Live Acoustic Music Near Woodbury, Connecticut

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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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 21
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.
Rosy Tomorrow's (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Danbury, CT
March 23
Nights at the Beekley (Listening Room)
New Hartford, CT
March 23
The Stissing Center (Small Theater)
Pine Plains, NY
March 23
Infinity Hall (Small Theater)
Norfolk, CT
March 24
Brignole Vineyards (Vineyard)
East Granby, CT
March 24
Towne Crier Cafe (Listening Room)
Beacon, NY
March 28
Almost Famous Brewing Company (Brewery)
East Granby, CT
March 29
Towne Crier Cafe (Listening Room)
Beacon, NY
April 3
College Street Music Hall (Small Theater)
New Haven, CT
April 4
College Street Music Hall (Small Theater)
New Haven, CT
April 4
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.
Rosy Tomorrow's (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Danbury, CT
April 5
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.
Jazzy's Cabaret (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New Haven, CT
April 5
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.
Tompkins Corners Cultural Center (Folk Music Society)
Putnam Valley, NY
April 6
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.
The Sounding Board (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
West Hartford, CT
April 6
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.
Mohansic Grill and Lounge (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Yorktown Heights, NY
April 7
A truly authentic folk singer, Francey is a documentarian of the working person who never imagined earning a living from his music.
Acoustic Celebration (House Concert)
Ridgefield, CT
April 7
Hops on the Hill Brewery (Vineyard)
Glastonbury, CT
April 13
Bringing new life and recognition to the incredible diversity of Italian folk music. Inspiring Italian-Americans and Americans of any ethnic heritage to take pride in their musical roots and relate to the cultural relevance of this music,
The Stissing Center (Small Theater)
Pine Plains, NY
April 13
The Sounding Board (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
West Hartford, CT
April 13
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April 13
Tompkins Corners Cultural Center (Folk Music Society)
Putnam Valley, NY
April 14
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.
Hopkins Vineyard (Vineyard)
Warren, CT
April 14
Space Ballroom (Bar/Nightclub)
Hamden, CT
April 16
Space Ballroom (Bar/Nightclub)
Hamden, CT
April 18
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.
Rosy Tomorrow's (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Danbury, CT
April 19
An exciting trio of female vocalists ~~ The Hot Flashes ~~ has reunited! Email MeetingHousePresents@gmail.com for reservations put Hot Flashes reservations in the subject line. $20 at the door
Meeting House Presents (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Hartford, CT
April 19
April 19
Paradise Hills Vineyard (Vineyard)
Wallingford, CT
April 20
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
April 21
John Carter Hill is a singer/songwriter performing as a solo acoustic artist with great vocals and amazing guitar work, playing all your favorite music from 1980 to NOW!!!!
The Brewery at Maple View Farm (Vineyard)
Granby, CT
April 21
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.
Towne Crier Cafe (Listening Room)
Beacon, NY
April 21
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.
Cafe Nine (Listening Room)
New Haven, CT
April 25
Nod Hill Brewery (Brewery)
Ridgefield, CT
April 25
Almost Famous Brewing Company (Brewery)
East Granby, CT
April 25
Cafe Nine (Listening Room)
New Haven, CT
April 26
Grammy-nominated “an absolute master” (No Depression), Molsky transports audiences with his authentic & personal interpretations of rarities from the Southern Appalachian songbook & musical traditions from around the globe.
Towne Crier Cafe (Listening Room)
Beacon, NY
April 28
Norbrook Farm Brewery (Vineyard)
Colebrook, CT
April 28
Almost Famous Brewing Company (Brewery)
East Granby, CT
May 4
The Sounding Board (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
West Hartford, CT
May 4
After 50 years of bold work, Holly Near is still one of the most consistent and well informed voices for change. $25 at the door
Meeting House Presents (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Hartford, CT
May 4
Voices Cafe (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Westport, CT
May 11
Cafe Nine (Listening Room)
New Haven, CT
May 12
Cafe Nine (Listening Room)
New Haven, CT
May 19
Towne Crier Cafe (Listening Room)
Beacon, NY
May 23
Space Ballroom (Bar/Nightclub)
Hamden, CT
May 25
Almost Famous Brewing Company (Brewery)
East Granby, CT
May 26
Award-winning NY-based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist known for her soulful vocals, dynamic piano playing, delicate guitar work, & highly entertaining improvisational stage banter.
Daryl's House (Listening Room)
Pawling, NY
June 7
Singer-songwriter Dan Strauss has been performing for over twenty years with his trademark melodic storytelling and intimate vocals. Someone once said Dan's music felt like Jeff Tweedy being in the Beatles. That sums it up pretty good.
Bedford Playhouse (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Bedford, NY
June 7
Singer-songwriter Dan Strauss has been performing for over twenty years with his trademark melodic storytelling and intimate vocals. Someone once said Dan's music felt like Jeff Tweedy being in the Beatles. That sums it up pretty good.
Bedford Playhouse (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Bedford, NY
June 8
Towne Crier Cafe (Listening Room)
Beacon, NY
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Woodbury, Connecticut

