A hot meal. A place to stay. A place to play.

What more could a travelling musician ask for?

Kelowna venue Snedden House is providing all of that and more for artists on a budget coming through the city.

Michael and Cindy Snedden moved to Kelowna in 2011 and have been hosting concerts in their living room ever since. While it started small, the Sneddens now pack over 30 people on average into their living room to listen to music.

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Cindy said she likes to follow the bands they host and cited several bands who went on to be nominated for and win awards after playing at Snedden House. The Sneddens have Juno-nominated acts including Corin Raymond, Annie Lou and the Slocan Ramblers, along with various other award-winning bands.

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Michael Snedden watches on from the kitchen as the concert happens in his living room. (Michael Rodriguez - 香蕉视频直播)

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Cindy and Michael Snedden talking while waiting in line for food. (Michael Rodriguez - 香蕉视频直播)

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They elaborated, saying shows like these provide another place to play between larger festivals in the summer and it helps them to come out of a long tour in the black.

Story House is currently on the way to Shady Grove Bluegrass festival in Nanton, AB. Members of the band said this show will help them cover travel costs, which can be significant.

The cover charge for the shows is by donation香蕉视频直播攖he Sneddens recommend around $20香蕉视频直播攁nd all proceeds go to the band.

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While a lot of work goes into putting on these shows, the Sneddens said they don香蕉视频直播檛 see an end in sight.

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