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 Bradenton 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 Bradenton 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 Bradenton area.
Local 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.
Billy Day and Cliff Randi, along with several dynamic musicians, will transport you back to the 70's and 80's with a brilliantly crafted tribute to the music of Daryl Hall & John Oates.
Cliff Eberhardt is an American folk singer-songwriter. He is a founding member of the Fast Folk Music Cooperative in New York City. Louise Mosrie may well be the brightest young folk-oriented artist to emerge from Nashville in many a year.
Cliff Eberhardt is an American folk singer-songwriter. He is a founding member of the Fast Folk Music Cooperative in New York City. Louise Mosrie may well be the brightest young folk-oriented artist to emerge from Nashville in many a year.
RB is a man who has lived the life of his music. From Americana to country to the blues, his songs reflect his work as a cowboy, plumber, truck driver, jet pilot and a Hollywood actor.
Kathleen Alice "Kathy" Mattea is an American country music and bluegrass performer who often brings folk, Celtic, and traditional country sounds to her music.
The Doors were founded in Venice, California in 1965. Sixty years later the Storm Riders bring their music and experience to the Troll Music stage in Venice, Florida.
Joe is the legendary former member of the Doc Watson Band Frosty Morn, as well as a 34 time Merlefest performer. His show has elements of bluegrass, folk and southern rock.
Brady Seals & Lua Crofts rekindle the musical fire started by Brady's multi-platinum selling cousin, Jim Seals and Lua's father, Dash Crofts, of Seals & Crofts.
Memphis Rub performs a burning blend of blues and rock with an all-star lineup consisting of "Hurricane" Gary Drouin, Scott Matzke, Dan Ryan, and David Wells.
Julie Black, along with guitarist Dave Eichenberger, will take you on a journey that travels between jazz and the blues. Her captivating vocals and Dave's guitar will transcend you to another place
Lil Rev is an award-winning musician, author, and multi-instrumentalist from Wisconsin. He celebrate American roots music including Blues, Bluegrass, Country, Roots Rock on thr ukulele as well as on banjo, guitar, dulcimer, and harmonica.
Lil Rev is an award-winning musician, author, and multi-instrumentalist from Wisconsin. He celebrate American roots music including Blues, Bluegrass, Country, Roots Rock on thr ukulele as well as on banjo, guitar, dulcimer, and harmonica.
Al Stewart is perhaps best known for his hits ‘Year of the Cat” from the Platinum album of the same name and the Platinum follow up album “Time Passages.” But his career spans five decades as a key figure in British music.
Husband-and-wife folk/rock Americana duo The Kennedys have been writing, recording & touring for over twenty five years. Their energetic pop-influenced sound recalls Buddy Holly & The Everly Brothers.
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Places to see live acoustic music
in and around
Bradenton, Florida
