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How To Set Up a Successful House Concert Tour

This is an excerpt from the best-seller How To Make It in the New Music Business - Third Edition by Ari Herstand .

House concerts are not a new thing. There is a long tradition in the folk world that dates back to the ’60s. However, they seem to have had a massive resurgence over the past decade of singer-songwriters trading in club touring for house shows. Personally, I’ve played about 30 house concerts and these shows have been some of my favorite (and most profitable) shows of my career. Nothing beats the connection of a room full of supporters sitting merely feet from you, soaking up every note, every word, and every beat. A living room concert is one of the most memorable concert experiences a fan (and artist) will ever have. 

And house concerts aren’t just for tiny singer-songwriters. Artists like Vance Joy, David Bazan (of Pedro the Lion), Jeremy Messersmith, Julia Nunes, Califone, Mirah, Laura Gibson, Tim Kasher of Cursive, S. Carey, Richard Buckner, Alec Ounsworth of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and John Vanderslice have set up house concert tours over the past few years.  

With house shows you don’t have to deal with bad sound guys, drunk a**holes, empty clubs, or the headache of promotion. Shannon Curtis has a great book on how to book a house concert tour, called No Booker, No Bouncer, No Bartender: How I Made $25K on a 2-Month House Concert Tour (And How You Can Too) , which I highly recommend if you’re thinking of getting into the house concert game. You can also check out ConcertsInYourHome, which is a community of house concert hosts around the world. If you are accepted as an artist into the network, you can set up full tours to cities you’ve never visited in great homes of acoustic fans. Or, Side Door, a newer startup that similarly connects hosts and touring artists. More on Side Door in a moment. 

And when Covid shut down the entire live music industry, many DIYers got creative, putting on drive-in, driveway and backyard concerts. We at Ari’s Take put on a drive-in concert in the summer of 2020. This was one of the first concerts to take place since lockdown in Los Angeles County. The artist Annabel Lee headlined the event and celebrated the release of her song “Los Angeles.” We promoted it on Instagram and required fans to text her (SMS service) for more info (which auto- returned a link to buy tickets). We sold tickets (price per car—people packed their household into their cars) through Splash and hosted the concert at a friend of a friend of a friend’s big open lot (because the owner of the parking lot we had originally booked got Covid five days before the show!). Fortunately, we didn’t release the location, via text, until the day before the show. 

We handed out an instruction sheet to every car (via a grabber stick), which had instructions on how to tune in (via the car radio), how to buy merch, social, stream and download links (via QR code, of course). We had a dedicated merch person managing the Venmo account, running around to cars with their merch items.

The show went off without a hitch. Live music had been officially shut down for four months at this point, and this concert was desperately needed by Annabel, her band, her fans and everyone else involved.

After having his summer 2020 tour canceled, Toronto-based singer-songwriter John Muirhead reached out to his local community offering driveway concerts and booked 10 driveway concerts in the Toronto area. And then in early 2021, once he had started to build up his TikTok presence, he compiled some footage from the previous summer into a little advertisement-style video. It spread on TikTok extremely quickly (racking up nearly 30,000 views) and returned more requests for driveway concerts in Ontario than he could handle (hashtags worked wonders). John filled up his entire calendar with these throughout 2021. He charged hosts a guaranteed minimum around $200–300 CAD, and averaged around $7 CAD per head in merch sales. Win!

The Nova Scotia–based company Side Door, co-founded by singer-songwriter Dan Mangan and music industry professional Laura Simpson, connects artists with hosts and helps them facilitate private concerts—both in person and online. All payments are taken digitally, and the money is kept in escrow until the show happens. The host and artist negotiate a payment split on the platform. They have name-your-price ticketing, global transactions, and geotargeting. Artists can even facilitate tours by automatically selecting the locations they are looking to tour to, and the registered hosts in those areas get notifications and can decide whether to host the artist.

Side Door currently has 3,000 venues and hosts registered in North America (mostly in Canada), and more popping up in Europe and around the world. They’ve facilitated shows with Vance Joy, Broken Social Scene, Feist, Barenaked Ladies, Tom Odell, Said the Whale and thousands of others.

The quirk-rock band More Fatter set out on a 43-date backyard concert tour in the summer of 2021. Half the shows were ticketed ($30 through Eventbrite), and the other half were $30 suggested donation. Some shows had 50+ people packed into the backyard. And other shows where they didn’t have much of a base and the host didn’t promote it super well had 5–10. They sold T- shirts for $40 and burned CDs of new demos for $20. They completely sold out of all their merch after multiple reorders. They toured in a 2005 Toyota Sienna and crashed on couches to keep expenses down. In two months, they made $25,000. That’s the thing with house concerts. It’s such a magical experience that you can get away with selling your merch much higher than you would at a club. It’s much more personal. People aren’t simply buying your merch for the item, they’re buying it as a souvenir from the night. And to have a special connection with you when they make the transaction.

