Live Acoustic Music Near Hillsdale, New Jersey

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 Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale 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 and around the Hillsdale 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 17
The Cutting Room (Listening Room)
New York, NY
November 17
Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street (Small Theater)
Port Washington, NY
November 17
A bonafide traveling entertainer, Trae Sheehan has been touring in a minivan since high school, learning to put on the show nobody knew they needed. A homebody at heart, he spends his time off the road writing & recording in his woodland cottage.
Threes Brewing (Brewery)
Brooklyn, NY
November 17
Tarrytown Music Hall (Small Theater)
Tarrytown, NY
November 17
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Small Theater)
Brooklyn, NY
November 17
The Scratcher Sessions (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New York, NY
November 17
Turning Point Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Piermont, NY
November 19
Juliet Lloyd has quickly gained a name for herself as a strikingly accomplished songwriter and no-holds barred performer.
The Bitter End (Small Theater)
New York, NY
November 20
Excited to be part of the singer-songwriter Conclave at Silvana! A rotating lineup of amazing artists from the tri-state area, with 6-7 acts taking the stage each month. I'll be up for a 15-min set that night. See you there!
Silvana (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New York, NY
November 20
Turning Point Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Piermont, NY
November 21
American Songwriter describes Eilen Jewell as “one of America’s most intriguing, creative and idiosyncratic voices.”
The Iridium (Listening Room)
New York, NY
November 21
Cafe Carlyle (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New York, NY
November 21
Singer/songwriter Chris Brown is also an artist/illustrator who can capture a subject's essence through caricature. He has shared the stage with Pete Seeger & Tom Chapin and has released 4 CDs that have received national airplay and reviews.
Rosy Tomorrow's (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Danbury, CT
November 21
Turning Point Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Piermont, NY
November 22
Cafe Carlyle (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New York, NY
November 22
Cafe Wha? (Small Theater)
New York, NY
November 22
Singer/songwriter Chris Brown is also an artist/illustrator who can capture a subject's essence through caricature. He has shared the stage with Pete Seeger & Tom Chapin and has released 4 CDs that have received national airplay and reviews.
An Beal Bocht Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Bronx, NY
November 23
Austin-born, NYC-based singer, guitarist, and writer of songs such as "I'm a Stone," "Night Shines On," and "American Dreaming."
Pete's Candy Store (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
November 23
The Mercury Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
New York, NY
November 23
Cafe Carlyle (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New York, NY
November 23
The Iridium (Listening Room)
New York, NY
November 24
Towne Crier Cafe (Listening Room)
Beacon, NY
November 24
Jalopy Theater (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
November 24
City Winery (Listening Room)
New York, NY
November 29
Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation.
Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall (Small Theater)
New York, NY
December 1
The Iridium (Listening Room)
New York, NY
December 1
The Newton Theatre (Concert Hall)
Newton, NJ
December 3
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Small Theater)
Brooklyn, NY
December 3
Catherine Miles & Jay Mafale are two scoops of modern folk with a generous sprinkling of pop-catchiness, topped off with the wit and flair that comes of their theater backgrounds.
Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street (Small Theater)
Port Washington, NY
December 5
Kathleen Alice "Kathy" Mattea is an American country music and bluegrass performer who often brings folk, Celtic, and traditional country sounds to her music.
The Newton Theatre (Concert Hall)
Newton, NJ
December 5
Singer/songwriter Chris Brown is also an artist/illustrator who can capture a subject's essence through caricature. He has shared the stage with Pete Seeger & Tom Chapin and has released 4 CDs that have received national airplay and reviews.
Rosy Tomorrow's (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Danbury, CT
December 5
Americana husband and wife duo. The sweetness and severity in their music echoes a cross between The Civil Wars and The Tedeschi Trucks Band. Strong harmonies melt together with an undeniable edge.
City Winery (Listening Room)
Montgomery, NY
December 6
The Triad Theater NYC (Small Theater)
New York, NY
December 6
Emelin Theatre (Small Theater)
Mamaroneck, NY
December 6
Avenel Performing Arts Center (Small Theater)
Woodbridge Township, NJ
December 6
Save the date! Frost house gig coming up Dec 6. RSVP to get early bird invites and save your spot. I'm excited to announce the lineup soooon!!!
The Frost House (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
December 6
City Winery (Listening Room)
Montgomery, NY
December 6
Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street (Small Theater)
Port Washington, NY
December 7
Towne Crier Cafe (Listening Room)
Beacon, NY
December 7
Ridgefield Playhouse (Small Theater)
Ridgefield, CT
December 7
Voices Cafe (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Westport, CT
December 7
Emelin Theatre (Small Theater)
Mamaroneck, NY
December 7
Outpost in the Burbs (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Montclair, NJ
December 8
Union County Performing Arts Center (Concert Hall)
Rahway, NJ
December 8
The Newton Theatre (Concert Hall)
Newton, NJ
December 10
Le Poisson Rouge (Small Theater)
New York, NY
December 12
The Bowery Ballroom (Nightclub)
New York, NY
December 13
Pete & Maura ring in the holiday season with an evening of good vibe tunes celebrating winter, the season of renewal and regeneration. cold weather classics, Ronnettes rockers and a Fab Four singalong. Way more fun than an office party!
Turning Point Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Piermont, NY
December 14
The Iridium (Listening Room)
New York, NY
December 14
Vance Gilbert is an American folk singer-songwriter. He has a wide range covering Joni Mitchell one moment and doing what sounds like a jazz classic the next. He is noted by his peers and fans as an ever consummate performer.
Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
White Plains, NY
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Hillsdale, New Jersey

