House Concerts are an increasingly popular small format music event, typically held in a private backyard, with 35 to 70 or more guests in attendance. These mini-concerts create a dynamic and intimate evening where the artist is able to interact freely with the crowd and mingle with them before and after the show. The host will often book an artist themselves and invite their family, friends or even their neighbors and community, creating a friendly and engaging atmosphere. It is also common for hosts to ask their guests for donations, or a small fee to help offset the booking cost.

 

Del Ray based songstress Jessica Allossery is a veteran of the format, having performed her first "House Concert tour" in 2017. An independent artist and singer-songwriter, she hails originally from Canada, where her early music successes include highlights such as a nation-wide commercial campaign, Song of the Year award plus regular airplay on the Sirius XM Coffee House channel, and multiple House Concert tours across the United States. On her first tour she met Greg, who would later become her husband, and with whom she eventually settled in Del Ray, along with their beloved dog Walter.

 

Allossery has quickly become a part of the local music scene, playing live shows at businesses and venues, as well as a recent House Concert earlier this summer. Her bright and cheerful tone compliments the intimacy of this music style, as the audience gets to hear the story behind each original song, while she also mixes in a few covers of sing-along standards that get the crowd involved in the performance.

 

In a post-covid world, both the music industry and fans long for authentic and immersive live music experiences. Companies like Live Nation reported record tickets sales and attendance in 2023, but also record ticket prices. House Concerts offer an affordable and truly immersive and authentic experience, allowing a personal connection between artists, fans and supporters of local and independent musicians.

 

To learn more about Allossery, her upcoming album, and the House Concert experience, you can check out her website at https://thelovelyindie.com/house-concert or scan this QR code