Da willst du nur mal eben etwas trinken gehen, doch dann kommt alles anders!

Es ist ein ganz normaler Sonntagmittag...Passanten schlendern durch die Stadt und stehen plötzlich vor einem orangen Zelt mit einem „Freigetränke“-Schild davor. Natürlich lassen sie sich diese Gelegenheit nicht entgehen und betreten das Zelt. Es gibt leckere Getränke von einem netten Barkeeper serviert. Kurze Zeit später verlassen sie das Zelt wieder, freuen sich über ein Freigetränk und setzen ihren Weg fort.

Doch Stop! Moment…was ist das?! Auf einmal stehen die nichts ahnenden Passanten mitten in einem liebevoll eingerichteten Wohnzimmer, anstatt auf der Straße. Verwirrte Gesichter. Wo sind sie denn hier gelandet? Die Verwirrung ist komplett, als sie in die ebenso verdutzten Gesichter von drei Jungs schauen, die gerade gemütlich in ihrem Wohnzimmer Fußball schauen. 


Bevor die Passanten wissen, wie ihnen geschieht, fangen die Jungs auch schon an zu singen. Immer lauter, immer fröhlicher und im nächsten Moment steht eine 7-köpfige Band mitten im Wohnzimmer und performt extra für die verdutzten Passanten. Was für eine Überraschung!

Behind the Scenes

Es ist 6:00 Uhr und der Wecker klingelt, alle Vorbereitungen sind getroffen und wir rücken mit drei Transportern am Drehort an. Unser gesamtes Team und weitere Helfer packen tatkräftig mit beim Aufbau des Schöfferhofer Pavillons und unseres fahrbaren Wohnzimmers an. Etwas später treffen auch schon das Filmteam und unsere liebe Fotografin Nicole ein. Jetzt kann es losgehen! Nun heißt es sich verstecken und warten, bis die ersten Passanten sich auf die Schöfferhofer Weizen-Mix Freigetränke stürzen. 

Lange lassen diese auch nicht auf sich warten. Freigetränke ziehen doch immer! Die ersten Passanten wagen sich ins Zelt und dann geht alles Schlag auf Schlag! Die Choreographie sitzt! Innerhalb von 30 Sekunden tragen alle Helfer zuerst die Wohnzimmermöbel und dann den Wohnzimmerraum vor den Eingang des Zeltes, der Fernseher wird eingeschaltet und die drei Jungs 'von Tequila and the Sunrise Gang' nehmen ihre Position im Wohnzimmer ein. Es ist Überraschungszeit!

DANKE!
Was für ein Tag! Wir sind unglaublich glücklich, dass sich so viele Passanten überraschen ließen. Aus Unbekannten wurden Freunde - es wurde gelacht, gesungen und getanzt. Es ist immer wieder toll, solch eine aufregende Aktion durchzuführen und zu sehen, wie man Menschen mit Musik berühren und mitreißen kann. Ein riesigen Dank geht noch einmal an alle Helfer, das Filmteam Keep On, die Fotografin Nicole, Schöfferhofer und natürlich an die Band „Tequila And The Sunrise Gang“ – danke, dass ihr dabei wart und mit uns diese Aktion auf die Beine gestellt habt!

GEWINNE EINE SUMMERSESSION INKL. FREIGETRÄNKE

Als kleines Sahnehäubchen oben drauf verlosen wir zusammen mit Schöfferhofer Weizen-Mix dieses Jahr zwei Summersessions. Wir haben dafür zwei unserer Lieblingsbands ausgesucht, die den Sommer zu dir nach Hause bringen und dein Wohnzimmer, deine Dachterrasse oder deinen Garten zur Bühne machen! Du musst dich um nichts kümmern – die Künstler bringen alles mit und arrangieren sich so, dass sie selbst im kleinsten Wohnzimmer spielen können. Für Getränke von Schöfferhofer Weizen-Mix ist natürlich gesorgt. Du hast Lust mitzumachen? Hier findest du alle Infos:

https://www.sofaconcerts.org/summersessions

Wenn ihr jetzt Lust auf Live Musik bekommen habt, euer eigenes Wohnzimmerkonzert veranstalten wollt oder auch jemanden Überraschen wollt dann schaut doch mal auf unsere Website vorbei! 

