Live Acoustic Music Near Dahlonega, Georgia

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 house concerts being held in and around the Dahlonega 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 Dahlonega 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 Dahlonega 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 26
Crane Creek Vineyards (Vineyard)
Young Harris, GA
July 27
Chateau Meichtry Vineyard (Vineyard)
Talking Rock, GA
July 27
Matildas Music Under the Pines (Outdoor Music Series)
Alpharetta, GA
July 27
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.
August 2
Shenanigans (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Dahlonega, GA
August 2
August 3
August 3
Foster Greene is an acoustic Americana music duo featuring the rich voice of Paula Jones and the dynamic guitar work of Dan Foster, highlighted by the pair's intricate vocal harmony.
Misty Mountain Hops (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Blue Ridge, GA
August 4
Cinco Mexican Cantina (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Cumming, GA
August 4
Cavender Creek Vineyards (Vineyard)
Dahlonega, GA
August 7
August 9
Rose Brown is an acoustic musician based out of Ellijay, Georgia. She has been playing guitar and singing since she was 10 years old, but has been playing professionally since 2019.
Misty Mountain Hops (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Blue Ridge, GA
August 9
August 10
August 10
August 10
Sharp Mountain Vineyards (Vineyard)
Jasper, GA
August 10
Cue Barbecue (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Cumming, GA
August 11
Cinco Mexican Cantina (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Cumming, GA
August 11
Chateau Meichtry Vineyard (Vineyard)
Talking Rock, GA
August 11
Yonah Mountain Vineyards (Vineyard)
Cleveland, GA
August 16
August 17
Cullen Wade brings a soulful sound and unique songwriting with country and Americana influences to his audience. Inspired by the likes of John Prine and Tom Petty it's a must see event
Crane Creek Vineyards (Vineyard)
Young Harris, GA
August 17
Buckley Vineyards (Vineyard)
Ellijay, GA
August 17
August 17
Rose Brown is an acoustic musician based out of Ellijay, Georgia. She has been playing guitar and singing since she was 10 years old, but has been playing professionally since 2019.
Engelheim Vineyards (Vineyard)
Ellijay, GA
August 18
August 18
John C. Campbell Folk School (Small Theater)
Brasstown, NC
August 22
August 23
August 23
Ott Farms and Vineyard (Vineyard)
Ellijay, GA
August 23
John C. Campbell Folk School (Small Theater)
Brasstown, NC
August 24
August 24
Yonah Mountain Vineyards (Vineyard)
Cleveland, GA
August 24
End Of The Line” is a tribute to The Allman Brothers Band. Comprised of 6 members from varying musical backgrounds, they provide a comprehensive and authentic musical experience, faithful to the original spirit of The Allman Brothers Band.
The Holly Theater (Small Theater)
Dahlonega, GA
August 24
Cinco Mexican Cantina (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Cumming, GA
August 24
Matildas Music Under the Pines (Outdoor Music Series)
Alpharetta, GA
August 25
Fainting Goat Vineyards (Vineyard)
Jasper, GA
August 25
Cinco Mexican Cantina (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Cumming, GA
August 25
Engelheim Vineyards (Vineyard)
Ellijay, GA
August 30
August 30
August 31
Shenanigans (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Dahlonega, GA
August 31
Harvest Moon was formed to pay tribute to the legendary career of Neil Young.
September 5
September 6
September 7
September 14
Veronika music is influenced by American folk and blues. Her piedmont style picking is her accompaniment. A performer with a ethereal, pure and stunningly lovely folk quality.
Matildas Music Under the Pines (Outdoor Music Series)
Alpharetta, GA
September 14
September 14
Cinco Mexican Cantina (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Cumming, GA
September 20
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Dahlonega, Georgia

House Concerts

Sweetwater Cafe House Concerts (Cumming)

Listening Rooms

Everett's Music Barn (Suwanee)
Home by Dark (Alpharetta)
The Velvet Note (Alpharetta)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Common Grounds Coffee House (Roswell)

Vineyards & Breweries

Bear Claw Vineyard (Blue Ridge)
Buckley Vineyards (Ellijay)
Cairn View Winery (Jasper)
Cartecay Vineyards (Ellijay)
Cavender Creek Vineyards (Dahlonega)
Chateau Meichtry Vineyard (Talking Rock)
Cloudland Vineyards and Winery (Buford)
Crane Creek Vineyards (Young Harris)
Engelheim Vineyards (Ellijay)
Fainting Goat Vineyards (Jasper)
Feather's Edge Vineyards (Ball Ground)
Ott Farms and Vineyard (Ellijay)
Sharp Mountain Vineyards (Jasper)
Stoney J's Farm Winery (Cumming)
Yonah Mountain Vineyards (Cleveland)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Cinco Mexican Cantina (Cumming)
Cue Barbecue (Cumming)
Misty Mountain Hops (Blue Ridge)
Shenanigans (Dahlonega)
Smokejack BBQ (Alpharetta)
Surchuros (Alpharetta)
The Dogwood (Blue Ridge)

Small Theaters

Eddie Owen Presents: Red Clay Music Foundry (Duluth)
Gilmer Arts Playhouse (Ellijay)
John C. Campbell Folk School (Brasstown)
Peacock Performing Arts Center (Hayesville)
School Street Playhouse (Cumming)
The Holly Theater (Dahlonega)

Outdoor Music Series

Matildas Music Under the Pines (Alpharetta)
Acoustic Sunsets in Hamilton Gardens at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds (Hiawassee)

Bars & Nightclubs

Freedom Mill (Cumming)