Live Acoustic Music Near Oley, Pennsylvania

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 Oley 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 Oley host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Oley 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
The Kennett Flash (Listening Room)
Kennett Square, PA
March 28
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
March 29
Keswick Theatre (Small Theater)
Glenside, PA
March 30
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
April 3
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
April 4
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.
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
April 4
If folk, roots, and Americana were on a Venn diagram, Grace Morrison would be squarely in the center. With a career that began as a backup singer for rock icons like Eddie Money and Joey Molland (of
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
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
Espresso Yourself Book Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Pottstown, PA
April 6
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.
The Ice House (Small Theater)
Bethlehem, PA
April 7
Dina Hall is a songwriter, singer, guitarist, percussionist, and recording artist, rooted in Bethlehem, PA, USA.
Broadway Grille (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Jim Thorpe, PA
April 7
“Jessica Smucker is an original; a real artist with a cohesive message [and a] voice that is all her own. Each time I listen...I hear something new, the way I do when I listen to Joni Mitchell or Bob Dylan. She is that good." – Nerissa Nields
Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse (Listening Room)
Lancaster, PA
April 12
"I think of Carolann Solebello as a painter with words. An illustrator could have a field day with the imaginative storytelling [in this] book of tales... she shows off some major chops." ~ Richard Cuccaro, Acoustic Live in NYC
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
April 12
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
April 12
Keswick Theatre (Small Theater)
Glenside, PA
April 13
The Chrissie Crow band hails from the NJ/PA/NY region, and features the area?s finest musicians, who?ve played in the top area venues over the years and have shared bills with Bob Dylan, The Pretenders, Cyndi Lauper, The Ramones, Brian Setzer
The Living Room and Cricket Cafe (Listening Room)
Ardmore, PA
April 14
Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center (Small Theater)
West Chester, PA
April 14
118 North (Bar/Nightclub)
Wayne, PA
April 18
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
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 26
118 North (Bar/Nightclub)
Wayne, PA
April 27
Craig Bickhardt Friends & Family Tom Hampton, Michael G. Ronstadt, Tommy Geddes & Aislinn Bickhardt Saturday, April 27 - 7 pm Trinity Presbyterian Church 640 Berwyn Ave, Berwyn, PA 19312 Suggested Donation $25.00 /
Trinity Spotlight Concert Series (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Berwyn, PA
April 27
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
May 4
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
May 5
“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
Keswick Theatre (Small Theater)
Glenside, PA
May 5
118 North (Bar/Nightclub)
Wayne, PA
May 5
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
May 5
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.
The Kennett Flash (Listening Room)
Kennett Square, PA
May 9
Ardmore Music Hall (Bar/Nightclub)
Ardmore, PA
May 9
Minor Gold + TBC Doors 6pm Show 7pm
The Gem Speakeasy (Listening Room)
Spring City, PA
May 9
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
May 10
Michael Patrick is an established NJ based Singer/Songwriter who has shared the stage with many national acts including Randy Travis, Clint Black, Rosanne Cash, Marty Stuart, Justin Townes Earle and more!
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
May 11
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
May 11
Steel City Coffeehouse (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Phoenixville, PA
May 12
“Jessica Smucker is an original; a real artist with a cohesive message [and a] voice that is all her own. Each time I listen...I hear something new, the way I do when I listen to Joni Mitchell or Bob Dylan. She is that good." – Nerissa Nields
Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse (Listening Room)
Lancaster, PA
May 15
The Kennett Flash (Listening Room)
Kennett Square, PA
May 16
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
May 16
Ardmore Music Hall (Bar/Nightclub)
Ardmore, PA
May 17
Craig Bickhardt - Don Henry - JD Malone in Concert In-The-Round
Steel City Coffeehouse (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Phoenixville, PA
May 17
Keswick Theatre (Small Theater)
Glenside, PA
May 17
The Kennett Flash (Listening Room)
Kennett Square, PA
May 18
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
May 18
Musical Lairs House Concert Series (House Concert)
Villanova, PA
May 22
Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation.
Keswick Theatre (Small Theater)
Glenside, PA
June 1
Singer/Songwriter: serving the song and a life sentence!
The Vineyard At Windward Festival (Festivals)
Holland Township, NJ
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 (Listening Room)
Frenchtown, NJ
June 6
Kathleen Alice "Kathy" Mattea is an American country music and bluegrass performer who often brings folk, Celtic, and traditional country sounds to her music.
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
June 20
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.
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
June 22
Chrissy Strong is an emerging, indie singer/songwriter from Akron, Ohio who will move you with her spirited live performances and brave and honest storytelling.
The Kennett Flash (Listening Room)
Kennett Square, PA
June 22
Krobath Concert Series (House Concert)
Hatfield, PA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Oley, Pennsylvania

House Concerts

Jackyard House Concerts (West Chester)
Joy House Concerts (Leacock-Leola-Bareville)
Krobath Concert Series (Hatfield)
Musical Lairs House Concert Series (Villanova)
Private House Concert, Dresher, PA (Dresher)

Listening Rooms

ArtsQuest (Bethlehem)
ArtYard (Frenchtown)
Godfrey Daniels (Bethlehem)
Grape Room (Philadelphia)
Kelly Center for Music, Arts and Community (Havertown)
St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley (Malvern)
Sunday Night Music Club at Frenchtown Bookshop (Frenchtown)
The Gem Speakeasy (Spring City)
The Kennett Flash (Kennett Square)
The Living Room and Cricket Cafe (Ardmore)
Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse (Lancaster)

Folk Music Societies

Philadelphia Folksong Society (Philadelphia)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Music @ Maple & Main (Leacock-Leola-Bareville)
Perkasie Patchwork Coffeehouse (Perkasie)
The Folk Factory Coffeehouse (Philadelphia)
Trinity Spotlight Concert Series (Berwyn)

Vineyards & Breweries

Black River Farms (Bethlehem)
Kennett Brewing Company (Kennett Square)
Manatawny Creek Winery (Douglassville)
Setter Ridge Vineyards (Kutztown)
Stony Run Winery (Breinigsville)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Bowman's North (Riegelsville)
Brewed Awakening (Royersford)
Broadway Grille (Jim Thorpe)
Easton Public Market (Easton)
Edge (Bethlehem)
Espresso Yourself Book Cafe (Pottstown)
Lost Tavern Brewing (Bethlehem)
Malenani Cafe (Philadelphia)
Media Bean Cafe (Newtown Square)
Steel City Coffeehouse (Phoenixville)
SURV (Easton)
Tellus 360 (Lancaster)
The Boiler Room by Crossing Vineyards (Dublin)
Widows Tavern (Easton)

Small Theaters

Keswick Theatre (Glenside)
Mauch Chunk Opera House (Jim Thorpe)
Nazareth Center For The Arts (Nazareth)
Sellersville Theater (Sellersville)
The Colonial Theatre (Phoenixville)
The Ice House (Bethlehem)
Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center (West Chester)

Outdoor Music Series

Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts (Bryn Mawr)
Acoustic Kitchen (Easton)
Church of the Good Samaritan Paoli, PA (Paoli)
Upper Merion Concerts Under The Stars (King of Prussia)
Upper Merion Farmer's Market (King of Prussia)

Bars & Nightclubs

118 North (Wayne)
Ardmore Music Hall (Ardmore)
The Royal Glenside (Glenside)
The Soundbank (Phoenixville)