Posting this here instead of in "Texas Mudcatter" threads because Texas is so BIG! *G*

From a mail list, with permission. Reports from attendees welcome!

~Susan

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Announcing the latest house concert series in Houston, Texas.

The Songbird Sanctuary is a new venue in the turn-of-the-century Montrose area home and concert garden of Sara Draper and Tom Yeager. Our motto, "Preserving the Songwriters' Art", sums up our mission of delivering to songwriters of acoustic music a discerning audience in an intimate venue, in trade for their most heartfelt and creative performances.

Since we know that Texas fans are more attentive (and that artists perform their best) on full stomachs, fans are invited to bring their favorite culinary delight to share in an optional potluck smorgasbord before each performance.   

Following each concert, all those that bring a guitar or other instrument can help ignite our picking circle and jam session. Like all true house concerts, the full proceeds of the suggested honorarium will go directly to the artists.

To help us inaugurate our new venue, Linda Lowe will kick off the lucky 13th season of her Writers In The Round Concert Series at the Songbird Sanctuary on November 1, 2002. We are excited to announce that Linda has convinced Michael Smith to make his long awaited return to our city and to grace us with his very special talents. Supporters of WITR may enjoy the best seats for this concert as part of their season pass if they make an early reservation directly with WITR (713-660-7500) or with us (see below). Other fans should make reservations early from WITR's ticket agent, Main Street Theater Box Office, 4617 Montrose, Houston, TX 77006, (713) 524-6706.

Please join us for Michael Smith, and then in January when we will proudly present the incomparable Jack Williams. Additional concerts will be announced next year.

Email us for reservations and directions.

Sara Draper and Tom Yeager
The Songbird Sanctuary
songbirdsanctuary@dancepath.com