On Saturday October 23, Jason Harrod treated us to some really inspiring, soulful music. I had many guests tell me they enjoyed hearing Jason again, having first discovered his music at a previous concert a few years ago. And, I had many people tell me that hearing his music for the first time was a really great experience. We had a pretty full house, and happily, while Jason got rave reviews on his music, I even got a few compliments myself - on the sangria!
On Sunday October 24, Woody Pines (3 incredible musicians and consummate performers) came to sit a spell and play some good ol' timey music. For a change, this concert was outdoors in the courtyard. While it was a bit warm in the beginning, things cooled off and Woody Pines played well into the dusk and dark, which was pretty darn awesome. So many people told me they enjoyed the music! We had guests from as far as Banks and Ozark visit just for this show.
All in all, this weekend was really grand. I feel so lucky to have been able to hear such great music with friends and family.
A few photos from the shows...unfortunately I was having such fun that I wasn't being a great photographer. Nonetheless... :)
Friday, October 29, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Coming Our Way October 23 and 24 - Extravaganza and Such!
We don't have a name for the weekend yet. But, it's going to be one heck of a weekend. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate me being another year older and still kickin’.
October 23 - Jason Harrod, a favorite of mine and of Terra Cotta House Concerts will be playing songs from his upcoming new album, and hopefully a couple of oldie-but-goody songs too.
www.jasonharrod.com
October 24 - Woody Pines, a new favorite of mine will be playing sweet, sweet music for us in the afternoon and if it is cool enough we’ll be out in the courtyard. I particularly love "Chew Tobacco Rag" and "Satisfied," but I'm going to throw it out there that I'm jazzed about every one of the songs I've heard. These guys are going to be a lot of fun. Brang those dancin shoes, ya'll!
www.woodypines.com
October 23 - Jason Harrod, a favorite of mine and of Terra Cotta House Concerts will be playing songs from his upcoming new album, and hopefully a couple of oldie-but-goody songs too.
www.jasonharrod.com
October 24 - Woody Pines, a new favorite of mine will be playing sweet, sweet music for us in the afternoon and if it is cool enough we’ll be out in the courtyard. I particularly love "Chew Tobacco Rag" and "Satisfied," but I'm going to throw it out there that I'm jazzed about every one of the songs I've heard. These guys are going to be a lot of fun. Brang those dancin shoes, ya'll!
www.woodypines.com
Monday, May 10, 2010
John Voorhees July 24th
Plan to be at the July 24th show at 7:30 p.m.! John Voorhees is the featured musician. It will be the first show in the new house. Please visit John's website to hear his music. Prepare for the great tunes coming your way here in Montgomery on July 24! :)
From John's website: www.johnvoorhees.com
"Over the past fifteen years, John Voorhees has played in numerous coffeehouses and music festivals between Louisiana and Vermont. He has released 8 full-length CDs of original music, his songs have been included in three CD compilations and he has opened for such nationally-known artists as Livingston Taylor.
Burlington, VT’s “Seven Days” arts magazine described John as “a self-deprecating wordsmith who knows a thing or two about melody… A modern folk popster who seems in love with the world and doesn’t need to make himself the center of it.”
Listeners have compared his performance style to John Denver, Don McLean, Billy Joel, Phil Ochs and James Taylor (but he wishes he sounded more like Ray Charles)."
From John's website: www.johnvoorhees.com
"Over the past fifteen years, John Voorhees has played in numerous coffeehouses and music festivals between Louisiana and Vermont. He has released 8 full-length CDs of original music, his songs have been included in three CD compilations and he has opened for such nationally-known artists as Livingston Taylor.
Burlington, VT’s “Seven Days” arts magazine described John as “a self-deprecating wordsmith who knows a thing or two about melody… A modern folk popster who seems in love with the world and doesn’t need to make himself the center of it.”
Listeners have compared his performance style to John Denver, Don McLean, Billy Joel, Phil Ochs and James Taylor (but he wishes he sounded more like Ray Charles)."
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Ready, Set, Go
We still have a lot of unpacked boxes, and not enough furniture to fill this bigger house, but we are ready for a show! We are booked for October, but I'm evaluating musicians for other months. I'm putting in requests to some of my favorite musicians, and I'm beginning to sort through email requests from musicians that I have not yet heard. And, I'm listening to my friends when they tell me what they want to hear. So yeah, I'm listening to a lot of music! And, I just updated my status to "booking" at concertsinyourhome.com
If you're a musician and want to be considered for a spot at THC, please send a link to your EPK, website or MySpace page. I appreciate your interest, and hope that we can work together to bring great music to Montgomery, Alabama.
If you're a musician and want to be considered for a spot at THC, please send a link to your EPK, website or MySpace page. I appreciate your interest, and hope that we can work together to bring great music to Montgomery, Alabama.
Friday, January 15, 2010
All right! I will be moving our status on www.concertsinyourhome.com to "Booking" the day the house papers are signed. Hopefully, that will be on 2/1/10.
Here are some photos of our new location. These photos are from the current owners, who have lovely things. We plan to furnish it a little more casually though!
Since this will be our house concert location for the next few years, I thought I'd write a little about the historic aspect of the house. Built in 1927, it was the home of civil rights activist, Juliette Hampton Morgan. Photos of the house and of Ms. Morgan can be found in the state archives. The Montgomery, AL library is named after her as well. Here is some information about Ms. Morgan on the Teaching Tolerance website.
http://www.tolerance.org/activity/juliette-hampton-morgan-white-woman-who
And, here is a link to the blog of the author of a book about Ms. Morgan:
http://feministreview.blogspot.com/2007/03/journey-toward-justice-juliette-hampton.html
When musicians visit Montgomery, AL for a house concert, we always try to show them the town if they are interested. Civil rights, Hank Williams, and the Civil War...Montgomery has all of that!
Here are some photos of our new location. These photos are from the current owners, who have lovely things. We plan to furnish it a little more casually though!
Since this will be our house concert location for the next few years, I thought I'd write a little about the historic aspect of the house. Built in 1927, it was the home of civil rights activist, Juliette Hampton Morgan. Photos of the house and of Ms. Morgan can be found in the state archives. The Montgomery, AL library is named after her as well. Here is some information about Ms. Morgan on the Teaching Tolerance website.
http://www.tolerance.org/activity/juliette-hampton-morgan-white-woman-who
And, here is a link to the blog of the author of a book about Ms. Morgan:
http://feministreview.blogspot.com/2007/03/journey-toward-justice-juliette-hampton.html
When musicians visit Montgomery, AL for a house concert, we always try to show them the town if they are interested. Civil rights, Hank Williams, and the Civil War...Montgomery has all of that!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Booking on Hold
Right now, we aren't booking. The house where concerts are normally hosted is under contract for sale. So! When everything is settled, we'll book again.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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