THE BOOKING

The beauty of house concerts is that you only need one superpassionate fan per city to set up a house concert. Put out feelers to your email list and on social sites. Set a guarantee plus a percentage of tickets, or you can play for tips. 

You’ll have to designate Fridays and Saturdays (or Sunday afternoons) for house concerts, since most hosts have 9-to-5 jobs and won’t want to organize it for a weekday. But some may. 

Plan your house concerts about two to three months in advance. Give your hosts plenty of time to invite guests and get excited. 

You’ll want to tour with an amp or PA (and all mics/stands/cords) to plug in your guitar, keyboard and vocal mic. The host will most likely know nothing about sound and have zero sound equipment. You should be able to set up anywhere and play. Don’t forget your extension cords and power strips. 

The email I send out to potential hosts usually looks something like this: (Feel free to copy whatever you want)

Ari Herstand Living Room Concert! 

What the . . .? 

I’d like to set up shows in people’s living rooms/backyards/dorm lounges/etc. and have a very intimate experience—something that isn’t necessarily possible in many clubs I play. I’m going to play many new, unreleased songs for these performances—many songs that translate very well to the living room, but maybe not so well to the club. 

Interested? 

If you’d like to host a living room concert, all you need to do is reply and fill in the information below and I’ll get back to you with possible dates for your area. I need you to bring at least 20 people to the concert—hey you have home turf advantage! 

What I charge. 

The concert costs $450 + 80% of admission after $450 is met. This means, if you charge $25 a head (what I recommend) and 30 people show up, that equals a total of $750. I end up with $690 (you end up with $60) at the end of the night. If 12 people show up, that equals a total of $300. I end up with $450 at the end of the night (you have to cover the remaining $150). If you’re confident you can bring 18 people at $25 a head, everyone who lives in the house basically gets a free concert because I don’t charge the hosts and hostesses. Just so you know, this is much lower than my normal “private concert” rate, but because I want people who really dig my music—dare I call them fans—to be able to afford this and not have to pay an exorbitant amount out of pocket, I’ve reduced my rate for these house concerts. I used to take 100% after $450, but I’ve added the 20% to the host idea to give you an incentive to provide simple snacks/drinks for your guests and so you don’t lose money. 

What to provide. 

All you need to provide is a big enough space to hold everyone. Also, make sure my performance space (corner) is well lit with upright bright lamps or something and then the rest of the room can be dim with candles or other lamps. People are most comfortable sitting on chairs, couches, benches, husbands, boyfriends, girlfriends, etc., so it would be great if you had enough seating for everyone. Maybe encourage people to bring a pillow, blanket, or lawn chair to sit on if you don’t have enough chairs. Make sure you have a key person who will collect money from everyone at some point. 

The concert will last about 2 hours. The first 45 minutes I’ll play an acoustic, mostly unplugged (chill) set. Then take a 15-minute intermission and the next hour will be a full looping show—plugged in. Make sure your neighbors are OK with this. Won’t get too loud, though. I’m looking to start at 7:30 for most places.

Notes for this experience: 

Please let your guests know that this is an intimate, private concert by a touring musician. 

This is not a party. Promote my music to all guests and get them excited about the music if they don’t already know my stuff. This is not a drinking party with your best bud providing the entertainment. While alcohol is absolutely okay (and encouraged if somehow a Guinness ends up in my hand), this is not a time to get wasted. 

Also, please inform your guests, maybe at the start (because I don’t want to look like the bad guy), that talking is very uncool during the performance. 

Anything else? 

I’ll most likely need a place to crash that night, so if you have a couch, that would be fantastic. If you provide dinner for me, as well, I’ll love you forever. 

Please fill in this info and I’ll get back to you with open dates: 

City, State: 

Are you in high school or college (please list where): 

If in high school list parent’s name:

and email: 

How many live with you (are they okay with this): 

Do you live in a house, dorm, apartment, etc. (elaborate): 

Expected number of attendees: 

Where will this be held (living room, backyard, dorm lounge, etc. please elaborate): 

Exact Address: 

Contact Phone Number: 

Hopefully I’ll see you soon!  ~Ari 

And once you confirm a date, make sure you send them a confirmation email. Here’s what I use :

Details: 

Saturday, March 17 

Contact: Mickey Mouse 

Phone Number: 612-555-5555 

1234 Beautiful Lane 

St. Paul, MN 55104 

7:30–9:30 (you can change this if need be) 

$25 a person (hosts excluded) 

$450 guarantee + 80% of cover after $450 

Make public (upon request) or keep private? 

Load in: 6:00 

Sound check: 6:30 

Provided equipment: lamps to light my performance area (corner), mood lighting for the rest of the room 

Sleeping accommodations? yes 

**CANCELLATION POLICY 

Because I am routing a tour around this show, once this is confirmed, we cannot cancel it. Please do not confirm this unless you are certain you can afford the concert and/or can get enough people to attend. If you have to cancel the show less than 3 weeks before the date, I will still need to receive 70% of payment. 

