A NOTE TO ARTISTS
As you know all too well, venues and artists continue to struggle to fill seats with live music lovers.
Unfortunately, our audience numbers still aren't bouncing back to pre-Covid levels; we simply cannot support artists as we have in the past. Our 2023 season is set; we'll be hosting eight shows with very strong fan base/name recognition in our area to ensure a favorable turnout.
2024 plans are to be determined.
While we have over 1800 followers on our Facebook page and a mailing list with 350 addresses, the majority of our music family members are over 55 and live in the New York/Philadelphia area. Many of our "core" gourmet audience members who attended shows regularly have moved out of the area, are enjoying grandchildren, are dealing with health challenges, or simply found other ways to spend their time. People seem to want the familiar, i.e., they'd rather see a tribute band than discover a new-to-them artist. It's ironic that house concerts were created for up and coming/emerging artists, but with traditional venues closing, more established nusicians are turning to house concerts for their livelihood.
Regrettably, unless you're an artist with a strong local following, we cannot consider you for a future performance.
As you know all too well, venues and artists continue to struggle to fill seats with live music lovers.
Unfortunately, our audience numbers still aren't bouncing back to pre-Covid levels; we simply cannot support artists as we have in the past. Our 2023 season is set; we'll be hosting eight shows with very strong fan base/name recognition in our area to ensure a favorable turnout.
2024 plans are to be determined.
While we have over 1800 followers on our Facebook page and a mailing list with 350 addresses, the majority of our music family members are over 55 and live in the New York/Philadelphia area. Many of our "core" gourmet audience members who attended shows regularly have moved out of the area, are enjoying grandchildren, are dealing with health challenges, or simply found other ways to spend their time. People seem to want the familiar, i.e., they'd rather see a tribute band than discover a new-to-them artist. It's ironic that house concerts were created for up and coming/emerging artists, but with traditional venues closing, more established nusicians are turning to house concerts for their livelihood.
Regrettably, unless you're an artist with a strong local following, we cannot consider you for a future performance.