Interested in booking me for a concert or event?
I do all kinds of shows... piano concerts for churches,
house concerts, weddings, background music for corporate dinners,
fundraisers - I've even done a fashion show... you name the
event, chances are I'm willing to play it. I will travel
pretty much
anywhere in the United
States and most of Canada.
It's
not as hard as you think.
In fact, it's really quite
easy and my fees are
reasonable. While I'm not in this for the money, I do
have to support my family of four as well as the continued growth
of my art. My main concern is that I
have...
a) the
opportunity to sell my CDs (so that people can take my music
home with them and share it with more
people...)
b)
the opportunity
to perform for new people (so they can experience the music
first hand and see that a solo piano concert can not only
be fun, but also a cherished memory that will last forever.)
c)
that my travel
expenses are covered. For obvious economic reasons, I don't
wish to lose money
when I do a show.
By the way, I only play my original music.
No cover
tunes, show tunes or popular requests. Not even for weddings,
I'm afraid. I do have the occassional hymn or Christmas song
in my repertoire, of course, but aside from that, know that if you hire
me, you're getting "David Nevue" music!
Here's
an Overview of Everything You Need to Know...
Basic Fees:
My
fees do vary depending on the event and the location, and can
vary anywhere from $300 to $1500. Generally speaking, the
costs to have me come and play for you will be my fee +
travel expenses. If you don't think you can afford paying
my travel expenses, keep on reading, because you may not have
to pay much at all depending on what else I can book near you.
Here are some example fees...
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Event Type
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Standard Fee
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House
Concerts
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$300-$500
depending on how much you'd like to contribute to
my art. I usually try to get $500 if I can, but
I realize not everyone can afford that. Be sure to read the info below on house
concerts as these are handled a bit differently
than normal concerts. The fee is negotiable to some degree based
on my schedule and other performances
I may have in your area. Read more about hosue concerts below.
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Church
Concerts
& Ministry Events
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I
don't really have a set fee for church or ministry
events because while some larger churches can afford
my fee, other smaller churches simply can't. Make
me an offer that you feel you can joyfully give.
If you have a budget of $1000 for special guest
events, that's great. But if you can only offer
a "love offering" plus a small fee, that's
fine too. Contact me at dnevue@rainmusic.com
and lets talk about it. Read more about church concerts below.
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Background
Music
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Just
want me to sit down and play for your event? Then
this is for you. The price varies depending on the location. If you're in my local area, you're looking at $300 for an evening of piano music. If I have to travel, it's $500 + travel expenses.
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Charities, Benefits,
Fund Raisers.
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This
varies depending on the event.
I suggest one of two options:
Option
1: Find a sponsor to cover my fee
($500-$1000). Then all ticket sales and proceeds
go toward the charity or benefit. If you sell tickets
for $20, and sell 200 seats, that's $4000 to go
toward the charity. All I ask, aside from my fee,
is that I can sell CDs at the event.
Option
2: This is intended for smaller organizations
who cannot afford my fee or find a sponsor to pay
it. What we'll do is simply split the ticket sales.
50% goes to me, 50% to the charity. This is
a no-lose situation for you, as the organation doesn't
pay me anything up front. However, you may pay more
after the fact.
Questions? E-mail
me at david@rainmusic.com.
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Weddings
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$1000-$1500
+ travel expenses. The
amount varies depending upon what is required.
For example, if you just need background music for
a dinner reception, that will be toward the low
end. If you need music during the wedding service
itself, that requires more planning and coordination. The tux
rental (or any other clothing purchases neccesary
for the wedding) is not included in this fee.
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Add to this fee my travel
expenses. If you're in the Eugene, Oregon area, there
are no travel expenses to worry about. Otherwise...
Travel
Expenses: In
addition to my basic fee (see above), travel expenses need to be taken
into consideration.
