosity...unexpected and daring" - The Sunday Times

"John Smith continually swoons audiences with his own strain of nu-folk. It is only a matter of time before he is enormous." - NME

ambeR Rubarth & Jim Bianco - 28 May 2010

email for any last minute possible places

Two of America's brightest new singer songwriters on one bill !

Dan Reed 26 August 2010

email for any last minute possible places

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