Please confirm these details and we’re set! 

Thanks!  ~Ari

Customize this for you

People have organized pot lucks, birthday, graduation and anniversary parties around these. You will have a lot of fun with house concerts, and even if you’re a full band, as long as you tour with a full PA system, you can set up backyard and basement concerts. 

You will build lifelong fans this way. Attendees get a very personal experience, get to hang out with you before and after the show, and typically buy tons of merch. 

Make sure you pass around the mailing list clipboard or iPad and get every single person’s email who comes. If 30 people show up, the next time through you can book a club and you can estimate that each of them will bring at least 1 more person and now you have a solid 60 for your club show. 

Shannon Curtis typically works solely on tips and merch sales for her living room concerts, and it has worked out very well for her. If you’re just starting out, you can go this route, as well. But make sure the host discusses the importance of the tip jar (she advises not to include a suggested donation because if you say the show is worth $10, no one will drop a twenty in). The tip jar (and merch) should be placed right near the front door so it absolutely cannot be missed. 

Companies like Sofar Sounds, Side Door and ConcertsInYourHome organize (or help artists and fans organize) house concerts. Sofar Sounds has set up intimate, living shows with oftentimes famous artists like Hozier and Karen O of Yeah Yeah Yeahs. 

House concerts are a beautiful, unforgettable experience for everyone involved. •

Ari Herstand is the CEO and founder of the music business education company Ari’s Take and its online school Ari’s Take Academy as well as the host of the Webby Award winning New Music Business podcast. He is the author of the book How To Make It in the New Music Business which is a No. 1 best seller in 3 categories on Amazon and is being taught in over 300 universities in the U.S. and has been translated into multiple languages. As a musician he has played over 1,000 shows all over the world and has released 4 albums. As a speaker he has spoken at SXSW, Music Biz, BBC One Introducing, NAMM, SF MusicTech, Berklee College of Music and UCLA. He fronts the 1970s original funk/soul immersive concert theatrical experience, Brassroots District.

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Music and concerts | house music fest lineup is announced for summer 2024.

The announcement Thursday from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events said the 2024 event will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the genre and Chicago as house music’s birthplace.

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May 31: Chicago House Music Conference at the Chicago Cultural Center with panels and sessions hosted by musicians and experts; free, hours 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Topics include “The Last Hurrah: Making Money with Music in the Streaming Age” and “The Latine Influence on Chicago’s House Music Culture.”

June 1: House Music Festival Pre-Party with performances on the Wave Wall Stage at Navy Pier; free, hours 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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The Music House (Casa da Música) is an iconic building located in the city of Porto, Portugal, designed by the Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and his studio, the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA). With a surface area of over 12,000 square meters, Music House (Casa da Música) is one of the largest and most emblematic buildings in the city.

Casa da Música was inaugurated in 2005, after a long construction process that lasted about seven years. The building is the result of an international architecture competition that was held in 1999 and received more than 500 proposals from around the world.

The building has a wide variety of spaces and rooms dedicated to music, ranging from a main concert hall with a capacity of 1,238 people, to an orchestra rehearsal room and a recording studio. It also has a music library and a record store, as well as a restaurant and a café.

What makes Casa da Música special is its innovative and avant-garde design, which has received numerous awards and recognitions around the world. The building is characterized by its undulating glass facade, reminiscent of a large wave, and its cube-shaped structure, which gives it great presence and personality. The Music House (Casa da Música) is undoubtedly one of the most photographed and admired buildings in the city of Porto.

Music gains an iconic house in Porto, where the architecture of Rem Koolhaas and his studio OMA created a grand and diverse space for sound appreciation – Oporto Music House

In addition to being a space dedicated to music, the Music House (Casa da Música) is also a meeting place and a venue for all kinds of cultural events. Inside, you can find exhibitions, conferences, workshops, and other activities related to music and culture in general.

One of the great advantages of the Music House (Casa da Música) is that it offers a wide variety of concerts and events for all tastes and ages. From classical music and opera concerts to jazz, pop, and rock performances, and even dance and theater shows, Casa de la Música is a lively and dynamic space that attracts a very diverse audience.

Another strong point of the Music House (Casa da Música) is its educational and social programming, which seeks to bring music and culture to the entire community. Casa de la Música organizes activities and workshops for children, young people, and adults, as well as special programs for older people and people with disabilities. It also collaborates with schools and other educational centers to promote access to music and culture among young people.

In short, the Music House (Casa da Música) is an emblematic and unique building that has become a cultural reference not only in Porto but throughout Portugal and Europe. Its innovative design and its wide cultural and educational offer make it a lively and dynamic space that attracts a very diverse audience and contributes significantly to the cultural and social development of the city of Porto.

