Recommendations from Artists

September, 2025 - "Wow! Pam really does it right. She is a joy to communicate and plan with and she brings out a lot of folks. The sound system was great and the accommodations comfortable. Looking forward to returning soon." - Dana Cooper

July, 2025 - "I've played for Pam and James many times over the years, at their former base in Huntsville and lately at their new home in Galveston. For my midsummer show the potluck and bolognese were excellent, the guests friendly and engaged, and Pam and James made me very comfortable in their guest room. Altogether it made a lovely relaxed final date in what had been for me an arduous tour of the south, and I was as grateful as always to Pam and James for their long and dedicated support of music." - Rupert Wates

February, 2023 - "Awesome house concert! I had a great time, my first time in Galveston. It was an intimate setting that made for great interaction with the audience. Listening, interactive and fun crowd! Would definitely recommend!" - Sam Robbins

August, 2022 - "Pam and James are amazing hosts. They were incredibly generous with their time and space and I would definitely go back. It's a smaller house concert but the people there are very engaged. It's also right on the sea wall so it feels like a vacation. Would definitely recommend them to other artists coming through." - Daniel Neihoff

March, 2022 - "Lovely folks, as always! This is a very small series, but every seat was full and folks were wonderfully attentive, responsive, and generous." - C. Daniel Boling

July, 2016 - "Pam and James are lovely folks, and so are their friends! A small crowd, but great listeners who thoroughly enjoyed the evening (and brought some excellent food too!) Ellen and I were happy to be back in Huntsville. Adding a Sunday morning gig at the UU Church to the Sunday evening House Concert made a good combination and doubled the income." - C. Daniel Boling

January, 2016 - "We enjoyed playing this show. Respectful crowd, nice neighborly downhome vibe. The Johnsons felt like old friends right away and were wonderful hosts. Plenty of good eats, good coffee and a comfortable stay. James made the show easy for us by running sound (*very well, I will add), and even went as far as providing us with a CD recording of our show. Many thanks, James & Pam!" - Roy Schneider Duo

December, 2015 - "Pam and James are wonderful hosts! They have a cozy living room and James (a professional musician himself) runs sound and recorded a great sounding copy of my show. It was a super turnout, and their family and friends made me feel like part of the ‘Family’. They were a great audience too---they laughed and sang along and helped me close out the tour with one last really fun show. Pam and James are the kind of folks that make house concerts really special! Would Love to come back again!" - Dan Weber

March, 2015 - "This was my second appearance at the Johnson Studio! I liked the fact that this concert was on a Sunday night which is a harder to book night for me. I've never slept over since I only live 3.5 hours away, but the accommodations are inspiring! Such a great audience, and I got leads for more house shows in the future. They set up a PA for me, and made vegetarian food I could eat" - J.R. Byrd

August, 2014 - "We had a great time with Pam & James! They are big music-lovers. The show was intimate & the crowd was attentive, quiet, & polite! James was even nice enough to record our entire set, which is always a treat when you're traveling. We enjoyed getting to know them & their friends! The two of them work really hard to raise awareness & interest in the underground house concert network." - Flagship Romance

January, 2014 - "I played this series with James Lee Stanley and can't wait to go back! Pam is a great host and a good time was had by all!!!" - John Batdorf

January, 2013 - "Pam and James Johnson were very gracious hosts, and they gave me a great opportunity to play for their friends and family who were very generous with their money and their attention. I felt right at home as soon as I arrived in Huntsville. James set up PA speakers for me so the set up was very easy and I could really focus on the music and eating. I’m really looking forward to playing at the Johnson Studio again soon." - JR Byrd

August, 2012 - "From the moment you enter their home, Pam & James Johnson provide a warm, congenial and comfortable environment for the performers and for their guests. Texan hospitality at its best! James gave me a recording of the show he had made afterwards. Party favors! Big thumbs up from me, and I hope I'm invited back!" - Connie Mims