Live Acoustic Music Near Funkstown, Maryland

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

Churches and non-profit community groups around Funkstown 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 Funkstown 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 23
Nick Andrew Staver
Casanel Vineyards and Winery (Vineyard)
Leesburg, VA
November 23
The Local Honeys
Bright Box Theater (Small Theater)
Winchester, VA
November 23
The Seldom Scene
Progressive bluegrass band The Seldom Scene plays tunes from limitless genres. The Seldom Scene is dobro player Fred Travers, bassist Ronnie Simpkins, guitarist Dudley Connell, mandolinist Lou Reid and banjo player Ron Stewart.
Common Ground on the Hill (Festival)
Westminster, MD
November 24
Steven Gellman
Steven Gellman is a quintessential folk singer-songwriter with insightful original songs and homespun stories that provide a soul-warming folk rock respite in a busy, chilly world.
Frederick City Market (Outdoor Music Series)
Frederick, MD
November 24
Nick Andrew Staver
Big Hill Ciderworks (Brewery)
Gardners, PA
November 27
The 19Th Street Band
Characterized by high energy and strong vocal harmonies, The 19th Street Band brings together a constellation of Americana, country, and rock.
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Hagerstown, MD
November 29
Scott Kurt
Sunset Hills Vineyard (Vineyard)
Purcellville, VA
November 30
Scott Kurt
Creek's Edge Winery (Vineyard)
Lovettsville, VA
November 30
Christian Lopez
Bright Box Theater (Small Theater)
Winchester, VA
December 8
Tab Benoit,  Jesse Dayton
An American blues guitarist, musician, and singer. His playing combines a number of blues styles, primarily Delta blues.
Tally Ho Theater (Small Theater)
Leesburg, VA
December 13
Scythian
Celtic/ Folk/ World/ Rock/ Americana.
Bright Box Theater (Small Theater)
Winchester, VA
December 13
The High and Wides
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Hagerstown, MD
December 14
Steven Gellman
Steven Gellman is a quintessential folk singer-songwriter with insightful original songs and homespun stories that provide a soul-warming folk rock respite in a busy, chilly world.
The Common Market, Rt. 85 (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Frederick, MD
December 14
Jason Masi
Sunset Hills Vineyard (Vineyard)
Purcellville, VA
December 14
William Matheny
Ploughman Cider Taproom (Brewery)
Gettysburg, PA
December 21
June Star
Andrew Grimm’s rich baritone voice and David Hadley’s atmospheric, elegiac pedal steel brings a time-honored aesthetic to their unique tales of fractious love, quixotic anxiety, and the promise of redemption.
Garryowen Irish Pub (Neighborhood Bar)
Gettysburg, PA
December 27
Susanna Laird
Susanna Laird is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She writes soulful songs in the Americana roots style.
Maggie's Restaurant (Neighborhood Bar)
Westminster, MD
December 28
Kevin Neidig
Rarely do you get in one musician the virtuosity of singer, instrumentalist and songwriter. Kevin brings all three with eloquent effortlessness. Kevin is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter
Ploughman Cider Taproom (Brewery)
Gettysburg, PA
December 30
The Seldom Scene
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Hagerstown, MD
January 12
Brody Bond
With a voice that?s confident though fragile, melodies that take surprising turns, and lyrics that are as smart as they are emotionally vulnerable, Brody?s songs will delight especially anyone who has grown from heartbreaking circumstances.
Blackrock Center for the Arts (Small Theater)
Germantown, MD
January 17
Leslie Mendelson
Barns of Rose Hill (Listening Room)
Berryville, VA
January 18
Jason Masi
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard (Vineyard)
Frederick, MD
January 24
Mari Black
Barns of Rose Hill (Listening Room)
Berryville, VA
February 1
Jason Masi
Sunset Hills Vineyard (Vineyard)
Purcellville, VA
February 6
Admiral Radio
Award-winning folk/Americana outfit hailing from the heart of South Carolina. With tight-knit harmonies, endearing storytelling and authentic energy, this husband and wife duo holds a presence that is palpable and real, both on and off stage.
New Spire Arts (Listening Room)
Frederick, MD
February 7
June Star
Andrew Grimm’s rich baritone voice and David Hadley’s atmospheric, elegiac pedal steel brings a time-honored aesthetic to their unique tales of fractious love, quixotic anxiety, and the promise of redemption.
Ploughman Cider Taproom (Brewery)
Gettysburg, PA
February 8
Jason Masi
Breaux Vineyards (Vineyard)
Purcellville, VA
February 15
Scythian
Celtic/ Folk/ World/ Rock/ Americana.
Weinberg Center for the Arts (Concert Hall)
Frederick, MD
February 15
Danny Paisley & the Southern Grass
3-time IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year Danny Paisley leads the Southern Grass, a bluegrass band rooted in tradition. The band has received over 20 Bluegrass Music Award Nominations and won the 2009 IBMA Song of the Year.
Lucketts Bluegrass (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Leesburg, VA
February 16
Jason Masi
Bleu Frog Vineyards (Vineyard)
Leesburg, VA
February 21
Gary Jay and The FIRE 🔥
SOLO/DUO/TRIO/4PC Band. Welcome to ‘The Honky-tonk Experience’ SHOW. T.H.E. SHOW is brought to you by ‘Gary Jay & The FIRE’. Gary Jay is a country*grassroots singer-songwriter and is joined by ‘The FIRE’ to make an exciting four(4) piece band
Horseshoe Curve Restaurant (Listening Room)
Bluemont, VA
February 22
Jason Masi
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard (Vineyard)
Frederick, MD
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Funkstown, Maryland

