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 Balsam area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.
In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in
several
listening rooms
and small theaters
in and around the Balsam 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.
“When you combine the transcendent poetry of Bob Dylan with the gritty, real-world rock-n-roll storytelling that Bruce Springsteen made so famous, and then add a dash of the political activism embod
Jack of the Wood (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Asheville, NC
2pm start for this month?s listening room! Catherine and Jay will be doing Sermon in Story and Song at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Franklin, NC at 11am, followed by a pot luck lunch before the concert. Come for all or part of the day.
Brother and The Hayes is a sibling duo originally from Texas, now based in Nashville, TN. With their unique songwriting and sibling chemistry, they are engaging both with a full electric backing band or with one acoustic guitar.
Jack of the Wood (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Asheville, NC
International Folk Music Awards 2017 Artist of the Year Ordinary Elephant captivates audiences with their emotionally powerful and vulnerable songs, letting the listener know that they are not alone i
Minor Gold are an award winning Australian duo weaving masterful harmonies around stripped back, organic arrangements that draw on the classic songwriting of 70’s West Coast pop, the daydream haze of 60's folk to the ballad romance of the 80's.
Minor Gold are an award winning Australian duo weaving masterful harmonies around stripped back, organic arrangements that draw on the classic songwriting of 70’s West Coast pop, the daydream haze of 60's folk to the ballad romance of the 80's.
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Kuf and Christine’s music explores themes of unity, spirituality and the infinite possibility of creating a better world. They fuse hip-hop poetry with bluesy beats supported by the harp. And, you can dance to it.
Driven by curiosity and compassion, Siena Christie writes deeply observant songs and sings with an unaffected, crystal-clear voice. Kerrville New Folk Finalist (2023 & 2022) and FARM Official Showcase Artist (2022)
Having performed in music theatre, classical and listening room venues, Katie’s open-hearted performances demonstrate a seasoned vulnerability. Drawing from numerous genres (Folk, Blues, Americana) her songs resonate with a yearning for connection.
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Places to see live acoustic music
in and around
Balsam, North Carolina