Live Acoustic Music Near Newton, 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 Newton 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 Newton 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 Newton 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

April 20
Outpost in the Burbs (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Montclair, NJ
April 20
Supporting Music for Humanity. Donations encouraged.
Noble Coffee Roasters (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Campbell Hall, NY
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 21
Lipbone Redding’s music stretches like a string that’s never-ending. American Roots, Blues and Jazz with world influences including Indian, Middle Eastern, African and Latin styles.
Evergreen House Concerts (House Concert)
Plainfield, NJ
April 25
Empty Nest Concerts (House Concert)
Maplewood, NJ
April 27
The Newton Theatre (Concert Hall)
Newton, NJ
May 3
New Jersey Born and Bred Singer-Songwriter, Storyteller and Street Taco Maverick...Lover of Long Naps, Short Walks and Sweet Songs
The Fine Grind (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Little Falls, NJ
May 3
The Newton Theatre (Concert Hall)
Newton, NJ
May 5
With a voice like complex coffee,Gráinne Hunt enchants audiences with her heart-melting vocals and emotional songs, making her a standout among Ireland’s vocalists and songwriters.
Cozy Cabin Concerts (House Concert)
Green Brook Township, NJ
May 17
Roy's Hall (Small Theater)
Blairstown, NJ
May 17
Outpost in the Burbs (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Montclair, NJ
May 18
Ethical Brew at The Ethical Culture Society (Listening Room)
Teaneck, NJ
May 18
The Newton Theatre (Concert Hall)
Newton, NJ
May 25
Somewhere in between James Taylor and John Mayer. Characterized by poignant, thoughtful lyrics and soothing yet dynamic vocals.
Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery (Vineyard)
Saylorsburg, PA
May 31
Outpost in the Burbs (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Montclair, NJ
June 1
Singer/Songwriter: serving the song and a life sentence!
The Vineyard At Windward Festival (Festivals)
Holland Township, NJ
June 14
South Orange Performing Arts Center SOPAC (Small Theater)
South Orange, NJ
June 15
Somewhere in between James Taylor and John Mayer. Characterized by poignant, thoughtful lyrics and soothing yet dynamic vocals.
Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery (Vineyard)
Saylorsburg, PA
July 18
Sherman Theater (Concert Hall)
Stroudsburg, PA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Newton, New Jersey

House Concerts

Cozy Cabin Concerts (Green Brook Township)
Empty Nest Concerts (Maplewood)
Evergreen House Concerts (Plainfield)
Live @ Drew's (Ringwood)
Northern Light House Concerts (Washington)

Listening Rooms

Ethical Brew at The Ethical Culture Society (Teaneck)
Stangl Factory Stage (Flemington)
Watchung Arts Center (Warren)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Glen Ridge Train Station (Glen Ridge)
Outpost in the Burbs (Montclair)
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Morristown)

Vineyards & Breweries

Beneduce Vineyards (Pittstown)
Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery (Saylorsburg)
Torne Valley Vineyards (Sloatsburg)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Bowman's North (Riegelsville)
Crossroads (Garwood)
Easton Public Market (Easton)
Gladstone Tavern (Peapack and Gladstone)
Noble Coffee Roasters (Campbell Hall)
SURV (Easton)
The Fine Grind (Little Falls)
The Stanhope House (Stanhope)
Tipton's Tavern (Phillipsburg)
Widows Tavern (Easton)

Libraries

Cranford Public Library (Cranford)

Small Theaters

Fanwood Performance Series (Fanwood)
Hurdy Gurdy Folk Club (Fair Lawn)
Nazareth Center For The Arts (Nazareth)
Roy's Hall (Blairstown)
South Orange Performing Arts Center SOPAC (South Orange)

Outdoor Music Series

Acoustic Kitchen (Easton)