Live Acoustic Music Near Elon College, North Carolina

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 Elon College 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 Elon College 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 Elon College 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

December 21
Curtis Eller
A beloved show business veteran who started his career at the age of seven as a juggler and acrobat, but has since turned to the banjo because that's where the money is. His band, The American Circus, has developed a devoted international following.
The Blue Note Grill (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Durham, NC
December 26
Rob Gelblum
Singer/guitarist who's played everything from folk to R&B, pre-'90s rock, Americana, bluegrass, reggae, Appalachian, old-time, mountain, soul and older country for a mere 50+ years.😀 Recovering lawyer
Imbibe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chapel Hill, NC
December 28
Eric Sommer
Eric Sommer is known for explosive guitar work, both acoustic and electric, songwriting, & engaging live performances. Blending blues, folk, and rock, his music tells vivid stories with raw emotion, wit, and authenticity that captivates audiences.
Lapin Bleu (Neighborhood Bar)
Chapel Hill, NC
January 3
Jon Shain & Fj Ventre,  Abigail Dowd
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.
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
January 4
Anna La Mare,  Wyatt Easterling
Folk / Americana songwriters come together for a free show at Lapin Bleu
Lapin Bleu (Neighborhood Bar)
Chapel Hill, NC
January 21
Jeremie Albino
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
January 22
Kathleen Edwards
Motorco Music Hall (Nightclub)
Durham, NC
January 24
Curtis Eller
A beloved show business veteran who started his career at the age of seven as a juggler and acrobat, but has since turned to the banjo because that's where the money is. His band, The American Circus, has developed a devoted international following.
Local 506 (Neighborhood Bar)
Chapel Hill, NC
January 25
Beckwith
beckwith - an original rock/americana band based in raleigh, nc that harkens back to the day of album oriented rock when genre was not a defining factor, it was all about the music.
The Blue Note Grill (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Durham, NC
January 25
Jessica Lea Mayfield
Jessica Lea Mayfield is an American singer-songwriter from Kent, Ohio. She is known for her ominous song writing, with a plaintive minimalist style that draws on both country and rock music
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
January 29
Al Stewart
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.
Carolina Theatre (Small Theater)
Durham, NC
January 30
Selwyn Birchwood
The Blue Note Grill (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Durham, NC
January 30
Jess Klein,  Wes Collins
Eno House Artist's Den (Listening Room)
Hillsborough, NC
January 31
Freedy Johnston
The Pinhook (Listening Room)
Durham, NC
January 31
Big Richard,  Robbie Fulks
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
February 4
Arkansauce
Flat Iron (Neighborhood Bar)
Greensboro, NC
February 5
Carsie Blanton
Motorco Music Hall (Nightclub)
Durham, NC
February 6
Ronnie Baker Brooks
The Blue Note Grill (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Durham, NC
February 7
Town Mountain
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
February 14
Robert Ellis
Flat Iron (Neighborhood Bar)
Greensboro, NC
February 17
Dave Hadley,  June Star
Lapin Bleu (Neighborhood Bar)
Chapel Hill, NC
February 23
Matt Nathanson,  Rachael Yamagata
Carolina Theatre (Small Theater)
Durham, NC
February 23
Jeffrey Martin
The Pinhook (Listening Room)
Durham, NC
February 27
Robbie Fulks
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
March 4
Sierra Hull
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
March 9
Lilly Hiatt
The Pinhook (Listening Room)
Durham, NC
March 12
Ron Pope
Motorco Music Hall (Nightclub)
Durham, NC
March 14
Rainbow Girls
A gang of sweet angels punching you in the heart
Carolina Theatre (Small Theater)
Durham, NC
March 16
Donovan Woods
Motorco Music Hall (Nightclub)
Durham, NC
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Elon College, North Carolina

House Concerts

Durham Coho House Concerts (Durham)
Music at Big Purple (Greensboro)

Listening Rooms

Bynum Front Porch (Pittsboro)
Eno House Artist's Den (Hillsborough)
The Colonial Inn (Hillsborough)
The Pinhook (Durham)
Yonder (Hillsborough)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Church of the Covenant (Greensboro)
Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (Durham)

Vineyards & Breweries

Grove Winery (Gibsonville)
Stonefield Cellars Winery (Stokesdale)
Summerfield Farms (Summerfield)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Imbibe (Chapel Hill)
La Vita Dolce (Chapel Hill)
Lanza's Cafe (Carrboro)
The Blue Note Grill (Durham)
The Cave Tavern (Chapel Hill)
The Eddy Pub and Restaurant (Saxapahaw)

Small Theaters

Carolina Theatre (Greensboro)
Carolina Theatre (Durham)

Outdoor Music Series

The Plant (Pittsboro)

Bars & Nightclubs

Flat Iron (Greensboro)
Lapin Bleu (Chapel Hill)
Local 506 (Chapel Hill)
Missy Lane’s Assembly Room (Durham)
Nash Street Tavern (Hillsborough)
Speakeasy Carrboro (Carrboro)