Live Acoustic Music Near Grand Rapids, Michigan

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 Grand Rapids host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together. Local libraries also host free concerts that are open to the general public.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in Grand Rapids. 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 31
The Intersection (Concert Hall)
Grand Rapids, MI
January 17
Influenced by the voice/guitar duos of Tuck & Patti and Ella Fitzgerald & Joe Pass, Edye & Mike utilize their lengthy and varied musical backgrounds to present an entertaining performance of favorites spanning from Billie Holiday to Bill Withers.
Music in the Heights (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Grand Rapids, MI
January 24
Ruth and Max have performed their style of Acoustic Americana 40 years, with roots in Folk, Bluegrass, and traditional Country music. Ruth is known for her songwriting as well as her strong alto voice
Dogwood Center for Performing Arts (Performing Arts Center)
Fremont, MI
January 26
Larry & Joe perform a fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music, on a mission to show that music has no borders.
Salt of the Earth (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Fennville, MI
February 21
Dogwood Center for Performing Arts (Performing Arts Center)
Fremont, MI
February 25
The Pyramid Scheme (Nightclub)
Grand Rapids, MI
March 1
Celtic/ Folk/ World/ Rock/ Americana.
The Intersection (Concert Hall)
Grand Rapids, MI
March 4
Ruth and Max have performed their style of Acoustic Americana 40 years, with roots in Folk, Bluegrass, and traditional Country music. Ruth is known for her songwriting as well as her strong alto voice
Hackley Public Library (Library)
Muskegon, MI
March 13
St Cecilia Music Center (Small Theater)
Grand Rapids, MI
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Grand Rapids, Michigan

Listening Rooms

Midtown GR (Grand Rapids)
The Block (Muskegon)
The Stray (Grand Rapids)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Music in the Heights (Grand Rapids)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Salt of the Earth (Fennville)
The Butler (Saugatuck)

Libraries

Hackley Public Library (Muskegon)

Small Theaters

St Cecilia Music Center (Grand Rapids)
Wealthy Theatre (Grand Rapids)