Society of Broken Souls

If you've ever been to a house concert, you know how special they are — musicians and songwriters right there in someone's living room (perhaps even your own) and music-loving friends gathered to hear songs as they were meant to be heard: in an intimate setting, up close and without the distractions of coffee steamers, loud patrons, or the latest sporting event on the television. A chance to connect with the artists themselves, to talk art and philosophy, to learn the origins of the songs, or maybe just to share a recipe or a story. Either way, it's an incredibly special way to spend an afternoon or evening.

And if you've never been to a house concert, you owe it to yourself to get to one.

Or better, yet, to host one.

We are always looking for house concert hosts, people who are willing to take a chance on the music. We have worked in many different spaces, in living rooms, yes, but also on porches, in backyards, in barns, and even in the back of our touring rig one cold rainy night when a show was cancelled. (It was the tiniest little house concert but we were on the road anyway, so why not? Our dog Maisie was the only audience member, but we did document it with our trusty iPhone.)

There are only three main ingredients for a house concert with Society of Broken Souls: us, a place to perform, and a group of music-loving friends. That's pretty much it. You can make it as elaborate or as simple as you want — some folks choose to serve a gourmet meal, though most people make it a potluck; some folks just crack open a bottle of wine or some sparkling water and leave it at that; most people use it as an excuse to clean their house (but you don't even have to that). We have assumed all three roles — performer, audience member, and host — and we can promise you, they're all wonderful roles to play. Our favorite, though, is as performers, because of the lovely, deep, and lasting connections we make there.

We are currently booking tours for 2020; if you are interested in hosting us, we would love to hear from you. Please email us, or send us a message through our Facebook page — we would love to make something work. Once we have a show booked, we can walk you through every last detail so the experience is an easy and enjoyable one for you. (And if you're on the fence, still not quite sure what it's all about, you can read more about house concerts here.)

 One more thing: if you think your house is too tiny, just watch the video. There's no such thing as too small.