Live Acoustic Music Near Englewood, Florida

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 Englewood 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 Englewood 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 Englewood 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.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

December 22
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
January 3
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.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 4
"Their 'Blue Twangled Folk 'n' Roll' sound rides like a V8, firing on all cylinders!" ~ Gurf Morlix
ACMA Listening Room (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Fort Myers, FL
January 4
"Their 'Blue Twangled Folk 'n' Roll' sound rides like a V8, firing on all cylinders!" ~ Gurf Morlix
ACMA Listening Room (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Fort Myers, FL
January 4
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.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 10
"Berardo has a magical way of bringing you into the story. You don't want the song to end." Jane Falvey, Host, Kingston Coffeehouse, WRIU-FM
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 11
Grace Morrison returns to 41st Street Music Patch, joined by Marc Douglas Berardo as part of their Tactical Mistakes Tour 2025.
41 Street Music Patch (House Concert)
Bradenton, FL
January 11
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.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 17
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
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 18
Brigade is a Sarasota based group os seasoned pros that perform the timeless classics of the Hall of Fame artists Ann and Nancy Wilson better known as Heart.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 23
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.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 24
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
January 24
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.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 24
Lil Rev is a Wisconsin based award winning multi-instrumentalist who's shows celebrate American roots music including the blues, bluegrass, country and roots rock along with his own compositions.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 25
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
January 26
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
January 28
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.
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
January 30
Joe Lawhorne is a Venice based singer songwriter who after years of playing other people's music began writing his own. He now has an extensive catalog of original music in a variety of styles.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 31
Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center (Small Theater)
Fort Myers, FL
January 31
Saint Tone is an all original four piece band that will blow you away with their special brand of pop, rock and even some country.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
February 1
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
February 1
FAME is the ultimate tribute to the sights and sounds of David Bowie! Come and enjoy a journey through the decades with this epic recreation.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
February 2
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
February 8
Patchouli and Terra Guitarra is master guitarist Bruce Hecksel & singer-songwriter guitarist Julie Patchouli. Their music is a soulful fusion of blazing Spanish & world guitar instrumentals & spine tingling vocal harmonies with a onstage chemistry.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
February 9
Tamas Nagy was born and raised in Hungary. Early on he discovered his passion towards music, as a young guitarist he had interest in a wide range of musical genres especially jazz.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
February 13
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
February 14
One of the world?s foremost fingerstyle guitarists and harp-guitarists, engaging audiences with joy, humor, and a personal touch. First woman to win the National Fingerstyle Championship.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
February 15
Trey Wanvig is a blues rock guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter from Sarasota, Florida. Trey leads a powerful band of locally based professional musicians and performs regularly in front of sold-out crowds at local venues.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
February 16
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
February 20
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
February 21
David and Bob create a musical conversation between intense slide guitar and virtuosic harmonica; together they weave left-coast stories of the blues. The show moves from blues, to delicate balladry, and then swings back to swampy rock and roll.
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
February 23
With over 17 combined Canadian Folk Music, East Coast Music, and Music Nova Scotia awards and nominations, the JUNO-Nominated powerhouse duo, Cassie and Maggie, emerge as an unstoppable force on the global folk stage.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
February 27
Matthew is a singer-songwriter writing songs that draw from personal inspirations, incorporating elements of blues, rock, southern rock, and old school country in to his repertoire.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
March 15
“... vocals shine with the energy befitting a Broadway musical - the acoustic compositions are enchanting and the lyrical tales make the best of the human experience.” - Americana Highways
ACMA Listening Room (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Fort Myers, FL
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Englewood, Florida

House Concerts

41 Street Music Patch (Bradenton)

Listening Rooms

ACMA Alliance for the Arts (Fort Myers)
Common Grounds Meeting Hall (North Port)
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Sarasota)
Troll Music (Venice)

Folk Music Societies

All Faiths Unitarian Congregation (Fort Myers)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

ACMA Listening Room (Fort Myers)
Fellowship Church of Englewood (Rotonda West)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Snook Haven (Venice)
Tin Viet & Sushi Bar (Sarasota)

Small Theaters

Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center (Fort Myers)
Tribby Arts Center (Fort Myers)