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Buy the guided tour, otherwise, you will not discover the interior of the Casa da Música. If you can, attend an orchestra performance or another musical show.

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When I posted Ainsley’s Halloween costume on Instagram , lots of people messaged me about the room, asking where I got the posters and decor. What better way than to add this room to my Home Tour page ?  I will be sure to update this post when I finally get around to changing out the curtains and closet doors.

This room was originally our old playroom .  Click that word “playroom” too see what I mean. Apparently, I like yellow. Now, this is a space for my husband to do what he wants with. (Yes, I hid a bunch of his music stuff for this post, like his pedals and a bunch of amps).

I loved this little console table I found at Target. Perfect for all the drumsticks and music books.

The opposite side of the room is my personal favorite. We were both avid poster buyers back in the 90’s. And we happened to keep most of them! Half of these posters were hanging in my room when I was a teen and half were in his room. Any guesses to which were mine? It was so cool to finally see these be hung up again. (and great memories)

I hope you enjoyed another Home Tour update! It has been a while since I posted and that was purposeful. I needed a bit of a break and I am ready for 2019 and to get back into the swing of things!

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A jewel of modern European architecture

Casa da  Música (Music House in portuguese) is a cultural hall in Porto where concerts and events are held throughout the year.

The design is the work of Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas , who counts in his portfolio renowned architectural projects, such as the design of Prada stores around the world and complex projects, such as the CCTV Building (China's most popular TV channel).

The building was designed to coincide with Porto's year as European Capital of Culture, in 2001. Construction began in 1999 and was not completed until 2005 (6 years later than planned). Today it is one of the icons of the city of Porto , both nationally and internationally.

What to see at Casa de Musica in Porto

The beauty of this building lies not only in its inverted shape and curious facade, but also in the adaptability of the building itself, since the main hall can be adapted to various activities and transformed into several spaces.

The auditorium can accommodate an audience of 1238 people, although it can vary according to the occasion and the way it is arranged.

The Casa da Música Restaurant , on the upper floor, has a capacity for up to 250 people and a beautiful view of the city of Porto . There is also a bar with an outdoor terrace.

A full season at Casa da Música can host a wide variety of concerts, such as classical, electronic and street music, among other types of performances

For more information about the upcoming events, you can check Casa Da Música website.

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Juanita Trent says

October 5, 2017 at 10:13 am

Thank you for the tour. Mr Fox and yourself have a beautiful home. Look forward to more

Sharon says

October 5, 2017 at 10:45 am

Beautiful room…love your house & gardens…save many of your recipes & gardening tips…

Cary Bradley says

October 5, 2017 at 11:00 am

Hello Music Room! Kevin, what a lovely tour. Thanks so much. I’ve always wondered about the origins of your pianos and appreciate knowing the story of each one. Your past window gardens inspired me to pick up some paper white and grape hyacinth bulbs at my local Agway the other day and I’ve been hunting for a shallow dish to plant them in for forcing. Fun hunting, but no success yet. I was just going to ask you to remind me when to plant them, and rechecked your web page, and see that the time is now!!! Hooray. Better find those dishes fast. Thanks so much for all the fun info you share on your blog, especially the muscari and paper white help, and this terrific tour of the music room. Stay warm! 🙂

Louise Brouillette says

October 5, 2017 at 11:29 am

I love your house and garden tour videos, Kevin…keep them coming!

Patricia Cremens says

October 5, 2017 at 11:59 am

I love your garden window! You are living the dream!

Jerry Miller says

October 5, 2017 at 2:44 pm

Wow! What an incredible room. I love the colors, the window hangings, the pianos, furnishing and the window garden.

I need to get some African violets; I enjoyed growing them when I was younger.

Your home is wonderful. I’ll have to drop by one day and have you give me a tour!

Thanks for sharing your home through the video.

Lorraine Blanton says

October 5, 2017 at 7:52 pm

The music room wallpaper is incredible. I love it! Thank you for sharing your home and your adventures.

JanetRInn says

October 5, 2017 at 7:59 pm

these tours are wonderful — do you have any before pictures? I would love to see them also

badger gardener says

October 7, 2017 at 1:05 pm

I cannot pick a favorite among your rooms and spaces , but if I had to this may be at the top.

October 8, 2017 at 9:11 am

I love historic homes, and deeply appreciate your renovation stories, as well as seeing the beautiful results! Your blog is something I look forward to reading. I’m from the Heartland, so we can’t be neighbors, but I wish we could! Thank you for sharing your home!

Samantha says

October 8, 2017 at 9:17 am

I love your home, and had to imagine my harp in your music room! With the acoustics that go with a thirteen foot ceiling, I’ll bet your pianos music sound glorious!

Naris Montes says

October 8, 2017 at 9:39 am

I enjoy your blog very much! Food, house, gardens and more. Thank you so much for sharing.

