Live Acoustic Music Near Annapolis, Maryland

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 Annapolis 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 Annapolis 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 Annapolis 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

November 14
Union Stage (Small Theater)
Washington, DC
November 14
The Stoltz Listening Room (Listening Room)
Easton, MD
November 14
Concerts at the Historic Cooper's House (House Concert)
Columbia, MD
November 15
"...a luminous voice and a buoyant stage presence... big-hearted lyrics embrace the sum of life... Herscovitch's music blows on the embers of a lagging spirit..." -The Boston Globe
FocusMusic at Church of the Ascension (Listening Room)
Silver Spring, MD
November 15
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
Moore Music (In the House) (House Concert)
Rockville, MD
November 15
Songbyrd Record Cafe and Music House (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
November 15
The Stoltz Listening Room (Listening Room)
Easton, MD
November 16
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
November 16
Jon has shared stages with Jackson Browne, John Hiatt, and Keb Mo. Winner of the 2019 Int'l Blues Challenge, Jon is a fine picker, and Americana songwriter. Often tours with FJ Ventre on upright bass.
Lucky Penny House Concert Series (House Concert)
Washington, DC
November 17
ITZALL GOODE Concert Series and SHC Music Tribe Present The Doug Segree Band Record Release Show Come see Doug celebrate the release of his new record, "Keep Looking Up," with his full band.
49 West Coffeehouse (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Annapolis, MD
November 18
Pearl Street Warehouse (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
November 19
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
November 20
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
November 20
Avalon Theatre (Small Theater)
Easton, MD
November 21
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
November 21
Hill Center (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
November 22
Catherine Miles & Jay Mafale are two scoops of modern folk with a generous sprinkling of pop-catchiness, topped off with the wit and flair that comes of their theater backgrounds.
Concerts at the Historic Cooper's House (House Concert)
Columbia, MD
November 22
Avalon Theatre (Small Theater)
Easton, MD
November 23
To his Levitators community, Eli Lev is known as a Global Ambassador of Good Vibes, and everyday he honors his greater calling: uplifting open-hearted folks around the world through song.
Lone Oak Farm Brewing Co. (Brewery)
Olney, MD
November 23
Union Stage (Small Theater)
Washington, DC
November 25
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
November 26
Waverly Brewing Company (Brewery)
Baltimore, MD
November 28
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
November 29
Cherith Yuly is a singer/songwriter based out of Waldorf, MD who dabbles in a variety of music projects.
Two Lions Vineyards (Vineyard)
Upper Marlboro, MD
November 29
Queens-based artist, audio engineer, and educator who grew up singing hymns and Americana in a Catholic folk choir in Arlington, VA
Three Whistles (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Arlington, VA
November 29
Avalon Theatre (Small Theater)
Easton, MD
December 2
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
December 2
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
December 3
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
December 3
“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
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
December 4
George performs classics from the last century.
Evening Star Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Alexandria, VA
December 4
Pie Shop (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Washington, DC
December 6
Rugan Lewis is a songwriter originating from the Pacific Northwest now based in Hyattsville, MD. Rugan’s acoustic performance offers a fresh perspective, blending soulful vocals, dynamic guitar work and intimate, heartfelt lyrics.
Sangfroid Distilling (Neighborhood Bar)
Hyattsville, MD
December 7
Join us for the Holiday Concert and Fundraiser with Dan Navarro and Marc Douglas Berardo. Dan and Marc will swap songs and stories for a fun night of holiday merriment.
The Mansion on O (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
December 7
Hill Center (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
December 7
An American blues guitarist, musician, and singer. His playing combines a number of blues styles, primarily Delta blues.
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
December 8
An American blues guitarist, musician, and singer. His playing combines a number of blues styles, primarily Delta blues.
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
December 10
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
December 11
I'm Sam Robbins, a Nashville based singer songwriter! My music is in the vein of classic 70's] writers like James Taylor, with an upbeat side. I'm big on storytelling, audience interaction, etc!
Moore Music (In the House) (House Concert)
Rockville, MD
December 11
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
December 12
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
December 12
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
December 12
First time appearance at this popular house concert series in Maryland, hosted by Georgie Mauler. Charlotte Morris is opening the show.
Edith May’s Paradise (House Concert)
Jessup, MD
December 12
Waverly Brewing Company (Brewery)
Baltimore, MD
December 13
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
December 13
Edith May’s Paradise (House Concert)
Jessup, MD
December 13
The Mainstay (Listening Room)
Rock Hall, MD
December 14
Square in a Circle House Concert (House Concert)
Takoma Park, MD
December 14
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
December 15
49 West Coffeehouse (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Annapolis, MD
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Annapolis, Maryland

