Live Acoustic Music Near Antioch, California

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 several house concerts being held in and around the Antioch 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 Antioch 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 Antioch 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 7
Bottom Of the Hill (Neighborhood Bar)
San Francisco, CA
November 8
Heringer Estates Winery (Vineyard)
Clarksburg, CA
November 8
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
November 8
The November edition of EG Phillips Residency at Bazaar Cafe will feature Brendan Getzell and Melinda Kausek for an evening of original tunes with an Americana Gothic flavor.
Bazaar Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
San Francisco, CA
November 9
The Fink (Neighborhood Bar)
Napa, CA
November 9
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
November 9
Yoshi's (Listening Room)
Oakland, CA
November 10
Patterson Hood is a musician and songwriter living in Portland, OR. He's originally from Muscle Shoals, AL and plays with a band called Drive-By Truckers as well as being a solo artist.
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
November 12
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
November 14
JaM Cellars (Vineyard)
Napa, CA
November 14
S.R. cut his teeth as a songwriter in Austin, Texas. The “live music capitol of the world”. You can find him performing all over California solo and with his band The Heartsleeves. His new release “A.M. Sessions” is available at his live shows
Las Positas Vineyards (Vineyard)
Livermore, CA
November 15
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
November 16
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
November 16
Bankhead Theater (Small Theater)
Livermore, CA
November 18
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
November 21
Cafe Du Nord (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
November 21
The Great American Music Hall (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
November 22
The Great American Music Hall (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
November 22
The Bistro (Neighborhood Bar)
Hayward, CA
November 22
The Back Room (Listening Room)
Berkeley, CA
November 22
The Backroom (Listening Room)
Berkeley, CA
November 28
Blue Note Napa (Listening Room)
Napa, CA
November 29
Blue Note Napa (Listening Room)
Napa, CA
November 29
"Prodigious players with songwriting that sets them apart," this Canadian-American duo combine emotive, soaring violin, diverse guitar styles, and unique vocal chemistry for a “match made in heaven.”
The Bistro (Neighborhood Bar)
Hayward, CA
November 30
Blue Note Napa (Listening Room)
Napa, CA
December 3
Jenerator's unique sound is a delightful mix of Americana, blues, and jam-rock, with plenty of room for the rich combination of stellar instrumentalists to shine alongside bandleader Jen Rund's compelling, smoky vocals and deep bass grooves.
Ashkenaz (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
December 4
Amy’s songs are timeless. With lyrics about the experience of being human, her music has a way of connecting on a deeply personal level. Her sometimes soulful, sometimes pure and haunting voice is often compared to Joni Mitchell or Carole King.
Hotel Utah (Neighborhood Bar)
San Francisco, CA
December 4
JaM Cellars (Vineyard)
Napa, CA
December 5
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
December 7
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
December 7
Cafe Du Nord (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
December 12
Las Positas Vineyards (Vineyard)
Livermore, CA
December 12
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
December 13
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
December 20
Jenner is a storyteller. His music is full of love, compassion and curiosity. The characters are relatable because they’re real folks
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
December 27
The Bistro (Neighborhood Bar)
Hayward, CA
January 2
Wood Family Vineyards (Vineyard)
Livermore, CA
January 2
Rocky Michaels is a California born acoustic singer-songwriter and GRAMMY voting member. His indie, folk-style songs have gained the attention of fans & industry professionals. He was named 2020 'Male Artist of the Year' (CFAB Music Realm).
Kensington Circus Pub (Neighborhood Bar)
Kensington, CA
January 8
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
January 19
Cafe Du Nord (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
January 24
Enjoy a unique musical presentation, featuring songs by internationally touring Davis singer/songwriter Dave Nachmanoff, inspired by the people, places, and events in our region.
Winters Opera House (Listening Room)
Winters, CA
January 25
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
January 29
Almost Famous Wine (Listening Room)
Livermore, CA
February 5
The Great American Music Hall (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
February 5
Noel Paul Stookey is an American singer-songwriter, known as Paul in the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary.
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
February 6
Noel Paul Stookey is an American singer-songwriter, known as Paul in the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary.
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Antioch, California

House Concerts

Fifth Street Farms (Berkeley)
The Monkey House (Berkeley)

Listening Rooms

Almost Famous Wine (Livermore)
Blue Note Napa (Napa)
Luigi's Deli Martinez (Martinez)
Music City Hotel and Hostel (San Francisco)
Old St. Hilary's Landmark (Tiburon)
The Back Room (Berkeley)
The Backroom (Berkeley)
The Lost Church (San Francisco)
The Sound Room (Oakland)
Winters Opera House (Winters)
Yoshi's (Oakland)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Devil's Mountain Coffee House (Walnut Creek)

Vineyards & Breweries

Heringer Estates Winery (Clarksburg)
JaM Cellars (Napa)
Las Positas Vineyards (Livermore)
McGrail Vineyards and Winery (Livermore)
Ruhstaller Farm (Dixon)
Wood Family Vineyards (Livermore)
Wooden Valley Winery (Fairfield)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Bazaar Cafe (San Francisco)
Husick’s by Forester (Clarksburg)
Riggers Loft Wine Company (Richmond)
The Barnyard Epicurean Wine Bar (Danville)
VinoRosso (San Francisco)

Small Theaters

Ashkenaz (Berkeley)
Bankhead Theater (Livermore)
Campbell Theater (Martinez)
Empress Theatre (Vallejo)
Firehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Freight and Salvage (Berkeley)
The Hillside Club (Berkeley)
Uptown Theatre (Napa)

Outdoor Music Series

The Golden Gate Bandshell (San Francisco)

Bars & Nightclubs

Bottom Of the Hill (San Francisco)
Brick and Mortar Music Hall (San Francisco)
Hotel Utah (San Francisco)
Ivy Room (Albany)
Kensington Circus Pub (Kensington)
Lucca Bar and Grill (Benicia)
No Name Bar (Sausalito)
The Bistro (Hayward)
The Fink (Napa)
The Lucky Horseshoe (San Francisco)
The Make Out Room (San Francisco)
The Plough & Stars Irish Pub (San Francisco)