I will go pretty much anywhere within the U.S. to play a concert
so long as my basic expenses (air, car rental and
accomodations) are covered. When you contact me, just let me
know where you're located and I can give you a general price
range of what to expect. If you don't think you
can afford all this, contact me anyway. Most of the time when I
travel, I can book three or four concerts in an area at once. If this
is the case in your situation, it will cut the travel costs
down quite a bit because I can split the costs between the various
shows. In other words, if I'm playing just one show, your cost
might be my fee plus $1,000 for travel expenses, but if I can
arrange three or four concerts around the same time and/or area, which
I often can, your
cost might only be my basic fee plus $250 or so to cover gas,
food and lodging. Feel free to email me at dnevue@rainmusic.com
to discuss
the possibilities.
Sponsorships: For help paying my fee, considering asking a local business or business person to cover my fee for the event. In exchange, you can print their business information on a program plus I will be happy to give them a public acknowledgment/word of appreciation at the
concert.
House
Concerts: House concerts
are a wonderful thing! They are incredibly intimate and will
provide your guests with an unforgettable memory! If you wish
to have me come and play a concert in your home, there are a
couple of requirements:
a) I
ask that you provide a piano in good condition, tuned up
just prior (within a week) to the concert. The piano doesn't
have to be a grand
piano, just a piano that plays well, with working keys and
pedals. Even a small upright is fine.
b)
I would ask that
you be willing to help promote the show to your friends,
family, and acquaintances, and that you commit to doing
your best to bring at least 20-30 people into your home.
c)
I request a minimum
of $300
for a house concert, although people have (very generously)
paid me as much as $800 to come and play in their home.
If you can manage $500, I would really appreciate that, though I know that not all can afford this. Set your own fee, based on your financial ability or desire
to support my music. Financial
Tip: Some folks
will ask a $10/person
donation from attendies to help pay the fee or even just
to put that toward supporting my music. That's fine by me. Also, you can ask a local business or business person to sponsor and cover my fee for the event. In exchange, you can print their business information on a program plus I will be happy to give them a public acknowledgment/word of appreciation at the concert. Also, please read the info above about travel
expenses as that could enter into it.
Here are
a few testimonials from people I've played house concerts for....
"The thrilling experience of David's
performance in my own home far exceeded any of my expectations! I did not want
the evening to end! I continue to spread the word to others, who have also
enthusiastically embraced David’s talent and amazing music. Whatever you may think it would feel like to have David
Nevue perform in your home... it's BETTER! - Daria Murphy, York, PA.
"I've been to hundreds of concerts, and without a doubt, having
David Nevue perform in person at my house was the single most memorable
concert I've ever been at - it was FANTASTIC! David played almost all of my
personal favorites, and told the stories behind the songs. I got
numerous comments from guests thanking me for inviting them to such a unique
experience - none had ever attended such an intimate concert. Thank you
David for giving me and my friends a night we will always remember." Pat
Schannach, Hastings, MN.
"My husband and I were so thrilled to have David come to our home and give our
friends and us a personal concert!! What a awesome experience! My friends
absolutely loved the whole beautiful evening. David has such natural talent
with his music and his storytelling!! It was a magical and beautiful evening." Jackie Brown Eau Claire, WI
"I just wanted to thank you for making my 38th birthday the
most memorable I've ever had. My very close friends and family really
enjoyed your music and were all so appreciative to experience such a
wonderful and quaint concert with me. Actually some of them were inspired to
start learning an instrument." Lt. David George, Cherry Hill, NJ
"When I heard
that David would be doing house concerts in Iowa, I felt God nudging me to consider
it. It turned out to be the most lovely evening.
David's
faith and experiences which dictate his music were like messages from
God. I still look back on the whole evening very fondly. - Jackie Van Ahn,
Des Moines, IA
"I never knew my
piano could sound so good until David started playing. As soon as he touches
the keys he makes the room come alive! He's just a master of the instrument and
having all my friends there listening at my home concert made it even better!
