House Concerts.

If you don't think I have the coolest parents ever after reading this post, you're crazy. Last night they introduced me to something I had never been to; a basement concert (which is sometimes a house concert, if you don't have a basement.) They seemed to be vets at this type of thing, but it was my first time going, and I really had no idea what to expect. Little did I know that I'd be so pleasantly surprised. This is absolutely the coolest concept ever. 

Basically, someone completely opens their house up to total strangers, and allows them to occupy their home while enjoying live entertainment. The one we went to was called "The Stone Room" in Falls Church. These are private concerts. The venue is a basement of a private home and seating is about 45 people. The owners of these homes that host house concerts are doing so to support independent artists who are making a living off of traveling and performing at bars, colleges, coffee houses, and houses of complete strangers. Such a brilliant concept! 

The amazing part is that 100% of all suggested contributions go to the artists.You obviously have to reserve your seats ahead of time, because the seats fill up fast. They had a huge spread of appetizers out for everybody, but it was BYOB, which is completely understandable. 

The people who host these events obviously have a ridiculous passion for music. To open their houses up to total strangers, and trust them around their belongings to enjoy live entertainment from some amazing artists is so unique and admirable. 

The artist we saw last night was Rebecca Loebe. She's an indie-folk singer from Atlanta, who now "lives" in Austin. I put lives in quotations because she literally is traveling all day every day to make it to her next performance. She performs anywhere from once a day, to once every other day. She was on "The Voice" last year and I can completely tell why. She supports herself as a full time touring indie/roots singing songwriter. Not only was her voice amazing, but the performance as a whole was awesome. She had a great sense of humor and the audience was laughing the entire time between songs. 

Needless to say, I bought all three of her CDs. I honestly like her better live than on a CD... but the albums are still great. The night was pretty cool and I have a new found obsession for "House Concerts."  It's neat to know absolutely nothing about an artist and fall in love with them during their performance. I recommend these "house concerts" and Rebecca Loebe to everybody.  Thanks parentals for introducing me! 

Check out some of her songs :)

"California" - Rebecca Loebe

"Come As You Are" - Nirvana Cover by Rebecca Loebe

"Stronger" - Kanye West cover by Rebecca Loebe