Greetings musicians- read on please-

Hello prospective performers!
We realize we have a backlog of submissions to paw through.  Rest assured, if you have submitted an email to us regarding performance scheduling for 2011 we will get back to you ASAP.

  FYI, we do have a few "verbal handshakes" with some artists at this time, so we will be booking them first if possible (based on dates they are available).  This is also a good time to mention that if we do not select you for a house concert it is not a reflection on your abilities as a performer.  Sometimes we receive submissions that are just not the right fit for our audiences.

Most importantly, we wish you peace and happiness during this marvelous season of reflection.  No matter what faith, belief or lifestyle you follow at this point in your life, we hope that the creative spark which inspires you will be coaxed into flame in the future... (that's a metaphor, please don't burn anything because we said you should).

Have a safe and joyous holiday season,
Tom and Laurie
HHCS

Nice show! See you in 2011 --

Happy holidays!

 Our HEY MAVIS show was a fine success.  Great show with a wonderful audience.  And now... yes, we're getting snowed on.  SO - we will pick up our regular schedule again in March.  If you're on the mailing list, you will receive invitations to the 2011 season.  If you're not on the email list, just drop me a line at hitthouseconcertseries@yahoo.com and I'll get you on!

BIG THANKS to all of our supporters!  ~TH~

Don't miss it- next show is Nov 27 with HEY MAVIS

Hi folks!  Our next show is with the amazing musical trio HEY MAVIS.  This will be the last house concert for 2010, so be sure to make it if you can.

• Reserve seats only - RSVP to Tom - cyclingtroll@gmail.com
• Saturday, November 27, 2010
• 6PM potluck dinner (bring a dish to share and meet the band)
• 7PM show time
• Suggested donation of $10-12 (all proceeds go to the band)

Follow up from John Lilly show, October 2010

Wow- the October show was something special!  Thanks to JOHN LILLY for coming in and entertaining us in October.  Here are the photos.

 

 

Next Show - John Lilly!

Hi folks!  I hope the new autumn season is treating you well...

Our next house concert is Saturday October 23rd with JOHN LILLY.
Please reserve your seats soon - thanks!  ~TH~
"John Lilly is a multi-talented acoustic music performer from Charleston, West Virginia, specializing in Americana, country roots, and traditional folk music. He writes new songs that sound as old as the hills, and performs older songs like they were made yesterday."

You can hear John Lilly performing live right here!  There is an NPR link in the right sidebar... check it out!

Photos from the August show

Everyone who attended the August house concert will back me up when I say it was a GREAT show!  Thanks to Danielle Miraglia!  Here are the photos...   Next house concert is John Lilly on October 23.  See you then!  ~TH~

   

Another winner for HHCS

Well, it may not be fair to have me keeping score, but judging from our audiences reactions we are 3 for 3!

Big thanks to Danielle for a powerful performance!  Photos coming soon.

NEXT SHOW is with folk song writer and performer John Lilly on October 23.  Get your reservation to me early for that one...

New post coming soon with pics from the Danielle Miraglia show.  Thanks for checking in!  ~TH~

NEXT SHOW - Danielle Miraglia!

NEXT SHOW:  Danielle Miraglia!

This is a show you don't want to miss!

Our next concert is Saturday, August 21 with the dynamic Danielle Miraglia! Read on...

       A strong steady thumb on an old Gibson guitar is the driving force behind Danielle Miraglia's delta blues influenced guitar style. Add a raw, powerful, whiskey tinged voice and one might be tempted to label her a blues artist. But while Miraglia's style pays homage to these blues traditions, her classic rock verve, catchy melodies and eclectic array of song subjects that range from deeply personal to socially relevant give it an original twist that is all her own. A fresh sound along with a sharp wit and a captivating stage presence is gaining her fans all over the map. "It won't be long before the rest of the country takes notice." - Performing Songwriter.

