Live Acoustic Music Near East Windsor, New Jersey

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

House concerts are a growing trend across the country, where people invite friends and neighbors into their homes for an up-close concert experience. And there are many house concerts being held in and around the East Windsor area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

Churches and non-profit community groups around East Windsor host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together. Local libraries also host free concerts that are open to the general public.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the East Windsor area. Local vineyards and restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

June 2
Husband-and-wife folk/rock Americana duo The Kennedys have been writing, recording & touring for over twenty five years. Their energetic pop-influenced sound recalls Buddy Holly & The Everly Brothers.
Sunday Night Music Club at Frenchtown Bookshop (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Frenchtown, NJ
June 2
Folk-pop artist Halley Neal is a Nashville based singer and songwriter. Inspired by music from the 1970's, Halley released her debut record in June 2021.
Cozy Cabin Concerts (House Concert)
Green Brook Township, NJ
June 2
I don?t know what I?m more excited about?having Americana singer-songwriter Jesse Terry return for his sixth (at least) Cozy Cabin performance, or introducing your ears to emerging artist Halley Neal!
Cozy Cabin Concerts (House Concert)
Green Brook Township, NJ
June 7
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Morristown, NJ
June 7
Empty Nest Concerts (House Concert)
Maplewood, NJ
June 8
The Wonder Bar (Bar/Nightclub)
Asbury Park, NJ
June 9
City Winery (Listening Room)
Philadelphia, PA
June 10
Count Basie Theatre (Concert Hall)
Red Bank, NJ
June 10
Keswick Theatre (Concert Hall)
Glenside, PA
June 14
South Orange Performing Arts Center SOPAC (Small Theater)
South Orange, NJ
June 14
Mike Agranoff is a versatile and entertaining fingerstyle guitarist and singer/songfinder whose songs range from the traditional to the more modern, offered with humor, snappy guitar chops, and powerful storytelling.
Salon 33 (House Concert)
West Windsor Township, NJ
June 15
Brooklyn Bowl (Concert Hall)
Philadelphia, PA
June 15
More Barn Studios (Listening Room)
Stockton, NJ
June 21
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Morristown, NJ
June 22
Krobath Concert Series (House Concert)
Hatfield, PA
June 23
Deni Bonet’s a singer/songwriter & virtuoso violinist playing quirky, melodic folk-rock. Performances include Carnegie Hall, Great Wall of China, United Nations, & the White House for Pres. Obama.
Cozy Cabin Concerts (House Concert)
Green Brook Township, NJ
June 30
Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences.
Sunday Night Music Club at Frenchtown Bookshop (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Frenchtown, NJ
June 30
Craig's songs have been recorded by BB King, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, Martina McBride and about 110 others. However, his live performances are the key to his success.
Riverton Memorial Park (Outdoor Music Series)
Riverton, NJ
July 11
MilkBoy (Listening Room)
Philadelphia, PA
July 14
Kerrville New Folk winner John John Brown is bringing giant comics, iconic photographs, and moving panoramas to the stage; weaving together storytelling songs and the visual arts in a live performance. His new show is titled "Songs, Stories &Art".
Salon 33 (House Concert)
West Windsor Township, NJ
July 14
Sunday Night Music Club at Frenchtown Bookshop (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Frenchtown, NJ
July 28
New Hope Winery (Vineyard)
New Hope, PA
July 28
Krobath Concert Series (House Concert)
Hatfield, PA
July 31
An American blues guitarist, musician, and singer. His playing combines a number of blues styles, primarily Delta blues.
Count Basie Theatre (Concert Hall)
Red Bank, NJ
August 3
Camp Marshall House Concerts (House Concert)
Robbinsville Township, NJ
August 4
The Wonder Bar (Bar/Nightclub)
Asbury Park, NJ
August 8
Count Basie Theatre (Concert Hall)
Red Bank, NJ
August 8
City Winery (Listening Room)
Philadelphia, PA
August 10
The Wonder Bar (Bar/Nightclub)
Asbury Park, NJ
August 13
City Winery (Listening Room)
Philadelphia, PA
August 16
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Morristown, NJ
August 17
Catherine Miles & Jay Mafale are two scoops of modern folk with a generous sprinkling of pop-catchiness, topped off with the wit and flair that comes of their theater backgrounds.
More Barn Studios (Listening Room)
Stockton, NJ
August 20
Count Basie Theatre (Concert Hall)
Red Bank, NJ
August 23
The Wonder Bar (Bar/Nightclub)
Asbury Park, NJ
August 28
The Wonder Bar (Bar/Nightclub)
Asbury Park, NJ
September 2
CubiZm Cafe (House Concert)
Lafayette Hill, PA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around East Windsor, New Jersey

House Concerts

Camp Marshall House Concerts (Robbinsville Township)
Circle of Friends House Concerts (Riverton)
Concerts in the Studio (Freehold)
Cozy Cabin Concerts (Green Brook Township)
CubiZm Cafe (Lafayette Hill)
Empty Nest Concerts (Maplewood)
Evergreen House Concerts (Plainfield)
Got Music (Newtown)
Hamilton Park House Concerts (Staten Island)
Krobath Concert Series (Hatfield)
Pete and Lisa's Ewing House Concerts (Ewing)
Private House Concert, Dresher, PA (Dresher)
Rosie's Cafe Concerts (Brick Township)
Salon 33 (West Windsor Township)
Stone Turtle House Concerts (Southampton)

Listening Rooms

ArtYard (Frenchtown)
Brooklyn Artery (Brooklyn)
City Winery (Philadelphia)
Grape Room (Philadelphia)
Lambertville House (Lambertville)
MilkBoy (Philadelphia)
More Barn Studios (Stockton)
Stangl Factory Stage (Flemington)
Tavern Concerts in Old Richmond Town (Staten Island)
The Birdhouse Center for the Arts (Lambertville)
Watchung Arts Center (Warren)

Folk Music Societies

Princeton Folk Music Society (Princeton)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

The Folk Factory Coffeehouse (Philadelphia)
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Morristown)

Vineyards & Breweries

Beneduce Vineyards (Pittstown)
Hopewell Valley Vineyards (Pennington)
New Hope Winery (New Hope)
Old York Cellars (East Amwell Township)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Crossroads (Garwood)
Gladstone Tavern (Peapack and Gladstone)
Hamilatte Coffeehouse (Trenton)
Malenani Cafe (Philadelphia)
The Boiler Room by Crossing Vineyards (Dublin)

Libraries

Cranford Public Library (Cranford)
Franklin Township Public Library (Franklin Township)

Small Theaters

Albert Music Hall (Ocean Township)
Avenel Performing Arts Center (Woodbridge Township)
Fanwood Performance Series (Fanwood)
South Orange Performing Arts Center SOPAC (South Orange)
The Newtown Theatre (Newtown)

Outdoor Music Series

Riverton Memorial Park (Riverton)
Proprietor's Park (Gloucester City)

Bars & Nightclubs

The Royal Glenside (Glenside)
The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park)
Union Transfer (Philadelphia)