About us
If you build it they will come…a South Bay network of house concert and small live music venues, and all us fans who love the up close and personal music experience. This site is for music lovers of all genres to check out what's happening on the San Francisco peninsula down to San Jose. The artist talent pool is amazing. Let's build the audience!
Never been to a house concert? You're in for a treat! Defined as "true listening environments", they are typically small gatherings in the privacy of a home or small stage. Usually 30-50 people. Occasionally, like if someone has a super cool back yard, it's easy to fit in more. Every host runs things a bit different. Typically, seating is provided. But you may be asked to bring a chair or a blanket. Typically it's BYOWhatever. But, there might be social time and/or a potluck.
Guests are asked to be very respectful of the house. Stick to the concert area, be clean and no smoking.
The artist reflects the flavor of the host, from classical to singer songwriter. Don't' worry if there are just a couple rsvp's. Most experienced hosts have cultivated a mailing list. This site is an adjunct to that and to help new house concert providers get started by establishing a shared pool of fans. The more house concert venues, the more fans, the more artists who get to share their amazing talents.
Want to become a host? It really is easy. But please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Here are a couple resources: http://www.americansongwriter.com/2014/02/songwriter-u-make-real-money-donation-based-house-concerts/ http://www.concertsinyourhome.com/CIYH_HouseConcertGuidex.pdf
PLEASE NOTE!!!! Seating is limited. You are not allowed to rsvp yes and then not show. No shows are a big deal. Attendance is taken. The reputation of this meet up will be one of dependability, as if you paid for your ticket in advance.
Upcoming events
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- $25.00
Lissa Scheckenburger Trio
near Lawrence expwy and Monroe, address given to attendees, Santa Clara, CA, USLike most of us, Vermont-based fiddler, singer, and composer Lissa Schneckenburger hunkered down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike most of us, she came out of it having created a major outpouring of new music, including her new Falling Forward album. Its collection features Lissa’s original fiddle tunes alongside two traditional New England songs. She is taking the music on the road to live music venues in the Northeast with a powerhouse trio including pianist Rachel Aucoin and accordionist Samuel Foucher, and is now making a rare week-long visit to California!
Ranging from exuberant, dance-driven energy to reflective and introspective moments, the trio offers music for both celebration and contemplation and presents selections from Falling Forward alongside audience favorites from Schneckenburger’s decades-long career. To learn more about Lissa and hear samples of her music, visit https://lissafiddle.com/.
Come join us for a delightful evening of music – you can still go see a fireworks show afterward if you want to!
(This is the only house concert the trio will be playing in California; they'll be spending most of their trip at the American Week camp in Ben Lomond, and playing a special Friday night contra dance in Palo Alto. For details of those events, visit https://amweek.camp/ and https://paloaltocontradance.org/.)
Time: Saturday, 4 July 2026, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Santa Clara (vicinity of Lawrence Caltrain Station)
Donation: $25 general / $15 student / low-income (all proceeds to go the musicians)
Mask Policy: Recommended, not mandatedTo make a reservation, please send your name, phone number, and number of seats requested to SantaClaraHouseConcerts@yahoo.com. (RSVP on Meetup will NOT reserve your seats.) We'll reply with a confirmation e-mail containing all the details you need to know.
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