Live Acoustic Music Near Houston, Texas

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 several house concerts being held in and around the Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston. 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

February 2
End Of The Line” is a tribute to The Allman Brothers Band. Comprised of 6 members from varying musical backgrounds, they provide a comprehensive and authentic musical experience, faithful to the original spirit of The Allman Brothers Band.
Dosey Doe Big Barn (Small Theater)
The Woodlands, TX
February 2
Zach Aaron uses his elegantly tarnished tenor voice, fingerpicked guitar melodies and mix of raw honesty and abstract sentiments in his lyrics make him seem of a different time than many of his contemporaries, yet timeless, all the same.
Green Oaks Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Humble, TX
February 6
Anderson Fair (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
February 6
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
February 7
White Oak Music Hall (Nightclub)
Houston, TX
February 7
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
February 8
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
February 13
Main Street Crossing (Listening Room)
Tomball, TX
February 13
Dosey Doe Big Barn (Small Theater)
The Woodlands, TX
February 13
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
February 14
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
February 15
Karbach Brewing Company (Brewery)
Houston, TX
February 15
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
February 19
Dosey Doe Big Barn (Small Theater)
The Woodlands, TX
February 20
Last Concert Cafe (Nightclub)
Houston, TX
February 20
These modern day troubadours have performed at hundreds of house concerts, folk societies, festivals, seniors and community centres, bars, etc., since 2019, performing folk, singer-songwriter, bluegrass, country, blues and general roots music.
Kojaks (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
February 21
Dosey Doe Big Barn (Small Theater)
The Woodlands, TX
February 25
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
February 28
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
March 1
Its Indie Folk Rock Night at Dan Electros! Please join Mark & Roxe for the album release of "Acoustic Me" , an Indie acoustic album featuring chill positive vibes in a warm and groove oriented musical tapestry.
Dan Electro's (Listening Room)
Houston, TX
March 6
Dosey Doe Big Barn (Small Theater)
The Woodlands, TX
March 9
Tickets are $20 per person - sold at the door. Children under 12 are free (must be accompanied by an adult). STUDENTS GET IN FREE WITH STUDENT ID! Concerts are held at St Andrew?s Presbyterian. Visit our website: www.houstonfolkmusic.org
Houston Folklore and Music Society (Folk Music Society)
Houston, TX
March 15
Dosey Doe Big Barn (Small Theater)
The Woodlands, TX
March 20
Continental Club Houston (Neighborhood Bar)
Houston, TX
March 20
Coffee House Live @ St Andrews (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Houston, TX
March 21
Continental Club Houston (Neighborhood Bar)
Houston, TX
March 23
Continental Club Houston (Neighborhood Bar)
Houston, TX
March 27
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
March 28
If folk, roots, and Americana were on a Venn diagram, Grace Morrison would be squarely in the center. With a career that began as a backup singer for rock icons like Eddie Money and Joey Molland (of
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
March 28
White Oak Music Hall (Nightclub)
Houston, TX
April 2
Main Street Crossing (Listening Room)
Tomball, TX
April 3
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
April 5
Dosey Doe Big Barn (Small Theater)
The Woodlands, TX
April 12
Dosey Doe Big Barn (Small Theater)
The Woodlands, TX
April 12
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
April 13
Dana Cooper has logged millions of miles as a renowned songwriter and story teller. This song poet engages and inspires audiences around the world with his quick wit, insightful stories & lyrics.
Houston Folklore and Music Society (Folk Music Society)
Houston, TX
April 16
The Red Brick Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Conroe, TX
April 16
Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ & Whiskey Bar (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
The Woodlands, TX
April 17
Dosey Doe Big Barn (Small Theater)
The Woodlands, TX
April 19
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
April 22
Walter is a contemporary blues master.
Main Street Crossing (Listening Room)
Tomball, TX
April 23
Walter is a contemporary blues master.
Main Street Crossing (Listening Room)
Tomball, TX
May 1
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,
Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ & Whiskey Bar (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
The Woodlands, TX
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Houston, Texas

House Concerts

5 and Dime House Concerts (Spring)
Fulshear House Concerts (Fulshear)
House In The Heights (Houston Heights)

Listening Rooms

Dan Electro's (Houston)
Main Street Crossing (Tomball)
Sabine Street Studios (Houston)

Folk Music Societies

Houston Folklore and Music Society (Houston)
League City Folk Association (League City)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Coffee House Live @ St Andrews (Houston)
Millbend Coffeehouse (The Woodlands)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Anderson Fair (Houston)
Cactus Jacks (Baytown)
Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ & Whiskey Bar (The Woodlands)
Green Oaks Tavern (Humble)
Kojaks (Houston)
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Houston)
The Red Brick Tavern (Conroe)

Small Theaters

Dosey Doe Big Barn (The Woodlands)
Warehouse Live Midtown (Houston)

Outdoor Music Series

Farmers Market at Imperial (Sugar Land)

Bars & Nightclubs

Continental Club Houston (Houston)
Cowboy Surfer (Houston)
The Bull and Bear Tavern and Eatery (Houston)