Live Acoustic Music Near Horse Shoe, North Carolina

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 house concerts being held in and around the Horse Shoe area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Horse Shoe 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

September 7
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards (Vineyard)
Hendersonville, NC
September 8
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
September 9
The White Horse at Black Mountain (Neighborhood Bar)
Black Mountain, NC
September 10
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
September 11
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
September 12
AyurPrana Listening Room (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
September 13
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
One World Brewing (Brewery)
Asheville, NC
September 15
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
September 15
Salvage Station (Nightclub)
Asheville, NC
September 16
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
September 18
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
September 20
An Asheville-based bluegrass fusion group featuring brothers Ben & Will Saylor (banjo/guitar/vocals), Micah Thomas (drums) and Daniel Iannucci (bass).
One World Brewing (Brewery)
Asheville, NC
September 20
The White Horse at Black Mountain (Neighborhood Bar)
Black Mountain, NC
September 21
"Berardo has a magical way of bringing you into the story. You don't want the song to end." Jane Falvey, Host, Kingston Coffeehouse, WRIU-FM
Asheville Guitar Bar (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
September 22
The Radio Room (Listening Room)
Greenville, SC
September 22
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
September 24
Pisgah Brewing Company (Brewery)
Black Mountain, NC
September 24
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
September 26
Asheville Guitar Bar (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
September 26
The Radio Room (Listening Room)
Greenville, SC
September 29
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
October 1
185 King Street (Listening Room)
Brevard, NC
October 2
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 2
Albino Skunk Music Festival (Festival)
Greer, SC
October 3
Born and raised in Mt. Holly, N.C., David Childers has written hundreds of songs, and recorded nearly 20 albums on various record labels. David and his band, The Serpents, have played extensively in N.C., Va., and Tenn. for more than 20 years.
1898 Waverly Inn (Listening Room)
Hendersonville, NC
October 3
With palpable chemistry and warmth, Chatham Rabbits -- Sarah Osborne McCombie (vocals, banjo) and Austin McCombie (vocals, guitar, fiddle) -- fill each space they enter with brightness and sincerity. They are the stuff duo dreams are made of.
Albino Skunk Music Festival (Festival)
Greer, SC
October 4
Albino Skunk Music Festival (Festival)
Greer, SC
October 6
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
October 6
Owen Walsh is a singer-songwriter based in Asheville who recently released an acclaimed debut album that explores the no-man's land between reality and fantasy.
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Lake Lure, NC
October 9
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 10
Chris "Poppa" Foster is a Tulsa based songwriter, pianist and singer who brings together his love of New Orleans piano greats, Memphis soul, Delta blues and Okie Americana.
Root Bar (Neighborhood Bar)
Asheville, NC
October 10
Swanson's Warehouse (Listening Room)
Greenville, SC
October 12
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 12
Salvage Station (Nightclub)
Asheville, NC
October 13
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
October 15
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 16
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 17
The Purple Onion (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Saluda, NC
October 18
Appalachian Folk Trio from Floyd, Virginia.
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 20
Highland Brewing Company (Brewery)
Asheville, NC
October 20
The Orange Peel (Concert Hall)
Asheville, NC
October 20
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
October 22
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 24
Asheville Guitar Bar (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 26
Diana Wortham Theatre (Small Theater)
Asheville, NC
October 26
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 26
Salvage Station (Nightclub)
Asheville, NC
October 27
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.
Oskar Blues Brewery (Brewery)
Brevard, NC
November 1
Highland Brewing Company (Brewery)
Asheville, NC
November 1
Salvage Station (Nightclub)
Asheville, NC
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Horse Shoe, North Carolina

House Concerts

Sundays in Snookville House Concert Series (Asheville)

Listening Rooms

185 King Street (Brevard)
1898 Waverly Inn (Hendersonville)
Asheville Guitar Bar (Asheville)
AyurPrana Listening Room (Asheville)
Open Folk (Asheville)
Randall House (Greer)
Swanson's Warehouse (Greenville)
The DFR Room (Brevard)
The Grey Eagle (Asheville)
The Radio Room (Greenville)

Folk Music Societies

SERFA (Folk Alliance South East Regional Conference) (Black Mountain)

Vineyards & Breweries

Burntshirt Vineyards (Hendersonville)
Mountain Brook Vineyards (Tryon)
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards (Hendersonville)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Chimney Rock)
Cork and Keg (Asheville)
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens (Lake Lure)
Jack of the Wood (Asheville)
Packa's Place (Horse Shoe)
Straightaway Cafe (Black Mountain)
The Joint Next Door (Fairview)
The Purple Onion (Saluda)

Small Theaters

Asheville Music Hall (Asheville)
Black Mountain Center for the Arts (Black Mountain)
Diana Wortham Theatre (Asheville)
Ebbs Chapel Performing Arts Center (Mars Hill)
The Warehouse Theatre (Greenville)
Tryon Fine Arts Center (Tryon)

Outdoor Music Series

Chatt Hills Music (Asheville)
Brevard Music Center (Brevard)

Bars & Nightclubs

Root Bar (Asheville)
The White Horse at Black Mountain (Black Mountain)