Wanna Host a James Gordon House Concert?

Touring with a band for many years, I was used to fairly large venues, and taking up a lot of space on-stage. Since I've begun touring solo, ( or as a duo with either Sandy Horne on bass, Marion Linton on fiddle, or Geordie Gordon on almost everything) I've discovered that my 'act' is much more portable, and the music I'm making seems to suit an intimate, informal environment. The growing circuit of house concerts in North America has opened up some new areas that otherwise lacked a 'folk' venue. If you haven't experienced a house concert, you should check one out, and what better way than to host your own!

Here's how it works: I'm not very big. You'd be surprised how an average-sized living room can be turned into a concert space. All you need is around 30 people who wouldn't mind paying at least 15 dollars to hear a great evening of songs and stories. We know you've got some friends you'd like to invite over, and I've got an extensive mailing list, and I can usually rustle up quite a few customers for you. How does a huge rock star like me manage to make something like that economically worth while? Well, for one thing, each of your guests usually goes home having purchased something from the travelling James Gordon CD Boutique, plus you get the added pleasure of providing a light meal and lodging for me. Overhead is low, and the commitment to putting on a great show is high.

I can help out other ways too. I'll help tidy up. I'll wash the cat. I'll amuse your children with zany antics. I'll feign sincere interest when you show me slides from your trip to Disney World.

It'll be fun, honest.

There are usually dates available when I'm touring through your area- why I've even done cottage concerts or backyard shows in the nice weather..

If you'd like to try it, contact Pat Stinson in the U.S. of A at 231-922-3617 ps@writefish.com or in Canada Shawna Cooper , 519-766-4342 scoop4992@rogers.com

see you at your place!

There's no place like HOME

(Especially when folksingers are in it!)