Hi hi,
Last year my whole summer tour got cancelled (RIP). So I figured: why wait around for stages when the Midwest is full of perfectly good backyards, porches, rooftops, and (one) parking lot. We ran twenty-something shows in places no one would call a venue. It was the most fun I've had in a long time.
I want to do it again. Bigger this time. Deeper into the region. Same idea: you bring a space and a couple dozen humans willing to listen, I'll bring the songs.
If you've got somewhere you've been meaning to do something with, fill out the host form. If you just want to be in the room when one happens near you, get on the list and I'll send a note when a show is real.
That's it. See you out there.
XO, Tanner
Whether you're offering a space or hoping to be in one, here's where to start.
Pitch your backyard, loft, alley, garage, rooftop, parking lot, whatever. Tanner reads every submission. If it's a fit, we'll set up a quick call to plan the night.
Drop your name and your city. When a show gets booked near you, we'll send a note before it's announced anywhere else. No commitment, no card on file.
Tell us about the space, the city, when you're around, and how many humans you can rally.
Tanner reads everything. Routing happens on the fly based on what comes in.
If it's a fit, we hop on a call. Sound, parking, neighbors, snacks. The whole thing.
Tanner shows up with a guitar and a small PA. You bring the people. We hang.
A few rooms from last summer. The format is simple. The nights are not.
Two forms. Pick the one that fits. Tanner reads every host submission and every fan note.
Tell us about the space and the night you're imagining.
Tell us where you are. We'll let you know when a show is real near you.
The sweet spot is 25 to 50. Bigger is fine if the space holds it. If your space holds less, tell us anyway. Some of last year's best nights were the smallest.
Hosting is free. Tickets and any host fees we work out with you directly when we plan the night. Nothing comes out of your pocket.
A patch of space, an outdoor outlet for a small PA, and a few dozen humans willing to listen. He brings the gear, the songs, and the merch. You bring the room and the people.
Summer 2026. Submit anytime. We're routing as the calendar fills, so the earlier you get in, the better.
Midwest only this year. If you're in a state next to the Midwest and have something special, submit anyway and we'll see what we can do.
We'll plan around it. Tanner has done shows in apartments, alleys, rooftops, and tight backyards. The format scales down. If your situation is sensitive, tell us in the form and we'll figure it out together.
Yes. Most last year were strangers. The form is the introduction.
Get on the list. When a show gets booked near you, you'll hear about it before anyone else.