House Concerts

Acoustic Celebration (Ridgefield)
Cozy Cabin Concerts (Green Brook Township)
Empty Nest Concerts (Maplewood)
Evergreen House Concerts (Plainfield)
Hamilton Park House Concerts (Staten Island)
House of Love Concerts (Brooklyn)
Live @ Drew's (Ringwood)
Our Times Coffeehouse (Garden City)
Songbox House Concerts (Seaford)
The Music Room (Cortlandt Manor)

Listening Rooms

Brooklyn Artery (Brooklyn)
City Vineyard (New York)
City Winery (New York)
City Winery (Montgomery)
Ethical Brew at The Ethical Culture Society (Teaneck)
Fox & Crow (Jersey City)
Jalopy Theater (Brooklyn)
Joe's Pub at the Public (New York)
Pete's Candy Store (Brooklyn)
Public Records (Brooklyn)
Tavern Concerts in Old Richmond Town (Staten Island)
The Cutting Room (New York)
The Frost House (Brooklyn)
The Iridium (New York)
The Owl Music Parlor (Brooklyn)
Towne Crier Cafe (Beacon)
Voices in the Heights (Brooklyn)
Watchung Arts Center (Warren)

Folk Music Societies

Folk Music Society of Huntington - Hard Luck Cafe (Huntington)
Tompkins Corners Cultural Center (Putnam Valley)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Glen Ridge Train Station (Glen Ridge)
Good News Christian Coffee House (Bronxville)
Outpost in the Burbs (Montclair)
People's Voice Cafe (New York)
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Morristown)
Voices Cafe (Westport)
Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse (White Plains)

Vineyards & Breweries

Torne Valley Vineyards (Sloatsburg)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

An Beal Bocht Cafe (Bronx)
Cafe Carlyle (New York)
Caffeine Underground (Brooklyn)
Carroll Place (New York)
Crossroads (Garwood)
Hill Country Barbecue (NY) (New York)
McCarren Parkhouse (Brooklyn)
Mohansic Grill and Lounge (Yorktown Heights)
Noble Coffee Roasters (Campbell Hall)
Rosy Tomorrow's (Danbury)
Sayra’s Wine Bar & Bier Garden (Far Rockawa)
Silvana (New York)
The Fine Grind (Little Falls)
The Scratcher Sessions (New York)
Turning Point Cafe (Piermont)

Libraries

Bethpage Library (Bethpage)
Cranford Public Library (Cranford)
East Meadow Public Library (East Meadow)
Hillsdale Free Public Library (Hillsdale)
Levittown Library (Levittown)
Mahopac Library (Mahopac)
New City Library (New City)
Ossining Public Library (Ossining)
Ridgefield Library (Ridgefield)
Westbury Memorial Library (Westbury)

Small Theaters

Avenel Performing Arts Center (Woodbridge Township)
Bedford Playhouse (Bedford)
Cafe Wha? (New York)
Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall (New York)
Emelin Theatre (Mamaroneck)
Fanwood Performance Series (Fanwood)
Hurdy Gurdy Folk Club (Fair Lawn)
Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street (Port Washington)
Knitting Factory (Brooklyn)
Le Poisson Rouge (New York)
Murmrr (Brooklyn)
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Brooklyn)
Ridgefield Playhouse (Ridgefield)
Rockland Center For The Arts (West Nyack)
Rockwood Music Hall (New York)
South Orange Performing Arts Center SOPAC (South Orange)
Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center (Sugar Loaf)
Tarrytown Music Hall (Tarrytown)
The Bitter End (New York)
The Triad Theater NYC (New York)
Wall Street Theater (Norwalk)
White Eagle Hall (Jersey City)

Outdoor Music Series

CHIRP Concerts (Ridgefield)
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts (Westport)

Bars & Nightclubs

Alphaville (Brooklyn)
Bar Basic (Brooklyn)
Branded Saloon (Brooklyn)
Don't Tell Mama NYC (New York)
Freddy's Bar (New York)
Parkside Lounge (New York)
Skinny Dennis (Brooklyn)
Sleepwalk (Brooklyn)
Sunny's Bar (Brooklyn)
The Bowery Electric (New York)
The Mercury Lounge (New York)
The Parlor at Hailey’s and The Hangout at Hailey’s (Metuchen)
The Sultan Room (Brooklyn)