Frederique Jennette says

October 8, 2017 at 10:04 am

Not only is it a beautiful and interesting old house, but you have furnished and remodeled it so beautifully! Thank you for sharing with us!.

October 8, 2017 at 10:09 am

Kevin— Your hair is looking really good! Thank you for the beautiful tour!

October 8, 2017 at 10:12 am

Wonderful! Your music room is gorgeous. How are the acoustics? Thank you so much for sharing.

sandra says

October 8, 2017 at 10:14 am

Thanks Kevin. I feel like an invited guest in your beautiful home. Thanks for sharing with us. xo

October 8, 2017 at 10:17 am

Another great tour enhanced by Lily! It’s wonderful to see a stately home that has truly beautiful workmanship. Details like the pocket doors and ceiling medallions are getting rarer by the day. Stone counters and open concept are so “in” today. I have lived in both and much prefer a home like yours. Thanks so much for sharing!

October 8, 2017 at 10:18 am

Hi Kevin. Watching you is as lovely a having a visit with a dear friend. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with all of us. It certainly is a treasure, as are you!

Margaret says

October 8, 2017 at 10:20 am

Hi Kevin, I have been following your blog for a while now and find it so inspiring! My husband and I are restoring a rambling 1920’s “New England Farm House” and its original formal garden. Your wonderful videos and advice are truly motivating. We too visit the local auction houses and estate sales; it is so nice to see someone else who treasures these antique relics! Our projects are on a much smaller scale than yours but can seem so overwhelming; it is so wonderful to see what you have achieved! Margaret

Mary V says

October 8, 2017 at 10:28 am

Another wonderful tour. Do your lucky guest ever get lost trying to find the powder room? I could happily live there I am not a fan of “open concept’ I like every room to have it’s own door. I cringe overtime I see a house with an open floor plan, luckily I live in a 1930’s colonial doors everywhere! Cannot wait for second floor tour.

October 8, 2017 at 10:32 am

Hello Clover Hill and hello Kevin, The music room is my favorite so far. I love the gas lamp and the wall paper. Can you play for us, Kevin? Thank you so much for your hospitality and love. With love, Sandy

Beverly, zone 6, eastern PA says

October 8, 2017 at 10:46 am

Hi Kevin! I was struck by your remark about the wallpaper bird image. In fifth grade (mid 1960’s) I wrote a report on the Resplendent Quetzal, a distinctive long-tailed tropical bird. It made me wonder if the bird on the wallpaper could be scientifically correct. I surfed up some images of other long-tailed birds (as the Quetzal is mostly bright green) and found some similarities to your wallpaper image among Whydah birds. Not a perfect match, though. There are many different Whydah species and I certainly did not see them all amongst Google images, but I think it’s possible your wallpaper bird is a real bird. Thanks for always giving us something new to think about! Your tour was relaxing and enjoyable. Maybe I’ll just go and browse my husband’s gigantic bird book. ; >)

MARIA LOURDES HERNANDEZ says

October 8, 2017 at 10:55 am

Thank you for the music room tour! Lovely room. Love the plants as well. Would also love to hear you play the piano. Will wait for the next tour and looking forward to the kitchen…

Melissa Horton says

October 8, 2017 at 11:16 am

Could you, would you PLEASE play a tune on your piano for us? That would be so lovely…to hear the piano in the music room!

October 8, 2017 at 11:21 am

I always look forward to seeing your videos. Your home is beautiful. An awful lot of love has been put in the restoring of your home—-you can tell.

Barbara says

October 8, 2017 at 11:31 am

What a grand music room…all the details are magnificent..how lucky is that old house..so great of you two to restore and preserve..thanks for sharing..hugs

Kevin Lee Jacobs says

October 8, 2017 at 11:38 am

Hi Beverly – You are right – the wallpaper bird could be an artist’s fanciful rendering of the Resplendent Quetzal. (I searched Google images — what a beautiful bird.)

Hi Melissa Horton – I play the piano in two of my cooking videos. Check out 1) Cottage Cheese Pancakes, and 2) French Pastry Dough. Enjoy!

C Miller says

I have a cupboard that is so similar that I got from my grandmother, I always thought it was a handkerchief cupboard(no one told me that,I just assumed). My great uncle was a pianist, could very well be a music cabinet. Thanks for enlightening me!

Kathy C. says

October 8, 2017 at 11:39 am

Hi, Kevin– I’m one of the folks who asked for a floor plan. I think your tour lead-in was a great way to give us some sense of the relationship of one room to another. Mission accomplished!

Your videos are increasingly more professional, and you seem to have become progressively more relaxed in doing them. I daresay you’ve advanced all the way to the point of enjoying the experience! Good, because I certainly do! Keep up the good work. Kathy C. Grosse Ile, Michigan

Jeannie LeJeune says

October 8, 2017 at 11:49 am

What a beautiful room! I really enjoy your videos and my cooking has been enhanced by your wonderful easy recipes! Could you play a sample for us on the piano? I can just hear Mozart in that elegant room!

phyllis says

October 8, 2017 at 12:03 pm

Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. The music room is also my favorite room. Even though you played the piano in previous videos, I wish you would play again. I am so grateful to have found your blog!

