over 90 artists so
far including....

Shane Alexander
Iain Archer
Ben Arthur
Kate Aumonier
Baskery
Alex Berger
David Berkeley
Jim Bianco
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
Sam Forrest
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
Simon Lewis
Lights
Jamie McClennan
Seamus McLaughlin
Madison Violet
Emily Maguire
Bex Marshall
Sam Mason
Romi Mayes
Modern Leper
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
John Smith
Chris Von Sneidern
Gary Stewart
Holly Taymar
Gordie Tentrees
Nina Violet
Ben Walker
The Woodentops



"Everything about everything here is as cool as hell!" Rolo McGinty (The Woodentops)

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

~ Places now available for:
~ Full - but join the waiting lists
27 November
Gordie Tentrees & Friends

more shows to be announced very soon

26 August
28 Sept
9 October
16 October
3 November
Dan Reed & Quiet Rebellion
Damien Jurado
Dan Mangan & Band
Garrison Starr
Kate Walsh
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Coming NextNot a normal venue, more like a mix of the Radio One Live Lounge, and hearing every note as if you're sitting in the corner of the artist's recording studio. 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 by private invitation only, very limited spaces, non-profit making and all about the music not the money!

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Preview of some of the upcoming artists:

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Listen to nearly all the past gigs below

Watch videos of the shows - here


Reviews:
Quietly Devastating -
the Catherine Feeny show reviewed here:
Witnessing History -
the Beth Jeans Houghton show reviewed here:
and also again here:

More Reviews:


the morning after the Jim Bianco, ambeR rubarth show !

Iain Archer (Snow Patrol)

Rolo McGinty - Woodentops (c) Chris Power

Baskery from Sweden

Billy (Leddra Chapman Band)

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 !"

"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]

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


Feedback so far from the artists:

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 !" [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, Woodentops (solo show)


 
gig calendar

Dan Reed (USA) & Quiet Rebellion
26 August 2010

Damien Jurado
28 September 2010

Dan Mangan & Band (Canada)
9 October 2010

Garrison Starr (USA)
16 October 2010

Kate Walsh
3 November 2010

Gordie Tentrees + Friends & John Wort Hannam (Canada)
27 November 2010
£10.00
These guys travel further than anyone to be here - it's 7 days drive just to New York ! From the far Yukon, they sure have tales to tell, and don't mess with Gordie - he's an ex professional boxer.

They played a sell out gig here in 2008 - and this is a long overdue return. They are joined by the wonderful John Wort Hannam who for 5 years taught grade 9 language arts on the largest reserve in Canada – The Kainai Nation, part of the Blackfoot Confederacy. - Even more stories there I'm sure !


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Press, Radio & TV

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 show and hear what the fans and artists thought of house concerts. You can also read the BBC article here.