House concerts are now the in thing.

Go to Fran Snyder's wonderful site, www.concertsinyourhome.com for a listing of all the hosts and presenters in the various states.

My house concert series, The Borderline, pays a minimum guarantee vs. a percentage of the gate.

It is a relaxed atmosphere and you get to keep 100% of all CD sales which can be quite substantial.
                                                      SOL