Cornelia Vick says

October 8, 2017 at 12:37 pm

Have loved watching the house tours each week. You have done a great job in restoration and design. Am sure you enjoy……..Thanks for sharing with us.

Joanne in Zone 6b says

October 8, 2017 at 12:40 pm

Thank you for the lovely tour of your beautiful music room; loved hearing about your multiple pianos and the fact that you do not have an “open-concept” home. I imagine you also lack an “en suite” bathroom…poor you! In making fun, I must also admit that I’m addicted to HGTV…and that I do have an en suite bathroom…and that I claim you as my guru for all things home, garden, food, and gracious living. Thank you for the inspiration and direction you offer so generously and humorously.

Marcia says

October 8, 2017 at 12:45 pm

I’ve been a fan of your garden window for some time. I finally got a 2 x 3 garden window installed in one of the bathrooms which gets east and south (sort of) sun. The window cranks open. I have the hardware but not the glass yet. It would help if I would remember to go in that bathroom and water those plants.

Keep it all coming. So fun….

Karen Thomas says

October 8, 2017 at 1:30 pm

I would love to hear you play an entire classical piece in this room. Are the acoustics good? I’ll bet your plants love it when you play for them! I’m glad you pointed out the kerosene lamp, as it struck my eye in the initial overview of the room. I also like that you include Lily when she’s around. She’s part of the family and it’s always a joy to see her.

October-woman says

October 8, 2017 at 5:52 pm

ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR. If you ever have a full recital in there – especially with duo-pianists, could you arrange it so we can “attend” it?

Rosemary O'Garra says

October 8, 2017 at 6:42 pm

Hi Kevin, You have a beautiful house. All the hard work is producing a home you can truly be proud of. Thinking about the wallpaper in the music room, I’m pretty sure the bird depicted is the New Guinea blue Bird of paradise. They have lovely long red tail feathers. Google it and have a look. There are 39 species and all in New Guinea.

October 8, 2017 at 6:54 pm

I’m living in a 1929 Tahoe cabin also with no closets… Thinking of my Granny’s old Steinway, which would not fit here. Love your beautiful music room! What a proud creation. Thanks, elana

Dolores says

October 8, 2017 at 7:17 pm

Love your music room with two babygrands

Frank Bailey says

October 9, 2017 at 9:29 am

As a descendant of Nathan Wild I could not be more pleased with all your preservation efforts. Its always a delight to see your videos of the house, the garden, and your cooking videos.

October 9, 2017 at 9:37 am

What a lovely music room you have! With those tall ceilings, the music from the pianos must be heavenly. And your houseplants are thriving in that window. Thank you for sharing a part of your world.

Shelley Choate says

October 9, 2017 at 10:41 am

This room is magical! I’m delighted you have added home tour videos to your repetoir. I’ve always loved your garden videos! I am in love with your home! And, by the way, your violet article has been my go-to for help with my african violets for a long time time now! Thank you for continuing to share your beautiful life with us! Give Lily a hug

Venessa Allegretto says

October 9, 2017 at 10:55 am

Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us.I have really enjoyed the tours. I’ve also tried many of your recipes. They are fabulous.Thank you again.Vene

October 9, 2017 at 11:41 am

It is all so lovely! You are correct, old-house living is not for everyone!

Thanks for sharing!

Deborah Levchak says

October 9, 2017 at 1:46 pm

Thank you for sharing your lovely home

October 9, 2017 at 4:04 pm

I thoroughly enjoy your house tours, Kevin! Thank you for showing us all you have done in your restoration endeavors. Beautifully done!

Dot Sparling says

October 9, 2017 at 6:02 pm

I love old homes and I am thoroughly enjoying seeing the wonderful renovations you have done in every room! Each room reflects all the considerable thought and love that went into every detail!

October 9, 2017 at 7:46 pm

Dear Kevin … How kind of you to share your beautiful home with us! I too am a lover of old houses and also own one, though not quite as old as yours. They do have their challenges, but nothing compares to their quality, especially their woodwork. Please keep making your awesome videos, and maybe some of your gardening skills. Dee

October 9, 2017 at 8:06 pm

Kevin, Thank you! I really enjoy your house tour videos. The music room’s window garden is inspirational. Keep up the great work.

Jean DeSavage says

October 9, 2017 at 9:56 pm

Oh, Kevin, if you are going to play another tune for taping, can you please make it fur elise? That is my all time favorite piano tune. It just makes my heart and spirit soar.

Your music room is my favorite so far. I love, love, love music. I think part of the problem our children have these days, is that they don’t get any music education anymore.

