Live Acoustic Music Near Willington, Connecticut

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 several house concerts being held in and around the Willington 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 Willington 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 Willington 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
Iron Horse Music Hall (Small Theater)
Northampton, MA
June 2
'22 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Folk Song of the Year
Stone Cow Brewery (Brewery)
Barre, MA
June 4
The Stomping Ground (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Putnam, CT
June 6
Dan & Faith bring their original, dream-inspired songs to Easthampton, MA. Featured will be songs from their upcoming album.
Luthier's Co-op (Listening Room)
Easthampton, MA
June 7
The Drake (Listening Room)
Amherst, MA
June 8
Iron Horse Music Hall (Small Theater)
Northampton, MA
June 8
Garde Arts Center (Concert Hall)
New London, CT
June 8
'22 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Folk Song of the Year
June 8
Still Hill Brewery (Brewery)
Rocky Hill, CT
June 9
Brignole Vineyards (Vineyard)
East Granby, CT
June 9
Ana Bandeira Chocolates Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Northampton, MA
June 10
Kathleen Alice "Kathy" Mattea is an American country music and bluegrass performer who often brings folk, Celtic, and traditional country sounds to her music.
Iron Horse Music Hall (Small Theater)
Northampton, MA
June 11
Iron Horse Music Hall (Small Theater)
Northampton, MA
June 12
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.
June 12
Iron Horse Music Hall (Small Theater)
Northampton, MA
June 17
Iron Horse Music Hall (Small Theater)
Northampton, MA
June 18
Iron Horse Music Hall (Small Theater)
Northampton, MA
June 22
John Carter Hill is a singer/songwriter performing as a solo acoustic artist with great vocals and amazing guitar work, playing all your favorite music from 1980 to NOW!!!!
The Broken Crust (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Putnam, CT
June 24
John Carter Hill is a singer/songwriter performing as a solo acoustic artist with great vocals and amazing guitar work, playing all your favorite music from 1980 to NOW!!!!
Shortstop Bar & Grill (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Westfield, MA
June 27
Garde Arts Center (Concert Hall)
New London, CT
June 28
'22 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Folk Song of the Year
Preston Ridge Vineyard (Vineyard)
Preston, CT
June 30
The Flour Girl Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Hebron, CT
June 30
Brignole Vineyards (Vineyard)
East Granby, CT
June 30
Iron Horse Music Hall (Small Theater)
Northampton, MA
July 1
John Carter Hill is a singer/songwriter performing as a solo acoustic artist with great vocals and amazing guitar work, playing all your favorite music from 1980 to NOW!!!!
Shortstop Bar & Grill (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Westfield, MA
July 11
Monique Byrne and Andy Rogovin perform original music and eye-opening covers that reflect a mutual passion, sense of discovery and celebration of life.
Chicopee Public Library (Library)
Chicopee, MA
July 12
“Peter Janson's music has the substance of great jazz presented in an original and accessible style. Truly great!” Steve Hunt, keyboardist (Allan Holdsworth, Stanley Clarke, Billy Cobham)
July 13
Academy of Music Theater (Small Theater)
Northampton, MA
July 18
The Stomping Ground (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Putnam, CT
July 21
John Carter Hill is a singer/songwriter performing as a solo acoustic artist with great vocals and amazing guitar work, playing all your favorite music from 1980 to NOW!!!!
Priam Vineyards (Vineyard)
Colchester, CT
July 24
Iron Horse Music Hall (Small Theater)
Northampton, MA
July 25
Iron Horse Music Hall (Small Theater)
Northampton, MA
July 26
We are excited to be playing in our hometown We'll try to have some sing-a-longs and they might serve soup as a snack, even though it will be July. We'll be doing some tin-pan alley songs and some humorous originals.
https://www.bristollib.com/ (Library)
Bristol, CT
July 28
Come celebrate Dana's 32nd Release "The Ghost of Tucumcari." This album features Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, Susan Gibson, Shake Russell, Darden Smith, Mando Saenz, Libby Koch, David Starr & more. LP's & CD's available for sale at the show.
The Stomping Ground (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Putnam, CT
July 28
Brignole Vineyards (Vineyard)
East Granby, CT
August 3
Iron Horse Music Hall (Small Theater)
Northampton, MA
August 4
Iron Horse Music Hall (Small Theater)
Northampton, MA
August 11
“Polished yet rootsy Chicago outfit Empty Pockets” (Rolling Stone) celebrates old-school classic rock, folk, and the blues, skillfully blending singer/songwriter catharsis with rich harmonies and
Iron Horse Music Hall (Small Theater)
Northampton, MA
August 21
Iron Horse Music Hall (Small Theater)
Northampton, MA
August 23
Academy of Music Theater (Small Theater)
Northampton, MA
August 28
Academy of Music Theater (Small Theater)
Northampton, MA
August 30
'22 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Folk Song of the Year
Preston Ridge Vineyard (Vineyard)
Preston, CT
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Willington, Connecticut

House Concerts

Acousticool House Concert (Bristol)
Dionigi House Concerts (Durham)

Listening Rooms

Halcyon Arts (South Hadley)
Luthier's Co-op (Easthampton)
The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts and Cultural Center (Middletown)
The Drake (Amherst)
The Packing House (Willington)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Breadbox Folk Theater (Windham)
Central Village Congregational Church (Plainfield)
Friday Night Folk at All Souls (New London)
Meeting House Presents (Hartford)
The Bread Box Theater (Willimantic)
The Sounding Board (West Hartford)

Vineyards & Breweries

Brignole Vineyards (East Granby)
Hardwick Winery (Hardwick)
Paradise Hills Vineyard (Wallingford)
Preston Ridge Vineyard (Preston)
Priam Vineyards (Colchester)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Ana Bandeira Chocolates Cafe (Northampton)
Shortstop Bar & Grill (Westfield)
Sneekers Cafe (Groton)
The Broken Crust (Putnam)
The Flour Girl Cafe (Hebron)
The Stomping Ground (Putnam)
The Vanilla Bean (Pomfret)

Libraries

Between the Stacks at Beekley Community Library (New Hartford)
Chicopee Public Library (Chicopee)
Fletcher LIbrary (Hampton)
Granville Public Library (Granville)
https://www.bristollib.com/ (Bristol)
Simsbury Public Library (Simsbury)

Small Theaters

Academy of Music Theater (Northampton)
BOMBYX Center for Arts and Equity (Northampton)
Iron Horse Music Hall (Northampton)
The Center at Eagle Hill (Hardwick)

Outdoor Music Series

Downtown Municipal Parking Lot (Newington)
Blue Back Square Farmers Market (West Hartford)

Bars & Nightclubs

Marigold Theater (Easthampton)