House Concerts

Bonnie Branch House Concerts (Ellicott City)
Club 603 (Baltimore)
Concerts at the Historic Cooper's House (Columbia)
Concerts at the Sevareid House (Alexandria)
Edith May’s Paradise (Jessup)
Hamlin Street Diner (Brentwood)
J and J House Concerts Bel Air, MD (Bel Air)
Lucky Penny House Concert Series (Washington)
Macum Creek Concerts (Chester)
Moore Music (In the House) (Rockville)
Square in a Circle House Concert (Takoma Park)
Zoey's World House Concerts (Ellicott City)

Listening Rooms

Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum (Alexandria)
An Die Musik (Baltimore)
Baltimore County Artists Guild (Catonsville)
Blues Alley (Washington)
Creative Alliance at The Patterson (Baltimore)
FocusMusic at Church of the Ascension (Silver Spring)
FocusMusic at Island Pride Oasis (Gaithersburg)
Hill Center (Washington)
Institute of Musical Traditions at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church (Rockville)
Le Mondo (Baltimore)
Pearl Street Warehouse (Washington)
Songbyrd Record Cafe and Music House (Washington)
The Cellar Stage at Temple Isaiah (Fulton)
The Mainstay (Rock Hall)
The Mansion on O (Washington)
The Stoltz Listening Room (Easton)

Folk Music Societies

Focus Music (Alexandria)
Folklore Society of Greater Washington (Washington)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Itzall Goode Concert Series (Annapolis)
Living Arts Concert Series (Burtonsville)
Perry Hall Folk Music Night (Nottingham)
Unity by the Bay Church (Annapolis)

Vineyards & Breweries

Boordy Vineyards (Hydes)
Hybridoma Organic Fruit Farm (Baldwin)
Janemark Winery (Brandywine)
Two Lions Vineyards (Upper Marlboro)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

49 West Coffeehouse (Annapolis)
Big Bear Cafe (Washington)
Cafe Sazon (Arlington)
Epicure on King (Alexandria)
Evening Star Cafe (Alexandria)
Little Market Cafe (Ellicott City)
Metropolitan Kitchen and Lounge (Annapolis)
New Deal Cafe (Greenbelt)
Pie Shop (Washington)
The Turn House (Columbia)
The White Oak Tavern (Ellicott City)
Three Whistles (Arlington)

Small Theaters

Avalon Theatre (Easton)
Black Cherry Puppet Theater (Baltimore)
Dumbarton Concerts (Washington)
Rams Head On Stage (Annapolis)
The Birchmere (Alexandria)
The Hamilton Live (Washington)
The Miracle Theatre (Washington)
Union Stage (Washington)

Outdoor Music Series

1st Sunday Arts Festival (Annapolis)
George Mason University, Mason Square (Arlington)
Liriodendron Mansion (Bel Air)
Sunset Concert Series Vine on Main / Patapsco Distilling Co. (Sykesville)

Bars & Nightclubs

BabyCat Bethesda (Bethesda)
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Rockville)
Madam's Organ (Washington)
Morsbergers Tavern (Catonsville)
Sangfroid Distilling (Hyattsville)
Stan and Joe's (Annapolis)