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 many 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

January 11
The Monkey House (House Concert)
Berkeley, CA
January 17
Rocky Michaels is a California born acoustic singer-songwriter. His indie, folkstyle stories through songs have gained the attention of fans & industry professionals. He was named 2020 'Male Artist of the Year' (CFAB Music Realm).
Las Positas Vineyards (Vineyard)
Livermore, CA
January 19
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
January 19
Brick and Mortar Music Hall (Neighborhood Bar)
San Francisco, CA
January 22
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
January 22
Cafe Du Nord (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
January 23
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
January 24
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
January 24
Cafe Du Nord (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
January 25
Jim Kweskin's shows radiate charm, humor, sophistication and talent. His endearing sense of good humor and interpretations make his performances a delight. Kweskin is recognized as one of the best interpreters of the great American songbook.
The Hillside Club (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
January 25
Join us for an evening of music, refreshments and fun on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the Winters Opera House! Proceeds go to Meals on Wheels Yolo County.
Winters Opera House (Listening Room)
Winters, CA
January 25
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
January 25
Almost Famous Wine (Listening Room)
Livermore, CA
January 26
Blue Note Napa (Listening Room)
Napa, CA
January 26
Amelia Ray is The Interpreter. The San Francisco native has performed her soul-rock compositions across Europe and is featured at the 2024 National Women’s Music Festival.
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
January 31
Heringer Estates Winery (Vineyard)
Clarksburg, CA
January 31
Chris Jones is a singer, a songwriter, a guitarist, and, thanks to his role hosting SiriusXM’s Bluegrass Junction, one of the most widely heard broadcasting voices in bluegrass music.
The Backroom (Listening Room)
Berkeley, CA
February 1
Fifth Street Farms (House Concert)
Berkeley, CA
February 1
Las Positas Vineyards (Vineyard)
Livermore, CA
February 2
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
February 2
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
February 2
Blue Note Napa (Listening Room)
Napa, CA
February 6
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
February 8
Almost Famous Wine (Listening Room)
Livermore, CA
February 16
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.
The Hillside Club (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
February 16
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
February 22
A gang of sweet angels punching you in the heart
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
February 22
Husband-wife team: Virtuoso solo guitar and dueling harmonies
Old St. Hilary's Landmark (Listening Room)
Tiburon, CA
February 22
The Backroom (Listening Room)
Berkeley, CA
February 23
Amelia Ray is The Interpreter. The San Francisco native has performed her soul-rock compositions across Europe and is featured at the 2024 National Women’s Music Festival.
Bazaar Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
San Francisco, CA
February 28
Brick and Mortar Music Hall (Neighborhood Bar)
San Francisco, CA
March 1
Almost Famous Wine (Listening Room)
Livermore, CA
March 4
The Bistro (Neighborhood Bar)
Hayward, CA
March 6
Hotel Utah (Neighborhood Bar)
San Francisco, CA
March 7
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
March 8
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
March 8
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
March 14
Founder of the Irish-American powerhouse band Solas, is now touring as a solo performer, bringing along friends and musical guests.
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
March 15
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
March 17
Bankhead Theater (Small Theater)
Livermore, CA
March 21
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
March 23
Uptown Theatre (Small Theater)
Napa, CA
March 29
Cafe Du Nord (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
March 30
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
March 30
Uptown Theatre (Small Theater)
Napa, CA
March 30
Renegade Orchestra - The Beauty of a Symphony, the Soul of a Rock Band
Campbell Theater (Small Theater)
Martinez, CA
April 1
Bottom Of the Hill (Neighborhood Bar)
San Francisco, CA
April 3
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Antioch, California

House Concerts

Fifth Street Farms (Berkeley)
Fog House Concerts (San Francisco)
KC Turner Presents (San Francisco)
Poplar Playhouse (Berkeley)
SYLA Presents House Concerts (Oakland)
The Monkey House (Berkeley)

Listening Rooms

Almost Famous Wine (Livermore)
Blue Note Napa (Napa)
Luigi's Deli Martinez (Martinez)
Melon Ball at Watermelon Music (Davis)
Old St. Hilary's Landmark (Tiburon)
The Backroom (Berkeley)
The Lost Church (San Francisco)
The Sound Room (Oakland)
Winters Opera House (Winters)

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)
Wooden Valley Winery (Fairfield)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Bazaar Cafe (San Francisco)
Riggers Loft Wine Company (Richmond)
The Barnyard Epicurean Wine Bar (Danville)

Small Theaters

Bankhead Theater (Livermore)
Campbell Theater (Martinez)
Empress Theatre (Vallejo)
Freight and Salvage (Berkeley)
The Hillside Club (Berkeley)
Uptown Theatre (Napa)

Outdoor Music Series

The Golden Gate Bandshell (San Francisco)
The Whale's Tail (San Francisco)
San Francisco Civic Center (San Francisco)

Bars & Nightclubs

Antlers Tavern (Pinole)
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)
Nickie's (San Francisco)
No Name Bar (Sausalito)
The Bistro (Hayward)
The Lucky Horseshoe (San Francisco)
The Make Out Room (San Francisco)