House Concerts

Throughout the year, Folk Club members host local and touring musicians for intimate house concerts. Small audiences and chatting with the performers make many folks consider this the best way to hear folk/acoustic music. For information about attending or hosting a House Concert, please contact Mindy Simmons, thechirp@verizon.net.

January 27, Friday, Lakewood Ranch, House concert for Bill & Kate Isles at the Thompson’s.  Doors open at 7, concert 7:30, $15 per person, BYOB and appetizer to share.  Call or email for reservation and directions, tlakewood2@gmail.com or 941-388-8018.

February 3, Friday, Sarasota, House Concert for Bill & Kate Isles at the home of Chris & Michelle Hice, 4722 Thomas Hoby Pl, Suggested Donation $20, BYOB, light refreshments & appetizers provided.  Doors open 6:30, Concert starts at 7:30 pm.  RSVP by 2/2 to hice.1@osu.edu.

February 4, Saturday, Sarasota, PATCHOULI, house concert at Mindy Simmons'. Reception: 6 - 7 pm; concert: 7 pm. Reservations & advance payments required. Call Mindy: 941.371.1433. Mindy Simmons or Patchouli

February 6, Monday, Sarasota, DON STIFFE, from Co Galway, at the Hewitt’s, 1625 Vereda Verde. 8 pm. $15. Info: Jean: 941.377.9256 or jvhewitt2@verizon.net. Reservations not necessary; just show up. http://donstiffe.com/