Hier geht’s zu unserer vorherigen Überraschungsaktion mit Marvin Brooks und dem Sofa mitten in der Stadt.

Foto Credits: Nicole Siemers

Unite people from all over the world with a house concert!

Australia, USA, France, Sweden, United Kingdom – It's incredible that every day, more and more new artists from all over the world sign up with SofaConcerts! We think it’s a perfect time to take a closer look at some of them and present you to some of our favorite international artists. So, let's get inspired by our international musicians today and turn up the volume!

Meadows - Sweden

Meadows is definitely our artist of the week! - Within two weeks he has gone from 500 to 40.000 Facebook fans. We are so proud Meadows! But how did he manage that? After several published singles, the singer-songwriter recently released his first EP, "The Only Boy Awake". The titular song was used beautifully in Netflix's new series, 13 Reasons Why. Wow! In the last few years, the Swede has traveled with his guitar trough Scandinavia, Germany, England and America. He writes songs that start quiet and end in a true sound storm - a mixture of folk and pop. We have already seen him live and are in love! Musically Meadow's is great and he is also a very nice and friendly person who makes your living room concert unforgettable!

Katey Brooks - United Kingdom

"Katey gave us a fantastic performance, she has a fantastic voice and some great songs. Highly recommended!" said Gallagher's Nest, a SofaConcert's host. Katey Brooks is a singer and songwriter from London who writes folksongs with alternative, soul, and blues elements. She grew up in a family of musicians who often traveled, and spent thus time in Bristol, London and Arizona in her youth. You can especially hear this cultural mixture in her unique sound with her self-written, lively lyrics. In the last few years, Katey celebrated some big successes, but she still finds her inspiration for writing on the streets of the world and the people she meets on her travels or concerts. Now, Katey is back in the studio to finish her latest album "We Are The People", which will be released by the end of the year.

My Glorious - Austria

We continue with an indie rock trio from Vienna comprised of Sami Goodenough and the twins Gregor & Paul Saile. My Glorious are the living room concert band par excellence! Think rock in the living room would be unthinkable and way too much noise? Definitely not. Even if they are loud on big stages, they can also delight living-room concerts or garden open-airs with a small unplugged session. Last month the band released their new single "The Dark Idea", always with the aim of meeting open ears touching and inspiring people with their music. One of our hosts, Klavierreich said, "Our barn was rocked by My Glorious with hot, loud, and soft sounds. Everybody in the crowd was swept away by the boys and their music. It was also cool to get some knowledge about the background of the songs. "

Juda Jay - France

How about instead of folk and indie, we send some some hip-hop to your ears! Juda Jay grew up in California and now lives in Paris. He mixes his West Coast influences with different flows and melodies – he creates deep songs that require some thought, but at the same time he writes some wonderful good-mood songs for laughing and enjoying life. Through his music, Juda Jay embodies his version of the American Dream - doing what you believe in, hope and you doin’ it your own way. Juda Jay also let French rap flow into his songs, so he gives the listener an insight into the French culture, too. Very cool!

Ryan Tennis - America

The songs of Ryan Tennis invite you to dream and enjoy. The American has already been around the world many times – he has toured through Switzerland, Argentina, Germany, Australia, Colombia and Ireland – and sweetened many people with his music. He describes his own music as a road trip to a new place with a good friend, so his songs are sometimes heart-warming ballads and other times funky-soul reggae songs. One of our hosts, Jannes Willrodt had this to say about Ryan Tennis, "This Dude rocks! Saw him many times now and organized some gigs for him. Every time a unique show with heart and spirit. You should definitely meet this talented musician cause he´s a fine human being, too! "

Little Strike - America

Next, we come to one of our newcomers, Little Strike - an Israeli musician named Tamar Dart, who moved to Miami with her parents at the age of fifteen because of the political situation in Israel, now she currently calls Philadelphia her home but also was after her study a year in China, Thailand and Nepal. Do you remember Dido? Her voice reminds us of her somehow, but Little Strike makes folk music with electronic elements and lyrics in English, Spanish, Hebrew and French. Now you are exited? Then listen in!

