House CONCERT
INVITATION Starter pack
Replace the brackets and blanks with your details, but also cross things out, write new stuff, and above all, make it your own! This is just a starting place to get you going.
1. First invitation — 4–6 weeks before
Subject: Live music at my house — [date]
Hi friends,
I’m hosting Max Hatt / Edda Glass for a house concert on [date], and I’d love for you to come.
I first saw Max Hatt / Edda Glass at __________. What struck me about their performance was ____________.
They perform original jazz Americana, reimagined classics, and Brazilian bossa nova, with voice and guitar.
Take a listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCCM5KW4arU
More about them here: maxhatteddaglass.com
[Date] · Arrive at [time], music at [time]
[Neighborhood/city; address upon RSVP]
Suggested donation: $[amount] per person, to the musicians.
[Food/drink plans, including anything guests should bring]
We’ll settle in and listen during the music, but there will be time to mingle before the performance and during intermission.
Know someone else who would be interested? Feel free to forward this invite.
Please RSVP with the number coming—seating is limited!
Looking forward to this big time!
[Me]
2. Follow-up — 2–3 weeks before
Subject: Will you join us? Max Hatt / Edda Glass on [date]
Hi friends,
A reminder that Max Hatt / Edda Glass are playing at my house on [date].
One thing I think you’ll love about Max & Edda is ________.
Here’s another short clip of a song called “Sweet Penny Face”: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lfXSs50mHGs. (And if that doesn't grab you, choose your own adventure from these playlists: Bossa Nova & Jazz, Originals & Americana, Live Looping)
Arrive at [time]; music starts at [time], in [neighborhood/city]. A suggested contribution of $[amount] per person goes directly to Max and Edda. [food/drink reminder.]
Please RSVP to this email, and I’ll send the address. Feel free to forward this invite to your friends.
Don't miss this unique evening!
[Me]
3. Final invitation — about a week before
Subject: Next [day]: music in my living room
Hi friends,
Our house concert with Max Hatt / Edda Glass is next [day], [date], and we still have room for [number] more.
Here's a new little clip of Max and Edda performing a Brazilian piece called A Felicidade: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4ml3ngV_K2Y
If you're on social media or you like to stream your music, see more of Max and Edda on Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music. But you probably don't need me to tell you that social media isn't very social, and streaming only takes you so far. The reason I want to present a house concert is not only to share this music with you but __________.
If you’d like to come, please RSVP. If we fill up, I’ll keep a waiting list.
Arrive at [time], music at [time], in [neighborhood/city; address upon RSVP]. Suggested donation: $[amount] per person, all to the musicians. [Food/drink details.]
Hope you can join us!
[Me]
4. Guest reminder — 2–3 days before, to confirmed guests
Subject: See you [day]! House concert details
Hi everyone,
I look forward to enjoying Max Hatt / Edda Glass' performance with you this [day], [date]!
The thing I think everyone will love about this evening is __________.
Address: [address]
Parking: [instructions]
[Steps/access details, if relevant]
Arrive at [time]; music starts at [time].
[Food/drink plans or what to bring]
The suggested contribution is $[amount] per person, going directly to Max and Edda. You can contribute by [payment methods/location of basket]. They’ll also have records, CDs, and other cool stuff available if you want to support them further.
Please silence your phone before the music begins.
If your plans have changed, let me know so I can offer your seats to someone else.
See you soon!!
[Me]