Live Acoustic Music Near Lake Oswego, Oregon

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 Lake Oswego 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 Lake Oswego 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 and around the Lake Oswego 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

January 22
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
January 23
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 23
The Showdown (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
January 24
Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music.
Walters Cultural Arts Center (Listening Room)
Hillsboro, OR
January 25
Laurelthirst Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
January 25
Northwood Public House and Brewery (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Battle Ground, WA
January 25
No Depression magazine writes, “The joy in records like this is finding a true grass roots voice, something Silver Lake 66 has in spades . . . This is music for cold nights and warm whiskey.”
Strum Guitars (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Portland, OR
January 25
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 25
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
January 25
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
January 26
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 29
“One of the best players on acoustic [guitar] embracing a range of blues styles and then some.” – Vintage Guitar Magazine
Jo Bar & Rotisserie (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Portland, OR
January 29
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
January 30
Joy Clark, New Orleans singer-songwriter, lyrical guitarist and composer who creates soulful original compositions that celebrate peace and the undeniable power of love.
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 30
McMenamin's Mission Theatre & Pub (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 30
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
January 31
Joy Clark, New Orleans singer-songwriter, lyrical guitarist and composer who creates soulful original compositions that celebrate peace and the undeniable power of love.
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 31
The Showdown (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
February 1
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
February 2
The Showdown (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
February 5
Cooper Mountain Ale Works (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Tigard, OR
February 8
Performing as duo and band. Story telling songs, good guitar picking, rollicking jams and vocal harmony. One of the many Splendors of this duo is that their collective harmonies are rich and dance above their collective tasteful guitars.
The Oregon Garden Resort (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Silverton, OR
February 8
When you hear John sing his songs, you'll know why his music and voice have touched so many for over 49 years starting with Batdorf and Rodney, Silver, Michael McLean, James Lee Stanley and now solo.
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Folk Music Society)
Beaverton, OR
February 10
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
February 13
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
February 14
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
February 15
Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Folk Music Society)
Portland, OR
February 16
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
February 18
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
February 19
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
February 20
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
February 22
Butteville General Store (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Aurora, OR
February 24
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
February 25
Laurelthirst Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
February 25
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
February 26
With songs as sweet and biting as the nectar and venom in her voice, Lennon Award winner Rachel Sumner has been captivating audiences throughout the country with her lyric-forward folk songs and snaking chord progressions.
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
February 26
Laurelthirst Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
February 26
The Showdown (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
February 27
Laurelthirst Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
February 27
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
February 28
Laurelthirst Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
March 1
Crystal Ballroom (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
March 1
Ben Rice's music is deeply rooted in traditional blues, yet at the same time fiercely original. His guitar playing earns labels like "fearless," "inventive" and "powerful". Combined with his stunning and emotionally honest vocal delivery.
The Historic Grand Theater (Small Theater)
Salem, OR
March 1
Laurelthirst Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
March 2
Laurelthirst Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
March 2
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
March 2
The Showdown (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
March 5
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
March 6
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
March 6
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Lake Oswego, Oregon

House Concerts

Abbie Weisenbloom Presents (Portland)
Bleu Dog Presents (Lake Oswego)
Cozine Creek House (and yard) Concerts (McMinnville)
Hayloft Concerts (Salem)
Tiny Deck House Concert (Portland)

Listening Rooms

Artichoke Music (Portland)
McMenamin's Al's Den (Portland)
Polaris Hall (Portland)
U & I Cultural Event Center (Tigard)
Walters Cultural Arts Center (Hillsboro)

Folk Music Societies

Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Portland)
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Beaverton)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

West Hills Coffeehouse (Portland)

Vineyards & Breweries

Chehalem Winery (Newberg)
J L Kiff Vineyard (McMinnville)
Lady Hill Winery (Saint Paul)
Moulton Falls Winery (Yacolt)
Pendarvis Farm (Happy Valley)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Cooper Mountain Ale Works (Tigard)
Emanar Cellars (Battle Ground)
Jo Bar & Rotisserie (Portland)
Mississippi Pizza (Portland)
Northwood Public House and Brewery (Battle Ground)
Spare Room (Portland)
Spinella's Restaurant (Gresham)
The Oregon Garden Resort (Silverton)
Tigardville Station (Tigard)

Small Theaters

Aladdin Theater (Portland)
Alberta Abbey (Portland)
Alberta Rose Theatre (Portland)
Crystal Ballroom (Portland)
Elsinore Theatre (Salem)
McMenamin's Edgefield (Troutdale)
McMenamin's Kennedy School (Portland)
McMenamin's Mission Theatre & Pub (Portland)
Old Liberty Theater (Ridgefield)
Portland Spirit (Portland)
Revolution Hall (Portland)
The Historic Grand Theater (Salem)
The Old Church (Portland)
Winona Grange (Tualatin)
Wonder Ballroom (Portland)

Outdoor Music Series

Tom McCall Waterfront Park (Portland)
Library Park (Woodburn)
Shaniko (Portland)
Englewood Park (Salem)

Bars & Nightclubs

Alberta Street Pub (Portland)
Billy Blues Bar and Grill (Vancouver)
Corkscrew Wine Bar (Portland)
Domaine Serene Wine Lounge (Lake Oswego)
Landmark Saloon (Portland)
Laurelthirst Public House (Portland)
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Portland)
Star Theater Portland (Portland)
The Muddy Rudder Public House (Portland)
The Six (Portland)