A gentle thought or two about reluctance to do more "public" publicity.

Mudcat is a forum that ANYONE can log into.

What I've seen done for house concerts is go ahead & publicize, but don't give out an address. Just give out a phone # or email. That way you have a way of screening folks who want to come and will not get casual drop-ins.

We actually give out the address and directions (though we do ask folks to reserve a seat) and haven't had a problem yet over the twenty or so years we've been hosting house concerts (*knock wood* for protection).

Whether there's only 6 carefully chosen guests or a room full, I'm really looking forward to my spot in April.

Many thanks to all of you who are making it happen.

--Judy