Let me explain. It's becoming more and more popular for up-and-coming artists to perform relatively inexpensive concerts in people's homes. Case in point: Susan Enan, a lovely British Songbird who is just wrapping up a quick tour in the US - in a very personal way.
I attended a concert she gave at a St. Paul residence a couple of weeks ago.
Everyone sat around in the living room, surrounding her keyboard, drinking wine and nibbling on cookies while the family's dog moved the room, giving friendly sniffs. Enan is a great performer in intimate settings, which obviously appeals to her. (She mentioned her disdain for the club atmosphere.) She had a soft voice that sounds almost manufactured because it's so pretty. She's Sarah McLachlan (whom she has worked with) meets Imogen Heap.
She took requests, but stuck closely to what's on her newest album, titled Plainsong, which features lots of catchy, mellow numbers. (My favorite: the gorgeous and abstract "Bring on the Wonder.") She also fielded questions, and although she has a coyness about her, she seems to take her art very seriously.
Some of us chatted over a drink when her set was done. She revealed she's traveling cross-country, giving more house concerts on her way home to Brooklyn. She hopes to have more international tours coming up.
What about you? Keep your eyes peeled for house concerts given by musicians with as much talent as Susan Enan. You'll get way more bang for your buck than seeing anything at X-Cel or 1st Ave. And you might just get a free cookie.
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