Live Acoustic Music Near Johnson City, Tennessee

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 Johnson City 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 Johnson City 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

December 27
Jeff Lane
Jeff Lane is an authentic East Tennessee singer/songwriter who performs lots of live shows in his regions (mostly fun cover shows) featuring his big warm vocals and seasoned acoustic guitar style. Jeff is also know for his "porch board" stompin'!
Rock's Wood Fired Pizza (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Johnson City, TN
January 3
The Wildmans
Barter Theatre (Small Theater)
Abingdon, VA
January 4
Webb Wilder
The Down Home (Listening Room)
Johnson City, TN
January 4
Jessica Lea Mayfield
Jessica Lea Mayfield is an American singer-songwriter from Kent, Ohio. She is known for her ominous song writing, with a plaintive minimalist style that draws on both country and rock music
Barter Theatre (Small Theater)
Abingdon, VA
January 24
A. Lee Edwards
Alan Lee Edwards is a North Carolina based singer-songwriter. He was formerly the singer/songwriter & guitarist of Lou Ford, which he formed with his brother in the mid-90's. He has been called a pioneer of the Americana, Alt-Country genre.
The Down Home (Listening Room)
Johnson City, TN
January 25
Chris Knight
The Down Home (Listening Room)
Johnson City, TN
January 26
Chris Knight
The Down Home (Listening Room)
Johnson City, TN
February 1
Robbie Fulks
The Down Home (Listening Room)
Johnson City, TN
February 13
Chatham Rabbits
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.
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country (Small Theater)
Boone, NC
February 15
The Local Honeys
The Down Home (Listening Room)
Johnson City, TN
February 22
The Swingbillies of Boonetown
"Their music is compelling, melding elements from their backgrounds in American and Middle Eastern traditions with modern influences and the refinement of their conservatory training to deliver a performance that is poignant and mesmerising"
The Beacon Butcher Bar (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Boone, NC
February 26
Robbie Fulks
The Down Home (Listening Room)
Johnson City, TN
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Johnson City, Tennessee

House Concerts

Quail Ridge House Concerts (Jonesborough)
Rare Bird Farm (Hot Springs)

Listening Rooms

Joe Shannon's Mountain Home Music (Boone)
The Down Home (Johnson City)

Vineyards & Breweries

Abingdon Vineyards (Abingdon)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Rock's Wood Fired Pizza (Johnson City)
The Beacon Butcher Bar (Boone)
The Boone Saloon (Boone)

Small Theaters

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country (Boone)
Barter Theatre (Abingdon)
Renaissance Arts Center and Theatre (Kingsport)

Outdoor Music Series

Broyhill Park (Blowing Rock)