Live Acoustic Music Near Madison, 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 house concerts being held in and around the Madison 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 Madison 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 22
“Susan Shann has a wonderful way with a song and commands the stage like a total pro. She is a delight!" Ranger Doug, of Riders in the Sky and The Time Jumpers
Sheyegirl Coffee (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashland City, TN
December 26
The Station Inn (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
December 27
The Station Inn (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
December 27
The Basement (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
December 28
Country troubadour John Louis wanders around this Twin Town of music, writing and singing heartworn country folk songs. His songs show us our lives and the subtle but important things that become universally important hallmarks of our journey.
The Bluebird Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
December 30
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
December 30
The Cannery Ballroom and Mercy Lounge (Small Theater)
Nashville, TN
December 30
The Listening Room Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
December 31
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
December 31
The Cannery Ballroom and Mercy Lounge (Small Theater)
Nashville, TN
January 3
The Bowery Vault (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
January 3
3rd and Lindsley (Nightclub)
Nashville, TN
January 4
The Listening Room Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
January 7
The 5 Spot (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
January 7
3rd and Lindsley (Nightclub)
Nashville, TN
January 9
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
January 10
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
January 10
The Listening Room Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
January 11
Indie Americana band, The Close, is a harmony-focused band who are as dynamic as they are intimate live and blur the lines between Americana/Contemporary Folk/Indie Rock and Country with a commercial Pop sensibility.
Lipstick Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
Nashville, TN
January 11
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
January 11
RSVP to: likeheartedhouseconcerts@gmail.com for all information
Like Hearted House Concerts (House Concert)
Nashville, TN
January 14
3rd and Lindsley (Nightclub)
Nashville, TN
January 15
The Listening Room Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
January 16
City Winery (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
January 17
The Listening Room Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
January 22
Commodore Grill (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
January 23
City Winery (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
January 24
3rd and Lindsley (Nightclub)
Nashville, TN
January 24
Eastside Bowl Low Volume Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
Nashville, TN
January 24
The Listening Room Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
January 25
The Listening Room Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
January 25
The Bluebird Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
January 26
The 5 Spot (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
January 28
3rd and Lindsley (Nightclub)
Nashville, TN
January 28
The Basement (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
January 30
The Cannery Ballroom and Mercy Lounge (Small Theater)
Nashville, TN
January 30
Immerse yourself in the beautiful songs of Singer-songwriter Judy Paster. She breathes life into each one with soulful lyrics & powerful melodies. Her music reminds us why the truth-seeking bohemian lifestyle bred by Americana continues to thrive.
3rd and Lindsley (Nightclub)
Nashville, TN
January 31
Eastside Bowl Low Volume Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
Nashville, TN
February 2
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
February 4
Nashville-based singer/songwriter with a distinct root blend of blues, soul, and bluegrass.
Acme Feed and Seed (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
February 7
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
February 8
Please RSVP to: Likeheartedhouseconcerts@gmail.com for all information to be sent to you via a personal invitation.
Like Hearted House Concerts (House Concert)
Nashville, TN
February 8
Eastside Bowl Low Volume Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
Nashville, TN
February 12
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.
Analog at Hutton Hotel (Nightclub)
Nashville, TN
February 14
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
February 18
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
February 21
3rd and Lindsley (Nightclub)
Nashville, TN
February 22
3rd and Lindsley (Nightclub)
Nashville, TN
February 22
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
February 23
City Winery (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Madison, Tennessee

House Concerts

Like Hearted House Concerts (Nashville)

Listening Rooms

City Winery (Nashville)
Kimbro's Pickin Parlor (Franklin)
The Basement (Nashville)
The Bluebird Cafe (Nashville)
The Bowery Vault (Nashville)
The Center for Contemplative Justice (Nashville)
The Listening Room Cafe (Nashville)
The Local (Nashville)
The Station Inn (Nashville)
The Whiskey Room Live (Franklin)

Vineyards & Breweries

Arrington Vineyards (Arrington)
Belle Meade Winery (Nashville)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Acme Feed and Seed (Nashville)
Bar louie (belmont) (Nashville)
Belcourt Taps (Nashville)
Brown's Diner (Nashville)
Cambria Hotel – True Music Room (Nashville)
Commodore Grill (Nashville)
Fox and Locke (Franklin)
Pucket's Grocery (Nashville)
Pucket's Grocery (Franklin)
Puckett's Restaurant - Downtown Murfreesboro (Murfreesboro)
Sheyegirl Coffee (Ashland City)
Springwater Supper Club and Lounge (Nashville)
The 5 Spot (Nashville)

Small Theaters

Franklin Theatre (Franklin)
Temple Theatre (Portland)
The Cannery Ballroom and Mercy Lounge (Nashville)
The Capitol Theatre (Lebanon)

Outdoor Music Series

Musicians Corner at Centennial Park (Nashville)

Bars & Nightclubs

12 Keys Saloon (Nashville)
Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge (Nashville)
Eastside Bowl Low Volume Lounge (Nashville)
Jane's Hideaway (Nashville)
Lipstick Lounge (Nashville)
The Underdog (Nashville)