What Are You Doing Saturday Night?

Well, maybe not this Saturday night, but some Saturday night in the future. Why not catch a show? Why not, indeed! Well, there are some things to consider.

Attending a major concert means leaving the comfort of your home, fighting traffic, competing for an overpriced parking space and trudging to a distant seat surrounded by people slurping beverages and talking on cell phones.

Why bother? Eliminate the hassle by having a smaller concert delivered to your home!

(If you want to impress your neighbors, this’ll do it!)

 Why Not Have a House Concert?
Choose From Two Presentation Styles:

• Senior Serenadesoffer lighthearted presentations of the popular tunes of the 1930s, ‘40s, ‘50s and beyond. All will be comfortably familiar to those of retirement age.

A typical performance also combines novelty sing-a-longs with occasional servings of warm original humor.

• Coffeehouse Concertsfeature the music and humor of the coffeehouse era of the ‘60s and ‘70s.  Enjoy an engaging variety of contemporary and traditional coffeehouse favorites, sing-a-longs, an original tune or two, new material by writers not yet widely known and a variety of humorous material.

What Are The Details?

Performer: singer, guitarist and professional entertainer Emmet Robinson has enter-tained more than 3,000 club, concert and TV audiences from coast to coast. He’s also appeared with other well-known artists such as Eric Andersen, John Denver, The Greenbriar Boys, Patrick Sky, Michael Peter Smith, Townes Van Zant and Dave Van Ronk.

Emmet also may be remembered as manager/emcee of the original Main Point in Bryn Mawr, PA, where he happily served for more than ten years while learning from the best of the best.

Concert Length: 60 to 75 minutes
Technical Requirements: One standard 120 v. electrical outlet
Rates : from $200.00.
Terms: 50% deposit, balance C.O.D

Reviews

“When you play guitar and sing, there is never any fluff, no unnecessary sounds or showmanship, just pure artistry. Your voice is strong and resonant, your guitar struck with just the right touch, and your sense of timing is always perfect…and it all comes together to make a pleasing and lasting impact.”

“You’re the best entertainer I’ve ever heard!”

“Listening to you is pure fun. I would come back to your show anytime. I have seen you twice, and thinking of your performance always brings a smile to my face.”

“How do we get you back here again?”

“That was fun – you’re really good! How do you remember the words to all those songs?”

“I expected a good voice and professional rendition. What I didn’t expect was a voice with so much depth and warmth and feeling. You are a true artist!”

“You make those wonderful old songs seem fresh and new – thank you!”

“You always do a thorough and thoughtful job of arranging your programs, and this time was no exception. And of course, combined with your rich voice and accomplished guitar playing, it makes for a delightful evening of good music and fun. Whenever I hear you, I’m always left with the feeling that it was not enough…it should have been longer.”

“You have a wonderful voice – I enjoyed the show!”

“It [the show] was indeed terrific! I loved every minute of it. I just don’t know how you do it…you go along with not just songs, but stories and jokes, and you never miss a beat. Thanks for a wonderful evening!”

“Perfect!”

“Thank you – you made my day!”

“I sure enjoyed your style and music selections!”

“You’re the best, Emmet, and you bring so much light to your work – performing – you just open up your heart and the love flows.”

“That was so much fun…you sounded great! We were transported back to the good ole days!”

“I love the way you do those old songs – please come back again soon!”

“Mary and I thoroughly enjoyed your concert Saturday night. It was a lot of fun and we loved your performance. Thank you.

(Look for Emmet on YouTube)

How to Present a House Concert
10 Steps to a Successful Evening

1. Establish a mutually agreeable date and time for the performance.
2. Invite ten or more friends who would enjoy the music.
3. Two weeks before the event, confirm the date with Emmet.
4. Arrange for snacks and beverages.
5. Prior to Showtime, set up your room with chairs and/or cushions.
6. Provide one straight-backed chair for Emmet.
7. Add one floor-standing lamp so that he can see what he’s playing.
8. Darken the rest of the room.
9. Announce Emmet by reading his printed introduction.
10. Enjoy the show.

Fine Points

• The typical home concert runs 60-75 minutes. That’s about how long most folks can comfortably sit still.
• The typical home concert doesn’t require microphones. If needed, they will be provided at no charge.
• Please book your event 90 days in advance.

Rates

Rates begin at $200, and may vary according to location, length of show, and any requirements for specialized material.

For details, contact Emmet directly:
610-647-4341
emmetsemail@aol.com