Kaurna Cronin - Australia

As a small child, the Australian Kaurna Cronin was always surrounded by music. The reason - his parents were very much into live music and they traveled often in a Camper with him from festival to festival. As a result, he came in contact with the music genre, which has influenced him to this day: Folk. Cornin's unmistakable sound comes from mixing his soft voice with instruments like his guitar, drums or a harmonica. This mixture has already given the Australian three high-ranking awards and many great performances at festivals or clubs in his hometown of Australia, but also in Europe. Lean back and enjoy his latest song with us!

Shanti Powa - Italy

For the end, we have something upbeat for you! Shanti Powa, one of our newcomer bands, who have recently registered from Italy, is made up of twelve members that make funky hip-hop with influences of reggae and dancehall music. During their music career, they have already performed in many corners of Europe and now they are working on their third album. In the summer, they are also back on tour in England, Germany, Italy and maybe even soon in your living room.

You like the artists? With SofaConcerts, you can invite any of these artists to perform in your own living room or maybe you are going on holiday soon and you will want to make special a living room concert? Here you can see how SofaConcerts actually works and here why it is great to do a living room concert.

If you want to discover more, new international artists - no problem! Then have a look on our website, there is something for you!

5 reasons for hosting a sofa concert

There’s nothing better than exploring new music and sharing it with friends. As a music lover you are always on the search for the next concert and new music trends and bands. Sure, you can look for live gigs at the bar around your corner or maybe you will discover a super cool newcomer busking on the streets (plenty of bands started their career like that), but it is a lot easier to just bring the music right to your living room. This is why you should think about hosting your own SofaConcert:

It’s easy

SofaConcerts are super easy! All you need is a band, your friends and a little space. You just have to send a mail to your favourite band, set a date, invite your friends, have some cold drinks and you are ready to go! Usually the Band play unplugged and doesn’t need a lot of space or special equipment. Therefor you don’t need to worry about the noise either. Just invite your neighbours as well and get to know each other a little better while listening to great music!

Cozy & Intimate

The best thing about house concerts is the cozy and friendly atmosphere. It’s just you, your best friend and your favourite artist. Together you enjoy the music and have a lovely time. You don’t need to squeeze through a big crowd to get to the first row, you can just take a seat on your VIP spot right on your sofa. You can talk to the band and organize your event just like you want it. Take one or two drinks with the band after the gig and listen to their stories. Who needs a backstage pass, when your own living room is the backstage area?

Explore new music

The best benefit about sofa concerts is to easily explore great new music and get to know the artists personally. To discover new artists and share them with your friends is a really special experience. You never know, maybe in five years you are at a sold out show and you are able to tell your friends: “They played in my living room!”

Turn your favourite place into a stage

No need to say, we are all big concert lovers and can’t stop dancing to our favourite band at a big concert, but a private gig has something absolutely special to it. No big crowd that pushes you and spilt beer all over you and especially no super tall guy right in front of you! Just make your home a stage, no matter if it is your living room, attic or garden and put on socks instead of high heels!

 

It’s all about the music

Music builds connections and creates moments like nothing else and that’s the main point about SofaConcerts. Artists share they stories, thoughts and time with you and your friends, which creates a unbelievable connection. No matter how amazing the atmosphere of a big concert hall is, there is nothing like an artist playing his song just for you! This special and magical feeling of a SofaConcert should everyone experience once!

If you think about hosting your own house concert and invite great artists to your home, you should check out our artist. There will be the right one for each event, taste and budget!