Live Acoustic Music Near Los Gatos, California

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 Los Gatos 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 Los Gatos 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 23
The Bistro (Neighborhood Bar)
Hayward, CA
November 30
The Bistro (Neighborhood Bar)
Hayward, CA
December 7
Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Davenport, CA
December 7
The Guild Theatre (Small Theater)
Menlo Park, CA
December 7
Rocky Michaels is a California born acoustic singer-songwriter. His indie, folkstyle stories through songs have gained the attention of fans & industry professionals. He was named 2020 'Male Artist of the Year' (CFAB Music Realm).
The Barnyard Epicurean Wine Bar (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Danville, CA
December 8
A mostly acoustic duo of right-side up finger picking (Stevie Coyle) and upside down flat picking (Glenn Houston) The Quitters deliver a memorable performance spiced with humor & serendipity.
San Gregorio General Store (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
San Gregorio, CA
December 20
The Guild Theatre (Small Theater)
Menlo Park, CA
December 21
The Guild Theatre (Small Theater)
Menlo Park, CA
December 28
The Bistro (Neighborhood Bar)
Hayward, CA
December 31
The Guild Theatre (Small Theater)
Menlo Park, CA
January 10
The Guild Theatre (Small Theater)
Menlo Park, CA
January 17
Rocky Michaels is a California born acoustic singer-songwriter. His indie, folkstyle stories through songs have gained the attention of fans & industry professionals. He was named 2020 'Male Artist of the Year' (CFAB Music Realm).
Las Positas Vineyards (Vineyard)
Livermore, CA
January 21
Felton Music Hall (Small Theater)
Felton, CA
January 23
A gang of sweet angels punching you in the heart
Felton Music Hall (Small Theater)
Felton, CA
January 28
Felton Music Hall (Small Theater)
Felton, CA
February 1
Las Positas Vineyards (Vineyard)
Livermore, CA
February 8
Almost Famous Wine (Listening Room)
Livermore, CA
February 13
Lille Aeske (Listening Room)
Boulder Creek, CA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Los Gatos, California

House Concerts

Blue House Stage (Scotts Valley)
Dala's Nest House Concerts (Menlo Park)
Downtown Soundz (Santa Cruz)
The Shady Lady House Concert (Saratoga)

Listening Rooms

Almost Famous Wine (Livermore)
Art Boutiki Music Hall (San Jose)
Club Fox (Redwood City)
Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows (Half Moon Bay)
Lille Aeske (Boulder Creek)
Sound Union (Redwood City)
The Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center (San Jose)

Vineyards & Breweries

Las Positas Vineyards (Livermore)
McGrail Vineyards and Winery (Livermore)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Capitola Wine Bar and Merchants (Capitola)
Cork and Fork Capitola (Capitola)
Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn (Davenport)
Red Rock Coffee (Mountain View)
San Gregorio General Store (San Gregorio)
The Barnyard Epicurean Wine Bar (Danville)
The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz)
Ugly Mug Coffeehouse (Soquel)
Whale City Bakery, Bar & Grill (Davenport)

Small Theaters

Bankhead Theater (Livermore)
Carriage House Theatre at Montalvo Arts Center (Saratoga)
Felton Music Hall (Felton)
Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center (Livermore)
Rio Theatre Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)
The Guild Theatre (Menlo Park)

Bars & Nightclubs

Apple Jacks Inn (La Honda)
The Bistro (Hayward)