What is a house concert?  Well, it literally is a concert in a home.  Usually acoustic, usually with an audience smaller than 50 people, almost always with a suggested donation that goes directly to the artist, house concerts are always a lot of fun. 

Folks who host house concerts do it for a of love for music, not as way to make money.  Like us, most people open their doors to musicians with the hope that small acoustic shows will continue to be a part of American culture.

For more information on House Concerts and hosting:

A New York Times article on House Concerts.

A great site with a guide to hosting along with a check list.