Though I know most people aren’t really into “powder” rooms, is the one between the dining and music rooms done true to the period for the house? You’ve done such a wonderful job with everything so far, I would bet you’ve done that just as beautifully. Keep the great work!

Julie Rybarczyk says

October 10, 2017 at 1:57 am

The wallpaper in your music room caught my eye, how beautiful. And I also love the window garden and big wood doors leading to the music room. Your home is beautiful, warm and cozy. I loved the tour. Hello to Lily the Beagle = )

Patti Lapp says

October 10, 2017 at 2:36 pm

Wow! Thank you for the tour of your beautiful music room. My two favorite parts; the opening tour to get to the music room, and that gorgeous wallpaper. I am always surprised that so many people are enamored of ‘open concept’ living. I love walls and a door (or 2) and the privacy offered by separating rooms. Your videos are wonderful, can’t wait for the next one. Oh, and I must mention how adorable Lily is!

Marilyn says

October 10, 2017 at 7:38 pm

Thank you for opening up your home and allowing your followers to see how magnificent it is. I am so enjoying them. Looking forward to the next one.

Margo P says

October 10, 2017 at 10:29 pm

Kevin- great tour, Thanks! I have a question: Why can’t you use odorless/colorless lamp oil in the kerosene lamp? Or maybe it could be converted if it cannot for some reason.

DJ Todd says

October 12, 2017 at 2:02 pm

Your music room is so tastefully appointed; one can never have too many pianos! I suspect there are more folks around than you might imagine who aren’t fans of the open concept living idea. My 1940’s cape cod home has small designated rooms which all had a specific purpose at the time which we have been able to repurpose for today’s living. There’s something so sheltering about plaster walls, arches, and all the rest…………

Frieda Hickman says

October 12, 2017 at 9:42 pm

Kevin, Would love to hear you play during your next video in the music room. Very Beautiful! Thanks for sharing

October 13, 2017 at 5:48 pm

Love, Love the music room!!!! Clover Hill is beautiful!!!! I love your gardens and the walking tours you give too. Can’t wait until your next tour video!! Have a great weekend, Kevin. Thanks for the tour

October 15, 2017 at 11:07 am

Wow, foundation repair is challenging! Most of your budget goes here and the results are “invisible”. You must really love this house! Fabulous true to character renovations by the way. Congratulations!

October 15, 2017 at 2:57 pm

What a lovely room! Coincidentally, I decorated the music room of Merriman Park in shades of teal and red, too!

I also prefer rooms with doors. I would never want anyone to see my kitchen after having prepared a meal for several guests. That now ubiquitous ‘open concept’ thing is awful.

Carmen Cassivi says

October 15, 2017 at 4:11 pm

Kevin, your music room is magnificent, your whole house is extraordinary, but while watching your video of the music room it brought me back to visits I have made in France in several châteaux, Versailles, Vaux-le-Vicomte, etc. The windows and dressings are truly beautiful.

I could live in what you call “an old house”, I always tell everyone when speaking of floor plans that I would love just to open different doors and walk into different rooms, instead of one big open floor plan.

The wallpaper is stunning too.

Thank you for sharing all this beauty with us, always looking forward to your videos about your recipes and of course your house and garden.

October 15, 2017 at 4:31 pm

Hi Kevin, What a beautiful room! I love the colors of the wall covering and the red window coverings. And the window garden is impressive! Love your house tours! Thank you for sharing.

Janice Crawford says

October 15, 2017 at 4:46 pm

Thanks for sharing your beautiful home, Kevin. My brother has a collection of kerosene lamps and uses lamp oil, thus avoiding that kerosene smell. I’m not sure whether or not that decreases its value. Might be good to check out, though.

Mariska says

October 16, 2017 at 8:39 am

Hello Kevin, Thanks for the tour of the music room, it’s just lovely, full of so many special details that is often miss in an open floor plan. I too have and old house, 1910, and I appreciate that each room is separate and can have its own purpose and personality. Perhaps, one day, we might hear a concert from this beautiful music room. I vote for holiday tunes.

October 16, 2017 at 2:41 pm

Oh Kevin! How right you are about everyone not being a fit for old house living. In our fifty-three year marriage, Dear Hubby and I have lived in only one modern house. It was big and Frank Lloyd Wrightean, and in the desert. We lived there for ten years, and enjoyed its conveniences.

Otherwise we have always lived in old houses: an old farmhouse in Maryland, C1850, where our children grew up, and now in an 1820 ante-bellum historic home in GA., — in no way do these homes fit the new criterion of “open concept.” All the rooms in this house have fireplaces and at least two doors to a central hallway, and can be closed off for privacy or warmth. OK: I did put a big non-structural solid surface (not marble) island in the kitchen, which had no counter space to speak of. Problem solved. I love the big windows and a fireplace in the kitchen! I love high ceilings in old houses, porches, the history inherent in antiquity. Not everyone can live in an old house. The TV house shows show again and again a kind of disregard and lack of knowledge about the value of age and individuality. They all seem to want to live in the same house! It has few walls and granite counter tops! Ceilings with height for no reason!

