Live Acoustic Music Near Beaverton, Oregon

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 Beaverton 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 Beaverton 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 Beaverton 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

February 13
The Muddy Rudder Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
February 13
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
February 13
Organically gripping and raw, Hayley Lynn’s sultry timbres extend through the various depths of her vocal range as she is soft-spoken but packs a punch when her lyrical motifs drop.
Domaine Serene Wine Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
Lake Oswego, OR
February 14
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
February 15
The Showdown (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
February 15
Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Folk Music Society)
Portland, OR
February 15
For folks who like Willie Nelson, Gillian Welch and the Holy Modal Rounders.
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
February 16
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
February 18
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
February 19
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
February 20
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
February 22
Butteville General Store (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Aurora, OR
February 22
The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (Performing Arts Center)
Beaverton, OR
February 24
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
February 25
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
February 25
Laurelthirst Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
February 26
The Showdown (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
February 26
With songs as sweet and biting as the nectar and venom in her voice, Lennon Award winner Rachel Sumner has been captivating audiences throughout the country with her lyric-forward folk songs and snaking chord progressions.
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
February 26
Laurelthirst Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
February 27
Performing as duo and band. Story telling songs, good guitar picking, rollicking jams and vocal harmony. One of the many Splendors of this duo is that their collective harmonies are rich and dance above their collective tasteful guitars.
McMenamin's Kalama Harbor Lodge (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Kalama, WA
February 27
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
February 27
Laurelthirst Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
February 28
Organically gripping and raw, Hayley Lynn’s sultry timbres extend through the various depths of her vocal range as she is soft-spoken but packs a punch when her lyrical motifs drop.
Mississippi Pizza (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Portland, OR
February 28
Laurelthirst Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
March 1
Laurelthirst Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
March 1
Ben Rice's music is deeply rooted in traditional blues, yet at the same time fiercely original. His guitar playing earns labels like "fearless," "inventive" and "powerful". Combined with his stunning and emotionally honest vocal delivery.
The Historic Grand Theater (Small Theater)
Salem, OR
March 1
Crystal Ballroom (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
March 2
The Showdown (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
March 2
Laurelthirst Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
March 2
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
March 5
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
March 6
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
March 6
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
March 7
Haunting reveries. High energy rave-ups. Indie.folk + bit of trad. As seen at Newport Folk Fest, Mountain Stage & more "These are songs with stories well told. This is what it's all about" -Steve Ear
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
March 8
McMenamin's Kennedy School (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
March 8
Whitethorn Crossing is a four-member music group based in Portland, Oregon. They sing and play mostly traditional Celtic music on fiddles, whistles, bodhrán, tenor banjo, guitar (and occasionally cello).
West Hills Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Portland, OR
March 8
Willamette Week, 2023 Best of Portland issue: “They sing about Mississippi boat queens, trains, juke joints, church bells—all things backwoods—with devotion and delicacy.”
Chehalem Winery (Vineyard)
Newberg, OR
March 9
Performing as duo and band. Story telling songs, good guitar picking, rollicking jams and vocal harmony. One of the many Splendors of this duo is that their collective harmonies are rich and dance above their collective tasteful guitars.
Laurelthirst Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
March 12
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
March 13
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
March 13
The Historic Grand Theater (Small Theater)
Salem, OR
March 13
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
March 13
The Muddy Rudder Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
March 13
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
March 14
Walters Cultural Arts Center (Listening Room)
Hillsboro, OR
March 14
Barrie Dempsey is an award winning musician whose genre wears many different hats. He is a songwriter who spins stories about morality and love, yet can carry a Folk Americana/Roots feel, akin to writ
Chehalem Winery (Vineyard)
Newberg, OR
March 15
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.
Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Folk Music Society)
Portland, OR
March 16
Tom McCall Waterfront Park (Outdoor Music Series)
Portland, OR
March 16
Portland Spirit (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
March 17
McMenamin's Kennedy School (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Beaverton, Oregon

House Concerts

Abbie Weisenbloom Presents (Portland)
Bleu Dog Presents (Lake Oswego)
Cozine Creek House (and yard) Concerts (McMinnville)
Hayloft Concerts (Salem)
Hill Country West House Concerts (Tigard)
Tiny Deck House Concert (Portland)

Listening Rooms

Artichoke Music (Portland)
McMenamin's Al's Den (Portland)
Polaris Hall (Portland)
U & I Cultural Event Center (Tigard)
Walters Cultural Arts Center (Hillsboro)

Folk Music Societies

Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Portland)
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Beaverton)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

West Hills Coffeehouse (Portland)

Vineyards & Breweries

Chehalem Winery (Newberg)
J L Kiff Vineyard (McMinnville)
Lady Hill Winery (Saint Paul)
Moulton Falls Winery (Yacolt)
Pendarvis Farm (Happy Valley)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Cooper Mountain Ale Works (Tigard)
Emanar Cellars (Battle Ground)
Jo Bar & Rotisserie (Portland)
McMenamin's Kalama Harbor Lodge (Kalama)
Mississippi Pizza (Portland)
Northwood Public House and Brewery (Battle Ground)
Spare Room (Portland)
Spinella's Restaurant (Gresham)
The Oregon Garden Resort (Silverton)
Tigardville Station (Tigard)

Small Theaters

Aladdin Theater (Portland)
Alberta Abbey (Portland)
Alberta Rose Theatre (Portland)
Crystal Ballroom (Portland)
Elsinore Theatre (Salem)
McMenamin's Edgefield (Troutdale)
McMenamin's Kennedy School (Portland)
McMenamin's Mission Theatre & Pub (Portland)
Old Liberty Theater (Ridgefield)
Portland Spirit (Portland)
Revolution Hall (Portland)
The Historic Grand Theater (Salem)
The Old Church (Portland)
Winona Grange (Tualatin)
Wonder Ballroom (Portland)

Outdoor Music Series

Tom McCall Waterfront Park (Portland)
Library Park (Woodburn)
Shaniko (Portland)
Englewood Park (Salem)

Bars & Nightclubs

Alberta Street Pub (Portland)
Billy Blues Bar and Grill (Vancouver)
Corkscrew Wine Bar (Portland)
Domaine Serene Wine Lounge (Lake Oswego)
Landmark Saloon (Portland)
Laurelthirst Public House (Portland)
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Portland)
Star Theater Portland (Portland)
The Muddy Rudder Public House (Portland)
The Six (Portland)