290 Texas Available-Seating Protocol

290 Texas is first and foremost a membership-based concert series which is intended to offer an intimate exchange between musicians and their audience, reminiscent of Salon concerts of the Victorian era.

We struggle to be inclusive and friendly while retaining the intimacy that makes these events unique. 

Our program’s experience has shown that an audience of 40-50 members is optimal, with an audience exceeding 60 becoming hard to manage, both for the organizers and our Member Hosts.  290 Texas’ performers set their contract expectations based on the size of group we present when we contact them. 

The 290 Texas Available-Seating Protocol places an emphasis on members first, then guests of the member hosting that event, then guests of other members, and finally non-members requesting seating.  Requests for seating should be made via email by using the RSVP links above.

Anyone can RSVP at any time for events.  An RSVP does not guarantee non-member seating, but it does place that seat in waitlist order. 

Members will be reminded to RSVP for concerts one month prior to the event.  Members who know they will not attend are asked to advise the committee at 290Texas@gmail.com so that those seats can be made available to other Member-Guests.  Member seats are subject to being made available if not reserved 2 weeks prior to the event.

Member Hosts will receive up to 6 free Available-Seats for the concert they are hosting.  All other non-member seating which is reserved and confirmed will be charged $35 per seat for attendance. 

Concert capacity varies based on the venue and the performer.  Capacity will be calculated as concerts are contracted and venues assigned.  As the event nears and RSVPs are requested, Available-Seating will be released in order requested 10 days prior to the event.