       Raised just outside of Boston in Revere, MA, where its famous beach is better known for girls with big hair than its history as a popular tourist attraction, Miraglia was raised on a variety of popular music, from her parent's Motown records to the classic rock influences like The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin that encouraged her to learn to play guitar at thirteen. A passion for the arts and an outstanding gift for writing lead her to Emerson College in Boston's downtown theater district. After graduating with a degree in Creative Writing, she put her writing skills, originally intended for novels, towards songwriting and began performing at open mike nights in the Boston area. This set in motion what would become a full-time career in music.

POT LUCK dinner at 6PM - Performance from 7-9PM.

Reservations only!  Email me to get your seats!

Summer concert #2 - fantastic!

Wow!  Great performance by Joe Iadanza - and a BIG thanks to all the audience members.  Here are the photos from the night.  NEXT SHOW - Saturday August 21 with performance by Danielle Miraglia.  Never too soon to reserve your seat, so let me know!  ~Tom~

Next show is this Saturday July 10 - Joe Iadanza

Greetings!

What great weather we've had here, and the summer series of concerts is in full swing!  This Saturday July 10 we present New York singer/songwriter JOE IADANZA to the stage.  Joe toured outside the US about a month ago and is very busy touring and promoting his latest CD release.  It will be a great show, get your reservation in now!

AS ALWAYS:

Potluck dinner at 6PM (bring a dish to share if you'd like to come and eat before the show).  We will begin a waiting list after 30 seats are reserved, so do it now! No one under 18 years of age please... BIG FUN, little cost...only $10-12! (suggested donation)

Read previous posts here on the website to find out more- See you at the show!

Tom Hitt
Hitt House Concert Series - the best little show in town!

A grand success!

The first house concert for the summer was an unqualified success - I'm so pleased that everyone had a good time.  We ended up housing the musicians for an extra night, they really enjoyed the lake and a little down time.  Photos from the house concert are below.  Our next show is coming up quickly!

On Saturday July 10 we will present Joe Iadanza, a very talented singer-songwriter.  You won't want to miss this one!  As always, we will have a potluck dinner at 6PM - a great time to meet the performer and have some tasty dinner!  The show is 7-9PM, presented in two 45 minute sets.  Suggested donation of $12- all of that goes to the performer.  RSVP to me and I'll reserve your seat!     ~Tom - cyclingtroll@gmail.com

PHOTOS - The Barefoot Movement - June 19, 2010

First show is tonight!

I went out and saw 'The Barefoot Movement' perform last night.  Wow!  If you are attending tonight's performance at the HHCS, you are in for a TREAT!

Sending out a big, BIG thank you in advance to the band, Jeff and Fran at CIYH, and Frank Marzano.  I'm sure there will be more thanks to send out after the show.

If you could not make it to the June show you will want to make every effort to get on our email list and make it out for the July 10 concert featuring Joe Iadanza.  The HHCS is already turning out to be "The best little show in Town".  Email me for a seat reservation!  Thanks and summer love~

Tom Hitt, HHCS

First summer house concert - THIS SATURDAY!

Hi folks-

Things are shaping up nicely for our house concert this Saturday - June 19.  Looking forward to a great show with 'The Barefoot Movement'.  See the previous post for all the details!!  ~TH~

Mark your calendar! Show #1 is Saturday June 19

Exciting news!

The first house concert is ready to roll! All we need is... you! ~Only 8 seats left! Email now! ~

We are proud to present 

The Barefoot Movement

The Barefoot Movement is an acoustic trio with members hailing from Granville County , North Carolina and Oneida, TN. The group fuses the styles of bluegrass, old-time, Americana, and rock, creating an eclectic, original sound, featuring interweaving harmonies, progressive instrumentation, and accomplished songwriting.

We are now in the process of putting together our V.I.L. list (the VERY IMPORTANT LISTENER list). If you plan to be on the V.I.L. list, we need your help! All we ask is that you come to the show, donate 12 dollars (all the donations go to the performers) and be ready for some great UP-CLOSE live music!

Contact us as soon as possible so that

YOUR name appears near the top of the list!

I promise a great night of entertainment!

WHO: The Barefoot Movement
WHAT: Hitt House Concert Series, summer 2010
WHEN: Saturday, June 19 2010
Potluck dinner at 6PM (bring a dish to share if you'd like to come and eat before the show).
SHOW BEGINS PROMPTLY at 7PM.
WHERE:  Fairview PA 16415
WHY: So you can participate in the most intimate concert setting ever- a house concert!