Having David playing in my home, (twice now), I'll have memories that will last
a lifetime. My friends still talk about the concert months afterward. I would
HIGHLY recommend having a home concert with David Nevue." -
John Mocker, Dubuque, IA
"Our studio is a cooperative for music teachers so a workshop,
centered on the art of composing, was arranged prior to David's concert
for our students. In just two hours, he was able to establish a
comfortable rapport with the students through humble yet inspirational
story-telling which he punctuated on the piano. He encouraged them, as
an exercise, to improvise on pieces they already knew, and before it
was over a surprising duet of Pachibel's Canon in D materialized to the
delight of all. David stressed the benefits of music theory, that if
they understood the "math," so to speak, composing their own works
would easier. A number of the students
returned that evening for his concert, an impromptu selection of his
work which David chooses after his arrival and has gained a sense of
the people and place. For us, David Nevue's performance was a
beautiful ride––we wafted like leaves through enchanted, charged air,
were refreshed as if we were cascading along a glistening river, and
felt the heat of his notes as they blazed, sufficient to ignite a bon
fire." Lisa Loy, www.thecarolinianstudio.com
So, want
a house concert of your own? Email David at dnevue@rainmusic.com
Church Concerts and Ministry Events: If you are a church pastor and/or ministry event coordinator, I am sure you would like a list of references from me plus a more detailed idea of who I am and what I believe. Please take a look at this Fact Sheet, in PDF format, which explains who I am, my mission statement, and includes some testimonials from other pastors who have had me come and share with their congregation. If you have any questions or concerns, just email me at dnevue@rainmusic.com
Other
Items of Note...
Availability:
If you've checked out
my concert calendar lately, you can
see how booked I am. I'm booking some shows almost a year out
now. If you are in the Eugene, Oregon area, I may be able to
squeeze you in somewhere. Shows elsewhere require a bit more
time to plan and fit within my schedule. I like to book out
of state shows at least
four months in advance, preferably six. So contact me at dnevue@rainmusic.com
and we'll
see what we can work out.
Piano
Requirements:
All I ask is that you
have a piano in good working condition. The pedals must work and all
the keys must play. Naturally, I do prefer a 'grand' piano when I'm
playing in a concert setting, but it's not necessary. I will
play an upright if it's in
good working order (especially for house
concerts). I also request that you have the piano tuned just prior to the event - this is especially the
case for formal concerts and house concerts. For shows at book stores, malls, coffee shops and the like, just having had the piano
tuned within the last six months is usually
sufficient.
Piano
Rentals:
If you are in Oregon,
I can rent a very nice
digital piano (along with speakers) and bring it along
for $150. This is in addition to the normal fee. If you live
in an area where I'd have to hop on a plane, then I would expect
you to provide the piano.
What's a 'David Nevue' Concert
like?
Note: At events like weddings, dinner parties, coffee shops, book stores
and such, I simply plays my music as background music. But at formal concerts, things are a bit different...
- Mission: First, read my mission statement to
get an idea of where I'm coming from. Much of
my music is inspired by my faith and by my love for The
Bible, so when I
talk about my music in a concert setting, it's not uncommon for me
to share readings from the Bible
(such as the Psalms) as part of the program
to better relate where the song is coming from. However,
I do not consider myself a preacher.
I don't preach - I tell stories about my life, and my faith
is part of my life and my art so naturally that comes into
play.
- Themes: I
can create a concert
program to fit any theme you desire. This is
particularly useful in a church concert setting. For example,
I have a program called The
Passion Play which
I perform often around the Easter season. This presentation
combines piano music and scripture reading for an emotional,
musical portrayal of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I
can create similar programs for Christmas, or on topics such as God's mercy, grace, love, the Psalms, communion,
or whatever you desire.
- Emotion: I
am a very emotive
piano player, so expect to see something interesting to watch as well as to listen to. My
concerts are not boring. I
also strive to be very vulnerable
when I'm telling the stories behind the songs. I speak to
you, the audience, as I would a close friend. I let
the audience see and understand my heart's desires so they can
better relate to the music they are hearing. It is this
approach to a performance, in part, which makes it
such an unforgetable experience.
- Time: Expect a show to run about
two hours with a break. If you have a specific program length in mind, shorter or longer,
it can be arranged.
Contact
David:
email
me at dnevue@rainmusic.com
for a quote specific
to your event. Note:
If you do not hear
back from me within 48 hours, call me at 541-741-3262. It's entirely
possible that your email message (or my response to you) got caught in
a spam filter.
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