Comments on: #009 : Roundtable Edition – We Discuss Alternative Venues http://cdbabypodcast.com/?p=53 A Music Business Resource for Indie Musicians Everywhere! Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:36:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Fran Snyder http://cdbabypodcast.com/?p=53&cpage=1#comment-80 Fran Snyder Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:15:09 +0000 http://cdbabypodcast.com/?p=53#comment-80 some notes: 90 minute shows are usually two sets - 40 minutes 20 break/30-40 minute set, so more like 70-80 minutes of show, which often includes the "stories behind the songs." some artists really take advantage of this, and wind up talking more than they play! Plus, there's always room for a well-selected cover or two. So it's not as intimidating as it might have seemed. intimacy - despite one of the comments I heard, it is entirely possible to get people to sing along, clap, and groove a bit. In fact - I insist on it, and make an ass of myself until it happens. 8^) falling asleep (getting folked to death) - remember, there's a stretch break, stories, and always a memorable awkward moment to bring people's attention back. It's not for everyone, but I've heard comments from many a person who reluctantly came, and was so won over that they wouldn't shut up about it after the show. Thanks again for including me - you guys are really doing a great job, and have chosen an excellent format. Last bit: hit youtube, search house concerts, and watch the video of Glenn Phillips (toad the wet sprocket) performing "drive by" - great example of the kind of moments that house concerts provide. fran snyder http://www.concertsinyourhome.com - the most comprehensive and up-to- date house concert site on the web. http://fransnyder.com - terrible music unfit for human ears. some notes:
90 minute shows are usually two sets – 40 minutes 20 break/30-40
minute set, so more like 70-80 minutes of show, which often includes
the “stories behind the songs.” some artists really take advantage of
this, and wind up talking more than they play! Plus, there’s always
room for a well-selected cover or two. So it’s not as intimidating as
it might have seemed.

intimacy – despite one of the comments I heard, it is entirely
possible to get people to sing along, clap, and groove a bit. In fact
- I insist on it, and make an ass of myself until it happens. 8^)

falling asleep (getting folked to death) – remember, there’s a
stretch break, stories, and always a memorable awkward moment to
bring people’s attention back. It’s not for everyone, but I’ve heard
comments from many a person who reluctantly came, and was so won over
that they wouldn’t shut up about it after the show.

Thanks again for including me – you guys are really doing a great
job, and have chosen an excellent format.

Last bit: hit youtube, search house concerts, and watch the video of
Glenn Phillips (toad the wet sprocket) performing “drive by” – great
example of the kind of moments that house concerts provide.

fran snyder
http://www.concertsinyourhome.com – the most comprehensive and up-to-
date house concert site on the web.
http://fransnyder.com – terrible music unfit for human ears.

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