Live Acoustic Music Near Forest City, North Carolina

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

Live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Forest City 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 4
Chris Rosser,  Wes Collins
Chris Rosser is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, composer and producer from Asheville, NC. As a solo performer, he has released four recordings, including the latest A Thousand Hands.
The White Horse at Black Mountain (Neighborhood Bar)
Black Mountain, NC
December 8
Letters to Abigail
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
December 11
Angel Snow
Highland Brewing Company (Brewery)
Asheville, NC
December 15
The JackTown Ramblers
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
December 28
Ryan Taylor Price
Appalachian Ridge Artisan Cidery (Brewery)
Hendersonville, NC
December 29
The JackTown Ramblers
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
January 5
The JackTown Ramblers
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
January 16
Rod Abernethy
White Horse Black Mountain presents Rod Abernethy 1/16/25
The White Horse at Black Mountain (Neighborhood Bar)
Black Mountain, NC
January 18
The JackTown Ramblers
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Vineyards (Vineyard)
Hendersonville, NC
January 19
The JackTown Ramblers
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
February 2
The JackTown Ramblers
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
February 16
The JackTown Ramblers
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
February 22
The JackTown Ramblers
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Vineyards (Vineyard)
Hendersonville, NC
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Forest City, North Carolina

Listening Rooms

1898 Waverly Inn (Hendersonville)
Randall House (Greer)

Folk Music Societies

SERFA (Folk Alliance South East Regional Conference) (Black Mountain)

Vineyards & Breweries

Burntshirt Vineyards (Hendersonville)
Mountain Brook Vineyards (Tryon)
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards (Hendersonville)
St. Paul Mountain Vineyards (Hendersonville)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Chimney Rock)
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens (Lake Lure)
Packa's Place (Horse Shoe)
The Joint Next Door (Fairview)
The Purple Onion (Saluda)

Small Theaters

Black Mountain Center for the Arts (Black Mountain)
Don Gibson Theatre (Shelby)
Tryon Fine Arts Center (Tryon)

Outdoor Music Series

Fretwell Spartenburg (Spartanburg)

Bars & Nightclubs

Root Bar (Asheville)
The White Horse at Black Mountain (Black Mountain)