House Concerts


We host compact concerts with remarkable musicians in our living room about every six weeks.

…of the proceeds of concerts at our house go to the artists. Many outstanding musicians are working really hard to keep making music. We want to support them, get to know them, and keep them playing, singing, and writing songs.

Come join us and discover music and artists you might not encounter otherwise. Think of it as escaping the algorithm and feeling the music in real life.

  • The Hazel Project, Oct 18

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    The Hazel Project, Oct 18

    That’s Hazel Dickens. The Hazel Dickens. With Alice Gerrard, she’s often called a pioneer of bluegrass and a grandmother to women in bluegrass. But just the other day, a friend said, “It was Hazel and Alice who turned my attention to this music in 1972.” Together and separately, they’ve poured so much raw emotion and…

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  • Waiting

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    I’m waiting outside security in the Sacramento airport after retreat. A little family group has been waiting for a while as well. Probably mom, dad, and a daughter. The guy they’d been waiting for got off the shuttle with a crowd from his flight. He embraced the daughter and said something to her, their faces…

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  • I’m going to California…

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    I’m going to California…

    All by myself Next time you see me I’ll be someone else There are no gates around heaven There are no gates around hell Just the sunset in the distance and the darkness in its tail – Tyler Lyle

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  • Beauty is a judgment

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    Is a flower more beautiful than a light pole?

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  • Season of lady slippers

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Hi, John & Laurelyn here!

Hi! John and Laurelyn here.

We have a simple aim in mind: live a little more each day in such a way that when we die, we have few regrets. Not a life of more, but a life that is rich, deep, and connected to people, those we love and whoever we encounter.

Take a look at Laurelyn’s art and consider joining us for a house concert.

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