RUSTY BLADEN HOUSEPARTY
One of the coolest and fastest-growing ways to enjoy music is to host a house concert. It's an intimate concert for you and your friends. Just like hosting a party, really -- except that, instead of everyone standing around talking about which movies you haven't gotten to see yet, you get a concert by Rusty Bladen.

Rusty will come to your house, and perform in your living room, basement, barn or wherever is the best place to have a party! No traffic problems. No standing in line. No expensive food and drink prices.

A great "live" performance for you and your friends, either two 60-minute sets or one 1:40 set.

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What You Provide:
• A smoke-free, pet-free space for 15-50 people. If you can accommodate more, that's great. (You'd be surprised at how many you can fit into your living room, basement, or den.) If you don't have enough chairs, you might be able to borrow some or rent them through a party-supply store - the kind that sells balloons and paper hats. In good weather, we can even do it outside.

• Local advertising (tell your friends, and maybe put up or distribute a flyer - You can download one here at rustybladen.com) Many house concert hosts send invitations in advance to friends and neighbors. Sometimes they ask for RSVPs, or even that tickets be bought in advance. You can also choose to open up your house concert to the public, and even advertise it through local radio and newspapers. It's up to you, and works best when the host (you) is enthusiastic -- enthusiasm spreads.

• Snacks and beverages. (Some have BYOB).

• A small table or counter to display and sell my CDs.

• A spare room - Rusty's dressing room - with bed or couch in a smoke-free, pet-free room.

• A suggested donation of $10 per person (the "suggested donation" is exactly the same as an admission charge or ticket price, just not called that). It's up to you as to whether you want to pay the entire fee yourself or charge admission. Show pricing based on night of the week, travel, and location.