Live Acoustic Music Near Austin, Texas

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 Austin 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 Austin. 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

February 5
Claudia Gibson
Claudia Gibson’s distinctive, melodic songs feature a gorgeous voice with strong guitar accompaniment. A 2019 Kerrville New Folk finalist, her recent EP Louisiana Sky features “Dreamers,” winner of the 2018 Woody Guthrie Songwriting Contest.
NeWorlDeli (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Austin, TX
February 6
Bob Schneider
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
February 8
Hot Club of Cowtown
Continental Club Austin (Bar/Nightclub)
Austin, TX
February 8
Bonnie Whitmore,  Matt the Electrician
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
February 8
Walt Wilkins
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
February 9
Wade Bowen
Cheatham Street Warehouse (Bar/Nightclub)
San Marcos, TX
February 9
Suzanna Choffel
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
February 10
Dana Cooper
Join us for a great Night of Music from Dana Cooper. Dana is a Poetic & Powerful Indie Folk/Americana Songwriter from Nashville known for his storytelling & musicanship. He will be performing New Songs- from his NEW CD- as well as Old Favorites.
Above Mosaic House Concerts (House Concert)
Smithville, TX
February 10
Jenny Parrott
Hole in the Wall (Bar/Nightclub)
Austin, TX
February 10
Good Morning Bedlam,  The Arcadian Wild
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
February 11
Dale Watson
Broken Spoke (Bar/Nightclub)
Austin, TX
February 11
Ray Prim
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
February 11
Hardened and Tempered
Smart. Dark. Americana. Folk. Poetic lyrics flourish with textured melodies and harmonies, revealing an intimate look at the human condition and one’s search for meaning.
Austin Acoustical Cafe (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
February 13
Bob Schneider
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
February 14
Warren Hood
Radio Coffee and Beer (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Austin, TX
February 14
Dawn and Hawkes
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
February 15
Walt Wilkins
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
February 17
Jenny Parrott
Hole in the Wall (Bar/Nightclub)
Austin, TX
February 17
Adam Hood
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
February 17
Amy Speace
Cactus Cafe (College/University)
Austin, TX
February 18
Matt Andersen
Cactus Cafe (College/University)
Austin, TX
February 18
Max Stalling
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
February 19
Ed Miller
Arhaven House Concerts (House Concert)
Cedar Creek, TX
February 20
Bob Schneider
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
February 22
Walt Wilkins
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
February 22
David Ramirez,  Dylan LeBlanc
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
February 22
Hot Club of Cowtown
Continental Club Austin (Bar/Nightclub)
Austin, TX
February 22
Barbara Nesbitt
NeWorlDeli (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Austin, TX
February 24
Jenny Reynolds,  Jess Klein
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
February 24
Jenny Parrott
Hole in the Wall (Bar/Nightclub)
Austin, TX
February 25
Woody Russell
Sidecar Tasting Room (Vineyard)
Dripping Springs, TX
February 27
Bob Schneider
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
March 3
Hardened and Tempered
Smart. Dark. Americana. Folk. Poetic lyrics flourish with textured melodies and harmonies, revealing an intimate look at the human condition and one’s search for meaning.
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
March 3
Andy Davis
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
March 3
Jenny Parrott
Hole in the Wall (Bar/Nightclub)
Austin, TX
March 4
Asleep at the Wheel
Globe Theatre (Small Theater)
Bertram, TX
March 4
Dale Watson
Broken Spoke (Bar/Nightclub)
Austin, TX
March 10
Andrew Duhon
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
March 11
Brother and The Hayes
Brother and The Hayes is a sibling duo originally from Texas, now based in Nashville, TN. With their unique songwriting and sibling chemistry, they are engaging both with a full electric backing band or with one acoustic guitar.
Austin Acoustical Cafe (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
March 11
Jeff Plankenhorn
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
March 18
Calista Garcia
Calista brings a mix of complexity and sophistication to her songs that carry a hint of pop and blues. Her style hearkens back to classic 70's acts but with a fresh modern twist.
Sycamore Creek House Concerts (House Concert)
Dripping Springs, TX
March 22
Zac Wilkerson
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
March 23
The Dirty Rain Revelers
Roots-Rock Americana duo based in Muscle Shoals, AL
The Driskill Hotel (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Austin, TX
March 24
Slaid Cleaves
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
March 25
Tom Russell
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
March 25
Grace Morrison
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
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
March 29
Bob Livingston
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
March 30
American Aquarium
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
April 1
Ray Prim
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
April 2
Shanna in a Dress
Arhaven House Concerts (House Concert)
Cedar Creek, TX
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Austin, Texas

House Concerts

Above Mosaic House Concerts (Smithville)
Arhaven House Concerts (Cedar Creek)
Barker House Concerts (Westlake Hills)
Calmen Thread House Concert (Austin)
Catfish Concerts (Austin)
Peggy's Porch Party (Austin)
Rawhide Trail Concerts (Austin)
Stallion Springs House Concert (Fischer)
Sycamore Creek House Concerts (Dripping Springs)
Wyldwood Shows (Austin)

Listening Rooms

04 Center (Austin)
Austin Acoustical Cafe (Austin)
Blue Rock Ranch and Studio (Wimberley)
Saxon Pub (Austin)

Vineyards & Breweries

Bell Springs Winery (Dripping Springs)
Desert Door Distillery (Driftwood)
Driftwood Estate Winery (Driftwood)
Graveyard Vineyards Texas (Dripping Springs)
Sidecar Tasting Room (Dripping Springs)
Treaty Oak Distilling (Dripping Springs)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

ABGB (Austin)
CreekHouse Kitchen and Bar (Wimberley)
Geraldine's (Austin)
Homespun Kitchen and Bar (Dripping Springs)
Hyde Park Bar and Grill South (Austin)
Kick Butt Coffee (Austin)
Mozart's Coffee Roasters (Austin)
NeWorlDeli (Austin)
Poodie's Hilltop Roadhouse (Spicewood)
Radio Coffee and Beer (Austin)
Riley's Tavern (New Braunfels)
Rosewood Chophouse (Austin)
The Driskill Hotel (Austin)
The White Horse (Austin)

Small Theaters

Globe Theatre (Bertram)
Haute Spot (Leander)
One World Theatre (Austin)

Outdoor Music Series

Kissing Tree Summer Concert Series (San Marcos)
Dreamland (Dripping Springs)
The Purple Barn (Wimberley)
The Domain (Austin)
Round Rock Premium Outlets (Round Rock)

Bars & Nightclubs

Antone's (Austin)
Black Sparrow Music Parlor (Taylor)
Broken Spoke (Austin)
Cheatham Street Warehouse (San Marcos)
Continental Club Austin (Austin)
Devils Backbone Tavern (Canyon Lake)
Giddy-Ups (Austin)
Happy Cow Bar and Grill (New Braunfels)
Hole in the Wall (Austin)
Spiderhouse Ballroom (Austin)
The Far Out Lounge & Stage (Austin)
The Old Coupland Inn and Dancehall (Coupland)
The Rustic Tap (Austin)