Live Acoustic Music Near Helen, Georgia

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 Helen 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

April 18
Mike Kinnebrew
Orchard Sessions at The Farm at Old Edwards (Outdoor Music Series)
Highlands, NC
April 20
Lauren Jordan
Fainting Goat Vineyards (Vineyard)
Jasper, GA
April 20
Hughes Taylor
Shenanigans (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Dahlonega, GA
April 20
Austin Plaine,  Grace Pettis
Peacock Performing Arts Center (Small Theater)
Hayesville, NC
April 21
Wyatt Espalin
Acoustic Sunsets in Hamilton Gardens at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds (Outdoor Music Series)
Hiawassee, GA
April 25
Wyatt Espalin
Acoustic Sunsets in Hamilton Gardens at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds (Outdoor Music Series)
Hiawassee, GA
April 27
Hughes Taylor
Yonah Mountain Vineyards (Vineyard)
Cleveland, GA
May 2
Wyatt Espalin
Acoustic Sunsets in Hamilton Gardens at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds (Outdoor Music Series)
Hiawassee, GA
May 4
Foster Greene
Foster Greene is an acoustic Americana music duo featuring the rich voice of Paula Jones and the dynamic guitar work of Dan Foster, highlighted by the pair's intricate vocal harmony.
Misty Mountain Hops (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Blue Ridge, GA
May 5
Catherine Miles and Jay Mafale
Catherine and Jay will be doing Sermon in Story and Song at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Franklin, NC at 11am, followed by a pot luck lunch before the concert. Come for all or part of the day.
The Listening Room in Franklin NC (Listening Room)
Franklin, NC
May 9
Austin Coleman,  Wyatt Espalin
Acoustic Sunsets in Hamilton Gardens at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds (Outdoor Music Series)
Hiawassee, GA
May 11
Cody Marlowe,  Wyatt Espalin
Acoustic Sunsets in Hamilton Gardens at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds (Outdoor Music Series)
Hiawassee, GA
May 16
Wyatt Espalin
Acoustic Sunsets in Hamilton Gardens at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds (Outdoor Music Series)
Hiawassee, GA
May 17
Shawn Mullins
Shawn is an American singer-songwriter who specializes in folk rock, instrumental rock, adult alternative, and Americana music and is best known for the 1998 single "Lullaby", which hit number one on the Adult Top 40.
The Holly Theater (Small Theater)
Dahlonega, GA
May 23
Wyatt Espalin
Acoustic Sunsets in Hamilton Gardens at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds (Outdoor Music Series)
Hiawassee, GA
May 24
Austin Coleman
Crane Creek Vineyards (Vineyard)
Young Harris, GA
May 30
Highbeams
Orchard Sessions at The Farm at Old Edwards (Outdoor Music Series)
Highlands, NC
May 31
Paper Wings
John C. Campbell Folk School (Small Theater)
Brasstown, NC
June 2
Reckless Saints
"Their 'Blue Twangled Folk 'n' Roll' sound rides like a V8, firing on all cylinders!" ~ Gurf Morlix
The Listening Room in Franklin NC (Listening Room)
Franklin, NC
June 15
Shana Tucker
Peacock Performing Arts Center (Small Theater)
Hayesville, NC
July 11
Brandon Crocker
Brandon is a an award-winning folk/rock artist performing all over the Southeast.
Orchard Sessions at The Farm at Old Edwards (Outdoor Music Series)
Highlands, NC
July 12
Austin Coleman
Crane Creek Vineyards (Vineyard)
Young Harris, GA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Helen, Georgia

Listening Rooms

The Listening Room in Franklin NC (Franklin)

Vineyards & Breweries

Bear Claw Vineyard (Blue Ridge)
Buckley Vineyards (Ellijay)
Cartecay Vineyards (Ellijay)
Cavender Creek Vineyards (Dahlonega)
Crane Creek Vineyards (Young Harris)
Fainting Goat Vineyards (Jasper)
Ott Farms and Vineyard (Ellijay)
Yonah Mountain Vineyards (Cleveland)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Misty Mountain Hops (Blue Ridge)
Shenanigans (Dahlonega)
The Dogwood (Blue Ridge)

Small Theaters

John C. Campbell Folk School (Brasstown)
Peacock Performing Arts Center (Hayesville)
The Holly Theater (Dahlonega)

Outdoor Music Series

Acoustic Sunsets in Hamilton Gardens at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds (Hiawassee)
Orchard Sessions at The Farm at Old Edwards (Highlands)

Bars & Nightclubs

Freedom Mill (Cumming)