Live Acoustic Music Near Green Brook, 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 Green Brook 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 Green Brook 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 Green Brook 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

March 28
Count Basie Theatre (Concert Hall)
Red Bank, NJ
March 28
Outpost in the Burbs (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Montclair, NJ
March 29
Singer/songwriter Chris Brown is also an artist/illustrator who can capture a subject's essence through caricature. He has shared the stage with Pete Seeger & Tom Chapin and has released 4 CDs that have received national airplay and reviews.
An Beal Bocht Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Bronx, NY
March 29
Carole's musical tapestry has been woven thread by thread, song by song, year by year, from a meaningful journey rich with struggles & discipline, integrity and gratitude. Her rapport with her audienc
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Morristown, NJ
March 29
Cafe Wha? (Small Theater)
New York, NY
March 29
Dina Hall is a songwriter, singer, guitarist, percussionist, and recording artist, rooted in Bethlehem, PA, USA.
Triumph Brewing Company (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New Hope, PA
March 29
Le Poisson Rouge (Small Theater)
New York, NY
March 30
Alphaville (Bar/Nightclub)
Brooklyn, NY
April 3
Known for their lockstep vocal harmonies and catchy, yet thought-provoking songwriting, troubadours Mat Dauzat and Heather St. Marie have kept the name Dauzat St. Marie popping up all over the U.S. touring with heavyweight acts.
Carroll Place (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New York, NY
April 5
With indie-folk vocal stylings reminiscent of 1920s jazz, songwriting that is unafraid to tackle the taboo, and melodies that stay with you for days, singer-songwriter Blair Borax writes tender folk-pop songs to make you feel less alone.
Alphaville (Bar/Nightclub)
Brooklyn, NY
April 5
White Eagle Hall (Small Theater)
Jersey City, NJ
April 5
Dina Hall is a songwriter, singer, guitarist, percussionist, and recording artist, rooted in Bethlehem, PA, USA.
Easton Public Market (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Easton, PA
April 6
Avenel Performing Arts Center (Small Theater)
Woodbridge Township, NJ
April 7
British multi-award nominated artist Danni Nicholls recently fulfilled her dream of moving to Nashville. She has released three critically acclaimed albums, toured the world, and offers stunning self penned songs that’ll make you move, laugh & weep.
Avenel Performing Arts Center (Small Theater)
Woodbridge Township, NJ
April 7
The Sultan Room (Bar/Nightclub)
Brooklyn, NY
April 7
White Eagle Hall (Small Theater)
Jersey City, NJ
April 9
The Mercury Lounge (Bar/Nightclub)
New York, NY
April 9
Rockwood Music Hall (Small Theater)
New York, NY
April 9
The Bitter End (Small Theater)
New York, NY
April 12
The Bowery Ballroom (Bar/Nightclub)
New York, NY
April 12
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.
Roy's Hall (Small Theater)
Blairstown, NJ
April 13
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Morristown, NJ
April 13
My Politic and David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach are toegther for one night in Brooklyn. Join us for a night of toe-tapping blues. great stories, mesmerizing harmonies, and ndescribibly delicious free desserts at intermission.
Voices in the Heights (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
April 13
Roy's Hall (Small Theater)
Blairstown, NJ
April 13
More Barn Studios (Listening Room)
Stockton, NJ
April 14
Teresa is a Singer, Songwriter and Pianist from Park City, Utah
Don't Tell Mama NYC (Bar/Nightclub)
New York, NY
April 14
The Bowery Ballroom (Bar/Nightclub)
New York, NY
April 16
Pete's Candy Store (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
April 18
The Mercury Lounge (Bar/Nightclub)
New York, NY
April 19
Info at www.ariellesilvermusic.com/tour
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Morristown, NJ
April 19
Princeton Folk Music Society (Folk Music Society)
Princeton, NJ
April 20
The wit and honesty of this renowned Minnesota-via-New Jersey guitarist and songwriter have made him one of the most beloved artists currently carrying on the folk tradition.
Stangl Factory Stage (Listening Room)
Flemington, NJ
April 20
Ethical Brew at The Ethical Culture Society (Listening Room)
Teaneck, NJ
April 20
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Small Theater)
Brooklyn, NY
April 20
Outpost in the Burbs (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Montclair, NJ
April 21
Count Basie Theatre (Concert Hall)
Red Bank, NJ
April 21
The Cutting Room (Listening Room)
New York, NY
April 21
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
Sunday Night Music Club at Frenchtown Bookshop (Listening Room)
Frenchtown, NJ
April 23
White Eagle Hall (Small Theater)
Jersey City, NJ
April 24
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.
Rockwood Music Hall (Small Theater)
New York, NY
April 25
The Sultan Room (Bar/Nightclub)
Brooklyn, NY
April 27
The Newton Theatre (Concert Hall)
Newton, NJ
April 28
Dina Hall is a songwriter, singer, guitarist, percussionist, and recording artist, rooted in Bethlehem, PA, USA.
New Hope Winery (Vineyard)
New Hope, PA
May 1
The Mercury Lounge (Bar/Nightclub)
New York, NY
May 1
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Small Theater)
Brooklyn, NY
May 2
White Eagle Hall (Small Theater)
Jersey City, NJ
May 3
Dina Hall is a songwriter, singer, guitarist, percussionist, and recording artist, rooted in Bethlehem, PA, USA.
Triumph Brewing Company (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New Hope, PA
May 3
New Hope Winery (Vineyard)
New Hope, PA
May 3
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.
Fox & Crow (Listening Room)
Jersey City, NJ
May 3
The Newton Theatre (Concert Hall)
Newton, NJ
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Green Brook, New Jersey

