Live Acoustic Music Near Half Moon Bay, California

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 many house concerts being held in and around the Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay 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

January 10
The Guild Theatre (Small Theater)
Menlo Park, CA
January 11
The Monkey House (House Concert)
Berkeley, CA
January 17
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
January 17
Rocky Michaels is a California born acoustic singer-songwriter. His indie, folkstyle stories through songs have gained the attention of fans & industry professionals. He was named 2020 'Male Artist of the Year' (CFAB Music Realm).
Las Positas Vineyards (Vineyard)
Livermore, CA
January 17
Felton Music Hall (Small Theater)
Felton, CA
January 19
Brick and Mortar Music Hall (Neighborhood Bar)
San Francisco, CA
January 19
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
January 21
Felton Music Hall (Small Theater)
Felton, CA
January 22
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
January 22
Cafe Du Nord (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
January 23
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
January 23
A gang of sweet angels punching you in the heart
Felton Music Hall (Small Theater)
Felton, CA
January 23
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
January 24
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
January 24
Cafe Du Nord (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
January 25
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
January 25
Dreamy, haunting, sometimes sassy original music.
Winters Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Pacifica, CA
January 25
Jim Kweskin's shows radiate charm, humor, sophistication and talent. His endearing sense of good humor and interpretations make his performances a delight. Kweskin is recognized as one of the best interpreters of the great American songbook.
The Hillside Club (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
January 26
Amelia Ray is The Interpreter. The San Francisco native has performed her soul-rock compositions across Europe and is featured at the 2024 National Women’s Music Festival.
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
January 28
Felton Music Hall (Small Theater)
Felton, CA
January 31
Chris Jones is a singer, a songwriter, a guitarist, and, thanks to his role hosting SiriusXM’s Bluegrass Junction, one of the most widely heard broadcasting voices in bluegrass music.
The Backroom (Listening Room)
Berkeley, CA
February 1
Fifth Street Farms (House Concert)
Berkeley, CA
February 1
Las Positas Vineyards (Vineyard)
Livermore, CA
February 2
Lille Aeske (Listening Room)
Boulder Creek, CA
February 2
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
February 2
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
February 6
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
February 6
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
February 8
Husband-wife team: Virtuoso solo guitar and dueling harmonies
San Gregorio General Store (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
San Gregorio, CA
February 13
Lille Aeske (Listening Room)
Boulder Creek, CA
February 13
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
February 14
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
February 15
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
February 16
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
February 16
Grammy-nominated “an absolute master” (No Depression), Molsky transports audiences with his authentic & personal interpretations of rarities from the Southern Appalachian songbook & musical traditions from around the globe.
The Hillside Club (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
February 22
Husband-wife team: Virtuoso solo guitar and dueling harmonies
Old St. Hilary's Landmark (Listening Room)
Tiburon, CA
February 22
The Backroom (Listening Room)
Berkeley, CA
February 22
A gang of sweet angels punching you in the heart
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
February 23
Amelia Ray is The Interpreter. The San Francisco native has performed her soul-rock compositions across Europe and is featured at the 2024 National Women’s Music Festival.
Bazaar Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
San Francisco, CA
February 23
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
February 26
This unique collaborative effort between two uniquely gifted musicians is bound to be a revelation to traditional music fans on several counts. Rob Ickes is a longtime, well-established instrumental giant, and Trey Hensley is newly arrived in Music City,
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
February 28
Brick and Mortar Music Hall (Neighborhood Bar)
San Francisco, CA
March 4
The Bistro (Neighborhood Bar)
Hayward, CA
March 5
Winters Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Pacifica, CA
March 6
Jenerator's unique sound is a delightful mix of Americana, blues, and jam-rock, with plenty of room for the rich combination of stellar instrumentalists to shine alongside bandleader Jen Rund's compelling, smoky vocals and deep bass grooves.
Peri's Tavern (Brewery)
Fairfax, CA
March 6
Hotel Utah (Neighborhood Bar)
San Francisco, CA
March 7
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
March 7
Songwriter, singer, slide guitar and clawhammer banjo player based in Nashville, TN.
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
March 8
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
March 8
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Half Moon Bay, California

House Concerts

Blue House Stage (Scotts Valley)
Dala's Nest House Concerts (Menlo Park)
Fifth Street Farms (Berkeley)
Fog House Concerts (San Francisco)
KC Turner Presents (San Francisco)
Poplar Playhouse (Berkeley)
SYLA Presents House Concerts (Oakland)
The Monkey House (Berkeley)
The Shady Lady House Concert (Saratoga)

Listening Rooms

Art Boutiki Music Hall (San Jose)
Club Fox (Redwood City)
Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows (Half Moon Bay)
Lille Aeske (Boulder Creek)
Old St. Hilary's Landmark (Tiburon)
Sound Union (Redwood City)
Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley)
The Backroom (Berkeley)
The Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center (San Jose)
The Lost Church (San Francisco)
The Sound Room (Oakland)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Devil's Mountain Coffee House (Walnut Creek)

Vineyards & Breweries

Las Positas Vineyards (Livermore)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Bazaar Cafe (San Francisco)
Chit Chat Cafe (Pacifica)
Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn (Davenport)
Red Rock Coffee (Mountain View)
Riggers Loft Wine Company (Richmond)
San Gregorio General Store (San Gregorio)
Simple Pleasures Cafe (San Francisco)
The Barnyard Epicurean Wine Bar (Danville)
Whale City Bakery, Bar & Grill (Davenport)

Small Theaters

Bankhead Theater (Livermore)
Carriage House Theatre at Montalvo Arts Center (Saratoga)
Felton Music Hall (Felton)
Freight and Salvage (Berkeley)
The Guild Theatre (Menlo Park)
The Hillside Club (Berkeley)

Outdoor Music Series

The Golden Gate Bandshell (San Francisco)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile (San Francisco)
The Whale's Tail (San Francisco)
San Francisco Civic Center (San Francisco)

Bars & Nightclubs

Antlers Tavern (Pinole)
Apple Jacks Inn (La Honda)
Bottom Of the Hill (San Francisco)
Brick and Mortar Music Hall (San Francisco)
Hotel Utah (San Francisco)
Ivy Room (Albany)
Kensington Circus Pub (Kensington)
Nickie's (San Francisco)
No Name Bar (Sausalito)
The Bistro (Hayward)
The Lucky Horseshoe (San Francisco)
The Make Out Room (San Francisco)
The Riptide (San Francisco)
Winters Tavern (Pacifica)