Listening Rooms

Barns of Rose Hill (Berryville)
Horseshoe Curve Restaurant (Bluemont)
New Spire Arts (Frederick)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Lucketts Bluegrass (Leesburg)
Morgan's Coffeehouse (Woodbine)

Vineyards & Breweries

61 Vineyard (Damascus)
868 Estate Vineyards (Purcellville)
Adams County Winery (Orrtanna)
Antietam Creek Vineyards (Sharpsburg)
Battlefield Brew Works (Gettysburg)
Big Cork Vineyards (Rohrersville)
Bleu Frog Vineyards (Leesburg)
Blue Mountain Wine Crafters (Funkstown)
Bozzo Family Vineyards (Purcellville)
Breaux Vineyards (Purcellville)
Casanel Vineyards and Winery (Leesburg)
Creek's Edge Winery (Lovettsville)
Doukenie Winery (Purcellville)
Elk Run Vineyards and Winery (Mount Airy)
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard (Frederick)
Linganore Winecellars (Mount Airy)
Loew Vineyards (Mount Airy)
Notaviva Vineyards (Purcellville)
Red Heifer Winery (Smithsburg)
Reid's Winery and Cider House (Gettysburg)
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Dickerson)
Sunset Hills Vineyard (Purcellville)
Windridge Vineyards (Darnestown)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

B Street 104 (Greencastle)
District Provision and Supply Company (Hagerstown)
The Common Market, Rt. 85 (Frederick)
The Derby Restaurant and Bar (New Market)

Small Theaters

Blackrock Center for the Arts (Germantown)
Bright Box Theater (Winchester)
Franklin Park Arts Center (Purcellville)
Tally Ho Theater (Leesburg)

Outdoor Music Series

Sky Stage (Frederick)
Charles Town Farmers Market (Charles Town)
Frederick City Market (Frederick)
Urbana Library Farmers Market (Frederick)
Shab Row Stage (Frederick)
Worman’s Mill (Frederick)
Waynesboro Farmers Markey (Waynesboro)

Bars & Nightclubs

Garryowen Irish Pub (Gettysburg)
Maggie's Restaurant (Westminster)