Live Acoustic Music Near Bluemont, Virginia

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 Bluemont 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 Bluemont 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 Bluemont 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

July 27
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Small Theater)
Hagerstown, MD
July 27
Juliet Lloyd has quickly gained a name for herself as a strikingly accomplished songwriter and no-holds barred performer.
Lost Barrel Brewing (Brewery)
Middleburg, VA
July 27
Big Cork Vineyards (Vineyard)
Rohrersville, MD
July 27
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.
Barns of Rose Hill (Listening Room)
Berryville, VA
July 28
Steven Gellman is a quintessential folk singer-songwriter with insightful original songs and homespun stories that provide a soul-warming folk rock respite in a busy, chilly world.
Frederick City Market (Outdoor Music Series)
Frederick, MD
July 28
868 Estate Vineyards (Vineyard)
Purcellville, VA
July 28
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Urbana Library Farmers Market (Outdoor Music Series)
Frederick, MD
July 31
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
August 1
Michelle is a multi-award winning singer-songwriter from Maryland. If you like acoustic music in the Indie/Alternative Folk genre, then Michelle's show is a MUST attend!
Saints Row Brewing (Brewery)
Gaithersburg, MD
August 2
Quattro Goombas Winery (Vineyard)
Aldie, VA
August 7
Lynn Hollyfield celebrates her newest album, LOOK UP which is receiving national and international Radio Airplay. Lookup was listed in Folk Alliance International FOLK DJ list serve in the TOP ALBUMS and TOP ARTIST for JUNE 2024.
Earp’s Ordinary (Listening Room)
Fairfax, VA
August 7
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
August 10
NC-based writer with guitar, banjo, and harmonicas, Colin has played NC and City of York Folk Festivals, and had music played on the BBC. Rooted in oldtime, blues, and storytelling songs.
The River House (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Capon Bridge, WV
August 11
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard (Vineyard)
Frederick, MD
August 11
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Frederick City Market (Outdoor Music Series)
Frederick, MD
August 16
Michelle is a multi-award winning singer-songwriter from Maryland. If you like acoustic music in the Indie/Alternative Folk genre, then Michelle's show is a MUST attend!
Stone Silo Brewery (Brewery)
Damascus, MD
August 16
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
August 16
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Rockville, MD
August 16
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
61 Vineyard (Vineyard)
Damascus, MD
August 17
Big Cork Vineyards (Vineyard)
Rohrersville, MD
August 17
Juliet Lloyd has quickly gained a name for herself as a strikingly accomplished songwriter and no-holds barred performer.
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Vineyard)
Dickerson, MD
August 17
Howdy and welcome to ‘The Honky-tonk Experience’ SHOW. T.H.E. SHOW is brought to you by ‘Gary Jay & The FIRE’. Gary Jay is a country*grassroots singer-songwriter and is joined by ‘The FIRE’ to make an exciting four(4) piece band.
Lost Barrel Brewing (Brewery)
Middleburg, VA
August 17
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
August 17
Casanel Vineyards and Winery (Vineyard)
Leesburg, VA
August 18
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Urbana Library Farmers Market (Outdoor Music Series)
Frederick, MD
August 18
Steven Gellman is a quintessential folk singer-songwriter with insightful original songs and homespun stories that provide a soul-warming folk rock respite in a busy, chilly world.
Shab Row Stage (Outdoor Music Series)
Frederick, MD
August 21
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
August 23
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Small Theater)
Hagerstown, MD
August 24
2-time IBMA Bass Player of the Year and outstanding clawhammer banjo player
Barns of Rose Hill (Listening Room)
Berryville, VA
August 24
“Bob Malone doesn't just accompany himself on piano. He supports his singing with pulsating, roaring keyboard work that grabs you and shakes you until you cry for mercy.” — Keyboard Magazine
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
August 24
Bright Box Theater (Small Theater)
Winchester, VA
August 24
Juliet Lloyd has quickly gained a name for herself as a strikingly accomplished songwriter and no-holds barred performer.
Lost Barrel Brewing (Brewery)
Middleburg, VA
August 24
Award-winning, world-jazz band Veronneau - classic and original music in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese with Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau. Veronneau have three Top 10 charting albums, European, US tours and enthralling live shows.
Creative Cauldron (Small Theater)
Falls Church, VA
August 25
Steven Gellman is a quintessential folk singer-songwriter with insightful original songs and homespun stories that provide a soul-warming folk rock respite in a busy, chilly world.
Frederick City Market (Outdoor Music Series)
Frederick, MD
August 28
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
August 29
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Saints Row Brewing (Brewery)
Gaithersburg, MD
August 30
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Small Theater)
Hagerstown, MD
August 30
The Barns At Wolf Trap (Small Theater)
Vienna, VA
August 31
Breaux Vineyards (Vineyard)
Purcellville, VA
August 31
Earp’s Ordinary (Listening Room)
Fairfax, VA
September 1
Quattro Goombas Winery (Vineyard)
Aldie, VA
September 4
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
September 4
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
September 6
Since 2003 ilyAIMY's played the nation's baitshops, biker weeks, coffeehouses, colleges & clothing-optional resorts as "an acoustically roiling combustible attack on the usual singer/songwriter fare"
Worman’s Mill (Outdoor Music Series)
Frederick, MD
September 6
Quattro Goombas Winery (Vineyard)
Aldie, VA
September 6
From Ithaca NY, Joe Crookston brings foot-stomping rhythms, hilarious stories, and gorgeous melodies for a night of music and art that will leave you feeling more awake and alive. Decide to come!
Moore Music (In the House) (House Concert)
Rockville, MD
September 6
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
September 7
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
September 7
Presented in Partnership with District of Raga Raga-Inspired Violin Duo: Exploring themes of Migration, Nature and Love Tickets $30/$20 Student (18 and under)
Gaithersburg Arts Barn (Listening Room)
Gaithersburg, MD
September 8
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Frederick City Market (Outdoor Music Series)
Frederick, MD
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Bluemont, Virginia