Old houses require that closets be built in or improvised. Bathrooms are either rebuilt or appreciated for their antiquity. A row house in Baltimore where we lived while in school, had a huge tiled bathroom, with fittings that were works of art. Thinking of it, I can hear a House Hunter today saying, “Well, this bathroom is a gut!” Nooooo! Some of us enjoy and value old things that are serviceable and beautiful!

How wonderful that you kept (and have room for) all your pianos! Like something I would do and be ragged about it by friends and family. I have a library with ceiling to floor shelves… eight thousand books. More on the way.

Your plant window is enviable and beautiful. Thank you for all of your house tours. As always, your cooking videos and recipes are welcome and helpful. I look first to you for gardening information; your formal garden is an inspiration and a delight, as are YOU!

Susan Bankard says

October 23, 2017 at 8:22 pm

Loved the tour. My big question is how do you build a fire with vertical logs? It looks very interesting. I’ve only built fires horizontally,

November 14, 2017 at 10:25 pm

Enjoyed touring another room in your beautiful house! Thanks for sharing.

Cindi L says

February 26, 2018 at 1:52 am

Our house is 100 years old but we do have some closets. Our ceilings are only 10 ft. I like each room having its own identity. Guests just flow from one room to next to mingle. There’s usually something different going on in each room. And you can close off living room so tv and game of pool don’t clash. Or piano and tv. You have a nice house. Congrats and continue having fun with it.

Christa Fraser says

December 8, 2019 at 5:09 pm

You have a marvelous home! How do you manage to look after everything, inside and out? It’s substantial, I couldn’t do it. It must be a labor of love.

Thanks for sharing your lovely home. By the way, you have a lot more snow than I do, and I live in Canada!

All the best and wishing you a Merry Christmas.

Christa Fraser

December 9, 2019 at 1:26 am

Hello Kevin, Your beautiful home is a step back in time. Thank-you for the wonderful tours and fascinating information. Touring your music room reminded me of my uncle and his partner. They both played the piano and had two pianos in their living room as well. I look forward to more tours of in and around your home and all your wonderful recipes. Here is a little side note about me. I hate cooking and haven’t really cooked since my son was married, fifteen years ago. However, I love cooking shows, follow specific blogs, like to read recipes and do all these religiously. Congratulations to you and Mr. Fox on your beautiful home !!

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Imagine the scene: One of the greatest pop artists in history is in the middle of the Palais Garnier, the imposing house of the Paris Opera. Then, with her blue eyes fixed on the camera, she says an entirely off-script phrase: “ Brazil , I’m coming.”

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“The day after the shoot, we watched her show in Paris and realized that the structure would be complicated to adapt to a large crowd like the one we wanted. Because of this, Guy Oseary [the singer’s manager] poured cold water on us,” Smith says.

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Day Two of the Cork International Choral Festival

Today began with another filling Irish breakfast. Since there were not as many group activities today, let's discuss our breakfast a bit. This discussion is in the captions of the gallery below.

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Dr. Crane called another rehearsal after breakfast, this time in a room off the hotel's lobby. It made for a very cozy rehearsal room, but everyone adapted. A bit of rehearsing was done, some planning for today's Fringe Concert, and some feedback from Dr. Wells, who is also on this tour.

This afternoon's Fringe Concert was shared with Pro Musica Soest, a choir from Germany. Their motto is "Pop and More." They also are a Non-Competing International Choir. They began with an Irish song that the audience loved, then sang a medley of ABBA songs, plus some other pieces. This community choir ranges in age from 22 to 72, and you can see in their faces how much they love singing together. They were very well received by the large audience, who enjoyed it very much.

BYU Singers were next on the program. They performed: Lotti's Crucifixus á 8 Elgar's Lux Aeterna (David Kime, graduate assistant conductor) arr. Martin Koren Nesheim: The Rocky Road to Dublin arr. Michael McGlynn: Jerusalem arr. Stacey Gibbs: This Little Light of Mine Paul Mealor: Peace (Stevie Dugdale, graduate assistant conductor)

Every piece was a hit for the enthusiastic audience, but as always, the two Irish pieces were audience favorites. There was a partial standing ovation after the men sang "The Rocky Road....", and a complete standing ovation for the women's "Jerusalem." That piece is a stunner with cathedral acoustics. The audience stood at the concert's end and applauded the choir until the last singer had walked down the central aisle. This was another very positive experience for BYU Singers.

Tonight's concert was given by the Latvia State Choir. I believe they competed in the Tolosa, Spain competition Fall 2022 in which BYU Singers also sang. It was a very impressive concert. And now it's time for bed to prepare for another big day.