Shane Alexander
Ben Arthur
Kate Aumonier
Baskery
David Berkeley
Henry Bird
Zak Borden
Rusty Bradshaw 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
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
Remember: to get first notice of new shows please join the mailing list - the last 4 shows announced all
sold out within 24 hours.
The Woodentops, December 2009 - sell out show
"everything about everything here is as cool as hell!" Rolo McGinty
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 ! "
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]
"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
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.
Songwriter/producer Bex Marshall possesses a guitar skill that has been likened to Stevie Ray Vaughan to Derek Trucks, Rory Gallagher to Robert Johnson.
She exudes excitement and charisma as she performs solo or with her band on stages across the globe. She is an adventuress, a writer, seasoned guitar player and passionate vocalist, her musical influences are varied and many although comparisons have ranged from JJ Cale to Hendrix, her music has been described as... “Bonnie Raitt and Led Zep jamming in an everglade moonshine joint”.
supported by Luke Brindley:
“One of the year‘s best roots rock releases.” - The Washington Post
“Exquisite.” - Performing Songwriter
Fans of Gin Blossoms and Wilco will swoon.” - Rolling Stone
“One of the Top 12 Debut Records of the Year.” - Paste
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 just been seen live on ITV's This Morning, has appeared on Terry Wogan's show, and is about to do a live session for Radio Two with Janice Long.
You may have missed her first performance here, back in 2008, don't miss this one !
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
"The playing style he adopts may cause your jaw to hit the floor…he has all the flair for the gathering storm that made Jeff Buckley so attractive...one hesitates to mention Nick Drake but well, one already has done.” – Word Magazine
"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
"Too good to be true" - Rock and Reel
ambeR Rubarth & Jim Bianco - 28 May 2010
£10.00
Two of America's brightest new singer songwriters on one bill !
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.