House Concerts

Arts Barn Music (Herndon)
Live from Rob's Living Room (Manassas)
Moore Music (In the House) (Rockville)
Music on the Heights (Broadlands)
Potomac House Concerts (Potomac)
Stone Room Concerts (Falls Church)

Listening Rooms

Barns of Rose Hill (Berryville)
Earp’s Ordinary (Fairfax)
FocusMusic at Community Lutheran Church (Sterling)
FocusMusic at Island Pride Oasis (Gaithersburg)
Gaithersburg Arts Barn (Gaithersburg)
Horseshoe Curve Restaurant (Bluemont)
Institute of Musical Traditions at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church (Rockville)
Jammin Java (Vienna)
New Spire Arts (Frederick)

Folk Music Societies

Folk Club Reston-Herndon (Herndon)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Lucketts Bluegrass (Leesburg)

Vineyards & Breweries

50 West Vineyards (Middleburg)
61 Vineyard (Damascus)
868 Estate Vineyards (Purcellville)
Antietam Creek Vineyards (Sharpsburg)
Big Cork Vineyards (Rohrersville)
Bleu Frog Vineyards (Leesburg)
Blue Mountain Wine Crafters (Funkstown)
Blue Valley Vineyard (Delaplane)
Bozzo Family Vineyards (Purcellville)
Breaux Vineyards (Purcellville)
Casanel Vineyards and Winery (Leesburg)
Doukenie Winery (Purcellville)
Farm Brew Live (Manassas)
Fleetwood Farm Winery (Leesburg)
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard (Frederick)
Lost Rhino (Ashburn)
Notaviva Vineyards (Purcellville)
Quattro Goombas Winery (Aldie)
Rocklands Farm (Poolesville)
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Dickerson)
Sunset Hills Vineyard (Purcellville)
Windridge Vineyards (Darnestown)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Brew House Coffee (Gaithersburg)
District Provision and Supply Company (Hagerstown)
Empress Coffee and Cocktails (Gaithersburg)
Matchbox (Reston)
The Dark Horse Irish Pub (Flint Hill)
The Derby Restaurant and Bar (New Market)
The Lost Fox (Ashburn)
The River House (Capon Bridge)

Small Theaters

Blackrock Center for the Arts (Germantown)
Bright Box Theater (Winchester)
Creative Cauldron (Falls Church)
Franklin Park Arts Center (Purcellville)
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Hagerstown)
Tally Ho Theater (Leesburg)
The Barns At Wolf Trap (Vienna)

Outdoor Music Series

Sky Stage (Frederick)
Charles Town Farmers Market (Charles Town)
Frederick City Market (Frederick)
Urbana Library Farmers Market (Frederick)
Shab Row Stage (Frederick)
Worman’s Mill (Frederick)

Bars & Nightclubs

Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Rockville)