Hosting a concert in your home is easy! It’s a great way to introduce your friends to Dave and his music, support the arts, and enjoy an evening of live music, all in just 10 steps.

1. Contact Dave to set a date.
• Send an email to davidgsmithmusic@yahoo.com

2. Decide which type of event you want to host. The suggested donation for Dave for all events is $15 per guest.
• House Concert
     •  Typically 20 – 50 guests
     •  Dave performs two 40 minute sets with
        a break in between
     • You may serve drinks and light snacks
        or ask guests to bring their own
     • Dave visits with guests during the break
        and after the performance
• Dinner and Song
     • Typically 6 - 12 guests
     • Dave performs one 40 minute set after
       dinner
     • You serve dinner or ask guests to
       contribute to a pot luck dinner
     • Dave visits with guests during dinner
       and after the performance
• Dessert and Song
     • Typically 10 - 20 guests
     • Dave performs one 40 minute set
        after dessert
     • You serve drinks and dessert or ask
        guests to contribute
     • Dave visits with guests during dessert
        and after the performance

3. Expectations for the host
• Lodging for Dave on the night of the performance
• Promote your event using the press kit materials provided by Dave
• Work to have the agreed upon number of guests at your event

4. Set the expectations for your guests. Inform guests that
• This is a concert, not a party with music
• The suggested donation for Dave is $15 per guest
• This will be a much more personal and intimate chance to visit with an artist than at a typical concert
• Concert behavior is expected – listening to the performance, no cell phones, etc.

5. Create your list of invitees, invite requesting RSVP, and keep track of confirmed guests.
• You and Dave will have agreed upon a suggested number of guests
• One suggestion is invite a group of potential guests stating that there is room for 25 guests, on a first-come-first-serve basis

6. Contact Dave with any questions you might have.

7. A few days beforehand, shop for food, drinks, and supplies, as needed.

8. The day of the event set up your room/s and chairs.

9. The evening of your event, welcome your guests; remind them of the schedule and expectations; ask them to be seated and introduce Dave.

10. ENJOY!