WHAT WE LEARNED LAST MONTH: Planning house shows is fun and it’s just a little bit not at all scary! We had a blast with our Madison, WI pal Anna Vogelzang and STL’s Town Cars when they came over and played wonderful songs for us and our friends. So, when we learned that Samantha Crain was inquiring about a place she and her band might play on an off-night they’ll have this tour, the IWTAS team jumped at the chance to host! We immediately added our friend and your favorite Beth Bombara to the bill (she and Samantha are buddies from way back).

Ms. Crain is touring behind her fantastic 2012 release, Kid Face, and Ms. Bombara is promoting her brand new EP, Raise Your Flag. We could speak at length about our appreciation for these two ladies as musicians and humans, but we think you should just come over on the 14th and see for yourself. Here are the details:

What: A House Concert hosted by I Went to a Show.com and 4 Hands Brewing Co. 
Who: Samantha Crain and Beth Bombara playing great music with their bands.
Where: IWTAS HQ (it’s a residence in Soulard).
When: Sunday, July 14th, 2013 at 8:30pm. (Come over at 7 or so and hang out before the music starts.)
Why: Because you’ll never get to see Samantha Crain play in a living room in St. Louis again. (Probably.)
How: To gain entry to the show, buy a ticket online here. You gotta be 21, at least. 

If you’ve never been to a house show, don’t worry. We aren’t experts either. All we know is that it’s a pretty fun and relaxed way to see a concert up close and personal. Whether you’re a party starter or a wallflower, you’ll fit right in around us. We hope to see you!

Facebook event here.