Son of Laughter Haus Concert - Thursday, June 27th, 7:30pm - $10 recommended donation

This will be a house concert in an intimate setting for about 30-35, so get your tickets early. You may reserve a spot here by getting a free ticket. I am asking for a recommended donation of $10 or more if you are able. If you really want to hear Son of Laughter and can't swing that much, please still feel free to come. Here is the timetable for the evening.

6:30pm-Come early if you like for a free dinner of dal and rice and chai.

7:00pm-Doors open with some refreshments. Feel free to BYOB.

7:30pm-Concert begins. 

I got to see Chris Slaten of Son of Laughter in a house show last year and have been listening to his album "No Story is Over" on repeat over the past few weeks. His finger picking guitar style and melodies are great to listen to, but even more I appreciate his well-crafted and thought provoking words. My favorite tracks include: "The Gardner" and "Voting Day" and the lovely "The Meal We Could Not Make."

Here are some more words of praise. 

Andrew Peterson, singer-songwriter, author of The Wingfeather Saga

“I admire Chris Slaten for so many things, not the least of which is his immaculate beard. But I love his music even more. His guitar parts are wonderfully inventive, his Paul Simon-esque voice soars, and his lyrics are as whimsical as they are literate. Any release of a new Son of Laughter record is cause for celebration.”

Arthur Alligood, singer-songwriter, national winner of NPR's Mountain Stage NewSong contest

“I’m not sure I know a songwriter with greater attention to detail than Chris Slaten, a.k.a. Son of Laughter. The new release is just plain beautiful.”

Rebecca K. Reynolds, author of Courage Dear Heart, Letters to a Weary World, songwriter for Ron Block of Allison Krauss & Union Station.

“His music has a unique ability to enchant and transform. Like the best of the metaphysical poets, Chris crashes unexpected elements together—perhaps a transcendent, ethereal sound with grounded imagery—perhaps a simple children’s story told powerfully enough to revive a road-weary adult. Meanwhile, Chris confesses his longings and his weaknesses so honestly, it’s impossible to hear his music and remain disengaged."