Three Pines House Concerts

Intimate, live performances showcasing the best in acoustic, folk and singer songwriters
Next upcoming concert

Sat. August 30, 2008 8:00PM $15
Johnsmith

Whenever you read or hear about the music of Johnsmith, certain watchwords always come up...
words like uplifting, integrity, heart, or soul. Over two decades of performing festivals, concert halls, coffeehouses, colleges, and house concerts, he has built a solid fan base in the US and abroad. He’s a past winner of the New Folk competition at the Kerrville Folk Festival, and has taught songwriting there and many other major Festivals, such as the Sisters Folk Festival. Johnsmith has walked down the roads that made him whole, and when he brings that onstage, he connects with folks. Night after night, CD after CD, he brings it all on full heart.

"I feel like every time one of Johnsmith’s songs gets heard a little healing happens to the world." ~ Buddy Mondlock

For soundclips go to johnsmithmusic.com

Full Schedule


	We, Jim and Susan Holmes, welcome you to Three Pines House Concerts. We started this house concert series as a way to provide professional singer/songwriters with a place to perform for an eager audience. We also want to create a way for our friends and others in the community to hear some truly talented performers. A house concert very simply defined is a musical event presented in someone’s home or another small space such as a backyard or community meeting room. It was very aptly put by singer-songwriter, Johnsmith, who said it is “Music as it should be…in the home, from the heart.” It is a chance to introduce some wonderful singer/songwriters to an audience in a setting where people are gathered to focus on music. From the beginning of time music has been an enriching experience. We are sure that house concerts have actually occurred for thousands of years. Sometimes it was just families getting together to share some music and fun and other times a few neighbors would drop in and share the experience.
	Three Pines House concerts provide the chance to enjoy live music in an intimate setting. Our fine performers are drawn from throughout North America, and appear regularly at clubs, festivals, and other large stages. Shows typically last about three hours. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. The artists usually play two 45 to 60 minute sets with a 15-30 minute intermission. We provide some light refreshments. Guests are welcome to bring something to share during intermission. We collect a suggusted donation from each audience member on behalf of the artists. We do not take any of the ticket proceeds, 100% of all donations go to the artist. This is a LISTENING venue, no talking during performance! Visiting before show, during intermission, and after show is highly encouraged and very enjoyable.
	We are located in the city of Bend in Central Oregon. We are 20 miles east of Sisters, where the Sister folk festival is held. We are 109 miles east of Salem, and 100 miles north east of Eugene. The musical focus of this series is singer/songwriter, folk, blues and acoustical music that is not widely available in the other venues in the area. The social focus of the series is on good music, good people and good times in a fun, non smoking environment. Sound interesting? Then check out our schedule, and plan to attend one of the shows coming up. We'd love to have you join us. Reservations are required. Email us for more information or questions.