Live Acoustic Music Near Salem, Oregon

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 Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem 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 6
Kate Power and Steve Einhorn are lifelong musicians, songwriters, teachers, and were the owners of the world renowned performance venue, music school, and instrument shop, Artichoke Music in Portland, Oregon (1981-2006).
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Folk Music Society)
Beaverton, OR
April 17
Barrie Dempsey is an award winning musician whose genre wears many different hats. He is a songwriter who spins stories about morality and love, yet can carry a Folk Americana/Roots feel, akin to writ
The Oregon Garden Resort (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Silverton, OR
April 19
Two duos = twice the entertainment! This promises to be an evening of music, humor, and fun. Tickets $15 at the door.
Mary's River Grange (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Philomath, OR
April 20
Jenner is a storyteller. His music is full of love, compassion and curiosity. The characters are relatable because they’re real folks
Whiteside Theatre (Small Theater)
Corvallis, OR
April 21
With their comedic brotherly banter, impeccable harmonic expression, and widely varying influences, a Brothers Reed performance will have you reflecting on lost lives and lovers, laughing hysterically and leaving completely entertained.
Bleu Dog Presents (House Concert)
Lake Oswego, OR
April 28
Award winning acoustic folk pop music that's entertainingly good fun is what you get when you bring Tim and Kathy Crosby to your home or venue. Let us entertain you! https://www.phoenixduo.org
The Oregon Garden Resort (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Silverton, OR
April 28
Barrie Dempsey is an award winning musician whose genre wears many different hats. He is a songwriter who spins stories about morality and love, yet can carry a Folk Americana/Roots feel, akin to writ
The Barn at Hickory Station (Bar/Nightclub)
Albany, OR
May 4
Performing as duo and band. Story telling songs, good guitar picking, rollicking jams and vocal harmony. One of the many Splendors of this duo is that their collective harmonies are rich and dance above their collective tasteful guitars.
Butteville General Store (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Aurora, OR
May 11
Avery Hill is a performing artist, songwriter, storyteller, and music teacher. Her singular style of songwriting integrates intricate melodies with insightful, storytelling lyrics. Avery’s voice is direct and searching, telling and investigating.
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Folk Music Society)
Beaverton, OR
May 21
Barrie Dempsey is an award winning musician whose genre wears many different hats. He is a songwriter who spins stories about morality and love, yet can carry a Folk Americana/Roots feel, akin to writ
The Barn at Hickory Station (Bar/Nightclub)
Albany, OR
May 26
Award winning acoustic folk pop music that's entertainingly good fun is what you get when you bring Tim and Kathy Crosby to your home or venue. Let us entertain you! https://www.phoenixduo.org
The Oregon Garden Resort (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Silverton, OR
June 23
Award winning acoustic folk pop music that's entertainingly good fun is what you get when you bring Tim and Kathy Crosby to your home or venue. Let us entertain you! https://www.phoenixduo.org
The Oregon Garden Resort (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Silverton, OR
June 29
Fronted by singer-songwriter Kristen Grainger, the folk-bluegrass powerhouse includes Dan Wetzel, guitar, vocals; Martin Stevens, mandolin, fiddle, vocals; and Josh Adkins, bass, vocals. Amazing harmonies, songwriting, and instrumentaion.
Hayloft Concerts (House Concert)
Salem, OR
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Salem, Oregon

House Concerts

Bleu Dog Presents (Lake Oswego)
Cozine Creek House (and yard) Concerts (McMinnville)
Hart House Concerts (Beaverton)
Hayloft Concerts (Salem)
Hill Country West House Concerts (Tigard)
Wee Ceili Room Trad House Concerts (Tualatin)

Listening Rooms

Stewarts Hall (Mill City)
U & I Cultural Event Center (Tigard)

Folk Music Societies

Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Beaverton)
Willamette Heritage Center (Salem)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Best Cellar Coffeehouse (Corvallis)
Mary's River Grange (Philomath)
West Hills Coffeehouse (Portland)

Vineyards & Breweries

Celestial Hill Vineyard (McMinnville)
Chehalem Winery (Newberg)
J L Kiff Vineyard (McMinnville)
Lange Estate Winery (Dundee)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Bomb's Away Cafe (Corvallis)
Butteville General Store (Aurora)
Cooper Mountain Ale Works (Tigard)
The Oregon Garden Resort (Silverton)
Tigardville Station (Tigard)

Small Theaters

Elsinore Theatre (Salem)
Whiteside Theatre (Corvallis)
Winona Grange (Tualatin)

Outdoor Music Series

Philomath City Park (Philomath)
Library Park (Woodburn)

Bars & Nightclubs

The Barn at Hickory Station (Albany)