Little Lake Hill House Concerts first opened the doors in July, 2000. Since then we've had numerous and wonderful musicians perform in our 'living room'.  The City of Raleigh Board of Adjustments declared us to be a 'Prima Facie Business' in December of 2009 which means we LOOK like a business, even though we are NOT one. They declared that we may have 3 events in our home (event of any kind). You can read more about our situation here .  In 2010 we held shows in our home and in other homes, also at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh. We are deeply grateful to the UUFR for helping us host Karan Casey Band, which also was a fundraiser for Hospice of Wake County. Also, to Harry Tueting (Harry's Guitar Shop) for allowing us to host shows in his home as well.  In 2010 year we also hosted John Doyle in a separate show from Karan's even though they were both members of the Irish mega-band Solas. Please visit to learn of our previous shows. from 2000-2010  We are no longer listing the upcoming or past shows on this website. In 2011 we have enjoyed shows by some of the musicians who have visited before, and new ones as well: Molasses Creek (from Ocracoke) and Jack Williams. If we were asked who is our favorite performer of all that have been here we'd have to say "ALL of them!"

The concept of house concerts (also known as 'House Parties') is not a new one. Originally called salons centuries ago, patrons of fine music opened up their homes to musicians for performances. The idea was put away for some time as musicians began performing for large audiences and needed a stage and amplification. Now, singer/songwriters and bands alike are welcoming the idea of performing ‘unplugged’ in a cozy living room. It gives an opportunity to look the audience at eye level and the ambience and attention more relaxed and inviting. Little Lake Hill (read more on the Little Lake Hill link) is located right off of Wade Avenue on Dixie Trail in Raleigh and very near the beltline and I-40, very convenient to folks from everywhere! There is one item to be leery of if you or a member of your party is allergic to dogs. There are (at present, August 2011) three Border Collies who live here. They will NOT be present for the concerts (they would like to steal the show!), but some folks are highly sensitive to dog dander no matter HOW clean the  area is....so please keep this in mind.

This is the way it works: we invite people to come listen to some wonderful music which follows a brief discussion about local-global concerns. We take a show of hands on ways to resolve issues. Then the music begins. People RSVP if they can come and the night of the gathering folks come and bring food to share and also donations for the artist.

Our first house concert was in July, 2000, presenting Leslie Ritter and Scott Petito in a wonderful and highly successful show! Little Lake Hill provides an elegant and intimate setting for such performances. The home built in 1932 sits on 3 acres of land in the center of Raleigh. It rests on a hill overlooking a pond (to be restored)  thus, the name "Little Lake Hill". Stone walls, steps and rock gardens cultivated many years ago grace the area.

Many  folks have come to nearly every show here, so it's like being with family! The people who come here make these evenings special for the artist and the artist often gives some of their best and most creative performances here. Each show is the BEST!

Please visit to learn of our previous shows.