host a house show

This life goal got completed in the best possible way, through almost no work on my part. My housemate booked the show and all I had to do was help wrap the concert in a party. She even made the stage look all vaudeville for the evening. As expected, despite the freely flowing booze, the audience was silent and attentive during the songs and loud and appreciative between them. The way a concert ought to be. Hopefully we’ll be hosting plenty more.

1-If you’re providing food for guests and/or band members, do something that doesn’t require attention during the show.

2-Take the day off from work (or whatever it is you do) on the day of the show.

3-If the band is touring, make them breakfast in the morning.

4-Communicate your boundaries to your guests – if you want them to leave at midnight, then tell them to leave at midnight!

5-Make sure you know your neighbors’ boundaries. And invite them!

6-If the band is touring, make sure you get money from guests at the door, or least solicit donations after each set is played. Gas is expensive!