Live Acoustic Music Near Dripping Springs, 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 Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs 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

November 7
Devils Backbone Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Fischer, TX
November 7
The Rosette Theater (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
November 7
The Redbird Listening Room (Listening Room)
New Braunfels, TX
November 7
Cactus Cafe (College/University)
Austin, TX
November 7
Caitlin Cannon's "Countrypolitan" set is as fun as it is heartbreaking. She wrangles lyrics that shout loneliness and defiance inside beautifully crafted stories that make you laugh, cry, and think.
Hole in the Wall (Neighborhood Bar)
Austin, TX
November 8
Continental Club Austin (Neighborhood Bar)
Austin, TX
November 8
“Captivating, unorthodox songwriting.” — PopMatters “Brilliant musicianship, a warm and welcoming stage presence and a voice as rich, matured and knowing as the finest thrice-distilled Irish malt whiskey.” — fRoots
Austin Acoustical Cafe (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
November 8
Wake the Dead Coffee House (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
San Marcos, TX
November 8
“Captivating, unorthodox songwriting.” — PopMatters “Brilliant musicianship, a warm and welcoming stage presence and a voice as rich, matured and knowing as the finest thrice-distilled Irish malt whiskey.” — fRoots
Austin Acoustical Cafe (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
November 8
Vista Brewing (Brewery)
Driftwood, TX
November 8
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
November 8
The Hive (Event Space)
Austin, TX
November 9
Luckenbach (Neighborhood Bar)
Fredericksburg, TX
November 9
The Redbird Listening Room (Listening Room)
New Braunfels, TX
November 9
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
November 10
EL Mercado Restaurant South (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Austin, TX
November 12
The Montvales play stripped-down, banjo-and-harmony-driven songs that stick with you. Their shows will take you to places both raucous and reverent, equal parts honky-tonk mischief and earnest meditation on friendship, heartbreak, and place.
Hole in the Wall (Neighborhood Bar)
Austin, TX
November 13
Carousel Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
Austin, TX
November 13
Riley's Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New Braunfels, TX
November 13
Meridian (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Buda, TX
November 14
Devils Backbone Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Fischer, TX
November 14
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
November 14
Indie Folk Singer-Songwriter with a European Twist. I sing in 4 languages and I love to take my audience with me on an imaginary journey throught songs and stories.
Captain Quack's Coffeehouse (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Austin, TX
November 15
Luckenbach (Neighborhood Bar)
Fredericksburg, TX
November 15
Great food, service, and music every day! Never a cover.
NeWorlDeli (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Austin, TX
November 15
Globe Theatre (Small Theater)
Bertram, TX
November 15
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
November 16
Devils Backbone Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Fischer, TX
November 16
NeWorlDeli (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Austin, TX
November 16
Good Morning Bedlam is the folk-rock duo from Minneapolis, MN. In 2019 they claimed the first-place title at the John Hartford Memorial Festival Band Competition. Their shows are known for their wild energy and stunning harmonies.
Princeton Palace (House Concert)
Austin, TX
November 17
EL Mercado Restaurant South (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Austin, TX
November 18
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
November 19
Saxon Pub (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
November 19
Shawn Phillips is one of most fascinating and enigmatic musicians to come out of the early '70s singer-songwriter boom
The 04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
November 20
Gruene Hall (Listening Room)
New Braunfels, TX
November 20
Dana Cooper is a poetic songwriter, insightful storyteller & energetic performer. His latest release was voted #1 album of 2024 on Americana Highways Readers Poll. Come out for a great night of music.
Susanna's Kitchen Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Wimberley, TX
November 21
Indie Folk Singer-Songwriter with a European Twist. I sing in 4 languages and I love to take my audience with me on an imaginary journey throught songs and stories.
NeWorlDeli (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Austin, TX
November 21
Gruene Hall (Listening Room)
New Braunfels, TX
November 22
Luckenbach (Neighborhood Bar)
Fredericksburg, TX
November 22
NeWorlDeli (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Austin, TX
November 22
Globe Theatre (Small Theater)
Bertram, TX
November 23
Claudia Gibson’s songwriting has brought her to the Kerrville New Folk stage, invites to songwriting festivals, and 1st place in the Woody Guthrie Songwriting Contest. Her 2nd full album, The Fields of Chazy (March ‘24) was produced by Walt Wilkins.
Arhaven House Concerts (House Concert)
Cedar Creek, TX
November 23
Gruene Hall (Listening Room)
New Braunfels, TX
November 23
Claudia Gibson’s songwriting has brought her to the Kerrville New Folk stage, invites to songwriting festivals, and 1st place in the Woody Guthrie Songwriting Contest. Her 2nd full album, The Fields of Chazy (March ‘24) was produced by Walt Wilkins.
Arhaven House Concerts (House Concert)
Cedar Creek, TX
November 23
Dana Cooper is a poetic songwriter, insightful storyteller & energetic performer. His latest release was voted #1 album of 2024 on Americana Highways Readers Poll. Come out for a great afternoon of music.
Cypress Woods House Concert (House Concert)
New Braunfels, TX
November 23
The Redbird Listening Room (Listening Room)
New Braunfels, TX
November 25
Gruene Hall (Listening Room)
New Braunfels, TX
November 26
Luckenbach (Neighborhood Bar)
Fredericksburg, TX
November 28
Poodie's Hilltop Roadhouse (Nightclub)
Spicewood, TX
November 29
Happy Cow Bar and Grill (Neighborhood Bar)
New Braunfels, TX
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Dripping Springs, Texas

