Charliesax > A concert in your own home

A concert in your own home can create a unique atmosphere for your guests to enjoy, discuss and remember.

We can fit into a surprisingly small space and we play at low volume so it is nice to listen to.

A concert provides focus and can help give structure to a party; "we dine after the concert" for example.

It creates a talking point, often opening up discussion not just about the concert but about other musical experiences too.

Your guests may remember the evening fondly in years to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

how much room does the band take up?

  • for our duo of clarinet & guitar/vocals a comfortable minim space would be a rectangle 5' by 9' (1.5m by 2.7m). The audience can be quite close because we do not play very loud.

where could I hold the concert?

  • you could have a concert in your living room or garden. A small space is fine because it can help create an intimate atmosphere.

we don't want a concert but would like some live music; do you play background too?

  • yes, we are happy to play back ground music at low volume so that people can easily chat whilst we play.

how many musicians will there be in the band?

  • most of our concerts in peoples homes are with a duo of clarinet & guitar. We sometimes add double bass, in which case we need an additional 1.5m square

how long will the band play for?

  • a concert could be two sets of 35 minutes each with an interval of about 20 minutes.
  • Or it could be a single set of 40 - 60 minutes without a break

I like the idea, what should I do next?

  • call Charlie for a no obligation chat 01884 840 015
  • or send an email

 

our duo can play on a floor space of 1.5m x 2.7m
duo floor plan

The duo can play on a minimum floor space of 5' by 9' (1.5m by 2.7m). Its a bit of a squash and we certainly will use a bit more room if it is available but it can be done.

If you would like double bass too, to make a trio, you need to add another 1.5m square of floor space .

  • technical requirements for the duo
    Three upright chairs with no arms; dining chairs in other words. The third chair is for the guitar amp.
  • Access to a single electric socket
  • If we are playing outside, shelter from wind, sun or rain.