Russ & Julie's House Concerts

UPCOMING HOUSE CONCERTS
(Links go to the performers' websites.)

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 8pm
Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan

Suggested Donation: $25 per person

Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan have been bringing their unique blend of guitar and harmonica blues, rags and good time music to widely diverse audiences for 45 years. Their live performances include concerts, clubs and festivals all over the world.

Together and separately they have worked on countless film scores, TV soundtracks, commercials and sessions. They've appeared on television internationally, were featured on the "Levi's 501 Blues" commercials, and are frequent guests of National Public Radio. In addition to working with Kenny, Tom has nearly 300 CD credits... and Kenny was recently honored by Martin Guitars with his own Signature Model 00018KS.

Their eight duo albums have garnered critical acclaim throughout the world, and their music from the film "Over The Edge" won the duo the prestigious Telly Award in 1994.

Saturday, April 11, 2026, 8pm
Rebecca Folsom

Suggested Donation: $25 per person

Rebecca Folsom’s music is about liberation. Her songs crack open hearts, inspire hope, and leave listeners with a deeper perspective. The award winning singer-songwriter moves with ease through her four-octave range as she plucks the instrument of the heart with tender fearlessness and fiery passion all meant to awaken unfettered aliveness.

Devoted to elevating creative freedom, love, and authentic connection, Rebecca believes in daring to dream our wildest dreams, author the change we want to see, and trust in the goodness that shines from within. Her voice, a beacon in the dark, ignites joy that heals and liberates. You might find yourself singing along, dancing, weeping, or raising your hands in motivated celebration to rise up and live into life’s greatest potential.

With twelve albums and countless miles under her signature boots, her new songs are a wellspring of joy and positivity.

Saturday, June 27, 2026, 8pm
Amy Speace

Suggested Donation: $25 per person

Heralded by Rolling Stone, Billboard Magazine and The New York Times and featured on NPR’s “Weekend Edition”, Amy Speace is one of the leading voices of contemporary Folk and Americana songwriters. She was discovered 2005 by Judy Collins, who signed her to her record label and has recorded her songs. Amy is the 2020 winner of the AMA UK’s International Song of the Year. “The American Dream,” was released in 2024 and became the #1 record and the title track was named #1 song in the FAI Radio Charts for its first month out.

Her November 2025 release, “The Blue Rock Sessions,” was recorded in three hours during a songwriting residency at The Blue Rock Studio and Retreat in Wimberley, TX and is her first completely solo acoustic record of 11 songs. A “writer’s writer,” Amy’s debut collection of poetry, The Cardinals, will be published by Red Hen Press in September 2026. In addition to her performance career, she teaches English and Writing at Cumberland University in Lebanon, TN.

There’s much more to Amy’s career than that of simply being an outstanding artist. She’s also displayed her talents as a theatrical actor, director and producer, while also sharing both her skills and savvy as a college educator, workshop leader, author, and entrepreneur.

Saturday, October 17, 2026, 8pm
The Rough & Tumble AND Flagship Romance

Suggested Donation: $25 per person

The Rough & Tumble, a dynamic duo comprised of Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler, have been captivating audiences with their unique blend of dumpster-folk and thrift store-Americana for over a decade. The Pennsylvania-born Graham and Central California's Tyler have a knack for weaving together elements of joy, sorrow, comedy, and drama in their music, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats. On November 24, 2024, the band released their new record, Hymns for My Atheist Sister & Her Friends to Sing Along To. They are also a 2026 Folk Alliance International official showcase artist.

Flagship Romance is an unforgettable alternative folk duo known for their breathtaking vocal harmonies, inspired songwriting, dynamic live show, and a remarkable on and off-stage chemistry that will leave you with the feeling that you made two new best friends. Married singers-songwriters Shawn Fisher and Jordyn Jackson effortlessly fuse technical precision in their impeccably tight vocal blend with an invigorating sense of emotional abandon in their energetic live persona. Performing each show as if it could be their last, this duo will have you questioning how their larger-than-life sound can come from just two voices and an acoustic guitar.

Touring together this fall, the two bands are calling this the "Rough Romance" tour!

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8pm
Rita Hosking

Suggested Donation: $25 per person

In a wavy world where we often struggle to swim, singer-songwriter Rita Hosking paddles up and canoes us through black holes, sinks of dirty dishes, demo-derbies, and wildfires until we’re safe at shore. She's got the spirit, and she knows how to reach ours through her grace, heart, chops, and spunk. With award-winning music spanning 9 albums and 20 years of touring, this country-folk troubadour is a heavy hitter in the Northern California songwriting scene.

Rita's style of country-folk has been lauded for story and sense of place, and her performances praised with capturing the audience. She hails from Hatchet Mountain -- a mountain between Montgomery Creek and Burney, CA. A descendant of Cornish miners who sang in the mines of Cornwall and Grass Valley, CA, Rita grew up with deep regard for folk music and the power of the voice.

In 2024, Rita released a set of what she calls “public service songs” on climate change adaptation and mitigation.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Some of our House Concerts fill up a couple of weeks in advance, so please RSVP early. All our House Concerts begin at 8:00 P.M. unless otherwise noted. A voluntary suggested donation of $25 per person to the musicians is requested. Remember, 100% of all contributions go directly to the performers!

For more information on Russ & Julie's House Concerts,
please contact Russ & Julie at: info@houseconcerts.us

To RSVP, and for directions, please email: rsvp@houseconcerts.us

Please note: "Russ & Julie's House Concerts" is simply the name we choose to describe our private parties, in our private home. These parties are NOT a business nor are they a business-related activity. They are strictly a hobby for us and are simply gatherings of our friends and guests to enjoy live acoustic music, fellowship, food (a potluck dessert buffet) and fun. Our concert parties are officially free (or else it might be considered a business), although voluntary contributions (suggested donation of $25 per person) are accepted at the door on behalf of the artists. 100% of all contributions go directly to the performers. By invitation only.