Bring live music
into your home.
Imagine your living room or backyard transformed into an intimate concert venue — just for an evening. Your friends gathered. Music that fills the room. A night people will actually remember.
A concert where
you're the venue.
A house concert is exactly what it sounds like — a private, ticketed live music experience hosted in your home. You invite your people. We bring the music. Together we create something that no bar or venue ever quite replicates: intimacy.
Ryan Allay is a Northern California-based singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose sound blends retro soul, Afro-influenced rhythms, and jazz harmony into a warm, dynamic live experience. A multilingual artist and trained audio engineer, he has performed at the Gibson Showroom in Hollywood, The BackRoom in Berkeley, The Legendary Yoshi's in Oakland, the Empress Theatre in Vallejo, Sofar Sounds concerts throughout the Bay Area, jazz festivals in Idaho, and Ghana's National Theatre. His debut album Ellipsis is out now.
Ryan performs with a small band tailored to your space. Guests contribute a suggested donation of $20 at the door. No fuss, no formality. Just a remarkable evening.
You open your home
A living room, backyard, or open space that can comfortably hold 25–50 people. Doesn't need to be perfect — it needs to feel like yours.
You invite your people
Friends, family, neighbors, colleagues. The host community is the heart of the show — and half the reason people show up.
We take care of the rest
Ryan and the band handle all the music, equipment, and performance. You just need to open the door and enjoy the night.
What you get
as a host.
Hosting a house concert is one of the most genuinely memorable things you can do for the people in your life. Here's what it looks like from your side.
An unforgettable gathering
Your guests will talk about this for months. It's not another dinner party — it's an experience they've never had in someone's home before.
Live music, tailored to your space
The band size is matched to your venue — a duo for a cozy living room, a fuller ensemble for a large backyard. It always fits.
Zero production stress
Ryan and the band handle everything musical. Sound, set, performance — all taken care of. You focus on your guests.
You're supporting independent art
House concerts are how independent artists build real, lasting audiences. Your home becomes part of that story.
How it all
comes together.
Reach out
Drop Ryan a message expressing interest. Share a little about your space and roughly how many people you'd expect.
Pick a date
You and Ryan agree on a date that works for both sides. Weekends tend to work best for turnout.
Invite your people
Ryan provides a simple event description and artwork you can share. You spread the word to your network — 25 to 50 guests is the sweet spot.
We show up and play
Ryan and the band arrive early to set up quietly. Guests arrive, settle in, and the evening unfolds naturally — no rigid schedule, no awkward stage announcements.
Guests donate at the door
A suggested donation of $20 per guest is collected at the door. The host keeps 100% of any food or drinks sold separately — this is purely a music contribution.
Generous, not
transactional.
House concerts work because they feel like gifts — not ticket purchases. The suggested donation model keeps that spirit alive while supporting the artists who make the night possible.
Suggested donation per guest
Guests are warmly invited to contribute $20 at the door. It's a suggestion, not a requirement — but it's what makes these evenings sustainable and allows Ryan to keep bringing music into intimate spaces like yours.
As host, you take on no financial risk. There is no fee to book Ryan for a house concert. The donation goes directly toward supporting the performance.
What to
expect logistically.
A house concert is simpler to host than most people expect. Here's what to plan for.
Intimate enough to feel personal, enough energy to feel like a real show
Enough room for a small performance area and for guests to sit or stand comfortably
Determined together based on your space — smaller rooms get an acoustic duo, larger spaces can accommodate a full group
One focused set, no intermission — guests can mingle freely before and after
Ryan and the band arrive before guests to set up quietly and run a quick sound check
Your job is to invite people you trust and make them feel at home. That's genuinely it.
Let's bring music
into your home.
If this feels like something your people would love, reach out. There's no commitment in starting the conversation — just a note about your space and when you're thinking.
Get in touch with Ryan