House Concerts

Concerts in the Studio (Freehold)
Cozy Cabin Concerts (Green Brook Township)
Evergreen House Concerts (Plainfield)
Got Music (Newtown)
Hamilton Park House Concerts (Staten Island)
House of Love Concerts (Brooklyn)
Live @ Drew's (Ringwood)
Northern Light House Concerts (Washington)
Pete and Lisa's Ewing House Concerts (Ewing)

Listening Rooms

ArtYard (Frenchtown)
Brooklyn Artery (Brooklyn)
City Vineyard (New York)
City Winery (New York)
Ethical Brew at The Ethical Culture Society (Teaneck)
Fox & Crow (Jersey City)
Jalopy Theater (Brooklyn)
Joe's Pub at the Public (New York)
Lambertville House (Lambertville)
More Barn Studios (Stockton)
Pete's Candy Store (Brooklyn)
Shrine (New York)
Stangl Factory Stage (Flemington)
Sunday Night Music Club at Frenchtown Bookshop (Frenchtown)
Tavern Concerts in Old Richmond Town (Staten Island)
The Birdhouse Center for the Arts (Lambertville)
The Cutting Room (New York)
The Iridium (New York)
The Owl Music Parlor (Brooklyn)
Voices in the Heights (Brooklyn)
Watchung Arts Center (Warren)

Folk Music Societies

Princeton Folk Music Society (Princeton)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Glen Ridge Train Station (Glen Ridge)
Outpost in the Burbs (Montclair)
People's Voice Cafe (New York)
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 (Ringoes)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

An Beal Bocht Cafe (Bronx)
Bowman's North (Riegelsville)
Cafe Carlyle (New York)
Caffeine Underground (Brooklyn)
Carroll Place (New York)
Crossroads (Garwood)
Easton Public Market (Easton)
Gladstone Tavern (Peapack and Gladstone)
Hamilatte Coffeehouse (Trenton)
Hill Country Barbecue (NY) (New York)
Organic Grill (New York)
Sayra’s Wine Bar & Bier Garden (Far Rockawa)
Silvana (New York)
SURV (Easton)
The Fine Grind (Little Falls)
The Stanhope House (Stanhope)
Tipton's Tavern (Phillipsburg)
Triumph Brewing Company (New Hope)

Libraries

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

Small Theaters

Avenel Performing Arts Center (Woodbridge Township)
Cafe Wha? (New York)
Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall (New York)
Fanwood Performance Series (Fanwood)
Hurdy Gurdy Folk Club (Fair Lawn)
Knitting Factory (Brooklyn)
Le Poisson Rouge (New York)
Murmrr (Brooklyn)
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Brooklyn)
Rockwood Music Hall (New York)
Roy's Hall (Blairstown)
South Orange Performing Arts Center SOPAC (South Orange)
The Bitter End (New York)
The Newtown Theatre (Newtown)
The Triad Theater NYC (New York)
Union County Performing Arts Center (Rahway)
White Eagle Hall (Jersey City)

Outdoor Music Series

Acoustic Kitchen (Easton)

Bars & Nightclubs

Alphaville (Brooklyn)
Bar Basic (Brooklyn)
Branded Saloon (Brooklyn)
Brooklyn Made (Brooklyn)
Don't Tell Mama NYC (New York)
Freddy's Bar (New York)
Parkside Lounge (New York)
The Bowery Ballroom (New York)
The Bowery Electric (New York)
The Mercury Lounge (New York)
The Parlor at Hailey’s and The Hangout at Hailey’s (Metuchen)
The Sultan Room (Brooklyn)
The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park)