House Concerts

Acoustic Celebration (Ridgefield)
Acousticool House Concert (Bristol)
Celia's Music Room (Cortlandt Manor)
ConnArtists (Southbury)
Dionigi House Concerts (Durham)
Fire in the Kitchen (Madison)
The Music Room (Cortlandt Manor)

Listening Rooms

Bruces Blues Cafe (Southbury)
Cafe Nine (New Haven)
Daryl's House (Pawling)
Lyrics Coffeehouse (Redding)
Nights at the Beekley (New Hartford)
The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts and Cultural Center (Middletown)
The Silo at Hunt Hill Farm (New Milford)
Towne Crier Cafe (Beacon)
Twelve Moons Coffeehouse (Canaan)

Folk Music Societies

Tompkins Corners Cultural Center (Putnam Valley)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Fellowship Variety Music Cafe at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Poughkeepsie (Poughkeepsie)
Meeting House Presents (Hartford)
The Sounding Board (West Hartford)
Voices Cafe (Westport)

Vineyards & Breweries

Brignole Vineyards (East Granby)
Hog River Brewing (Hartford)
Hopkins Vineyard (Warren)
Hops on the Hill Brewery (Glastonbury)
Jones Family Farms (Shelton)
Norbrook Farm Brewery (Colebrook)
Paradise Hills Vineyard (Wallingford)
The Brewery at Maple View Farm (Granby)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Bedford Playhouse (Bedford)
C.J. Sparrow (Cheshire)
Cotton Hollow Kitchen (Glastonbury)
Jazzy's Cabaret (New Haven)
Mohansic Grill and Lounge (Yorktown Heights)
Notch8 (Bethel)
Rally Caps Sports Bar & Grill (North Branford)
Rosy Tomorrow's (Danbury)
The Falcon (Marlboro)
The Hangout Cafe (Carmel Hamlet)

Libraries

Mahopac Library (Mahopac)
Norwalk Public Library (Norwalk)
Ridgefield Library (Ridgefield)
Simsbury Public Library (Simsbury)
Torrington Library (Torrington)

Small Theaters

College Street Music Hall (New Haven)
Fairfield Theatre (Fairfield)
Infinity Hall (Norfolk)
Ridgefield Playhouse (Ridgefield)
Sandisfield Arts Center (Sandisfield)
The Stissing Center (Pine Plains)
Wall Street Theater (Norwalk)

Outdoor Music Series

CHIRP Concerts (Ridgefield)
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts (Westport)
Downtown Municipal Parking Lot (Newington)
Blue Back Square Farmers Market (West Hartford)
Lasdon Park & Arboretum • Fall Concerts in the Park (Katonah)

Bars & Nightclubs

Space Ballroom (Hamden)