House Concerts

6040 Pumphouse Concerts (Bulverde)
Arhaven House Concerts (Cedar Creek)
Backyard at Gruene House Concerts (Gruene)
Cantina Sound House Concerts (Dripping Springs)
Cypress Woods House Concert (New Braunfels)
Fischer Dance Hall (Fischer)
K&D House Concerts (Austin)
NB House Concerts (New Braunfels)
North Loop House Concerts (Austin)
Oglesby House Concerts (Austin)
Peggy's Porch Party (Austin)
Princeton Palace (Austin)
Rawhide Trail Concerts (Austin)
Sycamore Creek House Concerts (Dripping Springs)

Listening Rooms

Austin Acoustical Cafe (Austin)
Blue Rock Ranch and Studio (Wimberley)
Commerce Hall (Lockhart)
Gruene Hall (New Braunfels)
Saxon Pub (Austin)
The 04 Center (Austin)
The Blue Pearl (Lockhart)
The Redbird Listening Room (New Braunfels)
The Rosette Theater (Austin)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Susanna's Kitchen Coffeehouse (Wimberley)

Vineyards & Breweries

Desert Door Distillery (Driftwood)
William Chris Vineyards (Johnson City)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Ani's Day and Night (Austin)
Captain Quack's Coffeehouse (Austin)
Cherrywood Coffeehouse (Austin)
EL Mercado Restaurant South (Austin)
Evangeline Cafe (Austin)
Freiheit Country Store (New Braunfels)
Guero's Oak Garden (Austin)
Hops and Thyme (Lakeway)
Kick Butt Coffee (Austin)
Meridian (Buda)
Mozart's Coffee Roasters (Austin)
NeWorlDeli (Austin)
Radio Coffee and Beer (Austin)
Riley's Tavern (New Braunfels)
Satellite Bar & Restaurant (Austin)
Tantra Coffeehouse (San Marcos)
Wake the Dead Coffee House (San Marcos)

Small Theaters

Brauntex Theater (New Braunfels)
Globe Theatre (Bertram)

Outdoor Music Series

Kissing Tree Summer Concert Series (San Marcos)
The Purple Barn (Wimberley)
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (Austin)

Bars & Nightclubs

Carousel Lounge (Austin)
Continental Club Austin (Austin)
Devils Backbone Tavern (Fischer)
Happy Cow Bar and Grill (New Braunfels)
Hole in the Wall (Austin)
Luckenbach (Fredericksburg)
Lucky Rabbit (Jonestown)
Spiderhouse Ballroom (Austin)
The Barber Shop (Dripping Springs)
The Rustic Tap (Austin)