Live Acoustic Music Near Asheville, North Carolina

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 Asheville area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in Asheville. 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

July 10
Haywood Country Club (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
July 12
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
July 12
Pisgah Brewing Company (Brewery)
Black Mountain, NC
July 12
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Vineyards (Vineyard)
Hendersonville, NC
July 12
185 King Street (Listening Room)
Brevard, NC
July 12
Jack of the Wood (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Asheville, NC
July 13
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Valley Cigar and Wine (Neighborhood Bar)
Waynesville, NC
July 18
Rene is a 12-string guitarist, with an Americana-Folk-Rock percussive groove.
Salty Dog's Seafood and Grill (Neighborhood Bar)
Maggie Valley, NC
July 18
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Burntshirt Vineyards (Vineyard)
Hendersonville, NC
July 20
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
July 20
"These ears haven't heard a duo so attuned to each other since first encountering The Civil Wars. Their harmonies evoke a country/folk lineage one could easily follow back to the Carter Family." -Free Times
Chatt Hills Music (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
July 24
Highland Brewing Company (Brewery)
Asheville, NC
July 26
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
July 27
The Orange Peel (Concert Hall)
Asheville, NC
July 27
Owen Walsh is a singer-songwriter based in Asheville who recently released an acclaimed debut album that explores the no-man's land between reality and fantasy.
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Lake Lure, NC
July 31
185 King Street (Listening Room)
Brevard, NC
July 31
Lone Quail writes songs about lost places, stray chases, and finding your covey.
Static Age Records (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Asheville, NC
August 1
Jack of the Wood (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Asheville, NC
August 3
Rene is a 12-string guitarist, with an Americana-Folk-Rock percussive groove.
Valley Cigar and Wine (Neighborhood Bar)
Waynesville, NC
August 3
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Vineyards (Vineyard)
Hendersonville, NC
August 3
Indie Americana band, The Close, is a harmony-focused band who are as dynamic as they are intimate live and blur the lines between Americana/Contemporary Folk/Indie Rock and Country with a commercial Pop sensibility.
Highland Brewing Company (Brewery)
Asheville, NC
August 8
Owen Walsh is a singer-songwriter based in Asheville who recently released an acclaimed debut album that explores the no-man's land between reality and fantasy.
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Lake Lure, NC
August 8
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
August 9
One World Brewing (Brewery)
Asheville, NC
August 9
Rene is a 12-string guitarist, with an Americana-Folk-Rock percussive groove.
Salty Dog's Seafood and Grill (Neighborhood Bar)
Maggie Valley, NC
August 9
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Vineyards (Vineyard)
Hendersonville, NC
August 10
Asheville Music Hall (Small Theater)
Asheville, NC
August 10
With a blend of dreamy acoustic duets, foot-stomping folk and bluesy murder ballads, New Zealand-formed and Nashville-based South for Winter?s sound is as eclectic as their origins.
Chatt Hills Music (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
August 14
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
1898 Waverly Inn (Listening Room)
Hendersonville, NC
August 20
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
August 21
Pisgah Brewing Company (Brewery)
Black Mountain, NC
August 23
Appalachian Ridge Artisan Cidery (Brewery)
Hendersonville, NC
August 30
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
August 31
The White Horse at Black Mountain (Neighborhood Bar)
Black Mountain, NC
August 31
Alan Lee Edwards is a North Carolina based singer-songwriter. He was formerly the singer/songwriter & guitarist of Lou Ford, which he formed with his brother in the mid-90's. He has been called a pioneer of the Americana, Alt-Country genre.
1898 Waverly Inn (Listening Room)
Hendersonville, NC
September 1
Owen Walsh is a singer-songwriter based in Asheville who recently released an acclaimed debut album that explores the no-man's land between reality and fantasy.
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Lake Lure, NC
September 3
Jessica Lea Mayfield is an American singer-songwriter from Kent, Ohio. She is known for her ominous song writing, with a plaintive minimalist style that draws on both country and rock music
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
September 4
Pierce Pettis back at White Horse Black Mountain!
The White Horse at Black Mountain (Neighborhood Bar)
Black Mountain, NC
September 4
The Purple Onion (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Saluda, NC
September 5
Grammy award winning Bluegrass/Americana band from Asheville, NC.
Brevard Music Center (Outdoor Music Series)
Brevard, NC
September 6
Grammy award winning Bluegrass/Americana band from Asheville, NC.
Brevard Music Center (Outdoor Music Series)
Brevard, NC
September 10
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
September 12
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
September 13
Rene is a 12-string guitarist, with an Americana-Folk-Rock percussive groove.
Salty Dog's Seafood and Grill (Neighborhood Bar)
Maggie Valley, NC
September 14
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Vineyards (Vineyard)
Hendersonville, NC
September 14
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
September 20
Rare Bird Farm (House Concert)
Hot Springs, NC
September 20
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
September 26
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Burntshirt Vineyards (Vineyard)
Hendersonville, NC
September 27
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Vineyards (Vineyard)
Hendersonville, NC
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Asheville, North Carolina

House Concerts

Rare Bird Farm (Hot Springs)
Sundays in Snookville House Concert Series (Asheville)
The Opulent 'Possum House Concert Series (Canton)

Listening Rooms

185 King Street (Brevard)
1898 Waverly Inn (Hendersonville)
Asheville Guitar Bar (Asheville)
AyurPrana Listening Room (Asheville)
Chatt Hills Music (Asheville)
Haywood Country Club (Asheville)
Saluda Outfitters (Saluda)
The Grey Eagle (Asheville)

Folk Music Societies

SERFA (Folk Alliance South East Regional Conference) (Black Mountain)

Vineyards & Breweries

Burntshirt Vineyards (Hendersonville)
Mountain Brook Vineyards (Tryon)
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards (Hendersonville)
St. Paul Mountain Vineyards (Hendersonville)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria (Spindale)
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Chimney Rock)
Cork and Keg (Asheville)
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens (Lake Lure)
Jack of the Wood (Asheville)
The Joint Next Door (Fairview)
The Purple Onion (Saluda)

Small Theaters

Asheville Music Hall (Asheville)
Black Mountain Center for the Arts (Black Mountain)
Diana Wortham Theatre (Asheville)
Tryon Fine Arts Center (Tryon)

Outdoor Music Series

Brevard Music Center (Brevard)

Bars & Nightclubs

Root Bar (Asheville)
Salty Dog's Seafood and Grill (Maggie Valley)
The White Horse at Black Mountain (Black Mountain)
Valley Cigar and Wine (Waynesville)