HOW:  ALL SEATS ARE RESERVED- NO WALK-INS.  Email me (cyclingtroll@gmail.com) ASAP and I will reserve YOUR seat!

We will begin a waiting list after 30 seats are reserved, so do it now! Yay- I'm excited! I hope you are too. Click on the link below for a map to our location. :-)

Tom Hitt
HHCS, summer 2010

June show date ALMOST hammered down...

Hi folks and fans-

My diligence is paying off for you! I have some REALLY great artists interested in our Summer house concert series for 2010.

PLEASE pencil in FRIDAY JUNE 18 and SATURDAY JUNE 19 for our first summer concert. There are some final details to take care of before I can post the actual date, but it will be one of those. As soon as the date is finalized I'll let you know and you can INK it onto your calendar. This concert will be a POTLUCK dinner at 6PM followed by the show at 7PM.

Be aware, that our seating will be maxed out at about 40 seats, so when you want to attend it's best if you contact me ASAP so that I can reserve your seat. Once we get past 40 reservations I'll start putting people on the waiting list. In that event I would contact the waiting list (IN ORDER)whenever I get a cancellation.

FINALLY - the donation suggestion will be $12 per person for each show. That includes the pot luck dinner and the show! No one under 18 years of age please... BIG FUN, little cost...

If this is your first foray into the house concert experience... WELCOME! You are really going to enjoy it! Comment here with any questions or comments and I'll get back to you.

Be sure to bookmark this page (or subscribe), and also join the email list at http://www.reverbnation.com/venue/hitthouseconcertseries so you don't miss any important information. Thanks! Looking forward to serving up some food fun and music!

Tom - cyclingtroll@gmail.com

As grandpa says when the rollercoaster starts... "Here we go!"

OK - I am establishing my first contacts with some very talented musicians that you WON'T want to miss! Now I need to get the invitations out - and I need your help! If you're interested in attending our house concert series, I really need an email address from you. I will not email you anything unless it pertains to an upcoming event.

If you're not sure what to expect at a house concert, please take a few minutes and view the video in the sidebar- and thanks to http://concertsinyourhome.com for producing it!

You can shoot me an email, or just enter your email address into the "Join the mailing list" widget in the sidebar. Laurie and I are looking forward to seeing you, and presenting some fabulous live music! Thanks!!

Tom Hitt
cyclingtroll@gmail.com

Welcome music lovers!

Laurie and I are prepared to venture into the musical torrent of hosting house concerts. We had an opportunity to test these waters years ago with our friends Don and Kate, with great success! Come June we will be hosting our first concert for 2010.

You can always check here for current information and concert schedules. Thanks for checking in! Hope you can come by this summer and share in some great live entertainment!

Tom

Some details for musicians

I'm currently hammering out the details of what visiting musicians and fans (audience members) can expect at the HHCS.

Performing musicians will have a free room, at least one free meal (we are a house full of good cooks!), all of the donations from audience members, and an area to display and sell their merchandise.

At this point most visitors to this blog will be musicians, so if you're interested in performing here please contact me. We plan to begin the 2010 series in June. Thanks!

Tom Hitt

It begins

Greetings! Thanks for stopping by.

Laurie and I are starting a House Concert series right here in Fairview PA. The main goal is to give friends, neighbors and fans a place to enjoy great live music without having to deal with noisy bars, noisy coffee machines, and all the other distractions that occur in traditional live music venues.

An equally important goal is to provide talented musicians the opportunity to play for folks who are genuinely interested in hearing their music!

I will be using this blog to keep communication open between artists, fans and volunteers. I will be posting the schedules here, and I welcome all comments and suggestions as we move through this process.

Again, thanks for stopping by. Please bookmark this page, or better yet, drop it into your RSS reader so you don't miss any entries. I'm really looking forward to the beginning of the 2010 series, and I hope you are too!

Tom Hitt -- cyclingtroll@gmail.com