For many singers, the stage is like a second home. The audience singing in chorus and the tributes from fans help create the atmosphere that boosts the careers of many artists. But Minas Gerais singer and composer Marcos Almeida decided to take this experience to an environment even closer to the public: the fan's home. 📲 Join the g1 Bauru and Marília channel on WhatsApp With the "De Casa em Casa" project, the artist performs musical performances inside the homes of admirers of his work, transforming family spaces into improvised stages for concerts marked by proximity and the exchange of affection between artist and audience. 31st edition of the "De Casa em Casa" project took place in Piratininga (SP), on June 1st Diego Ruahn In the 31st edition of the initiative, held on June 1st, in Piratininga (SP), the artist spoke to g1 and told us about the project, which seeks to rescue the origins of his career in music. “It's a memory of something that happened at the beginning of my career in 2008. Nobody asked us to play, but we had listeners, so I decided to get them together at a friend's house”, he explains. The singer, who gained national prominence when he performed the songs "Sê Valente" and "Vem Me Socorrer" on the soundtrack of the soap opera "Vai na Fé", shown on TV Globo, states that the intimate format helps to strengthen the connection with the public. "The idea is that the stage and audience are abolished and become one 'home'. When I'm on stage, I remember home. And when I'm at home, I feel even more comfortable", he confesses. Project "De Casa em Casa", by singer Marcos Almeida, is marked by intimate performances in fans' homes Diego Ruahn Open house for music At each performance, the host provides the space for the artist and his team to set up the performance space. Friends and family also participate in the organization, helping to create the welcoming environment that characterizes the project. At the tour stop in Piratininga, it was Davi Nunes who opened the doors of his home and prepared the place with seats, decoration with golden lights and even a special coffee to welcome the team. “We found out that he would be in Bauru and we happened to be able to sign up for him to come [...] We all here at home really like Marcos and admire his work”, he says. “We wanted to think of a cozy space for everyone, including those who are coming here to serve us”, he adds. Davi Nunes (on the right) gave up his house for Marcos Almeida's show Diego Ruahn In addition to the residents of the house, fans of the singer from neighboring cities, such as Bauru, Marília and Garça (SP), traveled to watch the performance. Among them were the couple Richard Ozelin and Izabela Brilhante Ozelin, from Marília, who traveled more than an hour to participate in the meeting. “It's a warmer moment, so it's more enjoyable because you're in contact with the singer,” says Richard. "We really admire his work. We practice the lyrics and listen to the songs practically the whole week", adds Izabela. Izabela Brilhante Ozelin (on the left) and Richard Ozelin (in the middle) are from Marília (SP) and traveled to Piratininga (SP) for the show Diego Ruahn Public and artist reception “De Casa em Casa” closes a stage of the tour that has also visited cities such as Belo Horizonte and Ouro Preto (MG), São José dos Campos (SP), Porto Alegre (RS) and Curitiba (PR). “It has been incredible to meet these people again in this native environment of my music, but above all to understand this Brazilian hospitality in a very special way", highlights Marcos. Collecting the affection of fans around Brazil, the singer recognizes the welcoming and warm character of those who accompany him. "Brazilians open their homes and want to welcome foreigners. In the end, we discover that we are all the same", celebrates the artist. Marcos Almeida travels around Brazil with the project "De Casa em Casa", a proposal for intimate shows in fans' homes Diego Ruahn Initial plugin text See more news from the region on g1 Bauru and Marília VIDEOS: watch reports from the region